Celebre D'Allen is reportedly set to remain at the Aintree Racecourse overnight after collapsing moments during the . The gelding was treated on the track before being seen by vets in a horse ambulance as well as in his stable.
According to , it has emerged that the 13-year-old had 'heatstroke' and therefore a decision has been made for the Philip Hobbs and Johnson White-trained gelding should remain at Aintree overnight. Celebre D'Allen is therefore expected to be 'okay'.
Chapman also provided an update on the condition of Broadway Boy, who was treated on the track and in a horse ambulance after taking a nasty fall. The gelding came down at the 25th fence after leading for the majority of the race.
Nigel Twiston-Davies' stable star is set to be monitored for the next 24 hours and vets are 'happy' with how is. Connections are 'very hopeful he will be okay', which is very positive news to cap off the three-day meeting.
The British Horseracing Authority also released a statement outlining how the two horses were treated on the course following their respective incidents, saying: "Both horses received immediate and extensive treatment by the vets, also calling on the first class facilities and various teams on site. This treatment and assessment will continue into the evening."
Meanwhile, jockey Micheal Nolan received a 10-day suspension for his ride on Celebre D'Allen. Nolan pulled the gelding up after he had jumped the final fence, but the stewards felt that the decision could have been made sooner.
The report read: "An enquiry was held to consider whether Micheal Nolan, the rider of CELEBRE D'ALLEN (FR), had continued in the race when the horse appeared to have no more to give and was clearly losing ground after the second-last fence. The rider and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed, and recordings of the incident were viewed. The rider was suspended for 10 days."
Tom Bellamy, who rode Broadway Boy, was taken to the Aintree University Hospital after his mount's fall, and it has emerged that the jockey broke his wrist when hitting the ground. All 33 other jockeys returned to the weighing room before the final two races of the meeting.
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