Three horses are undergoing veterinary assessment after failing to complete the Randox Grand National at Aintree on Saturday. The incidents occurred during the four-and-a-quarter-mile race, which also saw an earlier equine fatality on the card.
Willie Mullins's Quai De Bourbon fell at the second fence, while Sara Bradstock's Mr Vango came down at the sixth obstacle. Both were transported back to the stables in a horse ambulance for evaluation. Top Of The Bill, trained by Nigel and Willy Twiston-Davies, fell at the final fence but was later seen walking back to the stables.
Aintree racecourse confirmed the assessments in a statement: “Top Of The Bill fell at the final fence and was assessed on course. He was walked back to the stables where he will remain under assessment. Quai De Bourbon walked onto the horse ambulance, having been assessed, following his fall at the second fence and has returned to the stables for further assessment. Mr Vango walked onto the horse ambulance following his fall at the sixth fence, having been assessed, and has returned to the stables for further assessment.”
Jockey Robbie Dunne was taken to hospital after his mount, Stellar Story, fell at the 19th fence. The track added: “Jockey Robbie Dunne was assessed on course by the medical team. He is conscious and talking and is being taken to hospital for further assessment. All remaining horses and riders are accounted for.”
Earlier on Saturday, Get On George was euthanised after sustaining an injury on the flat during the William Hill Handicap Hurdle. The Grand National was won by I Am Maximus, who became the first horse since Red Rum to regain the title.
