Broadway Boy suffered a distressing fall during the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.
The 66/1 horse stumbled early in Saturday's showpiece race, with cameras immediately cutting away from the concerning scene.
Racing fans were left deeply worried after seeing the horse appearing to land on its neck in what quickly became a troubling moment during the prestigious event.
The fall cast a shadow over the race as spectators awaited news on the horse's condition.
Broadway Boy suffered a distressing fall during the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday
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The National started so positively for Broadway Boy, who was soon ahead of the rest of the field.
But disaster struck three-quarters into the race when he took a tumble.
The fall was particularly distressing as his head appeared to crash into the ground.
The 66/1 outsider had been performing well until the incident occurred.
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If Broadway Boy survives that he should be retired to a green field & never be made to run again.
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Horrific fall. I expect the worst but am praying for the best. #GrandNational pic.twitter.com/NpkIjUcDeV
Viewers watching the broadcast were left concerned when television cameras quickly cut away from the scene following the horse's fall.
Racing fans quickly took to social media to express their distress over Broadway Boy's fall.
"Sat breaking my heart over that fall from Broadway Boy," one emotional viewer posted on X, formerly Twitter.
Another added: "How can people watch and enjoy horse racing, that fall from 'Broadway Boy' was actually sickening."
A third viewer shared their concern, posting: "That has made me feel sick to the stomach after seeing Broadway Boy going down like that poor horse."
And a fourth said: "If Broadway Boy survives that he should be retired to a green field & never be made to run again. Horrific fall. I expect the worst but am praying for the best."
The incident clearly left many spectators deeply troubled by what they had witnessed.
Despite the concerning nature of the fall, no update has been provided on Broadway Boy's condition at this time.
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Officials at Aintree have yet to release any statement regarding the horse's wellbeing following the distressing incident.
While Broadway Boy's condition remained uncertain, Nick Rockett, ridden by Patrick Mullins, secured glory in the Grand National.
Mullins was elated after his victory, saying: "I'm too out of breath to say anything. It is incredible.
Nick Rockett won the 2025 Grand National, with Patrick Mullins riding the horse to victory at AintreeGETTY"I got too good a start and had to take him back all the way but he jumped fantastic. It a dream from when I was a kid."
Owner Stuart Andrew was equally thrilled: "I can't tell you. Different class.
"Everybody had written the horse off, he'd drifted into the betting. He's a class horse and has the heart of a lion."
