Jockey Micheal Nolan has been given a 10-day suspension following his ride on Celebre D’Allen in the 2025 Grand National. The gelding received veterinary treatment after he was pulled up after jumping the final fence.
Celebre D’Allen, trained by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, had settled towards the front of the field during the early stages of the Aintree steeplechase. However, his chances appeared to dwindle as he came towards the final few fences.
The 125/1 shot was then pulled up after jumping the final fence and collapsed on the track. He received veterinary treatment by officials before walking to a horse ambulance for further treatment.
Celebre D’Allen has since returned to his stable, where he will continue to undergo assessments. Following the race, the British Horse Racing Authority ruled that Nolan’s ride would be investigated, and the outcome has now been published in the stewards report.
It 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.”
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