ITV viewers were furious that there was no mention of Broadway Boy after the horse suffered a horrifying fall during the Grand National. Broadway Boy fell while leading the race with four fences to go and did not get back on his feet. Viewers were understandable worried for the seven-year-old, but ITV opted against mentioning the incident.

One viewer wrote on X: “TV commentary overdoing it on how much care the horses get after the race but absolutely no mention of Broadway Boy, the horse that fell and stopped moving. If you want to do transparency, you can’t just pick and choose the bits you’re transparent about #grandnational.”

And another added: “Fantastic protocols after the race ITV said. No mention of Broadway Boy. Gloss over it and hope it’s not mentioned. What a load of s***e.”

A third user wrote: “Honestly couldn’t give a s**t about who won. My heart just shattered seeing that fall from Broadway Boy. Absolutely horrific.”

Another another said: “I am a racing fan but to not let viewers know about the fallen horses straight away, especially Broadway Boy is indefensible.”

While a further viewer raged: “No one gives a s**t who won, we want to know how this beautiful horse is after his horrific fall ITV!!!”

Around 30 minutes after the race concluded, ITV presenter Ed Chamberlain provided an update, saying: “Just an update on other horses and jockeys. All jockeys absolutely okay. An initial update following the Grand National reads as follows: Broadway Boy and Celebre D’Allen are being assessed by expert veterinary teams. Further updates will follow in due course.”

Broadway Boy and Celebre D’Allen eventually walked onto separate horse ambulances and were driven back to their stables for further assessments.

Nick Rockett emerged victorious, ridden by Patrick Mullins. But the afternoon was marred by the worrying scenes for Broadway Boy and Celebre D’Allen. I Am Maxium finished second, ahead of Grangeclare West, Iroko and Meetingofthewaters.

Nick Rockett owner Stewart Andrew said: “I can’t tell you. Different class. Everybody had written the horse off, he’d drifted into the betting. He won the best two trials in Ireland easily. He’s a class horse and has the heart of a lion.”