Grand National jockey under investigation as vets tend to Celebre D'Allen

Grand National jockey Michael Nolan faces an investigation into his ride on Celebre D'Allen. The Allan Stennett-owned horse was pulled up by Nolan towards the end of Saturday's gruelling race and subsequently needed veterinary attention on the course at Aintree.

Celebre D'Allen was a 100/1 shot before the off, and he was still in the mix alongside Beauport and Grangeclare West with only three fences left to jump. Other horses eventually clame through as Nick Rockett held off the challenge of I Am Maximus to claim the victory for trainer Willie Mullins whose son, Patrick, was in the saddle.

It was announced by ITV after the race that Broadway Boy, who suffered a nasty fall, and Celebre D'Allen were both being assessed by vets. After a long delay, both horses walked onto horse ambulances to go back to their stables for further tests, and a stewards inquiry was opened into Nolan's ride.

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