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.

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."

Nick Rockett emerged victorious, ridden by Patrick Mullins. But the afternoon was marred by the worrying scenes for Broadway Boy. 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.

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