Using in his first Grand Nationwide, Tom McCain-Mitchell – grandson of Pink Rum’s legendary coach Ginger McCain – was handed a 10-day ban for failing to drag up his horse, Prime Of The Invoice, after he had tailed off.
After the race, Prime Of The Invoice was assessed on the course for accidents, however promisingly, obtained up and returned to the stables for additional evaluation.
A press release from Aintree stewards confirmed that an inquiry had been held as as to whether McCain-Mitchell ought to have been pulled up, ‘having been in a outstanding place earlier than weakening quickly’.
The rider and the Veterinary Officer have been interviewed and recordings of the incident have been considered. Having thought-about the proof, McCain-Mitchell was suspended for 10 days for failing to drag up when the horse had tailed off.
Prime Of The Invoice had been in a robust place for a lot of the race, even main when Amirite dropped again, earlier than falling on the final fence.
