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Grand National jockey rushed to hospital as health updates made on fallen horses
- Jockey Robbie Dunne was taken to hospital after a heavy fall in the Grand National at Aintree.
- Dunne remained conscious and able to speak before hospital admission, ITV said.
- I Am Maximus won the Grand National, delivering a notable victory for trainer Willie Mullins and owner JP McManus.
- Other horses, including Top Of The Bill, Quai De Bourbon, and Get On George, were assessed or euthanised due to incidents.
- Racing authorities noted industry welfare measures, including reduced field sizes and safer fence cores at Aintree.
- The day featured an emphasis on welfare and safety amid a sport with a history of horse fatalities.
- The Grand National field and race conditions were adjusted ahead of and during the event to improve safety.
- The race winner, I Am Maximus, crossed first, marking a significant triumph for its connections.
- ITV Racing provided updates on Dunne's condition during and after the fall.
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