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Grand National jockey banned for not stopping tired horse before fall at fence

Jockey Toby McCain-Mitchell received a 10-day ban for failing to pull up Top Of The Bill when the horse weakened before the final fence.
Top Of The Bill fell at the final fence and required veterinary treatment after the incident at Aintree.
The horse subsequently went for additional tests at Leahurst Equine Hospital after initial on-course assessment.
Toby McCain-Mitchell is the grandson of Ginger McCain, the trainer known for Red Rum.
Top Of The Bill carried a lock of Red Rum’s hair in his gloves as a lucky charm for the race.
Grand National results listed I Am Maximus as the winner, with Firefox and Iroko among the notable runners.
The stewards’ report confirmed the inquiry and the decision to suspend for not stopping the horse.
The on-course veterinary assessment followed by further checks indicated the horse’s condition post-fall.
The article notes the Grand National drew attention with multiple horses sustaining falls and veterinary checks.
The report includes updates on other Grand National horses and outcomes from Aintree.

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