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Last year's runner-up Gesskille among 16 entries for Grand Sefton at Aintree
Last year's runner-up Gesskille is the 7-2 favourite with the sponsors. 25 entries remain at the five-day declaration stage. Aintree has been "pumping water out of manholes" to maintain its drainage system.
Number of horses running in Grand National 2024 race Aintree's Grand National Festival 2024 will see less horses running than previous years. The 2023 race was delayed after the course was invaded by animal rights campaigners. A standout change has seen the number of horses involved in the race reduced from 40 to 34. The changes have received support from the British Horseracing Authority.
'Grand National changes threaten to send horse racing down a slippery slope' The 2024 Randox Grand National will have 34 runners, instead of the usual 40. Aintree's owners will also bring in a standing start for the £1 million contest. The annual review's recommendations come after protestors held up the 2022 renewal by 14 minutes.
Keeping the party going! Ascot revellers look worse for wear as they continue boozing after races The sporting event began on Tuesday and has been attended by King Charles and Queen Camilla everyday this week. While competitors Cheltenham, Epsom and Aintree have ditched their dress codes, Ascot has a fairly strict clothing policy. Ladies are required to wear 'formal daywear' - meaning dresses have to fall just above the knee and straps need to one inch or wider.
Keeping the party going! Ascot revellers look worse for wear as they continue boozing after races The sporting event began on Tuesday and has been attended by King Charles and Queen Camilla everyday this week. While competitors Cheltenham, Epsom and Aintree have ditched their dress codes, Ascot has a fairly strict clothing policy. Ladies are required to wear 'formal daywear' - meaning dresses have to fall just above the knee and straps need to one inch or wider.
Keeping the party going! Ascot revellers look worse for wear as they continue boozing after races The sporting event began on Tuesday and has been attended by King Charles and Queen Camilla everyday this week. While competitors Cheltenham, Epsom and Aintree have ditched their dress codes, Ascot has a fairly strict clothing policy. Ladies are required to wear 'formal daywear' - meaning dresses have to fall just above the knee and straps need to one inch or wider.
Horse racing tips: York and Cork – Friday June 16 The action begins at Sandown (1.30-5.00pm) with further Flat meetings at Chepstow, York, Cork, Fairyhouse and Goodwood. National Hunt fare comes from Aintree (5.15-8.45) and Fontwell (6.10-9.00) Connor Whitley’s picks for Friday are below.
Woman creating floral displays for TV stars and L1 Streets of Liverpool ONE are blooming with blue and yellow flowers for Eurovision 2023. The flowers represent the colours of the Ukrainian flag in honour of the country's 2022 win. They were created by Aintree florist Carmel Kenyon in preparation for the big competition.
Wayne Bailey’s Punchestown Day 3 guide: Veteran Sire Du Berlais all set for sensational treble The 11-year-old seeks a hat-rick following Cheltenham and Aintree wins. United look to trigger Dominik Livakovic’s £8.9million clause.
Gordon Elliott hopes to give Davy Russell fitting send-off in Aintree Grand National Gordon Elliott would love to give Davy Russell the chance of a fitting finale to his career at Aintree. Russell had retired from the weighing room in December, but answered an SOS from Cullentra House to return to the riding ranks.
Police charge 24 protesters after Animal Rising activists stormed Scottish Grand National Police charge 24 protesters with 'breach of the peace' after Animal Rising activists stormed Scottish Grand National in failed bid to delay race. But 24 have been charged with'breach of peace' and will go to court in June. It comes after activists delayed start of Aintree's Grand National last week.
24 people charged after animal rights protest at Scottish Grand National Protesters from the group Animal Rising climbed under and over fences at around 3.20pm. Police Scotland confirmed those charged would appear at Ayr Sheriff Court in June. The same group delayed the start of Aintree's Grand National last week.
Police charge 24 protesters after Animal Rising activists stormed Scottish Grand National Police charge 24 protesters with 'breach of the peace' after Animal Rising activists stormed Scottish Grand National in failed bid to delay race. But 24 have been charged with'breach of peace' and will go to court in June. It comes after activists delayed start of Aintree's Grand National last week.
24 people charged after animal rights protest at Scottish Grand National Protesters from the group Animal Rising climbed under and over fences. The same group delayed the start of Aintree’s Grand National last week. 24 people have been arrested and charged in connection with a breach of the peace.
Police charge 24 protesters after Animal Rising activists stormed Scottish Grand National Police charge 24 protesters with 'breach of the peace' after Animal Rising activists stormed Scottish Grand National in failed bid to delay race. But 24 have been charged with'breach of peace' and will go to court in June. It comes after activists delayed start of Aintree's Grand National last week.
Dad punched after Grand National stag do remains in a coma Lee Burns had been to Aintree on Saturday (April 15) before returning to Poulton in Lancashire to continue his night out. However, Lee was knocked unconscious and suffered a head injury after being assaulted outside a bar at around 1.25am on Sunday (April 16) The dad-of-three from Blackpool is now in an induced coma at Royal Preston Hospital, having undergone emergency surgery.
I’m a 21-year-old student and spent £3k to own Grand National winner Corach Rambler – now I’m £100k up... Student Cameron Sword, 21, invested £3,400 in Corach Rambler. Saturday’s victory at Aintree made nearly £100,000 each for seven syndicate members. Cameron is the youngest-ever winning owner, beating Bryan Burrough, who was 23 when Corbiere won in 1983.
Condition of final Grand National horse as Aintree sent request after vet intervention Grand National horse Recite A Prayer has undergone surgery on a fractured eye socket. Willie Mullins has requested Aintree 'look at' how they can improve horse safety for those who run loose. The eight-year-old was an 80/1 shot for the race after two disappointing runs in December.
Newspaper headlines: Grand National protests and NHS 'mega strike' Animal rights activists were able to get on to the course at Aintree. The Mail on Sunday claims responsibility for "saving" the Grand National. Its main story focuses on what the paper says is a deepening crisis within the NHS.
PETER SCUDAMORE: Corach Rambler has a special place in my heart, but I worry about him every day The build-up to the big day was not smooth, but he did the business at Aintree. Corach Rambler has a special place in my heart. I worry about him every day, regardless of what the protestors think. I am thinking of having it turned into a tattoo now!
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