As a sport we have for years shown great determination and commitment to improve welfare standards by taking measured scientific, evidence-based, regulatory and education-based steps," the BHA said. Grand National History". Tbheritage.com. Archived from the original on 12 April 2010 . Retrieved 15 June 2009. Ostlere, Lawrence (6 April 2019). "Grand National 2019: Willie Mullins' Up For Review dies after falling at first hurdle". The Independent . Retrieved 6 April 2019.

Welfare groups have suggested a reduction in the size of the field (currently limited to a maximum of 40 horses) should be implemented. Opponents point to previous unhappy experience with smaller fields such as only 29 runners at the 1954 Grand National, only 31 runners in 1975, and a fatality each at the 1996 and 1999 Nationals despite smaller fields and the possible ramifications concerning the speed of such races in addition to recent course modifications (part of the "speed kills" argument).

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Winds dying down this evening and overnight, but a few showers continuing. Skies clearing overnight before cloud, rain and strong winds return by dawn. Turning chilly for a time. Minimum temperature 3 °C. Thursday: Despite various modifications to the National Course, the race still offers the ultimate challenge to both horse and rider and attracts a massive worldwide audience. Since 1984 it has been sponsored by 5 different companies. [110] [111] Notes [ edit ] Favourites [ edit ] House of Cavani offer contemporary fashion and formalwear that you will be proud to have in your wardrobe. Boasting a range of classic smart wear that you can wear during the finer moments of life, House of Cavani has a range of clothing that the modern racegoer needs to feel dapper.

Grand National 1928". Greyhoundderby.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012 . Retrieved 11 April 2011. Wood, Greg (12 April 2012). "Richard Johnson: I've just not had the right horse for Grand National". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 24 March 2018 . Retrieved 23 March 2018. Animal Aid racing consultant Dene Stansall said: "Jump racing must be banned to prevent the brutal horrors seen today at Aintree and this week, from happening again. Although there is a chance of more settled conditions at the start of this period, the rest of November looks set to return to predominantly unsettled with further rain or showers at times. However, perhaps less-unsettled than earlier in the month, with more drier and brighter intervals likely at times, perhaps more especially in the northwest. Temperatures will be around normal for the time of year, but in any drier interludes, particularly if the wind comes from a more easterly direction, temperatures could take a dip with some frost by night. As would often be expected in late November, some of the precipitation is likely to turn increasingly wintry, mainly on high ground in the north. Often met at great speed, which can lead to several falls, the highest being 12 runners in 1951. The drop on the landing side was reduced after the 2011 Grand National. It was bypassed in both 2019 and 2023 on the final lap, after equine casualties. [68] Fence 2 & 18a b c d e f "History of the Grand National - The Worlds Greatest Jump Race". Archived from the original on 2 February 2011 . Retrieved 4 March 2011.