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Ten people charged after protests on roads around Grand National

Merseyside Police said significant traffic delays were caused by demonstrators blocking roads, including access to the M57 motorway.

The Independent UK

Grand National field reduced as part of sweeping new changes to improve safety

The Jockey Club insist that reforms have nothing to do with the high-profile protests from activist group Animal Rising

Evening Standard

Grand National changes: 34 runners, first fence moved and no more parade

Aintree will host a different race in April 2024 with six fewer horses and an earlier start time in an attempt to reduce the number of fallers

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Animal rights activists admit trying to stop Scottish Grand National

The showpiece event took place at Ayr Racecourse in April.

The Independent UK

Animal Rising activists scale race track scaffold ahead of Greyhound Derby Final

Activists are trying to cancel the major greyhound racing event.

The Independent UK

Racing chiefs reject Animal Rising’s call for TV debate amid Royal Ascot threat

The British Horseracing Authority refuses to be ‘coerced into any activity by threats of protests’ before next week’s Royal Ascot

The Guardian - UK

British Horseracing Authority declines TV debate with animal rights group to end protests

Supporters of Animal Rising caused disruption at the Grand National in April and have continued to campaign against horse racing at other high profile fixtures

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Nineteen to stand trial accused of trying to stop Scottish Grand National

The group appeared at Ayr Sheriff Court on Monday.

The Independent UK

Row breaks out over safety rules at Epsom racecourse

Animal Rising claimed the Jockey Club should have stopped the race once the protesters had entered the track.

The Independent UK

‘Stupid’ activists were putting horses in more danger, says Epsom racegoer

Animal Rising said the Epsom Derby should have been halted for the horses’ safety while their activist was on the course.

The Independent UK

Protesters arrested attempting to stop Epsom Derby

Plans to disrupt the Epsom Derby were foiled as police arrested two activists who attempted to run on to the course.

The Independent UK

Protester storms racecourse as 31 activists arrested ahead of Epsom Derby

Animal Rising activists have been arrested ahead of plans to disrupt the Epsom Derby on Saturday, the group has claimed

Evening Standard

The Derby: Auguste Rodin gives O’Brien ninth win in Epsom showpiece – as it happened

Ryan Moore’s mount beat King of Steel to the finish line in the Classic as protest disruption largely failed to materialise

The Guardian - UK

19 animal rights activists arrested ahead of Epsom Derby

Animal Rising activists have been arrested ahead of plans to disrupt the Epsom Derby on Saturday, the group has claimed.

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Daily Mirror

Police arrest 19 people in connection with plans to disrupt Epsom Derby

Surrey Police confirmed the arrests were made on Saturday morning after animal rights activists confirmed their plans to halt the historic race

The Independent UK

Epsom Derby: Protester tackled to ground after running onto race track

One man managed to jump the fence before being tackled and handcuffed by police

The Independent UK

Animal activists pledge to shut down Epsom on Derby day

Animal rights activists have pledged to ‘cancel or severely delay’ the Epsom Derby on Saturday as police brace for disruption.

Irish Mirror

Epsom Derby at risk of Grand National type protests by Animal Rising

The Grand National was heavily disrupted after a large protest from the Animal Rising group.

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Daily Mirror

Epsom Derby at risk of being sabotaged by Animal Rising eco-mob after Grand National chaos

Animal Rising activists disrupted the Grand National earlier this year and are also planning to interrupt the Epsom Derby this weekend

Irish Mirror

Jockey Club receive High Court injunction to stop Derby disruption

Protests have taken place previously.

The Guardian - UK

Talking Horses: Jockey Club granted Derby injunction against Animal Rising

High court ruling prevents protesters entering Epsom track after the Grand National was delayed by course invasion

Daily Mirror

Epsom owners seek injunction to prevent "reckless" disruption from Derby protestors

The Jockey Club has lodged an application to the High Court. Epsom Racecourse's owners have offered Animal Rising an area near the entrance on June 3, to protest in a peaceful way

The Guardian - UK

Talking Horses: Jockey Club applies for Derby injunction to block Animal Rising

Body says it has been forced to go to court because protest group has made it ‘explicitly clear’ that it intends to disrupt meeting

The Guardian - UK

The targeting of Epsom is open to debate – but the right to peaceful protest is not

As infuriating as disruption to the most famous Classic would be, opposition to racing is likely to be around for some time

Daily Mirror

Animal rights protesters delay racing at Doncaster after getting onto track

The 7.55pm race at Doncaster was held up while security staff removed three protesters who had sat down in the middle of the racecourse

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