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RSPCA calls for horse safety reforms as racing chiefs defend Grand National

The animal charity is calling for the race to involve fewer horses and for jockeys to lose their whips.

The Independent UK

Grand National: Hill Sixteen’s death caused by ‘ignorant’ protesters, claims trainer

Sandy Thomson insists the 15-minute delay caused by Animal Risingwas the major factor in the horse’s fatal fall

Evening Standard

Grand National trainer blames ‘ignorant’ protesters for horse’s death

Animal Rising, who were behind Saturday’s protest, said their actions were ‘aimed to prevent exactly that from happening’ following the death of Hill Sixteen

The Independent UK

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Grand National protesters pledge more disruption - with Epsom Derby feared next

Campaigners from Animal Rising may target Epsom Derby next after storming the racecourse Aintree on Saturday ahead of this year's Grand National

Daily Mirror

British Horseracing Authority ‘robustly condemns’ Grand National protests

The British Horseracing Authority has “robustly condemned” protests by an animal rights group at the Grand National.

Evening Standard

More than 60 in custody after Grand National protests

Police arrested 118 people on Saturday after protesters tried to gain entry to the Aintree Racecourse track, delaying the start of the Grand National.

The Independent UK

65 Grand National protestors in custody as police chief slams "criminal behaviour"

Merseyside Police have shared details of the arrests made around the Grand National at Aintree, with disruptions to the showpiece horse race at the Merseyside racecourse

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Police issue update on animal rights activists arrested after Aintree protest

The Grand National race was temporarily delayed as protesters ran onto the course

Liverpool Echo

No charges yet after 118 animal rights protesters arrested at Aintree

Scores of activists gathered at Aintree yesterday with the aim of putting a halt to the famous races

Liverpool Echo

Animal rights group says more than 40 de-arrested after Grand National protests

The protesters breached security fences as National runners were in the parade ring, causing a delay of 12 minutes, although racegoers helped police and event organisers to stop some from reaching the track

Wales Online

More than 40 de-arrested after Grand National protests – animal rights group

Police arrested 118 people on Saturday after protesters tried to gain entry to the Aintree Racecourse track, delaying the start of the Grand National.

The Independent UK

Why did we protest at the Grand National? To finally make Britain talk about our treatment of animals

Society is wedded to a belief it is OK to control animals for profit. We hoped this would make people stop and think, says Alex Lockwood of Animal Rising

The Guardian - UK

Grand National statement issued by BHA after protests and fatal injuries

The 2023 Grand National was delayed by protestors with over 100 arrests made before Hill Sixteen suffered a fatal fall in the race and now the British Horseracing Authority have issued a statement

Daily Mirror

Horses died at the Grand National, but are calls to end it fanciful?

Protesters scaled up their attack on the Aintree weekend, in bid to end racing for good. But, with racing still popular worldwide, what are the chances of this happening?

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AP McCoy slams "attention seeking" Grand National protestors after Aintree disruption

The start of the Grand National at Aintree was delayed on Saturday after animal rights activists tried to break into the course, later taking their protests onto the M57

Belfast Live

How many horses died in the Grand National 2023?

The Grand National was held on Saturday at Aintree

The Independent UK

More horses dead at the Grand National – there’s no quick fix for racing’s flawed tradition

Hill Sixteen suffered a fatal fall during the 175th Grand National, the third horse to die at Aintree this week, but, as Jack Rathborn asks, can more be done following a series of protests?

Liverpool Echo

RSPCA calls for urgent review into Grand National horse deaths

The animal welfare organisation added that a “festival of racing” should “never again” end with three dead horses

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The Guardian - UK

Over 40 activists de-arrested after Grand National protest, campaign group says

Animal Rising says 68 people still in custody, as RSPCA calls for review of three horse deaths at Aintree festival

The Independent UK

Calls for jump racing ban after three horses die at Aintree Grand National

Hill Sixteen, Dark Raven and Envoye Special have all died at the 175th Grand National Festival at the Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool

Nottingham Post

Three horses die at Aintree as Grand National protests take place

Animal rights activists say the death of one horse is 'one too many'

The Independent UK

More horses dead at the Grand National – there’s no quick fix for racing’s flawed tradition

Hill Sixteen suffered a fatal fall during the 175th Grand National, the third horse to die at Aintree this week, but can more be done following a series of protests?

The Independent UK

Another horse dies at the Grand National, can more be done?

Hill Sixteen suffered a fatal injury during the 175th Grand National, the third horse to die at Aintree this week, but can more be done following a series of protests?

Liverpool Echo

Grand National racegoers break out in song on train home from Aintree

Crowds of people were caught on camera singing along to DJ Ötzi's 2000 hit 'Hey Baby'

The Independent UK

Actions of Grand National protestors branded ‘reckless’ by Aintree officials

Over 100 people were arrested as animal rights activists got on to the course in Liverpool.

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