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13.04.2024 - 07:37 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Millions from around the world will tune in to watch the Grand National this afternoon (Saturday April 13). Thousands flock to Aintree, in Merseyside, to watch jockeys and their horses compete in the prestigious race.
Last year's winner Corach Rambler is among the 34 runners in this year's Randox Grand National. The 10-year-old, trained by Lucinda Russell, is vying to join the likes of Red Rum and Tiger Roll in winning the race for the second consecutive year.
However, those watching at home and in-person will notice a number of changes this year. Five new measures have been introduced this year to ensure the safety and welfare of the horses and jockeys by trying to reduce the number of fallers and injuries.
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The Jockey Club announced the changes to this year's race, which is held at Aintree, back in February, including making the start time earlier and reducing the number of horses participating in the Grand National from 40 to 34 to lower the likelihood of incidents occurring during the race.
The first fence has been moved 60 yards nearer to the start with the aim that runners will approach it at a slower speed from a standing start. There will be no parade of the field before the race with the horses taking part in a canter past the stands instead. The height of the 11th fence has also been reduced by two inches to 4ft 10ins.
The review was carried out by Aintree’s owners the Jockey Club after protests disrupted last year’s race. The Grand National was delayed by 14 minutes while police and security dealt with protesters who got onto the course - while hundreds of others tried to break through perimeter fences.
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Thousands will flock to Aintree on Saturday for the biggest horse race of the year.
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The Randox Grand National is set to kick off this weekend, with millions of punters worldwide expected to back their favourite horse.
One of Britain's largest horse races will soon be underway.
The Randox Grand National is set to kick off this weekend, with millions of punters worldwide expected to back their favourite horse.