A thought-provoking idea to alter the start of the Grand National has been proposed by Shark Hanlon.
The trainer, who ran Cape Gentleman in the 175th edition on Saturday, called upon racing chiefs to consider changing the first obstacle. After a delay, instigated by protestors, four horses parted company with their jockeys at the opening fence of 30 – which historically has the highest count of fallers.
Sadly Hill Sixteen was fatally injured and Recite A Prayer fractured an eye socket while running loose.
