The Latest Breaking News from Aintree Racecourse

Aintree horse Gold Dancer suffers fatal injury while winning race

Aintree Racecourse confirmed Gold Dancer was put down after breaking his back while winning the Mildmay Novices' Chase

The Independent UK · Apr 10

Protesters say they will not disrupt Grand National after last year’s delay

The 2023 race was delayed by almost 15 minutes after Animal Rising activists gained entry to the course.

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023

Reserves system for Randox Grand National to be discontinued from 2023

Following feedback reserves system will not be used in the Grand National starting with this season's renewal on April 15 2023

Liverpool Echo · Dec 3, 2022

Eclair Surf second horse to die following injuries sustained in Grand National

His trainer, Emma Lavelle, announced the tragic news on Sunday morning

Daily Record · Apr 10, 2022

Elle Est Belle dies from 'suspected heart attack' in Grand National 2022 tragedy

Elle Est Belle tragically died after competing in the second race on Grand National Day 2022 at Aintree. The mare, trained by Dan Skelton, was pulled up jockey Harry Skelton in the closing stages of the contest.

Daily Record · Apr 9, 2022

Elle Est Belle dies after 'suspected heart attack' in Grand National 2022 day tragedy

Elle Est Belle died after competing in the second race on Grand National Day 2022 at Aintree. The mare, trained by Dan Skelton, was pulled up by jockey Harry Skelton in the closing stages

Daily Mirror · Apr 9, 2022