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‘We won’t be there’: Animal Rising will not protest at Grand National this year

Animal Rising will confirm on Friday that it is suspending its campaign of direct action against racing indefinitely

The Guardian - UK

How Animal Rising almost stopped the Grand National

The famous race was delayed by 14 minutes after several protesters attempted to glue themselves to fences on the course

Liverpool Echo

Sandy Thomson hopes Scottish National could boost stable after sad loss of Hill Sixteen

Sandy Thomson's stable lost Hill Sixteen in the Grand National at Aintree. On Saturday he has two runners in the Scottish version at Ayr, Empire Steel and Flower Of Scotland

Daily Mirror

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How many horses died at the Grand National 2023?

Animal rights charities call for jump racing to be banned following more deaths at the annual Aintree showpiece

Evening Standard

Trainer of horse that died in Grand National blames animal rights protesters

Three horses died across three days of racing at Aintree

Liverpool Echo

Trainer blames animal rights protesters for Grand National horse death

A total of three horses died across three days of racing at Aintree in Liverpool last week. Hill Sixteen, owned by Jimmy Fyffe, fell at the first fence on Saturday, suffering terminal injuries

Daily Mirror

Grand National protestors promise "summer of action" at a host of sporting events

Animal rights activists delayed the start of the Grand National race at Aintree on Saturday, with Merseyside Police eventually making 118 arrests amid ugly scenes

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Scottish Grand National 2023 confirmed declarations as favourite Kitty's Lights leads 31 Ayr hopefuls

A total of 31 horses have been left in as they chase the big money prize on the west coast.

Daily Record

Trainer says "we are all completely devastated" following horse's death in Grand National

Sandy Thomson's runner Hill Sixteen died after falling at the first fence in Saturday's Grand National

Irish Mirror

Trainer of Grand National horse who died blames 'ignorant' protesters who delayed race

Hill Sixteen died after falling at the first fence during the Grand National at Aintree

Wales Online

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

Hill Sixteen owner slams Grand National protestors who delayed race after his horse died

Jimmy Fyffe, who is a director of Dundee United Football Club and racehorse owner, said he was gutted after Hill Sixteen suffered a fatal injury in the Grand National

Daily Mirror

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Evening Standard

Grand National 2023: Hill Sixteen becomes third horse to die at Aintree meeting after fall

The Sandy Thomson-trained Hill Sixteen has died following a fall in Saturday’s Grand National, a race that was delayed due to protests from animal rights activists.

Daily Mirror

Ryan Mania in 'shock' after completing extraordinary nine-race winning streak at Musselburgh

The Grand National-winning jockey won on all nine horses he completed races on over a six day period during Christmas and New Year

Liverpool Echo

Hill Sixteen looks to go one better as 23 line up in Becher Chase at Aintree Racecourse

Last year's runner-up among 23 entries for feature over the big Aintree fences as Grand National hero Noble Yeats returns to Merseyside

Liverpool Echo

Gesskille and Ashtown Lad head market as 25 entries revealed for Becher Chase at Aintree Racecourse

Grand Sefton Chase runner-up Gesskille and Dan Skelton's Ashtown Lad head the betting for this Saturday's feature while Grand National winner Noble Yeats could return to Aintree

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Liverpool Echo

2021 winner Snow Leopardess among 43 entries for Becher Chase at Aintree Racecourse

Last year's winner and Grand Sefton Chase runner-up Gesskille head the betting as 43 entries revealed for next month's feature race run over the Grand National fences

Irish Mirror

Dingo Dollar strikes gold at Aintree with victory in long-awaited return

Dino Dollar made his long awaited return at Aintree this afternoon

Daily Mirror

Aintree on Saturday: Tips and runners for every race including Grand National 2022

Minella Times bids to win back-to-back Grand Nationals with Rachael Blackmore riding, while Tiger Roll's connections have a big team led by Delta Work and Run Wild Fred

Liverpool Echo

Grand National 2022: Runners, riders and odds for Grand National day at Aintree

All the runners, riders and betting odds for the seven races on the final day of the 2022 Randox Grand National Festival

Liverpool Echo

Grand National 2022: Minella Times and Snow Leopardess among latest Aintree runners list

All the leading fancies remain on course for Aintree as 73 remain at the five-day declaration stage for the Grand National

Daily Record

Final Scottish Grand National declarations as 24 runners confirmed for Ayr

Kittys Light will head to post a hot favourite as Scots-hope Hill Sixteen heads the list of 24 acceptors for this Saturday’s Coral Scottish Grand National.

Daily Record

Scottish Grand National at Ayr attracts select entry field as 31 runners declared

There will be a smaller than usual field as only 31 entries stood their ground and Christian Williams saddles the top two in the market.

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