The Latest Breaking News from Sandy Thomson

‘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 · Apr 4, 2024

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 · Apr 23, 2023

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 · Apr 22, 2023

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 · Apr 17, 2023

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 · Apr 17, 2023

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 · Apr 17, 2023

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 · Apr 17, 2023

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 · Apr 17, 2023

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 · Apr 17, 2023

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 · Apr 15, 2023