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Grand National meeting day one: trainers’ title on the line at Aintree

A three-way struggle will play out this week with Paul Nicholls’s Cap Du Mathan the tip to win the first race over the big fences

The Guardian - UK

Grand National’s heavy going likely to make ‘new’ race look like older ones

The going on the National course was soft, heavy in places on Monday, when 51 horses were left in at the five-day stage

The Guardian - UK

Grand National 2024: Paul Nicholls withdraws final runner to leave just five British horses in Aintree race

Threeunderthrufive will run in the Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown next month instead

Evening Standard

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Grand National organisers will not seek injunction against Animal Rising

The Jockey Club has decided not to apply for an injunction to deter possible incursions on to the Aintree track by animal rights activists at next month’s Grand National.

The Guardian - UK

Michelle Mone’s Monbeg Genius still on track to line up at Grand National

Monbeg Genius, the horse owned by Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman, remains on course to line up as one of the favourites for the Grand National at Aintree on 13 April

The Guardian - UK

Michelle Mone's Grand National horse could be barred from running

Monbeg Genius - reportedly bought by Mone for £80,000 in November 2020 as a wedding present for husband Doug Barrowman - was priced around 20-1 for the famous Aintree race

Evening Standard

Grand National: What changes will be made for 2024 race at Aintree?

This year’s race was delayed by animal rights activists and one horse died in the iconic Aintree race

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Grand National to cut field size after safety measures for Aintree announced

This year’s race was delayed by animal rights activists and one horse died in the iconic Aintree race

The Independent UK

Grand National changes: 34 runners, first fence moved and no more parade

Aintree will host a different race in April 2024 with six fewer horses and an earlier start time in an attempt to reduce the number of fallers

The Guardian - UK

Five key elements to watch at the 2023 Goodwood Revival

Goodwood’s Motor Circuit, like other ex-RAF Second World War aerodromes repurposed for car racing in peacetime, was not Britain’s grandest venue in its contemporary era. Aintree, with its imposing horse racing infrastructure, claimed that crown. Yet the hospitality lavished upon visiting sporting greats by the petrolhead ninth Duke of Richmond…

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Kinross-shire hotel saddling up for event to celebrate local Grand National-winning stables

The Thistle Hotel in Milnathort is hosting the local community in praise of Lucinda Russell's Arlary House Stables after Corach Rambler's Aintree victory

Daily Record

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

Beautician and nail salon owner quit her business of 20 years to follow her dream and train racehorses

Sheila Lewis is a horse trainer like no other with a colourful past and a bright future

Wales Online

Richard Branson told to 'look out' as savvy schoolboys win over city

Cole Fletcher and Ethan Dutton sold flip flops outside of the Grand National at Aintree

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The Guardian - UK

Horse racing’s disregard for animal life is appalling

Letters: Karen Meek and Anthony Hill write in response to the three horse fatalities at this year’s Aintree festival

Daily Mirror

Boys make nearly £1,000 in HOURS with ‘genius’ idea for Grand National punters

Cole Fletcher and Ethan Dutton, 12, decided they wanted to make some extra pocket money while also helping people going to the Grand National at Aintreelast week.

Irish Mirror

Paul Nicholls hopeful Bravemansgame will run at Punchestown despite FCA ruling

Bravemansgame missed the Aintree Grand National Festival as a result of the stance taken by the FCA.

Daily Record

Plans to build on the buzz of Aintree as new season begins at Perth Racecourse

Excitement is building for the curtain-raising BetVictor Perth Festival on Wednesday

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Daily Record

Woman crushed by stampeding horse at Grand National speaks about 'terrifying' ordeal

The two horses, Recite A Prayer and Galvin, unseated their riders and left the track at Aintree Racecourse.

Daily Mirror

Mum hit by two horses at Grand National says she is "traumatised" and can't walk

Protestors delayed the Grand National on Saturday when they tried to scale the fence at Aintree, but their actions had devastating consequences for one female punter

Daily Mirror

Grand National connections left "devastated" by Cape Gentleman injury at Aintree

Cape Gentleman was seeking a dream Grand National win for American owner Pierre Manigault whose great uncle was the first US owner to capture the world famous race in 1923

Irish Mirror

Willie Mullins fighting fit for Punchestown after missing other festivals following operation

The champion trainer was not in attendance at either Fairyhouse's Easter Festival or last week's Grand National meeting at Aintree

Daily Record

Threeunderthrufive going for Scottish Grand National as owner Max McNeill reveals emotional Ayr connection

The horse was named after McNeill's late father Ted's exploits at the 1951 Open golf Championships and his first racing memories are of Ayr.

Irish Mirror

Grand National protesters must be held to account over Aintree chaos as racing stands up for itself

People within racing have been standing up for the sport in recent days

Evening Standard

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

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