The Grand National is back in business after a safe race at Aintree last Saturday. In total, 21 of the 32-field completed the race, the joint highest figure since 1992
Britain’s most watched horse race was delayed for 15 minutes last year. Animal Rising has insisted they would not disrupt this year’s Grand National. Security, including stewarding and bag searches, has visibly been more active
Giovinco, a seven-year-old gelding, died after falling in the first race of the day. An Animal Aid campaigner called it a 'scandal' that horses still die in races. A ring of steel has been prepared to help protect Saturday's Grand National