Aintree

Horse racing’s disregard for animal life is appalling | Letters

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

20, Apr, 2023 @5:15 PM

Over 40 activists de-arrested after Grand National protest, campaign group says

Animal Rising says 68 people still in custody, as RSPCA calls for review of three horse deaths at Aintree festival

Josh Halliday North of England correspondent

16, Apr, 2023 @4:56 PM

This Grand National was an unsettling spectacle for many inside racing’s bubble | Greg Wood

Protests, a chaotic race and the RSPCA’s response will cut through to the viewing public more than safety statistics

Greg Wood

16, Apr, 2023 @4:25 PM

Why did we protest at the Grand National? To finally make Britain talk about our treatment of animals | Alex Lockwood

Society is wedded to a belief it is OK to control animals for profit. We hoped this would make people stop and think, says Alex Lockwood of Animal Rising

Alex Lockwood

16, Apr, 2023 @1:45 PM

More than 100 animal rights activists arrested after Grand National protests

Demonstration by Animal Rising delays start of famous race by quarter of an hour

Sean Ingle Chief sports reporter

15, Apr, 2023 @8:57 PM

Fox wins the chase after animal rights protesters disrupt Grand National

Jockey rode 8-1 favourite Corach Rambler to glory at Aintree but the race will be remembered for all the drama before it

Sean Ingle at Aintree

15, Apr, 2023 @6:50 PM

Grand National 2023: Corach Rambler wins after protesters force race to start late

Corach Rambler justified favouritism to win a Grand National briefly disrupted by animal rights activists under a fine ride from Derek Fox

Barry Glendenning and Tony Paley, with Greg Wood at Aintree

15, Apr, 2023 @5:31 PM

Corach Rambler wins Grand National after protesters force delay to race

The favourite Corach Rambler won a dramatic Grand National on and off the course on Saturday after disruption on the track from animal rights activists resulted in the race going off late

Greg Wood at Aintree

15, Apr, 2023 @4:48 PM

Grand National braced as ‘300-plus’ protesters plan to disrupt big race

Aintree racecourse is preparing to face the most significant and potentially disruptive protests against the Grand National for many years

Greg Wood at Aintree

14, Apr, 2023 @6:00 PM

Ireland’s stranglehold on the Grand National reaches record heights

Ireland has four straight wins at Aintree, and with a record 27 of the 40-strong field in Saturday’s race, that run should continue

Greg Wood at Aintree

14, Apr, 2023 @4:02 PM

Constitution Hill imperious in victory on day one of Grand National meeting

Constitution Hill remained unbeaten with an imperious display when stepped up in distance for the Aintree Hurdle on day one of the Grand National meeting

Greg Wood at Aintree

13, Apr, 2023 @3:25 PM