Grand National: Aintree reduced to 34 runners in 2024 and changes made to first fence amid horse welfare focus | Racing News

Racing’s most famous contest, the Randox Grand National at Aintree, will be reduced from 40 runners to 34 from next year as part of a focus on horse welfare. Grand National runner Hill Sixteen died after sustaining an injury in the race, leading to criticism from animal rights activists Animal Aid. The race was also … Read more

Today on Sky Sports Racing: St Leger runners tackle improving Naqeeb in hot Ascot clash | Racing News

The Listed Noel Murless Stakes at Ascot on Friday looks well up to scratch with a classy sextet including two runners who featured in last month’s St Leger, live on Sky Sports Racing. 3.57 Ascot – Naqeeb takes on St Leger also-rans Chesspiece and Middle Earth finished sixth and seventh respectively in last month’s St … Read more