Aintree Racecourse Made Safer For Horses

The Grand National at Aintree is undergoing significant changes to improve horse safety. Organizers have replaced hard wooden fence posts with softer plastic birch to reduce the risk of injury. Despite these changes, the race has faced criticism for animal cruelty, with high fall rates and fatalities in recent years. Additional modifications include moving the start line and leveling landing zones. World Horse Welfare supports these changes but advocates for fewer horses in the race. The upcoming Grand National will test these new safety measures.

What evidence is there to support a reduction in the number of horses in the race?

What are the expected outcomes of the safety measures being tested in the upcoming Grand National?