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Grand National field to be cut in safety move The Grand National will be reduced to a maximum of 34 runners from 40 as part of measures designed to improve safety. BBC Sport - Published on October 12, 2023
Grand National changes to be made in an attempt to make race safer The Grand National will be reduced from 40 to 34 horses in an attempt to make the race safer after three deaths at the Aintree Festival earlier this year. Sky News - Published on October 12, 2023
Grand National winner Sherwood to end training role Oliver Sherwood will retire as a trainer after a 40-year career and become assistant to Harry Derham. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2023
'I stroked his neck. I thanked him. I said sorry' Trainer Sandy Thomson tells Tom English of his grief at the death of horse Hill Sixteen during Saturday's Grand National. BBC Sport - Published on April 18, 2023
'Ignorant' protestors blamed for Grand National horse death Horse trainer Sandy Thomson says the interruption to the Grand National by "ignorant" animal rights activists contributed to Hill Sixteen's death. BBC Sport - Published on April 17, 2023
Trainer of horse that suffered fatal fall at Grand National blames 'ignorant' protesters for death The man who trained the horse that suffered a fatal fall at Saturday's Grand National has blamed "ignorant" protesters for his animal's death. Sky News - Published on April 16, 2023
Triumphant homecoming for Grand National winner Corach Rambler, trained by Lucinda Russell, returns to Kinross after his historic victory at Aintree. BBC Sport - Published on April 16, 2023
British Horseracing Authority to 'analyse' Grand National 'in painstaking detail' after horse deaths The British Horseracing Authority says it will "analyse" the races of the Grand National meeting "in painstaking detail" following the deaths of three horses. Sky News - Published on April 16, 2023
BHA condemns protests & looks into horse deaths The British Horseracing Authority has "robustly condemned" the "reckless" protests at Saturday's Grand National and announces an analysis into the death of three horses at this year's event. BBC Sport - Published on April 16, 2023
'A disgrace': Animal rights groups call for jump racing ban after three horses die at Aintree Animal rights campaigners are calling for jump racing to be banned after three horses died at Aintree - with one suffering a broken neck during the Grand National. Sky News - Published on April 16, 2023
Triumph, tears, protest - a day of Grand National drama The story behind Corach Rambler's victory in a Grand National delayed by animal rights protesters. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023
What happened to your Grand National horse? Where 17 of the 39 runners finished in the 2023 Aintree Grand National won by Corach Rambler. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023
Corach Rambler wins Grand National after delay Corach Rambler wins the Grand National at Aintree after the start is delayed by protesters getting on to the track. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023	Start of Grand National delayed as protesters forcibly removed from racecourse Protesters have been removed from the racecourse at Aintree ahead of the Grand National, delaying the event. Sky News - Published on April 15, 2023
Woman arrested in connection with Grand National protest A 33-year-old woman is arrested in connection with potential co-ordinated disruption activities at Saturday's Grand National at Aintree. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023	We'll try to stop Grand National from taking place today, animal rights activists say An animal rights group says it will attempt to stop the Grand National from going ahead this afternoon. Sky News - Published on April 15, 2023
Grand National preview: Blackmore backed for glory Preview of Saturday's big race at Aintree where Rachael Blackmore's mount Ain't That A Shame is among the favourites - plus pundit predictions. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2023	Grand National: Build-up to 175th race Follow live text commentary and listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary of the 175th Grand National. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2023
Pic D'Orhy lands Marsh Chase victory at Aintree Pic D'Orhy denies Fakir D'oudairies a third successive Marsh Chase win on day two of Aintree's Grand National meeting. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2023	Grand National favourites: 10 contenders to watch out for The world's most famous horse race takes place at 5.15pm - and while there's a prize fund of £1m on offer to the winner of the race, anyone having a bet might just be pleased with enough of a return.. Sky News - Published on April 13, 2023
Line-up confirmed for Grand National at Aintree A maximum field of 40 runners - including last year's winner Noble Yeats - is declared for the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on April 13, 2023	Constitution Hill returns at Grand National meeting Unbeaten champion hurdler Constitution Hill heads the runners on day one of the Grand National meeting at Aintree, while Saturday's big-race field will be confirmed on Thursday. BBC Sport - Published on April 12, 2023
Who could be Grand National headline makers? A fairytale farewell and poignant victory are among the potential plot lines for the 2023 Grand National at Aintree. BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2023	Police to deal 'robustly' with any Grand National protest A newspaper claims animal rights activists plan to "storm" the racecourse for the Grand National. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2023
Grand National winner One For Arthur dies Grand National winner One For Arthur dies six years after becoming the second Scottish-trained horse to win the race at Aintree. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2023	Russell eyes Gold Cup shock with outsider Ahoy Senor Lucinda Russell and her team are looking to add a Cheltenham Gold Cup win to their Grand National success of 2017. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2023
Scots-trained Corach Rambler 'deserves' crack at National Corach Rambler "deserves a crack" at the Grand National after winning the Handicap Chase again, says trainer Lucinda Russell. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2023	Any Second Now given joint top weight for Grand National Irish trainer Ted Walsh is "absolutely shocked" that Any Second Now will carry top weight at this year's Grand National. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2023
Grand National among events to scrap formal dress rule to make horseracing 'more inclusive' The Grand National is among events that will no longer require formal dress after The Jockey Club said it's scrapping the rule at all its courses to make horseracing more "accessible and inclusive". Sky News - Published on February 2, 2023	Noble Yeats & Paisley Park among Cheltenham runners Grand National winner Noble Yeats is among the leading runners on a nine-race card at Cheltenham Festival Trials Day on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on January 26, 2023
Noble Yeats targets second National & 2023 Gold Cup Noble Yeats will run in this year's Grand National in an attempt to become only the second two-time winner of the race this century. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2023