CHANGES to the Grand National racecourse following the deaths of four horses over the past two years have come under fire for not being radical enough.
CHANGES to the Grand National racecourse following the deaths of four horses over the past two years have come under fire for not being radical enough.
hurdle: Becher's Brook is arguably Aintree's most famous -- and dangerous -- fence. Picture: PA
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Alterations to the start of the course, which had been criticised for making the horses too tense, will help to create a more controlled environment, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) said.
The start will be moved forward 100 yards to a position further from the crowd and grandstands, with measures taken to stop horses getting caught up in the starting tape.
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