Grand National field reduced to 34 runners in bid to improve safety

The Jockey Club, who host the famous Liverpool race at Aintree, have made several alterations to the contest in a bid to make it safer for both horse and rider.
Grand National field reduced to 34 runners in bid to improve safety

Corach Rambler and Derek Fox win from Vanillier for trainer Lucinda Russell and owners The Ramblers. Pic: Healy Racing.

Next year's Randox Grand National will have a maximum of 34 runners after the field size was reduced as part of new safety measures.

The Jockey Club, who host the famous Liverpool race at Aintree, have made several alterations to the contest in a bid to make it safer for both horse and rider.

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