300 climate and animal rights activists are set to disrupt the Grand National today.
“The group of people at the front will be peacefully attempting to make their way over perimeter fences/walls at the front of Aintree before the Grand National race begins with the intention of making their way onto the track.
“And all of this is before the race even starts. We will not be entering the track if there are horses and jockeys riding.” Animal Rising also shared that they want to use UK horseracing’s biggest calendar event to highlight the “broken relationship” between humans and animals.l Festival, Envoye Special, ridden by James King, after it fell in the Foxhunters’ Chase just after 4pm on Thursday.Grand NationalNow the Merseyside Police have said they have a “robust policing plan in place” and are working with Aintree’s owners The Jockey Club in preparation for any incidents.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “Merseyside Police has a robust policing plan in place for, as it does for any major public event, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved. “We have been working with our partners, including The Jockey Club, for a number of months in the build-up to this year’s festival to ensure that any necessary plans and processes are in place to deal with any incidents that may arise and to prevent any significant or ongoing disruption to racegoers and local residents and businesses.
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