Two Horses Die at 2024 Grand National Festival
Tragic Incidents Mar Historic Race
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The 2024 Grand National festival was marred by the tragic deaths of two horses: Lord du Mesnil and De Rasher Counter. Lord du Mesnil fell at the Canal Turn on the first circuit, while De Rasher Counter suffered a fatal injury at the 10th fence, Becher's Brook.
12 Apr 2024
The deaths of the two horses have cast a shadow over the historic race, which was won by Noble Yeats. The incidents have also raised concerns about the safety of the Grand National, which has a long history of horse fatalities.
In 2023, three horses died during the Aintree Festival, and in 2022, four horses died, including the high-profile deaths of Eclair Surf and The Long Mile.
The Grand National is one of the most challenging horse races in the world, and it is not uncommon for horses to be injured or killed during the race. However, the recent spate of horse deaths has raised concerns about whether the race is too dangerous.
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is responsible for regulating horse racing in the UK, and it has launched an investigation into the deaths of the two horses at the Grand National festival.
The BHA will be looking at all aspects of the race, including the condition of the horses, the fences, and the riding tactics of the jockeys.
The BHA has the power to make changes to the Grand National, and it is possible that the race could be modified in the future to make it safer for horses.
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