Corack Rambler has won the Grand National at Aintree after the race was delayed by protesters
The favourite finished ahead of Vanillier who was second, Gaillard Du Mesnil third and 2022 winner Noble Yeats fourth.
Earlier over 100 people have peacefully occupied the track at Aintree, bringing the whole racecourse to a standstill.
Animal Rising says this action is the start of several months of action to protect animals and nature this year.
Sarah McCaffrey, a shopworker and student, one of those disrupting the track said:
“Whether it’s for food or for fun, our use of animals and nature is symbolic of a relationship beyond broken. We’re a nation of animal lovers, but the pain these beautiful creatures experience daily does not do that label justice. We need to find ways of loving animals that don’t hurt them.
I truly believe that we are a nation of animal lovers, every one of us. I know everyone coming to Aintree to view the races today would say they love the horses; however, the suffering experienced by them should shock us all. That’s why I’ve decided to put my body between those horses and death on the racecourse, rather than gamble with their
An alternative to the way we stand in relation to nonhuman animals exists. We can all build a world and society that we are proud to be part of, rather than one plagued by suffering and hurt. An end to horse racing is a clear part of this kinder future.”
