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    Racegoers enjoy Aintree despite criticism from animal rights groups

    by Eleanor Barlow Apr 13, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Racegoers are enjoying a day out at Aintree despite criticism of the Grand National from animal rights protesters who delayed last year’s race.

    About 80,000 people are expected at the Liverpool racecourse to see the world-famous steeplechase on the final day of the Randox Grand National Festival.

    Group Animal Rising has said it will not disrupt this year’s race, after the last National was delayed when protesters got

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