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FANCY A FLUTTER? Before you place your bet, read our 10 reasons to boycott the Grand National.

WATCH THE VIDEO: Our 90-second web movie reveals the dark side of horse racing.

SIGN THE PETITION: Click here for our online petition calling for a ban on the Grand National.

For more reports and factfiles on racing, and the full campaign history, see the horse racing archive.

Grand National - odds on cruelty

The Grand National brings shame on Britain as a nation of 'animal lovers' - since 1997, the three day meet at Aintree has claimed the lives of 30 horses.

Runners face unique problems at Liverpool's Aintree racecourse, including the proximity of a large, noisy crowd; the number of animals taking part; and the nature of the fences. Most years there are fatalities. Animal Aid designates the week running up to the Grand National as Horse Racing Awareness Week.

	Odds on cruelty Animal Aid's Chris Anderson outlines the reasons for our Horse Racing Awareness Week campaign - and asks for your support.
	This Unsporting Life Our report reveals the truth about race horse deaths and calls for the Jockey Club to come clean.
	Gold Sam McCreesh tells the story of an ex-racehorse called Gold, and describes what happens to the 5,000 horses who retire from racing each year.
	Aintree claims 30th victim The tradition of horse deaths at the notorious Grand National three-day meeting continued at this year's event when Lilium de Cotte died after suffering a massive haemorrhage.
	Free action pack Join us in our campaign to ban the Grand National - send for a FREE horse racing action pack today!
	Resources: Leaflet Petition Further reading: Grand National factfile A Hiding to Nothing (2004) Riding for a Fall (2003) Running for their Lives (2001)

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