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Organisers have confirmed the Aintree Grand National will move to the earlier time of 16:00 BST from this year.
The time change from 17:15 is one of several alterations to the world-famous steeplechase, which will be run on Saturday, 13 April.
The Jockey Club said the change is part of an ongoing focus on equine welfare.
"We leave no stone unturned in providing world-class standards of welfare," said Aintree clerk of the course Sulekha Varma.
New start time will probably shorten the life of some participants by 1hr 15 mins
The time change from 17:15 is one of several alterations to the world-famous steeplechase, which will be run on Saturday, 13 April.
The Jockey Club said the change is part of an ongoing focus on equine welfare.
"We leave no stone unturned in providing world-class standards of welfare," said Aintree clerk of the course Sulekha Varma.
New start time will probably shorten the life of some participants by 1hr 15 mins
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World class standards of welfare....... The Elephant in the room
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The obvious time is 3-50pm and could be shown on all big screens at the stadiums at halftime but that's too simple.
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I Fear for my favourite Race i am already thinking i hope to God there are no fatalities caus this could be the end.
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Its a glorified Hurdle race nowadays.
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World class standards? That's why all those horses got killed last week.
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I think half time is nearer 4pm these days
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When it comes to putting the screens up they are on a par with Formula 1 pit crews at changing wheels, Leaving no stone unturned! World class!
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New start time will probably shorten the life of some participants by 1hr 15 mins
I shouldn’t laugh but that is very good. |