The Aintree Grand National Festival 2024 has commenced, drawing attention with its blend of high stakes, fashion, and drama. The event, spanning three days, is highlighted by the Grand National race, with Lucinda Russell-trained Corach Rambler, the favourite, leading British hopes for a repeat victory. The festival, broadcast live on Virgin Media One, features a complete guide to the 34 runners, including favorites and odds. Amidst the excitement, the festival's Ladies Day saw attendees competing for a Β£5,000 Best Dressed prize, showcasing the event's fashion-forward aspect. However, the festival has also witnessed darker moments, including the death of a horse named Giovinco due to a fatal injury, leading to calls for enhanced safety measures. Additionally, fights among bloodied racegoers have marred the event, resulting in three arrests. Despite these incidents, the Grand National remains a pivotal event in the horse racing calendar, with significant changes introduced this year to improve safety.
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π΄ Three men arrested over fight at Aintree on Ladies Day https://t.co/fsPJSy8OU6
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Significant changes made for Grand National 2024 race after horse deaths https://t.co/i03IxJBEAd
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π₯ Pictured: Smartly dressed racegoers seen throwing punches on second day of Grand National meeting but no arrests reported Read the full story π https://t.co/8vf8CubtGf https://t.co/9n0V04WzF7
The best photos from Grand National Ladies Day as thousands revel and fights break out https://t.co/TeC3xTo8j8
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Grand National 2024: Ladies Day sees clients spending more than Β£500 for hair extensions and 'thousands' on glamorous outfits to achieve the perfect look, beauty experts working at the famous races reveal https://t.co/fyZyFPExtd https://t.co/fCNOwW94TS
Supercomputer predicts Grand National with favourite Corach Rambler missing out as 14-1 outsider romps to victory #GrandNational https://t.co/UCwmk7Vxfa
"Men behaving badly on Ladies Day at Aintree "Smartly dressed racegoers seen throwing punches on second day of Grand National meeting but no arrests reported" https://t.co/2ItvHAiVUg
Horse dies at Grand National as campaigners call for tougher safety measures https://t.co/R95znzh6Ez
Aintree witnesses shameful scenes with bloodied racegoers involved in fights https://t.co/3qXLLltG2L
Grand National witnesses shameful scenes with bloodied racegoers pictured fighting https://t.co/3qXLLltG2L
Brawl breaks out at Aintree as bloodied male racegoers throw punches at each in the stands after huge crowds enjoyed a day on the booze https://t.co/BsuFXBBDBP https://t.co/hwXYv72gvq
Horse dies at Grand National 2024 as thousands watch tragedy unfold https://t.co/jYeQbGHrX2 https://t.co/GuWChccFbf
ππ’π‘ππ’π‘! ππ Wins the Melling Chase and it's turning into an incredible day for J.P. McManus! https://t.co/NNnk5ahQB6
Grand National trainerβs horse suffers fatal injury at Aintree as tributes pour in for beloved Giovinco #GranNational https://t.co/EwZSEjkBa4 https://t.co/lmSCkBweJ4
Horse killed at Grand National 2024 https://t.co/CzehVVgGLx
It's been a good day for this man already with Jonbon favourite in the next. J.P. McManus speaks to Rishi Persad at Aintree. https://t.co/PSzGCMk7Hr
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Grand National 2024: Corach Rambler bids for back-to-back wins https://t.co/xrHVF3XKEW
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Ladies day at Aintree today. The Welsh squad on point and representing well. https://t.co/klKkIDbS4d
Aintree family horse Latenightpass great hope for Grand National 2024 https://t.co/vU62wosHqd
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Aintree 2024 Ladies Day: Revellers get a very early start on day 2 of the festival as they compete for Β£5,000 Best Dressed prize https://t.co/UecesVUMjp https://t.co/gSKPd9fTuV
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Last year's winner Corach Rambler heads runners for Saturday's Grand National after the final line-up was confirmed. https://t.co/ge1zwxL2En
Grand National 2024: Corach Rambler favourite for repeat Aintree victory as line-up confirmed https://t.co/oIK9A4EIU5
The Aintree Grand National Festival starts today! Live on Virgin Media One from 2pm! https://t.co/7mi7ru24CH
Grand National final 34 runners announced as favourite and odds confirmed https://t.co/nVNO87JZUr
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Lucinda Russell-trained Corach Ramble leads British hopes at Aintree https://t.co/4IiR9apemV
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