More changes to Grand National fences

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Amy Mathieson, H&H news writer

17 January, 2013

The plan is in early stages, but following a successful trial on Becher Chase day at the end of 2012, the fences will be formed around birch and plastic cores rather than the traditional wooden stakes to make a kinder fence in this years race (6 April).

The fences outwardly will remain the same, but will have with a softer core to be more forgiving, following the deaths of two horses, including Gold Cup winner Synchronised, in last years Grand National.

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More changes to Grand National fences