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[00:00.70] The Grand National, regarded by many as the world's most famous horse race, features jockeys and horses negotiating 30 fences over more than four miles, and is watched by an estimated six hundred million people worldwide.
[00:13.03] However, after the death of five horses over the last decade, including one this year, there have been calls for more safety measures to be introduced.
[00:21.03] These changes will see the maximum number of riders reduced from 40 to 34.
[00:25.85] There will also be an earlier start time and a shorter run to the first fence to slow horses down early on.
[00:32.26] The introduction of a standing start and further veterinary checks are amongst other changes.
