How many horses died at the Grand National 2024?

The Grand National 2024 at Aintree saw a number of horses fall and jockeys unseated.

Thirty-four horses competed for the top prize in what was the 176th running of the world-famous steeplechase race. The race was won by I Am Maximus, who was ridden by Derek Fox.

Fortunately, while there were some stumbles and minor incidents, no horses have died as a result of this year's race. The only concern raised was Mac Tottie who pulled up near the end but was able to walk himself into a horse ambulance and will be examined by veterinarians.

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The race came after the deaths oftwo horses took place during this year's festival. On Friday afternoon Giovinco died after falling during the Mildmay Novice Chase while Pikar lost his life a few hours later at the last hurdle, breaking its next in the Aintree Handicap Hurdle

The seven-year-old gelding was three lengths down and making a challenge in fifth place when falling at the last fence. He was treated by vets on the track for some time but could not be saved from his injuries.

Ahead of this year's Grand National race, The Jockey Club announced a number of changes had been made to ensure the safety and welfare of the horses and jockeys by trying to reduce the number of fallers and injuries.

They included moving the start time from 5.15pm to 4pm and reducing the number of horses participating in the Grand National from 40 to 34 to lower the likelihood of incidents occurring during the race.

The first fence had been moved 60 yards nearer to the start with the aim that runners will approach it at a slower speed from a standing start. There was also no parade of the field and the height of the 11th fence had