Aintree official Sulekha Varma explains decision to adjust Grand National once more

We love all our fixtures but these three days are what we live for. It’s a chance for Liverpool to shine, not just Aintree. It’s been a team effort across the sport that has included BHA officials, vets, jockeys, trainers, course inspectors and the Horse Welfare Board, of which I am a member, among others – and it was very much driven by data. The most noticeable changes are a reduction in the number of runners from 40 to 34, the repositioning of the first fence 60 yards closer to the start, a standing start and the earlier off time of 4pm.