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Using a whip in a horserace is not cruel but racing must explain why. The British Horseracing Authority's chief vet highlights why the sport needs to win its case on the burning issue of the moment. Racing's leaders have to convince the general public that using the whip is not cruel.
Modern steeplechase races have an average of just over 4 equine fatalities for every 1,000 horses taking part, according to the British Horseracing Authority. However, the Grand National, a popular steeplechase held annually in England, yielded 7 fatalities out of 439 horses taking part between 2000 and 2010.The Grand National is a National Hunt handicap race over a distance of 4 miles 3Â½ furlongs and over 30 fences at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool.The high number of equine deaths in the race has made it a target for animal rights activists.odern steeplechase races have an average of just over 4 equine fatalities for every 1,000 horses taking part, according to the British Horseracing Authority. However, the Grand National, a popular steeplechase held annually in England, yielded 7 fatalities out of 439 horses taking part between 2000 and 2010.