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Animal Rising strike again as they rush onto racecourse in bid to delay Scottish Grand National I Daily Mail Online
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Protesters on the racecourse before the start of the Scottish Grand National today as police apprehend them
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Officers are responding to a protest which is ongoing at Ayr Racecourse this afternoon.
'A significant operation is underway to safely remove those involved.
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'A number of arrests have been made and an increased police presence remains at the scene.' On social media at just before 4pm, Animal Rising said: '25 supporters of Animal Rising have made it onto the track at the Scottish Grand National, to put their bodies in the way of harm, and protect animals.' The post added: 'They're attempting to attach themselves to jumps and gates in order to cancel the big race. 'This afternoon 8 year old Oscar Elite died on the very same track. We take action today with them in our hearts. 'A horse dies every other day in racing in the UK. We are here to protect horses by saying NO to this barbaric 'sport.' 'There are plenty of other things we can have fun doing on a Saturday afternoon that don't involve watching animals come to harm. 'Last week at Aintree was just the beginning. The Summer of Animal Rising is upon US.
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Despite the protest, the race went ahead as planned, with horse Kitty's late taking the victory. 616 7 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12002363/Animal-protesters-strike-rush-racecourse-bid-delay-Scottish-Grand-National.html 5/41
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