It is to improve the welfare of horses
The Grand National will be reduced from 40 to 34 runners from next year to improve the welfare of horses.
Three animals in April's field died after sustaining injuries in the famous race at Aintree.
The 5-15 start time will also be brought forward so that they get the best of the course conditions.
It's the first time since 1984 that the maximum field size will be cut.
Naas' Jamie Osborne Ruled Out Of Saturday's Autumn Nations Finale Against Australia
He's been ruled out along with Ryan Baird, Tadhg Furlong and Jacob Stockdale
Munster's Denis Leamy Signs Two-Year Contract Extension As Defence Coach
The former Ireland international is in his third season as defence coach.
Man City & Arsenal In Champions League Action Tonight
Both their games kick off at 8pm
Tuesday's GAA: Clane Play Sarsfields In U23 'F' Final
Last night, Celbridge beat Maynooth in the 'A' Semi Final
Caragh To Play Dublin's Naomh Mearnóg In Intermediate Final
Caragh beat St Mogue's on Saturday
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Steve Cooper was sacked over the weekend
Eadestown's Tadhg Beirne Named In Men's Team of the Year
Erin King won Women's Breakthrough Player of the Year
Ireland Picked Up Their Second Win Of This Year's Autumn Nations Series
Andy Farrell's men looked impressive as they beat an ill-disciplined Fiji by 52 points to 17 at the Aviva Stadium last night.
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