Crowds have turned out to enjoy a day at the races despite fears of disruption as three people were arrested ahead of the Grand National.Racegoers made their way into Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside on Saturday past about 50 protesters, holding Animal Rising banners and flags.The group had announced plans to scale fences and enter the track, with up to 300 activists, to prevent the steeplechase from starting.

Crowds have turned out to enjoy a day at the races despite fears of disruption as three people were arrested ahead of the Grand National.Racegoers made their way into Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside on Saturday past about 50 protesters, holding Animal Rising banners and flags.The group had announced plans to scale fences and enter the track, with up to 300 activists, to prevent the steeplechase from starting.