19 APRIL 1946, Page 15

AINTREE HIGH JUMPS

Sm,—Some years ago, as a result of representations by the R.S.P.C.A., some of the jumps at Aintree were modified, in order to avoid the risk of accident. There is no doubt that a good horse can successfully face the course, but as only six out of thirty-four horses reached the finishing- post this year, and one of the animals was unfortunately killed, should not something be done further to modify the jumps or to reduce the number of entrants?—Yours faithfully, R. USHER. 46 Melville Court, W.12.