Paul Nicholls shows how horse racing is out of touch

Paul Nicholls, the owner of the winning horse at last Saturday's controversial Grand National, thinks that it wads "fantastic race" and that critics of the race, which saw two horses being killed, should "grow up".

He also called for the media to focus more on the positives of the race.

Paul Nicholls is one of horse racing's most successful owners, and, while he's not a spokesperson for the horse racing industry, it's fair to say that his views are typical of those within the racing fraternity - a "sport" which sees around 420 horses killed at racecourses annually and many more killed away from race days.

Mr. Nicholls went on to say that everyone knows the risks but that it is the Grand National. He ignored the fact that do many horses die in less high profile races throughout the year.

Paul Nicholls outburst shows our of touch with the public mood the horse racing industry is and why restrictions need to be placed on future races and the risks involved.