Devon County Council and Natural England have been keen to undertake work but there have been variousobstacles, including landowner opposition and potential costs of compensation.
It might come as a surprise to non-gamers (me included) that four of the top 10 video games played on tablets are variations of Angry Birds, the addictive warfare between slingshot-propelled, wingless birds that gamers launch at complacent pigs and other critters who are shielded by variousobstacles.
It can tackle steps and various other obstacles whilst remaining stable, and can even turn 360 degrees around its center with the help of some onboard stabilizers.
"The various musicians' and other performers' unions are extremely concerned that all these obstacles reduce the scope for new talent to get started, " it added.
While the unique appearance of these obstacles has helped make Aintree such an iconic racetrack, horses unfamiliar with the style of the various jumps often find that their initial introduction to the race ends in a tumble.