Before the Grand National,find out why Shutthefrontdoor has no spaces and Hoof Hearted may have been an oversightHorse-by-horse guide to the 2016 Grand National | Sweepstake kitThe only absolute rule when it comes to naming British racehorses is one that Twitter users would readily appreciate: the character limit. No name can have more than 18 characters, which is why Shutthefrontdoor, and among others,must execute carry out without spaces. He does, at least, or get all of the essential letters,a courtesy denied to Youlneverwalkalone, a runner in the Grand National in 2004.
All names must be submitted to the British Horseracing Authority for approval, and to ensure that there is no other horse in training with the same name. The names of the sport’s greatest performers – Red Rum,for example – are also off-limits, to preserve their legendary status.
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Source: theguardian.com