Aintree racecourse
Aintree Racecourse, home of the Grand National, is situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, bordering the city of Liverpool.
The Grand National meeting takes place over three days in April, but the racecourse hosts meetings throughout the majority of the year.
The foundation stone of Aintree Racecourse was laid on 7 February 1829, and a container of sovereigns was placed inside the footings. The first grandstand was built in time for the first meeting at Aintree racecourse on 7 July 1829.
The first Grand National was run on 29 February 1836, and was at that point known as the Liverpool Grand Steeplechase.
There are three courses at Aintree: the Grand National course, the Mildmay steeplechase course, the hurdles’ course.
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Trevor Hemmings 1935-2021: Tributes paid to leading owner, gentleman and friend of equestrian sport
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Aintree pioneers: celebrating Rachael Blackmore and 7 other remarkable women
To help celebrate Rachael Blackmore's tremendous feat, we take a look back at some of the other women who smashed the glass ceiling at Aintree
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‘We hope to use our tragedy to help others’: suicide prevention trust launched in memory of Aintree chairman
‘We’ve said from the start that if we can help just one other family from the agony of suicide, then the initiative will have been worth it.’
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Who will win the Grand National? Have a flutter on your pick here...
Who will win the Grand National when the race gets underway today (10 April) at 5.15pm 2021? Here’s the full list of runners and riders...
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Which race? Which day? What time? The full Grand National meeting racecard
On 8 April 2021 the Grand National meeting gets underway at Aintree Racecourse. Here we bring you a full day-by-day breakdown of the Grand National racecard, so that you know what is happening, when at this year’s meeting.
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Who won which race? Your one-stop shop for Grand National results
Throughout the week of great sporting action, you will be able to view the top three past the post Grand National meeting results right here. This page will be updated after the conclusion of each race at Aintree Racecourse, so keep checking back.
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The Grand National fences: we take you around the course
Ahead of this weekend’s Randox Health Grand National (5.15pm on Saturday 10 April 2021), we thought we would give you a virtual tour around the entire course and provide you with all the information you need to know about the Grand National fences...
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‘My story gave people hope’: Bob Champion marks 40 years since Grand National victory with new challenge
Bob Champion will embark on a 191-mile anniversary walk from Aintree next month, 40 years since his win in the Grand National aboard Aldaniti
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Tiger Roll aiming for historic third Grand National win in a row
Find out this year’s initial entry of Grand National runners as Tiger Roll bids for his third victory
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Former racehorse returns to Aintree in second successful career
‘He loves to learn — he is just like a sponge and his lateral work is already there. If you could bottle [the qualities] he has, you would be on to a winner’
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City ponies move to luxury temporary homes thanks to racecourse boss
The ponies have been moved owing to the coronavirus restrictions
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A nostalgic Grand National tour: which are your favourite Aintree memories?
H&H takes a look back and some memorable Aintree heros
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Dress up for Aintree from the comfort of your own home, thanks to racecourse’s alternative style award
Get involved in this unique Aintree style award from your own living room
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Aintree welcomes first female clerk of the course as key Grand National figure moves on *H&H Plus*
Sulekha Varma takes on the role as Andrew Tulloch, who has been at the helm for 24 years, moves on to a new position in the equestrian world
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‘As well known for his sanity as for his tongue!’ Winning chaser takes racing to hunting title
The final was held at Aintree racecourse in front of a racing crowd on 27 October
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Cheltenham to Aintree fundraiser in memory of talented young rider
Around £15,000 has already been raised in Tim’s memory, which is being put towards Mental Health First Aid England for racing staff
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Grand National stalwart heads to Royal Windsor in new career
The 2017 Grand National runner-up heads to Royal Windsor after a standing champion at his affiliated showing debut last week
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Grand National winner turned eventer to return to Aintree
The 2014 Grand National winner is now enjoying an active second career as an eventer and joins eight other former racing stars for the Aintree parade
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Aintree hero wins red rosette on showing debut
‘He is extremely intelligent and immediately understands what you are asking him, he is very kind and willing and enjoys having tasks to focus on’
