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Aintree Racecourse
Aintree is home to the Randox Grand National — the world's most famous steeplechase, watched by hundreds of millions every April.
Location
Merseyside (L9 5AS)
Founded
First Grand National staged 1839
Capacity
Around 75,000 (Grand National Day)
Course shape
Left-handed, triangular Grand National Course plus the Mildmay Course
Type
Jumps
Owner
The Jockey Club
A short history of Aintree
The first Grand National was run in 1839 and the unique fences — Becher's Brook, The Chair, Canal Turn — have written themselves into racing folklore.
Race day at Aintree
The three-day Grand National Festival builds from Liverpool Day on Thursday to Ladies Day on Friday and Grand National Day on Saturday.
Signature races
- Randox Grand National
- Aintree Hurdle
- Melling Chase
★ The Randox Grand National (April)
Getting there
Aintree station sits right beside the racecourse on the Merseyrail Northern line. By car, use exit 7 of the M57.