Unless the meeting is postponed for any reason, the Grand National is always run on a Saturday, though the time of the race has changed slightly over the years. The Grand National, the th official running of the race, was postponed by two days to Monday 7 April after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of the course.
The Grand National is on ITV who have the terrestrial television rights for the race, having signed a four-year deal to become the exclusive terrestrial broadcast partner for British racing from If you sign up with one of our partners and place a bet on the Grand National in the day of race market, you may be able to watch a live stream of the race on their website or mobile app. How do I get to Aintree? By train : the nearest mainline station to Aintree is Liverpool Lime Street. Liverpool Central Station is just a short walk from Lime Street, where you can catch a train to Aintree.
Aintree Station is directly opposite the racecourse, where regular trains run during the Grand National meeting. Aintree is just five miles from Liverpool and the bustling city, named a European Capital of Culture in , has a wide range of hotels to suit every budget. Looking for somewhere to stay for the Grand National?
Want the best deal on a hotel? Check out our list of top hotels and book today. Tickets for the Aintree Grand National Festival can be ordered online from the Aintree Racecourse website or the Randox Health Grand National website, or you can order by phone - The Grand National meeting takes place over three days. There are seven races on Grand National Day, with the Grand National the sixth race on the card, due off at 5.
Although there is no official dress code , smart is preferable. Aintree is a spectacle of colour especially on Ladies Day, with many using their trip as an opportunity to showcase their favourite raceday outfits. Hats are optional too, but are frequently worn, however sports clothes and fancy dresses are not permitted for the Grand National meeting.
The first Grand National was run in , making it years old in The very first race was won by the well-named Lottery. The Grand National was first run in The renewal was the rd running of the race, as there have been several years when the race has not been run, including during World War II. Until recently the Grand National was run over four and a half miles, however the race is now run over just longer than four and a quarter miles after the distance to the first fence was reduced in a bid to improve safety.
The Grand National generally lasts between 9 and 11 minutes, with the length of time it takes to be run depending on the ground conditions. The fastest ever time is 8 minutes The slowest time is 14m 53s, recorded by Lottery who won the first Grand National in There are 16 jumps on the unique Grand National Course, however thirty fences are jumped in total as the field completes two laps of the track missing out The Chair and the Water Jump on the second circuit.
Find out more on our The Course page. The maximum number of runners is 40, however the smallest field was in when just 10 faced the starter, and the largest was in when 66 horses lined up.
Most of this will go to the owners of the Grand National winner, while a percentage of the winnings will go to the trainer of the horse and the winning jockey. Having a runner in the Grand National is priceless! Owners love to win the race, especially Aintree supremo Trevor Hemmings who has won the race three times - with Hedgehunter in , Ballabriggs in and Many Clouds in He often buys one or two horses in the build up to the race every year, often paying hundreds and thousands of pounds.
That figure generally ranges from 8. Race set-ups in the UK and Ireland are different but equally fruitful. The trick is not to follow horses coming from certain races. Rather, it is best to find a horse which is about to peak.
Those running to their best form this season, but not necessarily badly weighted, are favoured. Only those who have been placed in a recognised chase over 3 miles or longer can enter. That is because of safety concerns, but as punters, we can take that a step further. In truth, what we really want to see is a horse who has won at least once over 3 miles. There are always safety concerns when it comes to the Grand National. To be allowed to ride, jockeys must have ridden at least 15 winners under rules in Britain or Ireland.
Ten of those wins need to have been over fences rather than hurdles too. Once that criteria is met, any jockey can be booked in theory to ride any horse. Some jockeys, of course, are associated with certain stables or owners and will be retained to ride by them.
The vast majority of winning riders , in fact, can thank their retainers for their wins. Rarely will it be a chance ride gained by an agent when a jockey is successful at Aintree. However the jocks get their mounts, this is a race that can make a career for them. The truth is, despite the difficult nature of this race it is not only the top riders who win it.
Tiger Roll wins the Aintree Grand National ! Tiger Roll is the first horse in 45 years to win back-to-back Grand Nationals. To qualify, horses must have run at least three times in chases under the Recognised Racing Authority Rules of Racing up to and including February Horses may be allocated a rating after then, by the handicapper. Saturday, April 10th The three-day festival gets going on April 8th, which is also when the final declarations are published for the Grand National.
The Virtual Grand National was last successful in predicting the winner of the featured race in It successfully predicted that Tiger Roll would win the National. However, it was less successful in , as it predicted that Rathvinden would win the race, and Tiger Roll would finish second. Just to be clear, grandnational. Young chaser that is certainly going the right way. Stamina to prove over this sort of trip and first run over these National-style fences.
Yet another owned by JP McManus. Dropping handicap mark makes him very dangerous on old form, but plenty to prove at the moment and not a certain stayer either. A faller in the Irish National but was running well at the time. Will be another year older and stronger in and his yard have history in the race after winning the Grand National in , while his owner — JP McManus — won the renewal.
Looks an interesting runner if making the final line-up. Won the Irish Grand National so have pedigree in these races. Still only young so has time on his side. Clearly a promising young stayer in the making that already has a National win to his name Irish and hails from the popular Willie Mullins yard - if lining-up for the Grand National it will be his first run in the race.
Winner of the Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival so a classy sort on his day. Has made a decent switch to fences since but on his only try over 3m he pulled very hard and that would be a worry getting the extra distance. Would be first run in the race, but is another 7 year-old so this would be a big negative if running.
Has run many times over these fences and won the Becher Chase here. Was well-fancied in the National too, but was brought down at the first! Changed hands for a lot of money a few years ago and gets into the race as the final of the 40 runners. Will have just to carry and considering he had in , that helps. Title-chasing jockey, Harry Skelton rides. Still, only 8 years-old and lightly-raced so could have more to come. Generally, a sound jumper but has never tackled the National-style fences before.
The same would also be implemented along the roof areas during the festival. Organisers claimed that it has been done in order to improve the spectator comfort at the Aintree Grand National. Apart from the best horses and trainers, fans also book their date in order to avoid missing out on a disappointment at the final moment. Find best bets tips on horse racing at our site. The latest news shows that the ticket sales for the three-day festival have been selling much faster than in previous years.
The declarations claimed that fans should get in early in order to avoid the disappointment of missing out on the seats. Incidentally, the grandstand seats for one of the Grand National main race events have already been sold out even before a few months ago. There are only a limited number of terrace tickets available. Organisers of this horse race have revealed that there will now be a new festival zone in place of the Tattersalls Enclosure.
This will provide an improved customer engagement and experienced throughout the horse racing Grand National Festival. Aintree Pavilion is one of the biggest draws for any spectator, and the festival is designed in such a way as to improve the viewer comfort at Grand National race course. It has been revealed that more than 40 runners will be taking part in the much-awaited Grand National weekend. Randox Health will be the new sponsor for its main race and the festival itself for the next five years.
This is the curtain-raiser to one of the top horse racing events in the world. Hence, a large crowd is expected for this event. This day witness spectacular action on the field with four Grade 1 events schedule alongside live entertainment options.
There is also live music available during the Grand Opening day. Regarded as one of the breathtaking events, it sets the stage for the festival. As the event starts, horses and riders are extremely keen on winning the events today. Sporting endeavour is at a high with all the top horses from around the world trying to fight for the top spot. The launch date of Grand National has been set as April 6. However, some of the best sweepstakes will take place at a later stage.
Aside from appreciating the fastest horses in the world, Ladies Day is also part of the three-day Grand National Festival and it is used to commemorate the stylish women at the event. The event witnessed as much as spectators. In order to enhance the spectacle, the organisers are planning to cut down on the crowds so as to provide a more comfortable and luxurious environment.
The Ladies Day is scheduled on April 7 when it will be one of the Grand National dates to remember. The iconic location of the Aintree racecourse coupled with a massively popular event like the Grand National all contributes to the popularity of the Ladies Day, which always witnesses a lot of competition in the style stakes.
A Style Award is given to the fashionista who is the most impressive. Apart from the award, there are also Grand National races to consider. As the action builds up with the Grand Opening day and the Ladies Day, the crowd is completely warmed up for the ultimate horse racing event in the world — Grand National Day.
Scheduled on April 6 for the event, this event is set to witness some of the greatest horses the world has seen. Red Rum is regarded as one of the greatest racehorses the world has seen.
Much of the celebrations surrounding this iconic horse came about only after he asserted his superiority by winning the Grand National three times. The world often comes to a standstill when the Grand National is taking place, and this is especially true of the Grand National Day.
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