Search results
The Grand National is a National Hunt horse race held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England. First run in 1839, it is a handicap steeplechase over an official distance of about 4 miles and 2½ furlongs (4 miles 514 yards (6.907 km)), with horses jumping 30 fences over two laps. [1] It is the most valuable jump race in ...
Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England, bordering the city of Liverpool. The racecourse is the venue for the Grand National steeplechase, which takes place annually in April over three days. Aintree also holds meetings in May, October (Sunday), November and December (both Saturdays).
Since the inaugural running at Aintree Racecourse in 1839, when Lottery had his name etched on the roll of honour, victory in the Grand National has been the pinnacle of ambition for owners, trainers and jockeys. This is the race the world watches. This is the Randox Grand National. New to racing? Check out the Jockey Club racing explained portal.
The current course, which stages races over conventional fences and hurdles, opened in 1839. A difficult period for Aintree in the post-war years led to a sale to a property developer and concerns about the future of the Grand National. Bookmaker Ladbrokes stepped in to manage the Grand National until 1984, when Seagram Distillers became sponsors.
Here is a full list of all the winners of Grand National. There were no winners between 1916-1918 because of World War I, 1941-1945 due to World War II, 1993 due to a series of false starts and 2020 due to COVID-19. Year. Winner. Age.
YearWinnerAgeHandicap (st - Lb)I Am Maximus811-06910-05710-10810-03And the Grand National itself, for too long run in a downbeat, gloomy atmosphere, is now the sparkling centrepiece of one of the planet’s great racing occasions. HISTORY. The history of Aintree Racecourse is essentially the history of the Grand National. Organised horseracing took place in the Liverpool area as long ago as the 16th century.
People also ask
Who owns Aintree Grand National?
Who owns Aintree Racecourse?
When did the Grand National stop running at Aintree?
Where is Aintree Racecourse?
When was the Grand National & Aintree?
Why is Aintree part of the Jockey Club?
Aintree is proud to be part of The Jockey Club. Because of our unique experience and heritage and the strength of the Jockey Club Racecourses group today, we are able to successfully deliver competitive and best-of-class horse racing; maximising profit and re-investing in our future to ensure the long-term and sustainable success of our ...
