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Aintree Racecourse
Aintree, Merseyside
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Home of the world's greatest steeplechase
Aintree Racecourse is one of the most famous racing venues in the world, best known as the home of the Grand National. Located in Merseyside, this historic course has been hosting National Hunt racing since 1829.
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Aintree Guides & Articles
Everything written about Aintree, grouped by what you came for.
Start here
1The full guide to the course, if you only read one thing.
Going racing
2Tickets, getting there, what to wear and what the day is like.
- Aintree Day Out: Dress Codes, Facilities & Grand NationalWhat a day at Aintree involves: dress codes by enclosure, Princess Royal Stand, getting there, food and drink, and how race days differ.
- Aintree Ladies Day 2026 | Dress Code, Style Guide & TipsPlan your Aintree Ladies Day 2026. Dress code rules, style inspiration, best enclosures, what to expect, and insider tips for a memorable day out.
Racing and betting
1How the track rides, the angles that matter, and where to bet.
History and legends
3How the course got here, and the horses that made its name.
- Red Rum at Aintree: The Legend of the Grand NationalRed Rum won the Grand National three times and is the most famous racehorse in history. Here's the full story of his extraordinary career at Aintree.
- Red Rum: The Legend of AintreeThe story of Red Rum, the most famous Grand National horse of all time and the legend of Aintree.
- The History of Aintree RacecourseThe history of Aintree from its origins to the home of the Grand National.
The big races
4The days the course is known for, and who has won them.
- The Grand National Festival: Your Complete GuideThree days of world-class jump racing culminating in the Grand National. Everything you need to know about the Aintree Festival.
- Grand National Day at Aintree: The Complete GuideGrand National Day is the biggest race day in the British calendar. Here's everything you need to know about attending and following the world's most famous race.
- Grand National Winners: The Full Roll of Honour (1970-2026)Every Grand National winner since 1970 - horse, age, starting price, jockey and trainer - with the age, market and trainer trends that emerge across 55 runnings. Source-verified.
- Grand National Complete Guide 2026 | All 30 Fences, History & BettingThe complete Grand National guide, all 30 fences explained, winners since 1839, how to bet each-way, and everything to know before race day at Aintree.
More
1Everything else written about this course.
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Latest news tagged “Aintree”
Race previews, results and analysis from our Racing News feed that mention Aintree.
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