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Aintree racecourse
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Aintree, Merseyside

Aintree Racecourse

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.

Established1829
Capacity75,000
Signature RaceGrand National
PostcodeL9 5AS
Nearest StationAintree (Merseyrail)
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Aintree Guides & Articles

Everything you need to know about Aintree Racecourse — from complete guides to betting tips and race day planning.

The Grand National Festival: Your Complete Guide

The Grand National Festival: Your Complete Guide

Three days of world-class jump racing culminating in the Grand National. Everything you need to know about the Aintree Festival.

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Grand National Day at Aintree: The Complete Guide

Grand National Day at Aintree: The Complete Guide

Grand 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.

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Red Rum at Aintree: The Legend of the Grand National

Red Rum at Aintree: The Legend of the Grand National

Red 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.

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Betting at Aintree Racecourse: Complete Guide

Betting at Aintree Racecourse: Complete Guide

Course-specific betting tips for Aintree covering the Grand National, Mildmay Course, and the three-day Festival meeting. Draw bias, going analysis, trainer trends and each-way strategy.

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A Day Out at Aintree Racecourse

A Day Out at Aintree Racecourse

What to expect from a day at Aintree — atmosphere, facilities, and the Grand National experience.

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Aintree Racecourse: Complete Guide

Aintree Racecourse: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Aintree — home of the Grand National, history, and visiting.

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Grand National 2026 Race Times & Full Schedule

Grand National 2026 Race Times & Full Schedule

Full race schedule for the 2026 Randox Grand National at Aintree — all three days with start times, race details, and TV coverage.

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Grand National Complete Guide 2026 | All 30 Fences, History & Betting

Grand National Complete Guide 2026 | All 30 Fences, History & Betting

The 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.

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Aintree Ladies Day 2026 | Dress Code, Style Guide & Tips

Aintree Ladies Day 2026 | Dress Code, Style Guide & Tips

Plan your Aintree Ladies Day 2026 — dress code rules, style inspiration, best enclosures, what to expect, and insider tips for a memorable day out.

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Red Rum: The Legend of Aintree

Red Rum: The Legend of Aintree

The story of Red Rum — the most famous Grand National horse of all time and the legend of Aintree.

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The History of Aintree Racecourse

The History of Aintree Racecourse

The history of Aintree from its origins to the home of the Grand National.

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