Aintree Racecourse

Horse racing venue in England

Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England, near 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.

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Bookmaker boss says huge £100,000 Grand National bet was no publicity stunt Manchester Evening News — Apr 12, 13:18 PM
Grand National punter’s £100k bet on I Am Maximus not a publicity stunt The Independent — Apr 12, 13:13 PM
The celebrities spotted at Grand National 2026 Manchester Evening News — Apr 11, 20:56 PM
Horse racing-I Am Maximus becomes first since Red Rum to regain Grand National steeplechase The Straits Times — Apr 11, 16:01 PM
Grand National horse in equine hospital as updates issued on three injured runners Manchester Evening News — Apr 12, 11:56 AM
I Am Maximus joins Grand National greats by regaining crown to emulate Red Rum The Guardian — Apr 11, 15:27 PM
Mr Vango’s trainer issues update on hospitalised horse after Grand National fall The Independent — Apr 12, 11:29 AM
How many horses died at the 2026 Grand National Festival at Aintree? Mirror — Apr 12, 11:07 AM
I Am Maximus wins the Grand National to make history at Aintree The Standard — Apr 11, 15:26 PM
I Am Maximus wins Grand National for trainer Mullins BBC News — Apr 11, 15:16 PM
Grand National racegoer wins staggering payout after £100,000 bet on horse The Independent — Apr 12, 07:35 AM
Who won the Grand National 2026? The Independent — Apr 11, 15:28 PM
I Am Maximus records a second Grand National victory RTE — Apr 11, 15:28 PM
I Am Maximus wins Grand National for second time LBC — Apr 11, 15:17 PM
Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov LIVE: Fight and ring walk time, how to watch, undercard updates Manchester Evening News — Apr 11, 17:00 PM
Grand National: I Am Maximus wins big race for the second time The Times — Apr 11, 15:17 PM
‘He’s just a superstar’ – Willie Mullins-trained I Am Maximus becomes first horse since Red Rum to regain Aint Irish Independent — Apr 11, 15:23 PM
Crowds cheer on as Grand National winner crosses the line The Standard — Apr 11, 18:49 PM
I Am Maximus wins Grand National for second time Sky News — Apr 11, 08:43 AM
Crowds cheer on as Grand National winner crosses the line The Standard — Apr 11, 16:16 PM