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Aintree Racecourse

Grandstands at Aintree Racecourse
Robert Cooke, flickr

All fixtures at Aintree attract large crowds as most meetings are run at the weekend, however, the three-day Grand National meeting in April draws spectators from across the globe for numerous top class races over hurdles, fences and, of course, over the Grand National obstacles. This is the race that Aintree is really known for, although it hosts a number of other huge contests as well.

Aintree is in Merseyside, about five miles north east of Liverpool city centre and is easily accessible via road as it lies on the A59 between Maghull and Walton. On the railway system, Aintree station is directly adjacent to the racecourse and has a direct train from Liverpool Central.

Racecourse Facts

Location
Liverpool
Country
England
Race Type
Jumps
Track Surface
Turf

Upcoming Fixtures

Date Day Course Type Track
13/04/2023 Thursday Aintree Jump Turf
14/04/2023 Friday Aintree Jump Turf
15/04/2023 Saturday Aintree Jump Turf
See the full fixtures here

Course Summary

Aintree Course Maps

Aintree is used exclusively for National Hunt racing and is one of the best venues in the UK. It is obviously associated by most with the world famous Grand National, a test like no other. It has large spruce fences, and is a stamina-sapping 4 miles, 514 yards over a variety of 30 very different jumping tests for both horse and rider.

The National is known for its torturously long run-in and much can change in the closing stages here, but a long run for home is a feature of all the circuits at this course. Whilst front-runners may be favoured, it is vital they remain on the bridle for as long as possible.

Aintree also has a hurdles course that is probably second to no other in racing, and a chase course known as The Mildmay course that is equally as impressive. All tracks at Aintree are run left-handed and very rarely does the ground turn up heavy as there are only eight scheduled race days (based on 2020). These are well-spaced throughout the season too, giving the clerk of the course ample time to get the ground as near to perfect as possible.

Aintree Hurdle/Mildmay (Chase) Course

Aintree Mildmay Jumps Course Map

The hurdles course, like the Mildmay chase course, is 13f in circumference and is almost entirely flat. It has six flights to a circuit and the obstacles are equally spaced giving the horses a good sight of each hurdle which gives them time to get organised well in advance.

The hurdles course, as its contours suggest, is a speed track like no other and massively favours front running horses who get from A to B as quickly and as economically as possible. Any horse that likes to race from the tape going up generally loves racing at Aintree. Horses that have previously been successful on the flat and have subsequently gone hurdling, also like Aintree, statistically speaking.

The Mildmay course is even sharper than the hurdles course as it is positioned on the inside of that layout, making the turns even tighter. There are eight fences to a circuit and without doubt, when racing at such pace, the second last, the final open ditch in the straight, is by far and away the most difficult on the track. The horses here generally race at a good gallop so quick, nimble horses with a sharp action are suited by such a speed test.

Aintree Grand National Course

Aintree Grand National Jumps Course Map

This course is arguably the best-known on the planet. A single circuit is a whopping 2m2f in distance, with steep fences which have a drop at the landing side. There are 16 fences to a circuit and the largest on the course is The Chair, positioned right in front of the grandstands. The smallest is the water jump which is taken shortly after and these two are both jumped only once, being missed on the second circuit.

Other key fences are Valentines, Becher’s Brook and Foinavon to name but a few. This course is generally flat and it is the jumping that is the key to winning here. The obstacles have certainly been made easier over the years but they remain an incredible challenge given the crowded nature of the race and its distance.

Clearly horses must jump impeccably but equally as important they must be clever and quick to react. Due to the high number of fallers, statistically it suits prominent racers here as there is less chance to be caught up in trouble. Such tough fences also bring stamina in to play and horses must obviously have that in abundance. Aintree takes no prisoners and is not for the faint hearted, be they horse, jockey, owner or fan.

In total five races are contested over these unique obstacles, the other four being the Topham Chase (a Grade 3 of 2m5f) and the Fox Hunters’ Chase. These are both run during the National meeting. Later in the year, during Aintree’s December meeting, the fences again get a run-out for the Grand Sefton Handicap Chase and the 3m2f, Grade 3 Becher Chase.

Full Fixtures

Date Day Course Type Track
13/04/2023 Thursday Aintree Jump Turf
14/04/2023 Friday Aintree Jump Turf
15/04/2023 Saturday Aintree Jump Turf
19/05/2023 Friday Aintree Jump Turf
16/06/2023 Friday Aintree Jump Turf
29/10/2023 Sunday Aintree Jump Turf
11/11/2023 Saturday Aintree Jump Turf
09/12/2023 Saturday Aintree Jump Turf
26/12/2023 Tuesday Aintree Jump Turf

Major Races at Aintree

Last Run Race Grade Last Winner
3rd Dec 2022 Becher Chase Premier Handicap Ashtown Lad (5/1)
5th Nov 2022 Grand Sefton Chase Class 2 Al Dancer (5/1)
9th Apr 2022 Grand National Grade 3 Noble Yeats (50/1)
9th Apr 2022 Liverpool Hurdle Grade 1 Sire Du Berlais (16/1)
9th Apr 2022 Mersey Novices' Hurdle Grade 1 Three Stripe Life (5/2)
9th Apr 2022 Maghull Novices' Chase Grade 1 Gentleman De Mee (7/2)
8th Apr 2022 Topham Handicap Chase Grade 3 Mac Tottie (8/1)
8th Apr 2022 Marsh Chase Grade 1 Fakir D'oudairies (10/11)
8th Apr 2022 Top Novices' Hurdle Grade 1 Jonbon (Evens)
8th Apr 2022 Mildmay Novices' Chase Grade 1 Ahoy Senor (4/1)
8th Apr 2022 Sefton Novices' Hurdle Grade 1 Gelino Bello (7/2)
7th Apr 2022 Aintree Bowl Chase Grade 1 Clan Des Obeaux (13/2)
7th Apr 2022 Aintree Hurdle Grade 1 Epatante (2/1)
7th Apr 2022 Manifesto Novices' Chase Grade 1 Millers Bank (7/1)
7th Apr 2022 Anniversary 4-Y-O Hurdle Grade 1 Knight Salute (14/1)

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