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Flat, fast and sharp on the Mildmay course, with the unique spruce-topped National fences next door — course experience matters here. Our rated Aintree selections publish on the morning of each card with written reasoning and the best price. 18+ BeGambleAware.
Aintree is a jumps course near Liverpool. It is left-handed and flat, and has two tracks: the Grand National course, with its unique spruce-dressed fences, and the tighter Mildmay course used for conventional chases and hurdles.
Aintree is home to the Grand National, the most famous steeplechase in the world, run at the Grand National Festival in April. The three-day meeting also features Grade 1 races over the Mildmay course. The Becher Chase over the National fences is run in December.
The main event is the Grand National Festival in April, with further jumps fixtures in the autumn and winter.
The National fences are a test in themselves, so previous experience over them and a sound jumping record count for a lot. The Grand National has a big field, so each-way bets with extra places are popular — compare the terms carefully. Stamina for a long trip is essential. 18+ BeGambleAware.org.
The Grand National is run in April at Aintree, on the Saturday of the three-day Grand National Festival.
Aintree is a left-handed, flat track, with both the Grand National course and the sharper Mildmay course.
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