Grand National Main Race

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Spread over three exhilarating days from the 8th - 10th April 2021, the biggest event in the racing calendar welcomes over 150,000 passionate racing fans and thrill-seekers to the Aintree Racecourse.

Grand National Main Race 2020

Looking for more details about this prestigious event? Your questions are answered below:

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When is the Grand National 2021?

Seasoned horse racing fans will always have one eye on the ante post betting through the year to inform their Grand National tips. Being a steeplechase then the main season runs from October through to the date of the Grand National in April, but you can bet on the Grand National favourites through the National Hunt jumping season. The Grand National returns for its 172nd annual event this weekend where 40 horses will be taking part in the main race at Aintree Racecourse. As we draw ever nearer to the 2021 Aintree Grand National, the field will whittle down to a maximum of 40 Grand National runners (plus 4 reserves). The back-to-back winner in 2018 and 2019, Tiger Roll, has been removed from the upcoming Grand National 2021 race due to “unfair weight” allocation.

  • Liverpool's NHS Day - Thursday 8 April
  • Ladies Day - Friday 9 April
  • Grand National Day - Saturday 10 April
  1. The Randox Grand National is the most famous Steeple Chase in the world and offers a wealth of partnership opportunities. If you would like to know more about the opportunities available, please contact our Head of Partnerships, Jack Royle on 07817 099 449 or email Jack.Royle@thejockeyclub.co.uk.
  2. Before becoming the main race caller for the Grand National in 1998 he was stationed out in the country at Becher's Brook covering fences 5/21 - fences 9/25 (Valentine's Brook) from 1993 - 1997. The three portions of the 4½-mile race he would cover from 1998 would be from the start up to the first fence, the 13th to 17th fence, and from the.

What time is the Grand National 2021 race?

The start time for the Randox Grand National Steeple Chase is still to be announced for Saturday 10 April 2021. As the main race of the Festival, over 150,000 racing fans will be in attendance to see the biggest horse racing event of the year.

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Where is the Grand National?

The Randox Grand National festival traditionally takes place at Aintree Racecourse, which is just a few miles outside of Liverpool in North West England. Aintree Racecourse has hosted the Grand National Festival since 1839.

Can I buy tickets?

As the biggest racing event on the calendar, Grand National tickets are known to sell fast! For the latest tickets and hospitality availability for all Randox Grand National days, click here.

Fun facts about the Grand National

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  • Red Rum is the most successful horse in Grand National history. This legendary steeplechaser has won the race three times.
  • The youngest ever Grand National winner is Bruce Hobbs, who was only 17-years-old. A record that still stands today.
  • The prize fund for the Grand National 2017 was a monumental £1 million.
  • The film Champions is inspired by jockey Bob Champion, who recovered from cancer and went on to win this prestigious race.

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The excitement of the Randox Grand National is not just limited to the track. There are plenty of events away from the racing as well – live music and entertainment feature prominently over the three days. If racing isn’t your thing, #FabulousFriday surely will be. Style and fashion are the order of the day, including chances to win fantastic prizes for being best dressed!