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Aintree

British

/ ˈeɪntrɪ /

noun

a suburb of Liverpool, in Merseyside: site of the racecourse over which the Grand National steeplechase has been run since 1839

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I Am Maximus became a two-time Grand National winner as trainer Willie Mullins celebrated his third consecutive victory in the race at Aintree.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

When Ben Jones made his move on 28-1 shot Jordans around the final bend, Townend stalked the leaders on I Am Maximus and finally burst for the front near the famous Aintree elbow.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

This year's annual Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse is under way, with the biggest crowd in almost 15 years expected.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The Grand National at Aintree is among the highlights of the British horse racing calendar.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

"I'll show you whether I'm afraid of Aintree or not!"

From Boy Woodburn A Story of the Sussex Downs by Ollivant, Alfred

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