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Aintree

British  
/ ˈeɪntrɪ /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The father explained that after learning about the Aintree incident, "to then learn that ambulance staff have done the same and we have only found out by raking through these documents is appalling".

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 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

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

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

From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026

That my introduction should come from the peace-loving, nerve-ridden Aintree, was in accordance with the best ironical traditions of life.

From The Sixth Sense A Novel by Stephen McKenna

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