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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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He established Evan Williams Racing in 2003 and became one of Wales' most successful trainers with top-four finishes in five consecutive Grand Nationals at Aintree between 2009 and 2013.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 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

The 2024 Grand National winner I Am Maximus heads the weights for this year's race at Aintree on 11 April.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The two facts were that Albert was going to ride Four-Pound-the-Second at Aintree, and that Mr. Silver stood to get his money back upon the race.

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

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