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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It comes after it emerged in May that dozens of workers at Aintree Hospital, where some of the injured were treated, had looked at the records with no good reason.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 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

After his win in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham Festival, Heart Wood was the 6-5 favourite, but could only manage third place at Aintree.

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

"Possibly she may be forthcoming when Aintree has been arrested."

From The Sixth Sense A Novel by Stephen McKenna

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