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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The Willie Mullins-trained Aintree specialist must have another excellent chance this year, off just a 1lb higher mark.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Last year's winner Nick Rockett has been withdrawn from this weekend's Grand National at Aintree.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett - the past two winners of the Grand National - head the confirmations for Saturday's race at Aintree.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Two others were airlifted to hospitals in Stoke and Aintree with serious injuries, while a third person was taken by ambulance to Aintree.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

The National always takes place on the Friday of Aintree week.

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

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