Aintree
Summary (for full review click link below)
Aintree is a jumps only course located north of Liverpool. It doesn’t host many race meetings a year however one of them is, arguably, one of the most famous race meetings of all ….. The Grand National, held in early April.
Course Characteristics:
In reality there are two distinct racecourses at Aintree. The Mildmay Course is a “traditional” course about 1½ miles round, whilst the National course with it’s spruce fences is 2¼ miles round. Both courses are left handed (anti-clockwise) and both are level with no noticeable undulations, indeed thay are almost completely flat.
The major characteristic of the Mildmay course is its sharpness and it favours fast, front running types.
Admission (2010 Prices):
For “normal” non-National meetings admission is £19 and £19 - £115 for the 2010 Grand National Meeting.
2010 National Prices In Full
Enclosure |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
| Tattersalls | £19 |
£30 |
£40 |
| Princess Royal Seats | £42 |
£67 |
£91 |
| Platinum County Lounge | £70 |
£95 |
£115 |
| Lord Sefton Upper Seats | £47 |
£75 |
£95 |
| Lord Sefton Lower Seats | £47 |
£72 |
£92 |
| Earl Of Derby Upper Seats | £47 |
£75 |
£95 |
| Earl Of Derby Lower Seats | £47 |
£72 |
£92 |
| Queen Mother Roof | £38 |
£60 |
£80 |
| Princess Royal Roof | £38 |
£60 |
£80 |
| County Stand Roof | £38 |
£60 |
£80 |
| Lord Sefton Terrace | £38 |
£60 |
£75 |
Location:
The course is located north of Liverpool on the A59 and is best approached from either the M57 or M58. Once on the A59 follow the AA signs. During the Grand National meeting there is a park and ride at J8 of the M57, unless you have pre-booked a parking space at the course then you must use the park and ride.
Ease of public transport access: excellent (Aintree station is opposite the main entrance)
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Suitability for the first time racegoer: good (poor National Friday, unsuitable National Saturday)
Race Meetings 2010
April 8th , 9th & 10th (Grand National meeting)
May 7th (eve), & 14th (eve)
June 11th (eve)
October 23rd & 24th
November 21st
Last Reviewed: April 2009
Web Site:www.aintree.co.uk
Telephone: 0151 523 2600
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Race Meeting Reports:
14th April 2007 (Grand National) , 28th October 2007 , 3rd April 2008 , 4th April 2008 , 5th April 2008 (Grand National) , 26th October 2008 , 23rd November 2008
2nd April 2009 , 3rd April 2009 , 4th April 2009 (Grand National) , 24th October 2009
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