Welcome to the Aintree 2009 home page.

From this page you will, over the coming weeks, be able to access the latest news and previews as the three day Grand National festival approaches.

All the latest news will be found by clicking the Latest News button on the left.

Nearer the time there will be comprehensive previews of not only the big race itself, but also the supporting races over the three day fesival.

This area of the site will be updated regularly commencing Monday 16th March.

Key Grand National Dates

Tuesday 17th March - Forfeit stage at noon
Monday 30th March - Five day declarations at noon
Thursday 2nd April - Final declarations at 10:00