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Location | Aintree, Merseyside, England |
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Owned by | Jockey Club Racecourses |
Date opened | 7 July 1829 |
Screened on | Racing TV |
Course type | National Hunt |
Notable races | Grand National |
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Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England, bordering the city of Liverpool. The racecourse is the venue for the Grand National steeplechase, which takes place annually in April over three days. Aintree also holds meetings in May, October (Sunday), November and December (both Saturdays).