Racegoers return to the Grand National as Aintree reopens its doors for its biggest fixture.
The world's most famous race has been run without crowds for the past few years during the coronavirus pandemic. Although she made the headlines, Rachael Blackmore returned in front of the empty grandstands when victorious on Minella Times 12 months ago.
She is expected to ride to the top weight in this year's renewal, which will attract a worldwide audience. Around £300m is staked on bets in the UK, as fans and once-a-year punters try to find the winner.
The Grand National, sponsored by Randox, is the highlight of the three-day meeting at the Liverpool track, which includes Ladies Day on the Friday.
Grand National meeting racecard and start times
Thursday April 7 - Randox Opening Day
1.45pm: SSS Super Alloys Manifesto Novices’ chase
2.20pm: Jewson Anniversary 4-y-o Juvenile hurdle
2.55pm: Betway Bowl
3.30pm: Betway Aintree Hurdle
4.05pm: Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ chase
4.40pm: Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap chase
5.15pm: Goffs UK Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race
Friday April 8 - Randox Ladies Day
1.45pm: Orrell Park Handicap Hurdle
2.20pm: Betway Top Novices’ Hurdle
2.55pm: Betway Mildmay Novices’ chase
3.25pm: Marsh Chase ( ITV 1)
4.05pm: Randox Topham Handicap chase
4.40pm: Cavani Menswear Sefton Novices’ Hurdle
5.15pm: Lydiate Handicap Hurdle
Saturday April 9 - Randox Grand National Day
1.45pm: EFT Construction Handicap Hurdle
2.25pm: Betway Mersey Novices’ Hurdle
3.00pm: Poundland Maghull Novices’ chase
3.35pm: JR Group Liverpool Hurdle
4.15pm: Betway Handicap chase
5.15pm: Randox Grand National
6.20pm: Weatherbys hhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
Grand National TV schedule and live stream
ITV is showing five races a day from Aintree, starting with the second race on each (2.20pm Thursday and Friday, 2.25pm Saturday). There will be extensive build-up to the big race at 5.15pm on Saturday, with presenters Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani leading the coverage.
Racing UK, a subscription channel, will stream all of the races from the meeting. Bookmakers also let customers watch on their phones if they have placed a bet on any race.
Latest Grand National odds
Betfred's market on the Aintree highlight. Prices correct as of Tuesday, April 5.
- 8-1 Delta Work, Snow Leopardess
- 9-1 Any Second Now
- 11-1 Escaria Ten, Enjoy D'allen
- 12-1 Eclair Surf
- 14-1 Fiddlerontheroof, Minella Times
- 16-1 Burrows Saint, Longhouse Poet
- 20-1 Cloth Cap, Farclas
- 25-1 Kildisart, Discorama, Run Wild Fred, Noble Yeats
- 33-1 Fortescue, Phoenix Way, Santini, School Boy Hours, Death Duty, De Rasher Counter, Court Maid, Commodore, Two For Gold, Mount Ida, Good Boy Bobby, Might Thunder, 40 bar
Grand National free bets
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