The Grand National concludes today (Saturday April 15), with 40 runners and riders competing in the world's most famous steeplechase.
A staple of the British sporting calendar, thousands flock to Aintree Racecourse to watch the races every year. Meanwhile millions tune in to witness the action unfold across the UK and overseas, with an estimated 600 million viewers from 140 countries.
The National is the penultimate race of the three-day Festival which began on Thursday. Seven races are held each day, with 21 in total. Last year's race saw amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen gallop to victory with Noble Yeats, winning at 50-1.
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The 40-year-old became the first amateur to succeed since Marcus Armytage won on Mr Frisk in 1990. Noble Yeats, who is trained by Emmet Mullins and owned by Sam's dad Robert Waley-Cohen, has returned again for this year's race.
As Sam announced his retirement last year - just two days before his historical win - jockey Sean Bowen is instead taking the reins.
Here is when the Grand National begins today and how to watch the action live.
What time does the Grand National start?
The festival's main event, The National, begins at 5.15pm today.
However there are other races throughout the day, with the Village Hotels Handicap Hurdle kicking off proceedings at 2.25pm. That's followed by the Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle at 3pm, the JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle at 3.35pm and the William Hill Freebooter Handicap Chase at 4.15pm.
Where can I watch the Grand National?
You can watch the race live for free on ITV1, or it can be streamed via the ITVX platform. Meanwhile ITV Racing will be on air from 2pm until an extended time of 6.15pm today.
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