The country's largest horse racing event will soon be underway as thousands of racegoers attend Aintree for the first time since lockdown restrictions have been lifted.
Aintree in Merseyside has become one of the most famous horse racing tracks in the world ever since it first formed back in 1839. Last year's winner Minella Times will be making another run this year to defend his Randox Grand National crown.
The nine-year-old played a hand in making Rachael Blackmore become the first female jockey to win the world's greatest steeplechase when he landed a six-and-a-half length victory.
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Other famous winning horses include Red Rum and Party Politics, while Tiger Roll set his name in stone after winning both in 2018 and 2019. A field of 40 runners makes the starting line to tackle 30 fences over four-and-a-half miles this year.
What time does the Grand National start?
Find below the start times for each race taking place during the Grand National on Saturday:
- EFT Construction Handicap Hurdle - 1.45pm
- Betway Mersey Novices' Hurdle - 2.25pm
- Maghull Novices' Chase - 3pm
- Liverpool Hurdle - 3.35pm
- Betway Handicap Chase - 4.15pm
- Randox Grand National Handicap Chase - 5.15pm
- Weatherbys NHSStallions.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race - 6.20pm
How to watch the Grand National today
The race will be broadcasted live on ITV1 at 5.15pm on Saturday, April 9 while the Aintree gates at the Grand National will open around 10.30am - the race is generally watched by over 500 million people each year.
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