Crowds brave the elements at Aintree ahead of Grand National Umbrellas, coats and handbags were used as cover for racegoers who had dressed in their finest. Evening Standard · Apr 11
Racegoers hoping for sunshine and good luck ahead of Grand National Crowds arrived at Aintree racecourse in Merseyside on Saturday before the world-famous steeplechase, due to take place at 4pm. Evening Standard · Apr 11
Grand National 2026 LIVE: I Am Maximus claims historic win in dramatic style at Aintree I Am Maximus, the 9/2 favourite, became the first horse since Red Rum in the 1970s to regain the Grand National title having lost it The Independent UK · Apr 11
‘TikTok effect’ brings sellout crowds and younger fans to Grand National meeting Ladies’ Day at Aintree draws sellout crowd for first time since 2012 as Jockey Club’s social media strategy pays off The Guardian - UK · Apr 11
Aintree horse Gold Dancer suffers fatal injury while winning race Aintree Racecourse confirmed Gold Dancer was put down after breaking his back while winning the Mildmay Novices' Chase The Independent UK · Apr 10
Elliott targets Grand National with five runners after first-day Aintree double Gordon Elliott opened the Grand National meeting with a 15-1 Grade One double and now plans a five-strong challenge for the Grand National The Guardian - UK · Apr 9