The 2009 Aintree Grand National Race
The Grand National is classified as a grade 3 handicap chase, and is open to six year old and older national hunt racehorses. The race covers a distance of 4 miles and 4 furlongs, with contestants required to clear 30 fences during the course of the Grand National. The race is regarded as the most important handicap steeplechase event on the national hunt racing calendar.
Lastest Grand National News
Grand National History
During its history, the Grand National has provided the stage for some of the most heroic performances in the history of horseracing. A number of racehorses have overcome illness or accident to win the race, while the exacting fences used for the race have also contributed to several famously dramatic finishes!
Aintree Racecourse
The Grand National Aintree Racecourse is the home of the Grand National meeting. Located near Liverpool, Aintree Racecourse features two racetracks, the Grand National Course and the Mildmay Course. The Grand National Course is recognised as being one of the most severe in national hunt racing, and is only used for four races each year.Many of the fences jumped on the Grand National Course have become household names in the United Kingdom, some of which have taken on the names of famous incidents associated with them. Fences like Becher's Brook, Foinavon's Fence and Canal Turn are amongst the most feared in national hunt racing.
Aintree Grand National Pics
Grand National 2008 Comply or Die
Grand National 2008 Backbeat
Amberliegh House, Grand National Winner 2004. Donald 'Ginger' McCain's Grand N...
Grand National 2008 Bewleys Berry
Grand National 2008 D'Argent
Aintree Grand National 2007
2009 Grand National Preview
The 2009 Grand National is certain to be one of the year's racing highlights. The rare appearance of a Cheltenham Gold Cup winner in the race will add to the excitement of the 2009 Grand National, as Denman sets out to defeat reigning Grand National champion Comply or Die, in an attempt to become the first horse since Golden Miller to win both races. Horses to watch:
Denman
Comply or Die
Snowy Morning
Cloudy Lane
Butler's Cabin
Slim Pickings
King Johns Castle
Dear Villez
Chelsea Harbour
Bothar Na
Watch the Aintree Grand National!
Grand National Betting Guide
The Grand National is the biggest betting event in international horseracing, with hundreds of millions of pounds invested in the race every year. Nothing adds to the excitement of the Grand National like backing a runner in one of the toughest races in the world. Take a look at this helpful Grand National Betting Guide:
Ante-post betting markets for the Grand National are open year-round, allowing racing fans to capitalise on some of the highest odds in horseracing. Each-way betting is a popular option when placing money on the Grand National, as bets will pay out 1/4 of the odds if the selection fails to win, but finishes in the top four. For a detailed look at the odds check out the live horse racing betting odds.
Grand National Trivia
- Tony McCoy, who has won the National Hunt Champion Jockey title 13 times, has never won the Grand National.
- Only two Greys have won the Grand National.
- The number of people who watch the Grand National every year is ten times greater than the entire population of Great Britain.
Comply or Die - The 2008 Grand National Winner
Denman - 2008 Cheltenham Festival Winner
Who will win the 2009 Grand National?
Comments Welcome!
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GingerAlly wrote...
Butlers Cabin is hot a choice for the 2009 Grand National!
Posted April 03, 2009
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Posted April 02, 2009
descooper
i have had much luck in the national .even the biggest ever win .when paplion won the 2000 national thanks too barney.so this year we have a primed horse for all of you bloggers BUTLERS CABIN. lump on the bet f the year.
Posted March 28, 2009
