What was the Grand National known as?
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What was the Grand National known as?
Grand National, also called Grand National Handicap Steeplechase, British horse race held annually over the Aintree course, Liverpool, in late March or early April; it attracts more attention throughout the world than any other steeplechase.
Where is the Grand National?
Aintree Racecourse
Where is the Grand National? The Randox Grand National Festival traditionally takes place at Aintree Racecourse, which is just a few miles outside of Liverpool in North West England. Aintree Racecourse has hosted the Grand National Festival since 1839.
What happens at the Grand National?
During the three-day event, more than 20 different races will take place. In the biggest race – the Grand National – horses have to complete two laps of the course, covering four-and-a-half miles and jumping 30 fences. There are 16 different jumps, known as fences, on the National Course.
Why is it called Grand National?
It takes its name from Captain Martin Becher who fell there in the first Grand National and took shelter in the small brook running along the landing side of the fence while the remainder of the field thundered over.
Who won the Grand National?
Minella Times
2021 Grand National
| Grand National | |
|---|---|
| Winning horse | Minella Times |
| Starting price | 11/1 |
| Jockey | Rachael Blackmore |
| Trainer | Henry de Bromhead |
What won the Grand National?
2021 Grand National
| Grand National | |
|---|---|
| Winning horse | Minella Times |
| Starting price | 11/1 |
| Jockey | Rachael Blackmore |
| Trainer | Henry de Bromhead |
What race is the Grand National?
handicap steeplechase
The Grand National is a National Hunt horse race held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England. First run in 1839, it is a handicap steeplechase over an official distance of about 4 miles and 2½ furlongs (4 miles 514 yards (6.907 km)), with horses jumping 30 fences over two laps.
Is the Grand National always at Aintree?
The Grand National always takes places at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool. The address for Aintree Racecourse is: Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Rd, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 5AS.
What date is the grand national 2021?
April 10, 2021, 9:15 AM PDT
2021 Grand National/Date
The 2021 Grand National (officially known as the Randox 2021 Grand National for sponsorship reasons) was run at 5:15 pm BST on 10 April 2021. It was the 173rd annual running of the Grand National horse race, taking place at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England.
Who Organises the Grand National?
Today Aintree is owned and managed by Jockey Club Racecourses, one of 15 operated by The Jockey Club subsidiary.
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