Grand National Fans: October 2009

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Aintree Grand National Tickets

Aintree Grand National Meeting Watched by 600 million people worldwide, the Grand National is one of the most celebrated horse races in the world. Lottery became the first winner of The Grand National in 1839. The famous Aintree Racecourse is home to The Grand National, one of the world's greatest horse races. Whether it's top quality racing on the opening day at Aintree, the unmissable social occasion of Ladies Day on Friday, or the famous Grand National on Saturday, you will find tickets available for all enclosures, stands and hospitality within our website for Aintree races.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Grand National 2010

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Often called the world's greatest steeplechase, The Grand National is one of the most famous steeplechases in the world. It is a unique test of horsemanship for the rider and also a test of a great significance for a horse.The course is nearly two and a quarter miles in length and has 16 unique fences.

Horses and riders have to contend with drop fences that is to say that the landing side of the fence is lower than the take off side and this means the horse approaching the fence is unaware of this fact until in the air. There are also fences where the landing side is higher than the take off side and this is an extra test of ability for the horses that run in the race.

Halfway through the course is a fence with a 90 degree turn after the jump which is another chance to test a horse and riders ability to stay balanced and at the end of four and a half miles there is a long run in to the finish line which when tired can take a lot of getting.

All this adds up to a true test for horse and jockey and that is why The Grand National is the race that most jockeys owners and trainers want to win.

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Monday, October 12, 2009

Ladies Day At Aintree Races

LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM – APRIL 13: A lady enjoys the party atmosphere on Ladies Day during the second day of the Grand National meeting at Aintree Racecourse on 13 April 2007, Liverpool, England. Friday is traditionally Ladies day at the three-daymeeting of the world famous Grand National which takes place on saturday over a course of four miles and four furlongs.

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Friday, October 9, 2009

Grand National Winner Trends

Recent winners of the Grand National have had very similar profiles. Each of the last ten winners had won a chase worth more than £17,000 in prize money, had run in at least 10 chases, had won over a distance of 3 miles or further, were aged 8-12 and carried a weight of 11st1lb or less so take note.

Most recent winners of the Grand National had experience over the fences and had also run well in either the Scottish, Welsh or Irish Nationals.

It's more than likely that one of the horses who fit these trends will be the next Grand National Winner. Take your pick or back several, they should give you a good run for your money and hopefully the winner!

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