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Encyclopedia > Aintree Racecourse
United Kingdom Racecourse
Aintree

Aintree Racecourse Logo
Official site
Location Aintree, Liverpool, England
Owned by Jockey Club Racecourses
Date opened July 7, 1829
Screened on Racing UK
Course type National Hunt
Notable Races Grand National

Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Liverpool, England. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Aintree is a suburb of Liverpool, in the north-west of England. ... For other uses, see Liverpool (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... The Jockey Club is responsible for the day-to-day regulation of United Kingdom horse-racing. ... is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Racing UK is a subscription-only channel similar to attheraces, airing races from courses not shown on attheraces. ... National Hunt racing is the name given to the sport of horse racing in the United Kingdom and Ireland where the horses are required to jump over obstacles called hurdles or fences (except in the case of a bumper). The core of the National Hunt season is over the winter... The Grand National is the most valuable National Hunt handicap horse race in the United Kingdom. ... Horse-racing is an equestrian sporting activity which has been practiced over the centuries; the chariot races of Roman times were an early example, as was the contest of the steeds of the god Odin and the giant Hrungnir in Norse mythology. ... Aintree is a suburb of Liverpool, in the north-west of England. ... For other uses, see Liverpool (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ...

Contents

The course

The course is home to the world-renowned Grand National steeplechase, prior to the event being held at Aintree, the race was run in the nearby district of Maghull. It is regarded as one of the most difficult of all courses to successfully complete, with 16 steeplechase fences including The Chair, Canal Turn and Becher's Brook; these being so infamous that even the names of these fences strike fear into the most professional of jockeys. All fences bar the water jump are covered with spruce unlike any other course in British national hunt racing. Four other races take place over the National fences. These are the Topham Chase (formerly known as the John Hughes Trophy Chase) and the Fox Hunters' Chase at the Grand National meeting and the Grand Sefton Handicap Chase and Becher Handicap Chase in the November meeting. Within the large National course there is also the smaller Mildmay course containing hurdles and fences. These fences are made of traditional national hunt material. The only fence common to the National and Mildmay courses is the water jump. The Grand National is the most valuable National Hunt handicap horse race in the United Kingdom. ... A steeplechase race The steeplechase is a form of horse racing (primarily conducted in the United Kingdom, United States, and Ireland) and derives its name from early races in which orientation of the course was by reference to a church steeple, jumping fences and ditches and generally traversing the many... Maghull is a town in Sefton, Merseyside, England, within the traditional borders of Lancashire, and on the West Lancashire Coastal Plain. ... The Chair is a fence jumped during the Grand National horse race at Aintree, Liverpool, England. ... Bechers Brook is a fence jumped during the Grand National horse race at Aintree, Liverpool, England. ... Species About 35; see text. ... Anthony Bingham Mildmay, 2nd Baron Mildmay of Flete (14 April 1909 – 12 May 1950) was a gifted amateur steeplechaser who kindled the Queen Mother’s interest in National Hunt racing. ...


The Grand National

The Grand National is run over four and a half miles (7.24 km), sometimes on soft ground, which makes the race all the more demanding on stamina and jumping. The race is one of the most demanding steeplechases in the world. The lead has often changed hands during the 494-yard (452 m) run-in after the final fence. There are usually 40 horses taking part in the race but fewer than 10 may in fact complete the course. In 1928 42 horses started and only two finished the course.[1] The record for the most victories in the Grand National is held by Red Rum, who won three times in the 1970s. Red Rum (bay gelding, May 3, 1965–October 18, 1995. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ...


Other events

Motor racing

The 3 mile Aintree motor racing circuit.

Aintree has also been used as a venue for motor racing. Built in 1954 as the "Goodwood of the North", hence the fact the two venues had so many things in common. The British Grand Prix was staged there on five occasions, in 1955, 1957, 1959, 1961 and 1962. In addition to the Grand Prix, the circuit also held 11 non-championship Formula 1 races, known as the Aintree 200, first won by Stirling Moss in 1954 with the last winner being Jack Brabham, in April 1964. Aintree was the location for the famous race in 1955 in which Stirling Moss won his first British Grand Prix, driving a Mercedes. Two years later, he and Tony Brooks (sharing the Vanwall) became the first British drivers to win both the British Grand Prix and a round of the Formula 1 World Championship, whilst driving a British car, a Vanwall. The 1957 Grand Prix also took the title of Grand Prix de Europe and was the premier Formula 1 event of the season, attracting 150 000 spectators. The full Grand Prix circuit was last raced on in 1964, but part of it (the 1.64 miles (2.64 km) Club Circuit) is still open and was used for racing until the early 1980s, having been maintained and operated by the Aintree Circuit Club[1] since the mid 1960's. A limited amount of motor sport continues today in the form of car sprints, track days and motorcycle racing, the car events established by the Aintree Circuit Club. A Festival of Historic Motorsport was held in November 2004 and the Circuit Club are now negotiating with the Aintree Management to run another Festival in late 2007 to commemorate the 50th Anniversaries of the British successes of the '55 and '57 Grand Prix held at AIntree. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Auto racing (also known as automobile racing or autosport) is a sport involving racing automobiles. ... Goodwood Circuit is a name that is ingrained in motorsport, being one of the truly historic venues for both 2- and 4-wheeled motorsport in the UK. Goodwood is based in the lands around Goodwood House where there is both a short-circuit track and a hill track. ... The British Grand Prix is a race in the calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship. ... Sir John Arthur Jack Brabham, OBE (born April 2, 1926) is an Australian racing driver who was Formula One champion in 1959, 1960 and 1966. ... Sir Stirling Moss OBE (born September 17, 1929 in London) is a British former racing driver from England. ... The British Grand Prix is a race in the calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship. ... | Name = Tony James Brooks | Nationality = irish Tony James Brooks, born February 11, 1991, as = Anthony James Brooks was a Born in youngstown,Ohio in 1991 to Cathrine and Robert Brooks as a blacked haired blue eyed boy. ... The British Grand Prix is a race in the calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship. ... Vanwall was a Formula One team in the 1950s. ...


The only driver to have competed in both horse and motor race is Alfonso de Portago, who competed at the Grand National in his early days as well as in a sportscar race. He was to compete at the 1957 British Grand Prix only for that not to happen as he was killed in the Mille Miglia. Alfonso de Portago (1928-1957) was a Formula One driver from Spain. ... Results from the 1957 Formula One British Grand Prix held at Aintree on July 20, 1957 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Stirling Moss 159. ... The Mille Miglia (Thousand Miles - pronounced [mi:lle mi:lja]) was an open-road endurance race which took place in Italy twenty-four times from 1927 to 1957 (thirteen before the war, eleven from 1947). ...


Music

Michael Jackson performed in concert to 125,000 fans on September 11, 1988, as part of his Bad World Tour. Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958), commonly known as MJ as well as the King of Pop, is an American musician, entertainer, and pop icon whose successful career and controversial personal life have been a part of pop culture for the last three decades. ... is the 254th day of the year (255th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ...


Kaiser Chiefs and The Chemical Brothers recently performed in concert at Aintree Pavillion as part of Liverpool Music Week 2007. This article is about the band. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...


Golf

The racecourse contains a 9-hole golf course and driving range within its boundaries. Golfers have the chance to see the famous track from a different perspective and famous features such as Becher's Brook are incorporated into the course. It is accessed from Melling Road, which bisects the racecourse. Because of this, the golf facilities are closed when the course is used for horse or motor racing. This article is about the sport of golf. ... A driving range is an area where golfers can practice their swing. ... Bechers Brook is a fence jumped during the Grand National horse race at Aintree, Liverpool, England. ...


In the news

On 8 April 2006 security officials began investigating a reported security breach at the Aintree Racecourse a day before the Grand National. According to initial reports, a newspaper journalist gained access to the horse box belonging to Hedgehunter, a former winner of the Grand National, and posed for a photograph. April 8 is the 98th day of the year (99th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Grand National is the most valuable National Hunt handicap horse race in the United Kingdom. ... Hedgehunter (born 25th January 1996) is an Irish race horse, who won the Grand National steeplechase in 2005, ridden by Ruby Walsh and trained by Willie Mullins. ... The Grand National is the most valuable National Hunt handicap horse race in the United Kingdom. ...


Notes and references

  1. ^ Ian Thomsen (1993-04-03). The 150th Grand National: 40 Horses and a Great British Tradition. International Herald Tribune. Retrieved on 2007-04-22.

Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 112th day of the year (113th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

  • Official site
  • Official Motorsport Site-New Updates
  • Aintree - Description and Image Gallery
  • Course guide on At The Races
  • Satellite picture by Google Maps
  • Aintree racecourse

Coordinates: 53°28′37″N, 2°56′30″W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


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Conferences - Aintree Racecourse - Visit Southport (183 words)
If you're searching for a truly prestigious location for a conference, exhibition or meeting, Aintree Racecourse, the home of the John Smith's Grand National is the perfect venue and provides a sophisticated and yet unique addition to Southport's conference portfolio.
From the second you enter through the famous Aintree gates, there's a sense of history, excitement and sheer achievement.
A superb range of meeting rooms are available at this historic venue, accommodating meetings from 10 delegates through to corporate dining in excess of 500.
Aintree - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (456 words)
Aintree is a village and parish in Sefton, Merseyside.
Unusually for racecourses or circuits, the site is split by Melling Road (erroneously referred to every year by the BBC as the Melling Road; it doesn't run to or from Melling) and Grand Prix cars (and Grand National horses) had to cross the (closed!) public road twice on each trip.
The main road from Liverpool to Aintree is the A59 (known as Ormskirk road as it passes through Aintree).
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