Racecourses in Liverpool
Aintree
Liverpool
Merseyside
L9 5AS
http://www.aintree.co.uk
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The first official races at Aintree were organised by the owner of
Liverpool's Waterloo Hotel, Mr William Lynn. Lynn leased the land from Lord
Sefton, laid out a course, built a grandstand and staged the first Flat
fixture on July 7, 1829.
On Tuesday February 26, 1839, Lottery became the first winner of The Grand
National. In those days the field had to jump a stone wall (now the water
jump), cross a stretch of plough land and finish over two hurdles.
Aintree racecourse is now enjoying its most successful period in modern
times. While many courses rely on subsidies, the Aintree management is very
much commercially minded and on non-race days the new Queen Mother stand,
opened by Her Majesty in 1991, hosts wedding receptions, conferences and
exhibitions.
In the heart of the racecourse a new golf complex features a superb driving
range and one of the longest nine-hole courses in the UK.
Future plans include a new grandstand, a Heritage Centre and a strong
ambition to establish Aintree as an international tourist attraction on
non-race days.
Facilities
Parking
Credit Cards Accepted
Restaurant/Pub Nearby
Function Rooms
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