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Grand National Festival: Live action from Opening Day at Aintree Racecourse
2 weeks ago
It has finally arrived, one of the most anticipated events of the year for Liverpool.
The Randox Grand National at Aintree is ready to open its gates today, April 11, for three days of first-class racing, partying and, of course, everyoneās favourite steeplechase.
As always, we at The Guide will be there every day giving live coverage of the action, on and off the course, so it goes without saying weāre very excited.
Today our very own Jay Hynd and Josh McDowell will be bringing us the latest in whatās going on at the Opening Day event. Keep checking our social media and this live blog to see the highlights of the day.
DONāT FORGET to tag us in all of your snaps so we can show off what a boss time youāre all having!
5.15pm
The last race is away
That’s it for the Opening Day of the Grand National Festival. Don’t forget to keep with us at The Guide Liverpool tomorrow for all the live updates at Ladies Day.
Find out everything you need to know about Ladies Day tomorrow here!
4.40pm
Get ready with Liverpool ONE this weekend
Don’t forget you can get ready with Liverpool ONE for this weekend. From outfit ideas to hair and makeup, champagne breakfasts and post-race drinks!
4.05pm
Josh chats to more racegoers at this year’s Grand National at Aintree
Our coverage from Aintree Racecourse continues as we meet more racegoers who are loving the sunshine and the atmosphere for Opening Day of the Randox Grand National Festival.
3.26pm
All the latest tips and info about the Grand National with Sky Bet
Jay chats to Micheal Shinners from Sky Bet, who has loads of tips for this year’s Aintree Races.
He tells us how the changes made to the Grand National main event this Saturday will make it easier for you to find your winner.
3.01pm
What a crowd!
The racecourse is buzzing with thousands of punters at Aintree who are here to kick off this year’s Grand National festivities. The sun has even made an appearance for the official start of the party.
2.13pm
Jay and Josh are at the racecourse meeting some of the first of the 150,000 race-goers set to descend on Aintree
The Randox Grand National 2024 is well and truly underway. Over 150,000 people will be in attendance at Aintree Racecourse over the next three days and already the outfits and style are looking good!
1.45pm
And they’re off…
The excitement is palpable as the first race of the Randox Grand National Festival gets underway at Aintree. Spectators eagerly watch as the horses thunder down the track, setting the stage for an action-packed three days of racing.
1.41pm
The sun is shining down on Aintree today
The atmosphere is electric at the racecourse ahead of the first race at 1.45pm.
1.25pm
There’s loads of entertainment happening across Aintree Racecourse
How incredible is this live band outside the Prava Bar? You can find the full schedule of entertainment here.
1.12pm
Jay chats to Aintree boss Dickon White as gates open for this year’s Grand National Festival
Aintree Boss Dickon White says:
“This event does not exist without the support of Liverpool.”
12.09pm
There’s blue skies at Opening Day
As racegoers are trotting into Aintree Racecourse the sun has come out to play. You can feel a buzz in the air as the excitement is building for the first race at 1.45pm.
11.51am
Sore feet? Merseyrail has got your back!
Don’t forget to pick up a pair of the famous Merseyrail flip flops later when you’re feet are starting to struggle
11.05am
The first racegoers have arrived at Aintree Racecourse
11.00am
Gates have opened!
The Guide Liverpool are here at Aintree Racecourse to bring you all the action as it unfolds throughout the day.
10.50am
Merseyside Police share tips on how to stay safe
10.14am
Red Rum Mural at Aintree Racecourse
Don’t forget to grab a selfie with the brand new mural situated above the newly-renovated Red Rum Bar at Aintree Racecourse.
Read more about it here.
10.01am
Grand National Opening Day race times:
1.45pm – The Close Brothers Manifesto Novicesā Steeple Chase (Class 1) Grade 1
2.20pm – The Boodles Anniversary 4-y-o Juvenile Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 1
2.55pm – The William Hill Bowl Steeple Chase (Class 1) Grade 1
3.30pm – The William Hill Aintree Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 1
4.05pm – The Randox Foxhuntersā Open Huntersā Steeple Chase
4.40pm – The Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1) Grade 3
5.15pm – The Goffs UK Nickel Coin Maresā Standard Open NH Flat (Grade 2)
More info here.
8.43am
Liverpool is races ready!
We spoke to some of the city centre businesses who are prepped and ready to go for Aintree 2024. Merseyrail will keep race-goers moving, Gaucho Liverpool has brunch and post-races entertainment, The Denbigh Castle pub has the beer and drinks stocked, whilst Liverpool ONE and its stores and restaurants are expecting a “glam-national” rather than a Grand National.
7.45am
Don’t forget the easiest way to get to Aintree today will be with Merseyrail.
On all three days, a seven-and-a-half-minute service will run between Aintree and Liverpool Central/Moorfields stations at the following times:
Liverpool city centre to Aintree, from approximately 11:00 ā 13:00 (before the races)
Aintree to Liverpool city centre, from approximately 16:30 ā 20:30 (after the races)
A 15-minute service will run at all other times.
7.30am
Weather: Cloudy with no chance of rain at the moment until 10.00pm.
Temperature is currently 12Ā°C reaching up to 17Ā°C this afternoon.
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