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What a day, Liverpool! 🤩🏇
The Grand Opening Show welcomed thousands on day one of the Randox Grand National Festival and the atmosphere was as incredible as ever.
Leanne & Jay look back on an amazing first day at Aintree. 🎉
#Liverpool #Aintree #GrandNational #TheGuideLiverpool
The fashion stakes are high even on day one of the Randox Grand National Festival at Aintree and Leanne is on the hunt for the best outfits on course! 💃🎉
Have you got your outfit ready for this weekend? 👒
#Aintree #AintreeRacecourse #GrandNational #Liverpool
Winning Grand National Jockey, Rachael Blackmore chats to Jay at Aintree about the new bar named after and the fact she’s been inducted into as a Grand National Legend 👏
Rachael Blackmore, the only female jockey to win the Randox Grand National, was inducted as a Grand National Legend before racing on Opening Day of the 2026 Randox Grand National Festival.
The 36-year-old, who was victorious in the world`s greatest steeplechase in 2021 on Minella Times, will have her Legends plaque on the wall of Blackmore`s, a new alcohol-free space named after her at the racecourse and which she also opened today.
Aintree Racecourse Chair Julian Taylor said: “It is an enormous privilege for us to be able to induct you as an Aintree Legend. Your great moment here in 2021 was one that none of us will ever forget.
"You are a sporting icon, not just here at Aintree but globally, and you are also a lovely human being. Many congratulations to you.”
The ceremony took place immediately before Blackmore officially opened Blackmore’s, a new facility that commemorates her Aintree achievements. Featuring artwork by street art specialists MurWalls and local children from Holy Rosary School in Aintree, Blackmore’s is a new alcohol-free space, offering Lavazza Coffee and fresh bakes and snacks as well as more traditional alcohol-free options.
#Aintree #GrandNational #Liverpool #RachaelBlackmore #TheGuideLiverpool
How do you choose a winner❓
Shinners from Sky Bet is the man with the answers and plenty of advice about your race-card over the next couple of days at Aintree.
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Big question everyone’s lips…..wha are the loos like at Aintree❓ Of course Leanne has the answers!
And she’s finding the first outfits for 2026 😍
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And GATES ARE OPEN! 🥳
Leanne & Jay are with you all day for The Opening Show at Aintree Racecourse.
There’s loads of new stuff to see including O Beach & Blackmore’s Bar.
Watch for all the info you need about what to expect from three incredible days at Aintree.
#Liverpool #Aintree #GrandNational
Tonight the city is lit up ready for the Randox Grand National 2026 😍
The Grand Reveal took place today in Exchange Flags as excitement built for the return of the city’s biggest annual event.
Legendary jockeys took to the stage to share their stories, visitors snapped photos with Grand National winner Neptune Collonges as a host of family-friendly activities took over the square.
From tomorrow over 150,000 race-goers will descend on Aintree Racecourse for three magical days.
Who’s going to Aintree❓
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DeLuca’s in Concert Square has all of your Grand National weekend plans sorted! 🥂🪩
Whether you’re wanting cocktails on the terrace, a few rounds of darts, or a private booth to enjoy with all your mates, all while watching The Grand National on the big screen, this is the place to be!
Oh and did we mention, they even have their very own style competition that you can enter!
We caught up with Director, Ollie, to hear more! 🎉
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The Grand Reveal is officially HERE! 🏇🏆
On right now until 6pm in Exchange Flags, you can become a jockey for the day, meet a Grand National winning horse, try out your race day commentary & much more!
And what a day for it too! 🤩
#Liverpool #GrandNational #TheGuideLiverpool #TheGrandReveal #TheGrandNational
It’s Junior Fans Takeover Week at the home of Everton Football Club, Hill Dickinson Stadium 💙🥳
From tomorrow (Wednesday 8 April) until Friday 10 April the ultimate Junior Fan experience is launching, transforming the Hill Dickinson Stadium into the perfect playground for your mini-blues.
🔵 Mini Tunnel Tours
You can book a Mini Tunnel Tour where the kids can pose in the press box, walk out through the new players tunnel, designed to give the ultimate Everton experience.
🔵 Free Activities
There’s also a host of free stuff to do including a Creative Corner at the Trinity Place Cafe with arts, crafts, balloon modelling and even a special Game Zone with football challenges and soft play.
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity for your Junior Blues to experience the home@of Theo club like never before, all this week.
Follow @evertonstadium & of visit the @everton website for more.
#Everton #EvertonFC #EFC #Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool
More than ever, people want to understand and keep their bodies better.
And that means taking a proactive approach to health so you can make better lifestyle choices and hopefully head off any worrying issues before they begin.
Randox Health – which this year celebrates a 10-year partnership with the Grand National Festival – can help with a range of comprehensive, personalised health checks designed to build a clearer picture of an individual’s current health and identify any areas that may be of concern.
Providing health testing that works around you, with easy walk-in bookings and quick 15-minute appointments. You can book into their clinics at a time that suits you, whether that’s before/after work, during lunch breaks, or on the weekend.
The Everyman/Everywoman tests are full body health test, designed to fit your life and track your progress over time. Regular blood testing’s one of the smartest ways to stay on top of your health and this isn’t just about checking where you are today with those 150 key data findings – it’s about support long term health, with a follow-up check six months later so you can track any progress and measure results.
Follow @randox_health to find out more and head to our homepage to find out how you could win a free Everyman/ Everywoman test @theguideliverpool (link in our story above)
#Liverpool #RandoxHealth #TheGuideLiverpool
“Liverpool’s Met Gala” Ladies Day returns to Aintree Racecourse this Friday, 10 April 👒👗🥳
Gates will open at Aintree at 10.30am this Friday as thousands of stylish visitors will descend on the course for Ladies Day 2026.
The Style Awards are back, there’s loads of new additions, the fashion stakes will be higher than ever before and it’s the first time Ladies Day has sold out since 2012.
Lydia from @aintreeracecourse has all the info you need on how to have the perfect day.
#LadiesDay #Aintree #Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool #GrandNational
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