



Aintree
Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 5AS, UK
Tel: +44 (0)151 523 2600 (Office)
Fax: +44 (0)151 522 2920
Aintree Racecourse, owned by Jockey Club Racecourses, is home of the prestigious John Smith's Grand National meeting. A course steeped in history and tradition, the racecourse has just witnessed a redevelopment of the racecourse site between 2005 and 2007, delivering facilities for the 21st century racegoer, in addition to expanding capabilities for the course's growing conference and events business. The racecourse now boasts 5 permanent grandstands in total, with a new and improved weighing room, stables and winner's enclosure. An international equestrian centre, which doubled as the Aintree Pavilion on race days expands the racecourses capabilities.
Officials:
Managing Director: Julian Thick; Clerk of the Course: A J A Tulloch, Finance Director: Geoff Proctor, Marketing & PR Manager: Emma Owen
Major Races Run:
The John Smith's Grand National, John Smith's Aintree Hurdle, John Smith's Melling Chase, Totesport Bowl, John Smith's Topham Chase, John Smith's Foxhunters Chase, The totesport Becher Chase
How to Get There:
Road: From the South, M6, M62, M57. From the North, M6 & M58. From the East, M62 & M57. Rail: Liverpool Lime Street, taxi to the course or local rail line Liverpool Central to Aintree (opposite Course)
Car & Coach Parks:
Extensive facilities in the County Reserved Car Park, Steeplechase & Canal Turn Car Parks, (John Smith's Grand National meeting only) - must pre-reserve. Park & Ride in operation
Aircraft Landing Facilities:
Helicopters only, prior permission to land is required. International flights to Manchester Airport (45 mins) & Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Effect of Draw:
National Hunt Races only
Stabling:
Extensive stabling available
Restaurant Reservations:
Contact Sales Manager: Karan White for details: +44 (0)151 522 2911
Dress Requirements:
No T-shirts or sports clothes. Smart preferred
Facilities & Badge Accommodation for Owners:
Owners receive 4 badges per entry, partnerships of 4 or more owners or company owned horses receive 6 badges per entry, 8 badges per runner in the John Smith's Grand National. Pass system operated
Recommended Hotels:
Crowne Plaza Liverpool, 2 St.Nicholas Place, Princess Dock, Liverpool, L3 1QW. Tel: +44 (0)151 243 8000. For other accommodation Tel: +44 (0)844 870 0123 or log on to www.visitliverpool.com
Taxis/Cabs:
Taxis: Red Lion, Tel: +44 (0)151 520 1616; Blue Line, Tel: +44 (0)151 525 2530
Type of Racecourses:
Jump,