A GRANDMOTHER-OF-FOUR from
Aintree haraised almost PS2,000 for the hospital which saved her life.
FIVE facts about
Aintree racecourse, home of the most famous race in the world, the Grand National steeplechase
The drama took place shortly after midday today on
Aintree Lane in Fazakerley close to its junction with Wango Lane.
One totescoop6 player has a shot at becoming a millionaire in today's bonus race, the Crabbie's Grand national at
Aintree.
DESSIE HUGHES will bid for a third victory in four years in Saturday's Betfred Becher Chase at
Aintree with Rare Bob.
NICKY Henderson fully intends to run Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Long Run at
Aintree next week - provided ground conditions are in his favour.
Copper Bleu (1.45
Aintree, nap), Pretty Star (3.25
Aintree), Qozak (5.00
Aintree), City Theatre (5.35
Aintree) ROCKAVON (of the Sunday Mail) Today's nap: QOZAK (5.00
Aintree) Tomorrow: HEIR TO BE (4.40 Southwell) KLONDYKE KALAHARI KING (2.15
Aintree) CELESTIAL HALO (2.50
Aintree) MY WILL (4.15
Aintree) POT LUCK
Aintree placepot 1.45 - 1; 2.15 - 3; 2.50 - 4; 3.25 - 5, 14; 4.15 - 11, 17; 5.00 - 11, 19.
ALL eyes will be on
Aintree next week when a bumper field assembles for the Martell Cognac Grand National.
CLATTERBRIDGE Cancer Charity has signed up as the official charity partner of the
Aintree Classic run.
Aintree has been selected as a 'beacon' racecourse in a community scheme.
GINGER McCAIN is to be immortalised at
Aintree by a bronze statue overlooking the paddock of the racecourse where he became a legend.
NICKY HENDERSON is hoping to send Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Long Run for the totesport Bowl at
Aintree a week today - depending on the underfoot conditions.