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Aintree Grand National Attracts Record Crowd in 15 Years

4/11/2026

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Aintree Racecourse's Randox Grand National Festival is drawing its largest crowd in nearly 15 years.
Gates opened at 10:30 BST.
Racing began at 13:45 during the festival.
Organisers report a surge in bookings from 18 to 24-year-olds.
Roads around Aintree, including Melling Road and Seeds Lane, will be closed, with travel options and bag/food restrictions advised.

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Story summary

Aintree Racecourse's Randox Grand National Festival is drawing its largest crowd in nearly 15 years.
Gates opened at 10:30 BST.
Racing began at 13:45 during the festival.
Organisers report a surge in bookings from 18 to 24-year-olds.
Roads around Aintree, including Melling Road and Seeds Lane, will be closed, with travel options and bag/food restrictions advised.