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Aintree Tips and predictions

Aintree Racecourse is one of the most prestigious racecourses in the United Kingdom and host to the fantastic Aintree Grand National event. This racecourse is one of the most distinctive around, which means that often form can go out of the window when betting on the races at Aintree. That's why with our tip guides for each day of racing at Aintree and our racecourse guide, we believe that BetUK is the best place to get your Aintree tips around the national hunt season.

Alongside our betting tips, you'll also find unique quicklinks to add our tips straight to your betslips, which means that all that leaves you to do is input your stake a select your bet type.

Latest Aintree Tips

Looking for our latest selection of Aintree tips? Look no further than our Aintree betting tips selection below.

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Autumn Race Day Tips

With the Becher Chase meeting sitting as the last major event at Aintree of the year, it's our last big tips article before the new years racing at Aintree! Find our tips here!

Aintree Grand National Meeting Tips

The main event of Aintree racecourse is the Grand National meeting, hosted on the Grand National course. You can find all of our best Grand National tips for every race of the meeting including major races such as the Aintree Hurdle and the Aintree Bowl chase.

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Aintree Grand National Festival Tips

The Aintree Grand National is one of the biggest events in UK racing, check out our betting tips for the event and races during the Grand National festival at BetUK
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Grand National Festival - Ladies Day Tips

After the first day of fantastic racing action, the Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourses goes into it's second day, Ladies Day. Find our tips for Day 2 at BetUK.

Aintree Racing FAQs

What does Aintree Racecourse look like?

The racecourse at Aintree includes two different courses, The Grand National Festival Course and the Mildmay course. Both courses offer horses and jockeys different challenges, with the Grand National Course sporting a triangular shape with the first point away from the stands being the Canal Turn. The Mildmay course is the easier of the two to ride on.

Why does Aintree have famous fences?

The Grand National course includes 30 fences, and each lap features challenging obstacles. Notably, there are three laps, requiring both stamina and jumping ability from the participating horses. What makes the race so difficult to complete is it's fences, such as Becher's Brook and The Chair. These obstacles contribute to the race's reputation as one of the most demanding and unpredictable events in horse racing.

How often does Aintree host racing?

Aintree hosts racing action almost all year long, not limiting itself to the festivities at the Grand National meeting. You can find Aintree tips and races all year long, if you're unsure on what races are up next, check out our horse racing betting to see if there are any betting markets for racing at Aintree.

How to get to the Aintree Racecourse?

If you're looking to travel to the Aintree Racecourse, take a look at the numerous methods of transport and our advice for using each.

Travelling by Car

If you're travelling long distance by car, you'll need to look out for the A59 which is situated closely to the M57 & M58.

If you're travelling from Southern England, look out for the M1 or the M40, both of which link up to Aintree and it's surrounding junctions.

If you're travelling from Scotland or Northern England, you'll look to head for Carlisle and then head down the M6 towards Liverpool.

Travelling By Train

If you're looking to travel by train towards Liverpool, you'll have to travel by Northern Rail if coming from the North of England or Scotland. Meanwhile, Avanti West Coast is available from other major destinations.

Flights

If you're looking to fly to a destination closest to Aintree racecourse, you would be best suited to fly to Liverpool Airport. From the airport, Aintree racecourse is 20 minutes away in a car.

Who are the top trainers at Aintree?

Over the last few seasons, trainers such as Nicky Henderson, Paul Nicholls, Dan Skelton and Irish trainers Willie Mullins and Henry De Bromhead have enjoyed the most success at Aintree over the chase fences. With those trainers, Donald McCain Jnr has also seen victories over hurdles. As it's a course normally used for the big occasions with bigger prizes on offer, it's De Bromhead who currently has the highest strike rate of 28.57%.

Where is Aintree Racecourse?

Aintree racecourse is located on the outskirts of Liverpool.

What are the Key Horse Races at Aintree?

  • 6th November - Autumn Race Day
  • 4th December - Becher Chase Day
  • 11th April - Melling Chase
  • 12th April - Aintree Bowl
  • 13th April - The Grand National

How do I get tickets for Aintree Racecourse?

You can grab tickets for any Horse Racing events on the Jockey Club website. Prices of tickets and hospitality ventures vary.

Can I use Free Bets at Aintree?

If you're placing a bet on the event online, you will be able to utilise the free bet offer available for all new players at Bet UK, once you've placed your qualifying bet and reached bet settlement, you will receive your funds. However, if you're looking to place a bet at the racecourse, you won't be able to receive any free bets on the grounds.

Can I watch Aintree races online?

Yes! You can watch almost all horse racing online at Bet UK using our live streaming service. Simply head to our online sportsbook and any races that have the red play button are viewable for free online!

Aintree Racecourse Guide

Looking to find out more about Aintree Racecourse? Look no further than BetUK and our Aintree Racecourse guide below.

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Aintree Racecourse Guide

Aintree racecourse is one of the most instantly recognisable racecourses in the UK and has been home to the Grand National since 1839. Read our course guide at BetUK
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Ascot Racecourse Betting Tips

Home of the Royal Ascot, Ascot racecourse hosts 8 Grade One races, check out our betting tips for the biggest races at Ascot.
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Curragh Racecourse

Home of Irelands biggest races, County Kildare Ireland's 'The Curragh' is one of the top racecourses for UK & Irish Racing, find our betting tips for this racecourse here.
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Doncaster Racecourse

With the likes of the St Leger Stakes, you'll be able to find betting tips for races from January - December at BetUK, check out our Doncaster tips here.
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Epsom Racecourse Betting Tips

Home of the Epsom Derby, Epsom Racecourse hosts a plethora of fantastic races at the course, find our tips for races at Epsom here
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Goodwood Betting Tips

The Glorious Goodwood festival is one of the top racing festivals in the world, check out all of our top tips from Goodwood Racecourse here.
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Haydock Racecourse Betting Tips

Check out all of the latest tips from Haydock Racecourse with top quality racing from January to December, you'll find tips for all the top races at BetUK.
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Kempton Racecourse Tips

Kempton hosts three Grade 1 races and is the pinnacle of Christmas Racing but that's not all, find our top tips for all Kempton races at BetUK
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Newbury Racecourse Tips

Newbury Racecourse hosts some of the biggest races all year round, with flat and national hunt races available, check out our tips for these race at BetUK.
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Newcastle Racecourse Tips

With the likes of the Fighting Fifth hurdle and more at Newcastle Racecourse, there are a plethora of fantastic races to bet on, find our tips for these events at BetUK.
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Newmarket Racecourse Tips

Looking for betting tips for some of the biggest races in the UK such as the 1,000 and 2,000 Guienas Stakes? Look no further than BetUK's Newmarket tips.
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Sandown Racecourse Tips

Not to be confused with it's Aussie counterpart, Sandown Park racecourse hosts Five Grade One National Hunt races and you'll find betting tips for all of them and more at BetUK.
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Wolverhampton Racecourse

Since 1825, Racing has been hosted at Wolverhampton racecourse, check out our betting tips from one of the most historic racecourses in the UK.
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York Racecourse Tips

With the Ebor Festival as the main event of racing at York, find our tips for the top races at York, including three group 1 races.

Horse Racing Aintree Betting

Looking to place a bet on racing at Aintree? Check out some of the options below.

Betting Markets

Horse Racing Betting

Looking to place a bet on Horse Racing? Check out the wide range of Horse Racing betting markets available at BetUK here!
Betting Markets

Grand National Betting

Every April the Grand National festival brings thousands to Aintree, check out our betting markets for the most popular show on turf!