Aintree motors to new deal

Citroën has signed a two-year-deal to become an official partner to the John Smith’s Grand National meeting at Aintree.

The agreement, which covers fixtures in 2006 and 2007, means two races will now carry the Citroën name – the Citroën C4 Mersey Novices’ Hurdle on April 4 and the Grade One Citroën C6 Sefton Novices’ Hurdle on April 7.