British Grand National begins today

The 165th John Smith's British Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool begins today.

Thu, 12 Apr, 2012 - 11:07

The 165th John Smith's British Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool begins today.

Millions worldwide are expected to have a flutter and tune in on Saturday as dozens of runners and riders contest the world-famous steeplechase.

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CourtsRacingGrand NationalPlace: Aintree racecoursePlace: LiverpoolPlace: UKPerson: SmithPerson: JohnPerson: Beth TweddlePerson: Coleen RooneyPerson: Alex GerrardPerson: Jennifer EllisonEvent: British Grand NationalEvent: 165th JohnEvent: 's British Grand National FestivalEvent: Liverpool DayEvent: Smith's Fox Hunters' ChaseEvent: OlympicsEvent: London 2012Event: Ladies' DayEvent: John Smith's Grand National steeplechaseOrganisation: Red DevilsOrganisation: LiverpoolOrganisation: Christians
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