Aintree Racecourse Profile
by Simon Walton
Aintree is a left-handed racecourse in England. It is a jumps course.
Course facts
Mildmay course
| Direction | Left-handed |
|---|---|
| Character | Sharp and level |
| Course length | 1.32 miles (about 10½ furlongs) |
| Home straight | 825 yards (about 4 furlongs) |
| Run-in from the last | 190 yards |
| Lowest point above sea level | 57ft |
| Highest point above sea level | 86ft |
| Winning post above sea level | 85ft |
| Notes | The chase course is on the inside. |
Grand National course
| Direction | Left-handed |
|---|---|
| Character | Galloping and level |
| Course length | 2.19 miles (about 17½ furlongs) |
| Home straight | 860 yards (about 4 furlongs) |
| Run-in from the last | 485 yards (about 2 furlongs) |
| Lowest point above sea level | 48ft |
| Highest point above sea level | 86ft |
| Winning post above sea level | 85ft |
| Notes | The Chair and the water jump are omitted on the final circuit. |
Course map
Jumps course
Course facts are taken from Proform's course maps. Heights are in feet above sea level.