2021 Grand National at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, England
© Alan Crowhurst/PA Images/Getty Image
Hold your horses—it's race time!. Grand National
Daring leaps, unexpected twists and a cast of galloping heroes—the Grand National is back, ready to thrill once more at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England. This legendary steeplechase isn't just a race; it's a test of endurance, strategy and a bit of luck. Spanning over four miles with 30 formidable fences, including the notorious Becher's Brook and The Chair, it's a challenge where anything can happen. Since its first run in 1839, the Grand National has produced unforgettable moments, from steeplechaser Red Rum's three historic wins to shock victories like steeplechaser Mon Mome's 100/1 triumph in 2009. Millions watch, and cheer, making it a national tradition. With every race comes the chance for a new underdog story or a champion's rise. So, who will clear the final fence first this year? Here, surprises are always part of the course.
Related Images
Chital deer in misty grassland at dawn, Kanha National Park, India
A red dragon sculpture at Caerphilly Castle for St David's Day
A musical note in the garden of Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon
Wildflowers in bloom at Lost Dutchman State Park in Arizona, USA
Almond orchards in bloom, Sacramento Valley, California, USA
Water wheel in the Tashkurgan Grassland, Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County, Xinjiang, China
Circular agricultural fields in Morgan County, Colorado, USA
Lake Dobson in Mount Field National Park of Tasmania, Australia
Bing Today Images
