Grand National / John Smith's Grand National 2008

John Smith's Grand National 2008

The John Smith's Grand National is already one of the biggest sporting and social events in the UK, with an estimated 150,000 people attending the three day event in 2007. It is also one of the most-televised sporting events in the world, with an estimated audience of 600 million.
Over the last few years, £35million has been invested in Aintree Racecourse's world-class facilities to increase its capacity, introduce two new permanent grandstands, an international equestrian centre, a new weighing room and winner's enclosure.

This year sees the opening of a brand new VIP lounge, the Platinum County Lounge in the County Stand, which is set to be to be the most exclusive bar on the racecourse. The now famous style contest will be back, promising its biggest prizes ever!

Opening day of the John Smith's Grand National meeting is on the Thursday, when thousands of visitors kick off three days of celebrations and world-class racing at Aintree. Ladies day is on the Friday, which is the fastest-selling day of the event as well as being one of the style highlights of England's Northwest. The world-famous John Smith's Grand National is run on the Saturday with excitement and anticipation in abundance.