Grand National 2011 Facts

This year's 2011 Grand National takes place at Aintree race course on Saturday 9th April.

Held over three days in April, with the Grand National race itself at 4.15pm on the final day of the meeting, Saturday, the John Smith's Grand National delivers an atmosphere and a unique sense of occasion like no other British sporting event.

Downloads

We have some great and useful downloads courtesy of John Smiths, sponsors of the Aintree 2011 Grand National. You can get hold of their great Sweepstake Kit here!

Runners Board and Runners Card

There is also a fantastic Aintree 2011 Grand National sweepstake kit from the BBC, which you will be able to download from here.

We also have an online sweepstake kit which you can access at Sky Bet. Just click through to the Horse Racing/Grand National section.

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