The Aintree Racecourse first opened in 1829 and is the home of the Grand National. See all of our Aintree betting tips for todays races here shared by our team of experienced horse racing tipsters.
Royal Ascot - June 19 2025
Royal Ascot 13:30
3(15)
Charles Darwin
J: R L Moore
T: A P O'Brien
Charles Darwin
81/100
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
Days: 32
Form: 411View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/05/25 | Naas | 5.0 | Good | 9-8 | 1 |
| 26/04/25 | Navan | 5.8 | Soft | 9-7 | 1 |
| 12/04/25 | Curragh | 5.0 | Good | 9-5 | 4 |
Royal Ascot 13:30
7(13)
First Legion
J: S Foley
T: R Hannon
First Legion
20/1
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
Days: 21
Form: 12View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/05/25 | Sandown | 5.0 | Good | 9-2 | 2 |
| 15/05/25 | York | 6.0 | Good to Firm | 9-4 | 1 |
Royal Ascot 14:05
10(10)
Gunship
J: Oisin Murphy
T: J Ferguson
Gunship
43/5
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
Days: 39
Form: 1-231View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/25 | Newcastle | 10.2 | Standard | 9-7 | 1 |
| 25/04/25 | Sandown | 9.9 | Good | 9-6 | 3 |
| 21/03/25 | Southwell | 8.1 | Standard | 9-6 | 2 |
| 03/12/24 | Newcastle | 8.0 | Standard | 9-7 | 1 |
Royal Ascot 14:05
16(19)
Lightening Mann
J: Edward Greatrex
T: J Channon
Lightening Mann
22/1
Age: 3
Weight: 8-13
Days: 33
Form: 5-12312View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/05/25 | Newbury | 10.0 | Good to Firm | 8-7 | 2 |
| 04/05/25 | Newmarket | 10.0 | Good to Firm | 9-2 | 1 |
| 16/04/25 | Beverley | 9.9 | Good | 9-6 | 3 |
| 27/03/25 | Chelmsford City | 10.0 | Standard | 9-9 | 2 |
| 05/03/25 | Lingfield | 8.0 | Standard | 8-12 | 1 |
Royal Ascot 14:40
10(10)
Serenity Prayer
J: Oisin Murphy
T: A M Balding
Serenity Prayer
3/1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
Days: 36
Form: 12View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/05/25 | York | 10.3 | Good to Firm | 9-2 | 2 |
| 11/04/25 | Newbury | 10.0 | Good | 9-2 | 1 |
Royal Ascot 15:20
8(1)
Illinois
J: R L Moore
T: A P O'Brien
Illinois
41/20
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
Days: 42
Form: 12221-1View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/25 | Chester | 13.4 | Good | 9-7 | 1 |
| 05/10/24 | ParisLongchamp | 14.9 | Soft | 9-2 | 1 |
| 14/09/24 | Doncaster | 14.5 | Good | 9-3 | 2 |
| 21/08/24 | York | 11.9 | Good to Firm | 9-5 | 2 |
| 13/07/24 | ParisLongchamp | 11.9 | Good to Soft | 9-2 | 2 |
Royal Ascot 16:00
25(14)
Raafedd
J: Tom Marquand
T: W J Haggas
Raafedd
6/1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
Days: 34
Form: 6-61View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/05/25 | Newbury | 7.0 | Good | 9-4 | 1 |
| 17/04/25 | Newmarket | 7.0 | Good | 9-2 | 6 |
| 09/11/24 | Chelmsford City | 7.0 | Standard | 9-4 | 6 |
Royal Ascot 16:00
29(18)
Arctic Grey
J: P J Dobbs
T: R Hannon
Arctic Grey
28/1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
Days: 27
Form: 121View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/05/25 | Goodwood | 8.0 | Good | 9-10 | 1 |
| 04/05/25 | Hamilton | 8.3 | Good to Firm | 9-10 | 2 |
| 20/04/25 | Southwell | 8.1 | Standard | 9-2 | 1 |
Royal Ascot 16:35
3(5)
Detain
J: C T Keane
T: J & T Gosden
Detain
7/2
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
Days: 18
Form: 116-163View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/25 | Chantilly | 10.4 | Good to Soft | 9-2 | 3 |
| 11/05/25 | ParisLongchamp | 8.0 | Good | 9-2 | 6 |
| 03/04/25 | Chelmsford City | 8.0 | Standard | 9-7 | 1 |
| 26/10/24 | Doncaster | 8.0 | Soft | 9-3 | 6 |
| 09/10/24 | Kempton | 7.0 | Standard | 9-11 | 1 |
Royal Ascot 17:10
12(27)
English Oak
J: James Doyle
T: E Walker
English Oak
7/1
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
Days: 33
Form: 629-906View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/05/25 | Newbury | 8.0 | Good to Firm | 9-10 | 6 |
| 10/05/25 | Ascot | 7.0 | Good to Firm | 9-11 | 14 |
| 26/04/25 | Haydock | 7.0 | Good | 9-12 | 9 |
| 05/10/24 | Ascot | 6.0 | Soft | 9-4 | 9 |
| 20/09/24 | Newbury | 7.0 | Soft | 9-4 | 2 |
Royal Ascot 17:10
14(26)
Oliver Show
J: Billy Loughnane
T: G Boughey
Oliver Show
31/2
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
Days: 82
Form: 319-422View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/03/25 | Doncaster | 8.0 | Good to Soft | 9-5 | 2 |
| 07/03/25 | Bahrain | 8.0 | Good | 9-2 | 2 |
| 30/01/25 | Bahrain | 8.9 | Good to Firm | 9-6 | 4 |
| 20/12/24 | Sakhir | 9.9 | Good | 9-7 | 9 |
| 29/08/24 | Southwell | 8.1 | Standard | 9-12 | 1 |
Aintree Races
The Aintree racecourse first opened its doors on 7th July 1829 and hosts the prestigious annual Grand National horse race, one of the UKs biggest and most popular horse racing events. Aintree was originally used as a flat racing course, before the steeplechase was introduced in 1836. It is now considered to be one of the most difficult courses to complete successfully, it is home to some of the most lethal fences anywhere on the horse racing circuit. The Grand National attracts bets, from eager punters, that usually exceed the £100 million mark. In 2013, betting on the race topped £150 million for the first in its history. Racing at Aintree runs from late October and continues into mid-June. There are hospitality suites, an equestrian centre and even a golf centre.
Betting At Aintree Races
Betting at Aintree can be done through one of our many bookies offers available on pages throughout our website. Or, if you are fortunate to be at the course visit the tote, or one of the many on-course bookmakers. You’ll find them located at the front of the grandstand, and don’t feel obliged to go with the first one you come across. They all offer different odds, so have a shop around for the best ones. There is also a racecourse betting shop at Aintree that operates in the exact same way as a high street bookmaker. You can also pop in and place a bet on another course, so you don’t have to miss out. Each bookmaker on the course will offer the standard win-only or each-way bet to punters. These betting rules are universal and apply to bets placed online via online bookmaking sites. Remember to take a look at our horse racing tips of the day, we offer free tips and odds to extremely enhance your chances at the races.
Aintree Betting Tips & Winners
Some of the best winners at Aintree have come from the annual Grand National event, check these out on the Grand National page if you want to discover more about these fortunate punters. For the latest Aintree betting tips or odds on upcoming events check out our daily horse racing tips page.
The course totals 4 miles and is known for hosting one of the UKs most flamboyant steeplechase horse races. Large crowds can flock to Aintree to savour the atmosphere and the ground is capable of happily containing an audience of 75,000. That’s a good capacity for any stadia and Aintree is one of the best in handling such vast crowds for a horse race. There’s no stipulated dress code for Aintree but dress smart, it’s the way of the horse race and is usually adopted by all race goers. The big event of the year at Aintree is obviously the National, on this day no sportswear or fancy dress is permitted. National day draws in the smartly dressed in hats to boot, it can become a showcase for the fashion conscious. A day out at Aintree is a treat on many fronts, this applies to cuisine and beverages too. On the big event days, you’ll find street food stalls serving traditional food stuffs to hog roasts. There’s a mobile costa too and a Champagne bar for your breakfast treat. Bottled drinks and the usual tapped beers are available, and the Champagne bars offers deli sandwiches along with hot dishes.
The Aintree Racecourse
Best Course Winner
The most successful horse to run the Aintree racecourse is Red Rum, winning the Grand National on this circuit in 1973, 1974 and 1977. He also managed second place in the race in 1975 and 1976.
It was Donal McCain who trained Red Rum, running him along the beach at Southport, building up his stamina and getting him into the shape that made him a great victor.
Getting To Aintree Racecourse
Located on the outskirts of Liverpool, close to the M57 and M58 junction:
Aintree Racecourse
Ormskirk Rd
Liverpool
Merseyside
L9 5AS
General Enquiries: 0151 523 2600