Aintree Grand National 2010 Start Time - 4.15pm
The John Smiths Aintree Grand National takes place on Saturday, April 10th 2010 at 4.15pm...
The rules and regulations surrounding the Grand National are very specific and are as follows:
The race is a Class 1, Grade 3, event over four miles and four furlongs.
There is a total prize fund of £925,000.
It takes place at 4.15pm, Aintree, Saturday, April 10, 2010.
It is open to six-year-olds and upwards which are allotted a rating of 110 or more by the BHA Head of Handicapping following a review of the horses entered and after taking account of races run up to and including February 14, 2010.
Horses which are not qualified for a rating in Great Britain or Ireland at February 2, 2010, may also be entered. Such horses may be eligible for a weight providing the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse's racecourse performances to February 14, 2010, would merit a minimum rating of 110.
To qualify horses must have run at least three times in Steeple Chases run under the Rules of Racing of the same Recognised Turf Authority up to and including February 14, 2010. At the Handicapper's discretion such horses may be allocated a rating.
The decision of the BHA Head of Handicapping shall be final.
No penalties after publication of the weights.
Highest weight 11st 10lb.
Entries closed February 2, entries revealed February 3 (112 entries).
Weights revealed February 16.
First scratchings deadline March 2.
Second scratchings deadline March 23.
Five/six-day confirmation stage April 5.
Final declaration stage 10.00am, April 8.
