2015 Grand National meeting Day One: They said what?
Liverpool striker takes a break from his ‘busy’ season to enjoy the opening day of the Grand National Festival.
And we have a fashion winner… it's @borinifabio29 at Aintree http://t.co/bWjGySzzUl pic.twitter.com/lMU8m3GnkS
— Liverpool Echo (@LivEchonews) April 9, 2015
All 40 horses were declared ahead of Saturday’s big race..
All the top 40 in the Crabbie's Grand National have been declared, making Royale Knight the last one in at number 40
— Racing Post (@RacingPost) April 9, 2015
Jessica Harrington talks up the Jezki’s chances..
"I would not be going over unless I thought he had a good chance." Jessica Harrington on Jezki http://t.co/dk5C5W3e3G pic.twitter.com/QgdZ2zxHP2
— Racing Post (@RacingPost) April 9, 2015
A sensational tribute to the great AP McCoy today..
A unique tribute to @AP_McCoy as his image adorns the Royal Liver Building #GoodLuckAP #aintree2015 pic.twitter.com/fshNzBYXDH
— Racing Post (@RacingPost) April 9, 2015
Ruby Walsh got the festival off to a flyer, as he rode Clarcam to victory in the Manifesto Novices’ Chase..
Ruby Walsh said Clarcam appreciated the better ground at Aintree. He adds Arctic Fire will also a bit later on pic.twitter.com/IyYVtF5yhr
— Channel 4 Racing (@Channel4Racing) April 9, 2015
All Yours defied odds of 16/1 to win under Sam Twiston-Davies but the jockey’s dismount left a lot to be desired..
Interesting dismount from Sam Twiston-Davies after winning on All Yours http://t.co/mOMI124WtS
— Cheltenham Festival (@cheltenham) April 9, 2015
Silviniaco Conti triumphed in the 2.50 Aintree Bowl Chase under Noel Fehily!
Silviniaco Conti wins the 2.50 Aintree!
— Coral (@Coral) April 9, 2015
Jezki rode to victory in the Aintree Hurdle under AP McCoy, while Arctic Fire and Ruby Walsh suffered a heavy fall..
Jezki wins Aintree Hurdle under AP McCoy, Arctic Fire and Ruby Walsh have heavy fall | Report: http://t.co/meAQgwEn0W pic.twitter.com/ATewr5EzGk
— RTÉ Racing (@RTEracing) April 9, 2015
On The Fringe made history..
On The Fringe becomes first horse since Double Silk in 1993 to do the Cheltenham/Aintree Foxhunter double! @irishp2p pic.twitter.com/j7tls5iaUy
— HunterChases (@HunterChases) April 9, 2015
Many celebrities turned out for the opening day, including Coleen Rooney, who accompanied her husband and Red Devils skipper Wayne Rooney..
Which of these celebs outfits are your fave from #aintree ladies?? @ColeenRoo or @MissDLloyd #fashion #horseracing
