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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eleanor Barlow

SHOCKING: Crowds arrive for opening day of aintree - What They Never Told You

Crowds enjoyed the sunshine for the opening day at Aintree Racecourse (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Wire)

Thousands of racegoers have arrived at Aintree for the first day of the Grand National festival.

More than 150,000 people are due on the racecourse for the three-day racing festival, which culminates on Saturday when the world-famous Grand National steeplechase is run.

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