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Tote Guide – Aintree Festival 2026: Day 1

Premium, Racing EventsBy Jake Ward | April 8, 2026

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The Grand National Festival. Three days at Aintree that follow hot on the heels of Cheltenham — the two pinnacles of the jumps calendar, barely three weeks apart. Thursday’s opening card is seven races deep, headlined by the Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle and the Bowl Chase, with competitive handicaps and the Foxhunters providing some of the best each-way puzzles of the spring. The fields are strong, the good spring ground should let the best horses show their ability, and the data has plenty to say.

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Jake Ward

Founder of EquiAnalytix. Finance professional and quantitative analyst with experience across UK and UAE racing. Involved with 30+ horses through racing syndicates and clubs.

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