The need to water the courses at Aintree Racecourse during the Randox Health Grand National Festival (April 4 to April 6) lessened after 10 millimetres of rain overnight.
The going changed this morning to:
Grand National Course – Good to Soft, Soft in places Canal Side (from Good, Good to Soft in places)
Mildmay Course – Good to Soft (from Good)
Hurdle Course – Good to Soft (from Good)
Andrew Tulloch, Clerk of the Course at Aintree, reported: “We had 10 millimetres of rain overnight, which cleared around 8am.
“The forecast from now on indicates mostly dry weather, but with occasional showers.
“The ground was definitely drying up yesterday and we had changed the going description to good. We needed and wanted the overnight rain.
“We will see how each day goes from now on. The rain has lessened the need for watering, but I would be surprised if we get right through the meeting without having to put a bit more water on.”