Comparing Kentucky Derby to Grand National as the biggest April horse racing attractions With the Cheltenham Festival behind us, the Grand National from Aintree is the next major event on the British racing calendar to look forward to. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday 10 April over the famous 4 miles and 2 furlongs course that has been the home since 1839. The Grand National is Europe’s most valuable jump race with a prize fund of £1 million this year. Compare that to the United States’ most famous race, … Continue reading Comparing Kentucky Derby to Grand National as the biggest April horse racing attractions