Aintree Grand National 2017 The Grand National is the world’s longest, toughest and most historic steeplechase. This will be the 170th running of the race. AINTREE RACECOURSE Race distance: 4 miles 3½ furlongs 1 First circuit 11 Second circuit Start 1 17 4ft 6in 2 18 4ft 7in 3 19 Westhead 5ft, 6ft ditch 4 20 4ft 10in 5 21 5ft 6 22 Becher’s Brook 4ft 10in 7 23 Foinavon 4ft 6in 8 24 Canal Turn, 5ft, 90° turn 9 25 Valentine’s 5ft, 5ft 6in brook 10 26 5ft 11 27 The Booth 5ft, 6ft ditch 12 28 5ft, 5ft 6in ditch 13 29 4ft 7in 14 30 4ft 6in 15 The Chair 5ft 2in, 6ft ditch 16 Water Jump 2ft 6in, 10ft water Run-in: 494 yds Finish MELLING ROAD Source: Aintree Grand National Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS