Grand Sefton Steeplechase three miles. Originally, the Grand Sefton was one of the most important events of the autumn, but after the Second World War its popularity waned as Aintree's fortunes foundered. In 2003, the race was revived and run on the first day of the November Becher Meeting and run over the same fences as Aintree's most famous race, the Grand National. It is now usually run on the first Saturday in December. Grand Sefton Steeplechase The Grand Sefton Handicap Chase is a National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged six years or older. It is run
Saratoga Race Course seating capacity. In 1999, Saratoga Race Course was rated as "Sports Illustrated's" #10 sports venue of the 20th Century. Saratoga Race Course has several nicknames: "The Spa" (for the nearby mineral springs), the "House of Upsets", and the "Graveyard of Champions". Famous race horses to lose at the track: As is the case with the other two tracks operated by the New York Racing Association – Aqueduct and Belmont Park – there are three separate tracks in the main course at Saratoga Race Course: Steeplechase races are also run at Saratoga Race Course and take place on the inner turf