This was my 41st visit to the Grand National which...

This was my 41st visit to the Grand National which is an event that I look forward to all year. There are other big racing festivals with superb racing provided, but to me the National has a mystery and intrigue about it unlike any other race.For the second year in a row, the weather Gods smiled kindly on Aintree and this made the day even more enjoyable. Let us get this straight, if you do not like crowds and the associated hurly burly, then Aintree is NOT for you..I had a rooftop ticket which afforded me with excellent, panoramic views of the racecourse. Most of the race goers have sight also of a large screen which shows the racing.Tickets are not cheap and food and drink are expensive. But, having said that, it needs to be remembered that there is only one Aintree National each year and it is an incredible spectacle.Facilities are decent too, there are countless food and drink outlets and also a lot of Totepool and other betting facilities. I did find the stairs up to the roof quite challenging and I will have to think about getting lower level tickets or go to a stand with a lift facility next year.