John Smith's Peoples' Race

The John Smith's Peoples' Race is the closing event of the Aintree Festival. The event is a national hunt flat race run over a distance of 11 furlongs.

The John Smith's Peoples' Race gives regular racing fans the opportunity to compete in a race at the Aintree Festival. Riders for the race are selected from hundreds of applicants, and win a substantial donation to a charity of their choice if they win the race. The John Smith's Peoples' Race was introduced to the Aintree Festival in 2005.

John Smith's Peoples' Race Betting

The John Smith's Peoples' Race is easily the most unpredictable race at the Aintree Festival. If you're looking to place a bet on this race, take advantage of the chaos and lay the favourite at an exchange.

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