The 2021 Randox Grand National will remain in its original slot, despite calls from bookmakers to stage it when betting shops are back in business. It has been confirmed that the world famous Aintree marathon, set to feature Tiger Roll's historic hat-trick bid, will be run on April 10. Grand National heroes including Paul Nicholls, Lucinda Russell had backed the idea to move the race, as it would have helped raise much-needed revenue for the sport. Aintree's owners The Jockey Club added that a range of stakeholders had been consulted before the decision was made. “The Randox Grand National is the People’s Race and it is a shame that those wishing to have a flutter this year will be limited to online and mobile platforms, rather than being able to drop into the bookies," White added.

Source: Daily Mirror February 25, 2021 16:07 UTC