By Harry Slavin For MailonlinePublished: 07:59 EDT, 9 April 2021 | Updated: 10:34 EDT, 9 April 2021Saturday's Grand National will go ahead following the death of Prince Philip, with a two-minute silence to take place before the main event. Racing also took place today, with a two-minute silence held in tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh - an honorary member of the Jockey Club. Tomorrow's Grand National will still go ahead following the death of Prince PhilipSandy Dudgeon, Senior Steward of The Jockey Club, said: 'We received the news of The Duke of Edinburgh’s death with great sadness. It was confirmed the Grand National will be on ITV on Saturday as scheduled. The two-minute silence will be held on the course at 1.35pm, with racing to start as scheduled at 1.45pm.

Source: The Nation April 09, 2021 15:00 UTC