Grand National 2021 to go ahead as planned after Prince Philip’s death
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The 2021 Randox Health Grand National will go ahead as planned on Saturday, race organisers have confirmed.
The Grand National had been in doubt following the passing of Prince Philip on Friday, with discussions taking place between the British Horse Racing Authority and Jockey Club Racecourses.
Organisers have now confirmed the National, which attracts a global TV audience of over 600million, will take place in its original timeslot of 5:15pm on ITV.
A statement from The Jockey Club said: "Jockey Club Racecourses has held discussions with the British Horseracing Authority regarding the staging of Randox Grand National Day tomorrow at Aintree Racecourse.
"Following consultation with Government, we can confirm that Randox Grand National Day will go ahead on Saturday 10 April 2021.
"Following the sad news of the death of The Duke of Edinburgh a two-minute silence will be held on course ahead of the 173rd Randox Grand National, jockeys will be invited to wear black armbands and flags will be flown at half-mast at the racecourse.
"ITV will broadcast its coverage of Randox Grand National Day on its main channel as scheduled."
The BHA added: "The British Horseracing Authority is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.
"We owe him a considerable debt of gratitude for his many years of tireless public service and dedication. We offer our sincere condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and The Royal Family."
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