17-03-2020, 10:00
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Perfect Soldier
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Re: Coronavirus
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Quote from The Sun Sport: The Grand National, due to take place on April 4, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The news has been announced by officials at the Aintree Racecourse.
It comes just hours after Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the UK to be vigilant as the virus sweeps the country as well as the globe.
Renowned as the world's greatest steeplchase and the biggest betting event on the racing calendar, this year's race had been due to see Tiger Roll bid to join Red Rum as the only three-timer winner.
A statement from JCR read: "Following the Government's new public health guidance regarding avoiding social contact and stopping non-essential travel, and its statement that emergency services are withdrawn from supporting mass gatherings from tomorrow, the Jockey Club has decided that it is no longer appropriate to stage the event.
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Full story on link.
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