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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
Entertainment
Laura Davis

53 reasons the Grand National brings out the best in Liverpool - even when it's not running

The Grand National is for many the biggest event in the sporting calendar. It's the most exciting horse race in the world featuring the best outfits, the most adrenaline and the bravest bets.

Sadly this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic and the banning of all large gatherings, it will not run and Tiger Roll will not - this year at least - have the chance to beat Red Rum's famous three-win record.

But Liverpool is not a city that lets a lockdown spoil its fun and, while everyone should continue to stay at home and follow social-distancing guidelines, with the Virtual Grand National being screened on ITV in the real event's place there's a chance to still embrace the Aintree Racecourse atmosphere.

And while you're planning your outfit for the couch, why not settle back and take pride in what a great event this city has put on year after year - and will do so again - by clicking above and reading 53 reasons the Grand National brings out the best in Liverpool.

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