The Grand National will go ahead tomorrow following the death of Prince Philip.
Buckingham Palace announced Philip's death just after midday issuing a statement that spoke about how the royal family with join with people across the globe "mourning his loss".
The British Horseracing Authority, The Jockey Club and the Government entered discussions following the Duke of Edinburgh's death regarding whether the race fixture should go ahead.
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But it has now been confirmed the Grand National will go ahead.
A two-minute silence will be held in tribute, while jockeys will also be invited to wear black armbands.
A statement released by 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 April 10 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."
