LONDON, Thursday - The first day of next year's three day Grand National meeting is to be named "Liverpool's NHS Day" to honour National Health Service workers combatting the coronavirus pandemic, The Jockey Club announced on Thursday.
This year's meeting which usually climaxes with the world's greatest steeplechase on Saturday has been cancelled due to the pandemic which as of Tuesday had claimed 2,352 lives in the United Kingdom.
NHS staff are battling to deal with thousands of other patients who have the virus.
The Jockey Club, the largest commercial group in British horseracing which operates 15 racecourses including Aintree, which hosts The Grand National, said they would also be donating 10,000 tickets -- which usually cost £40($50)each -- to local NHS staff and social care workers.
The 10,000 tickets would be on top of the normal Thursday crowd of around 30,000.
"The day, which is due to take place on Thursday 8th April 2021, will also be re-named Liverpool's NHS Day in honour of the dedicated NHS staff and volunteers across Merseyside who are working tirelessly to care for COVID-19 patients," read the Jockey Club statement.
"In recognition of the hard work and commitment of carers who are providing support for vulnerable people in the community through this crisis, The Jockey Club will ensure professional carers from the social care sector will also benefit from the initiative."
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