ITV will next Saturday show a virtually simulated version of the Grand National, the day after the race was supposed to be run at Aintree. Using CGI technology and created by Inspired Entertainment, the race will feature the 40 horses and riders that had been expected to line up.
Executive producer Rob McLoughlin said, “It's very sad not to have the real race, but Inspired's virtual race is fascinating and fun and has proven since 2017 to be incredibly accurate.
“It is brave to preview the most unpredictable race of all, but also great fun. In these difficult times we want the public to simply enjoy the race that sadly never was and think about what might have been.”
The coverage will also include a race of champions featuring Tiger Roll and Red Rum.
“My team have been working round the clock to make this year even more realistic than ever, and we can't wait to screen the Red Rum versus Tiger Roll match,” said Inspired Entertainment's Chief Commercial Officer For Virtual Sports Steve Rogers. “It's terrific TV.”
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