Iconic Grand National axed as sporting cull continues
Jockey Club announces news hours after UK government ramps up response to Covid-19 crisis
17 March 2020 - 18:58
London — Britain’s iconic horse race and betting bonanza, the Grand National, has been cancelled as the coronavirus pandemic further devastated the nation’s sporting calendar on Monday.
The Jockey Club announced the news hours after the British government ramped up its response to the health crisis sweeping the world...
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