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Inspired selected to produce sixth-consecutive Virtual Grand National race

Inspired Entertainment has been chosen by the Jockey Club, which owns 15 British racecourses, to produce both Virtual Grand National races for the sixth year running. 

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The two virtual events, branded as the Virtual Grand National and Virtual Grand National Race of Champions, are held the day before the historic Grand National race, which this year will be held on 9 April.  

In partnership with Carm Productions, Inspired produces the two virtual events as both a precursor to, and an attempt to predict, the main event, which has been held annually at Aintree Racecourse for all but nine of the last 183 years. 

The Virtual Grand National uses the 40 horses and jockeys from the upcoming Grand National, aiming to forecast the winner, while the Race of Champions pits previous victors and legendary horses against one another.  

This year, the recently retired Tiger Roll will virtually join the likes of Kauto Star, Arkle and Dawn Run in the legends’ race. 

Brooks Pierce, President and COO, Inspired, commented: “I’m delighted to announce the return of Inspired’s Virtual Grand National races as a curtain-raiser for one of the world’s greatest horse races.  

“We have gained worldwide recognition for our virtual events, and the Virtual Grand National races are truly a unique product. Once again, they will add a compelling experience to our customers’ retail and digital channels in advance of the year’s highest-profile horse race.” 

ITV4 will broadcast the Virtual Grand National on Friday 8 April, at 9:15pm. 

Rob McLoughlin, Virtual Grand National Creator, Carm Productions, said: “We are delighted to be working with Inspired on the Virtual Grand National races for a sixth consecutive year.  

“The realism and quality of graphics in Inspired’s Virtual Grand National races deliver a premium experience, and I have no doubt viewers will be thrilled with the opportunity to watch Arkle make his debut in the Virtual Grand National Race of Champions.”

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