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After the Grand National 2020 was cancelled earlier in the month due to coronavirus pandemic, organisers have turned to technology in a bid to save the day. ITV have announced that they'll screen the Virtual Grand National this year despite the real race not actually taking place. Here's all you need to know about the

The Grand National is an extremely popular race for horse racing betting in the United Kingdom. The famous National Hunt horse race is held each year at the Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England. The National, as it is often referred to, is a handicap steeplechase race run over 4 miles and 4 furlongs with 30 fences for the horses to jump. When you’re ready to rumble, click on the link to your chosen site’s Grand National page. You’ll now see all the runners, with the current odds beside each horse’s name. Simply select the odds you fancy, and your selection will be added to a betslip. Open your betslip, enter how much money you wish to.

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What Is the Virtual Grand National?

The Virtual Grand National is a computer simulated running of the big race, which provides a winner, finishers, fallers and unseated riders, just like the real race.
The game is developed by virtual sports betting provider Inspired, a company specialised in games and content for the gambling industry. The simulation uses algorithms and CGI animation to run the race.
Due to real-life cancellations due to COVID-19 pandemic, this year's edition will be run virtually.

When is the 2020 Virtual Grand National?

We will see the virtual Grand National race in 2020 with the real version cancelled due to COVID-19. 40 runners who would have been most likely to line up will take part, using CGI technology and special algorithms. The virtual race will be broadcast by ITV at 17:00 BST on Saturday April 4th – the same day the actual race was scheduled to run.
There will also be a Virtual Grand National race of champions, featuring previous winners such as Red Rum and Tiger Roll which should also provide some good entertainment.

How the Virtual Grand National Works

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More or less, it works like the real big race at the Aintree Festival:

• 40 runners will line up for the virtual contest
• CGI technology and algorithms will simulate the race
• ITV will stream the 2020 Virtual Grand National
• Commentary will be provided by Stewart Machin

Can I bet on the Virtual Grand National 2020?

A group of major gambling operators have announced that they will donate any profits from this Saturday’s virtual Grand National event to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). In addition, the Tote will run a pool on the race and donate any profits to charity.
The funds will be sent to NHS Charities Together, the umbrella organisation that represents more than 140 approved NHS charities.
The bookmakers have also confirmed that stakes on the virtual horse racing event would be limited to £10 per horse per customer or £10 each way per horse.

How Do I Bet On The Grand National

It could be expected that in the coming days we see markets popping up across bookies sites.
Plus, many bookmakers are going further and featuring their own Virtual Grand National, using existing graphics and Virtual databases of runners to stream an alternative Virtual Grand National of their own.

Will bookmakers pay out winning bets on the Virtual Grand National?

Of course, anyone placing winning bets will be regularly paid but bookmakers do not want to be seen to profit at such a sensitive time. As a result, all profits (Bets taken - winning bets) will be donated to charity.

Can I get a free bet on the Virtual Grand National 2020?

With all physical betting shops currently closed, punters keen for a bet on the Virtual Grand National 2020 will need to exclusvely rely upon online betting sites. Anyway, several online bookmakers will remove their welcome offer and free bets for the Virtual Grand National.
If you fancy getting a free bet ahead of the big race you can take a look at our hand-picked list of the best free bets.

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What are the 2020 Virtual Grand National Runners and Jockeys?

The final field has been confirmed on Wednesday. The race will feature the 40 horses and jockeys considered most likely to have lined up for the real Grand National, including Tiger Roll, Walk In The Mill, Definitly Red, Kimberlite Candy, Any Second Now and Burrows Saint.
Click below to find the 2020 Virtual Grand National Odds.

Is The Virtual Grand National A Pre-Recorded Race?

The Virtual Grand National 2020 has been already pre-recorded and only a small number of people will know the outcome - all of who will be subject to strict confidentiality obligations.

How accurate is the Virtual Grand National algorithm?

Simulating how such a complex race is run is no easy task, but complex algorithms take into account hundreds of variables and real sport factors (from, ground, etc..)
In 2017, the algorithm came up with six of the top-10 finishers and the runner-up in the real race won The Virtual Grand National. In 2018, it selected six of only 12 finishers and the winner. The computer chose three of the top five finishers, including Tiger Roll, in 2019.

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