There was a rumour it could be moved to May.
This year’s Aintree Grand National will be run - as planned - on April 10th.
With crowds set to be allowed to return to British sporting venues in May, it was rumoured the 173rd running of the famous steeplechase could be delayed.
But the Jockey Club have opted to keep the current date, meaning no spectators will be present.
Meanwhile trainer Nicky Henderson's confirmed stable jockey Nico de Boinville will ride Champ in the Wellchild Cheltenham Gold Cup with Aiden Coleman taking the ride on Santini.
Both are major players in a wide open renewal of steeple chasings Blue Riband. Champ won a Grade 1 Novice at last years Festival while Santini was runner up in the big race a year ago.
Henderson, seeking a third Gold Cup, has been explaining the decision:
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