Soprano Laura Wright is once again officially launching the Grand National Race

Not only is she one of the UK’s finest classical singers, but she is also an official ambassador for Aintree’s Grand National Festival.

Soprano, Laura Wright will once again be starting off the world’s biggest steeplechase in style on Saturday, performing the National Anthem in front of a global audience of millions.

We spoke to her on the course about how it feels to launch the race, who she is putting her money on, and about what an incredible event the Grand National is.

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