Boxer Natasha Jonas has been announced as the Aintree ambassador for the 2023 Randox Grand National.
The announcement follows Jonas' points victory over the previously unbeaten Patricia Berghult in a title-unifying bout at the M&S Bank Arena, where she added the WBC super-welterweight belt to the WBO title she already held. She will join jockeys Rachael Blackmore and Ruby Walsh as ambassadors of the three-day racing event.
During the summer holidays, Aintree hosted the Trevor Hemmings Learn to Ride Summer School, organised by Toxteth-based Park Palace Ponies and The Jockey Club. Jonas took some time out of her fight preparation to join Grand National-winning jockey, Rachael Blackmore and Liverpool FC stars Leighanne Robe and Niamh Fahey for a sporting masterclass at the racecourse.
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As part of Jonas' renewed ambassadorial role, she will once again join the panel for the eight Grand Women's Summit on Ladies Day as she takes on the role in the build up to and during the 2023 Randox Grand National Festival.
Natasha Jonas said: "I am thrilled to be linking up with Aintree once again to be an ambassador for the 2023 Randox Grand National. Being from Liverpool, I'm very aware of the very significant role Aintree plays in being at the very heart of the community, and I am incredibly proud to be associated with this.
"At last month's sporting masterclass, it was there for all to see with the Trevor Hemmings Learn to Ride Summer School offering vital support to local families during the summer holidays. Liverpool is a great sporting city and it was very special when my recent title-unifying victory was achieved here. We also of course hold the world's greatest and most famous race and I look forward to working with all the Aintree team ahead of the 2023 Randox Grand National."
Dickon White, The Jockey Club's North West Regional Director, added: "I would like to extend all our congratulations to Natasha on her recent success and we are thrilled that she is joining us once again as an Aintree ambassador for the 2023 Randox Grand National Festival.
"Natasha's presence at last month's sporting masterclass was much appreciated by all and she was very popular with the children. We all look forward to working again with Natasha as we look to further strengthen our links with the local community and sporting world."
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