The Grand National 2022 kicks off today and those heading to Aintree will have one thing on their mind - the weather forecast.
Aintree Racecourse is no stranger to wild and wonderful weather during meetings, but with spring here and racegoers eager to get back to the stands for the first time in two years - there is more importance than ever being placed on sunshine. Unfortunately for Thursday's racing, punters could be in for a torrid time early in the day.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Merseyside ahead of the Grand National festival, with wind and rain expected from 8pm on Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.
