Former Wales rugby star Jonathan Davies wanted one small matter cleared up as part-owner of the big race winner Potters Corner at Aintree on Saturday: "So is there Virtual Grand National prize-money?".
With the world's most famous steeplechase falling victim to the coronavirus shutdown, the computer-generated edition, now in its third year, found itself taking centre stage.
Tiger Roll, seeking a historic third straight win, was sent off favourite but had to settle for fourth behind 18-1 shot Potters Corner, the winner according to complex mathematical algorithms.
Bookmakers are donating all profits from betting on the animated race shown live on ITV to Britain's state-run National Health Service, in the frontline in the fight against COVID-19.
David Stevens of betting firm Coral told The Racing Post it had provided some welcome respite: "The Virtual Grand National proved to be a really popular replacement for the real thing."
The company behind the event, programme-makers Carm Productions, told the paper: "What an incredible few days it has been. We first aired the Virtual Grand National in 2017, and we feel honoured that it has been able to stand in for the Grand National at this difficult time."
Deutsch summed up his feelings in one word on Twitter: "Nooooooooo!" The Professional Jockeys Association responded: "Hope you had your gumshield in Charlie!"
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