A service will be held to celebrate the life of Donald ‘Ginger’ McCain on November 15. The service will be held at 2.30pm in Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral.

Aintree spokesperson Emma Owen told BBC Radio Merseyside: “Ginger was a character that was larger than life. He’ll be sorely missed here at Aintree.

“People loved seeing him on a race day. He brought the Grand National back to life. His legacy lives forever.”

Ms Owen emphasised the fact that the service would be a day of celebration.

“We’re remembering Ginger at a service at Liverpool Cathedral and everyone is welcome to attend,” she said.

“We really want this to be a celebration of his life and what he achieved and all the memories that people have of Ginger over the years.”

Ginger McCain is best known for training three-time Grand National winner Red Rum. He died at his own home last month at the age of 80.