The life of legendary racehorse trainer Ginger McCain was celebrated during a memorial service at Liverpool Cathedral on November 15.

Around 1,000 people, including race horse owners, trainers and jockeys, attended the service.

Mr McCain, who died at home aged 80, is best known for training three-time Grand National winner Red Rum.

Many have attributed the resurgence of the Aintree meeting, which had hit a low ebb during the 1970s, to the former car salesman.

Tommy Stack, who rode Red Rum to his third victory in 1977, said: “Ginger was unique because he kept the National alive. He was a very kind man and the way he looked after that horse was a credit to him.

“To go to Aintree five times and win three times and be second twice will never be done again.”