Looking for a welcome change of fortune in Irish Grand National
The BoyleSports Irish Grand National is a race we haven't had much luck in over the years. We've had a few horses placed in it but we haven't managed to win it and with three runners in the race on Monday we're hoping our luck might change.
True to his word, Gordon Elliott is throwing a huge team at the race and has one third of the 30-runner field, so it goes without saying that he could beat us to the punch and win the race for the first time. But we're happy with our three contenders and Ruby [Walsh's] mount, Haymount, probably has the best chance of the three.
He ran a very good race in the four-miler at Cheltenham, staying on well to finish third and the experience he gained there should be of good benefit to him. We think the ground will suit him and he should represent us well.
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