Gavin Cromwell and Gordon Elliott have almost half of the Irish National field - and the ground has come right for this leading fancy

The postponement of Saturday's fixture underlines the demanding test facing the 30 runners in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National (5.00).

Gavin Cromwell and Gordon Elliott supply almost half the field with seven runners each. In contrast, Willie Mullins limits himself to two. 

The Rebecca Curtis-trained Haiti Couleurs, winner of the revamped National Hunt Chase, adds substance to the British bid for a first win since Jonjo O'Neill triumphed with Shutthefrontdoor in 2014.