Horse Racing: Irish Grand National

The Boylesports Irish Grand National will be held on April's Fools Day this year, but there is nothing funny about saying Intense Raffles will be one of the leading contenders for Ireland's richest jumps race after his 43-length victory in the 3m1½f rated novice chase. The six-year-old grey is Tom Gibney's only horse for the double-green colours of…

Martin Brassil's nine-year-old has come of age this season, winning twice at Kilbeggan before landing the valuable prize at Listowel against far more experienced rivals over fences. He needs one more run over the bigger obstacles to qualify for Fairyhouse at Easter and Brassil then has his eyes set on Aintree next season for a horse who runs in the…

Fairyhouse Racecourse, located in County Meath, Ireland, is the proud host of one of the world's most iconic horse racing events, the Irish Grand National. But what makes this racecourse and event so special? Below, we'll delve into its history, quirks, and stunning area that surrounds the annual showpiece. Fairyhouse Racecourse has a long and…

Since its inception in 1870, the Irish Grand National has become one of Ireland's most popular and iconic horse races. The race is held annually at Fairyhouse Racecourse, located just outside Dublin. It attracts thousands of spectators eager to enjoy an exciting day with friends and family. Many would agree that if you were betting on the race it…

Horse racing is a popular sport in many parts of the world, but it has a particular affinity with Ireland. There is just no doubt that the Irish not only love their horses but also love their horse racing! Due to this, the Irish Grand National is always one of the biggest events on the country's racing calendar. 2023's Irish Grand National is not…

It's been a great weekend of action at the 2022 Easter Festival at Fairyhouse with the showpiece under starter's orders at 5pm on Monday. Here's all you need to know about one of the showpiece events of the Irish National Hunt season. Where and when is it on? This year's Festival takes place at Fairyhouse Racecourse from Saturday April 14 to Monday…

THE Irish Grand National 2023 takes place at Fairyhouse on Monday, and BoyleSports are marking the occasion in style with a spectacular money-back special. BoyleSports punters will have their stake refunded up to €20 as FREE BET if their selection finishes second to the starting price (SP) favourite at Fairyhouse! Want more? Go on then... brand new…

THE Irish Grand National 2023 takes place at Fairyhouse on Monday, and BoyleSports are marking the occasion in style with a spectacular money-back special. BoyleSports punters will have their stake refunded up to £20 as FREE BET if their selection finishes second to the starting price (SP) favourite at Fairyhouse! Want more? Go on then... brand new…

The Irish Grand National is one of the biggest races on the Jumps calendar and you won't want to miss a second of the Fairyhouse feature. The marathon contest is scheduled to start at 5pm on Monday, April 10 and County Meath handler Dermot McLoughlin is bidding to claim the top prize for the third season in a row as he saddles last year's winner…

The final race of the day goes to the Gordon Elliott team as Jamie Codd rides Firefox to victory for owners Noel and Valerie Moran. I Am Maximus lunged late to claim victory in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday. The seven-year-old was an 8-1 chance in the three-mile-five-furlong feature for the all-conquering…

Before the runners went to post in the €500000 Boylesports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse yesterday, Ricky Doyle and Paddy O'Hanlon each rode a winner on the card. For some punters, this might have been a signal to follow a jockey with the National on their CV in the big one - Doyle won the 2021 National on Freewheelin Dylan; O'Hanlon was…

The Irish Grand National () takes centre stage on the Fairyhouse card this afternoon and Amirite has come in for support overnight to join Stumptown at the head of the betting. Trained by Henry de Bromhead, the seven-year-old will be ridden by Rachael Blackmore and is now a general 8-1 for success in the race, having been as big as 14-1 with bet365…

Fairyhouse is preparing to stage the richest race on the National Hunt calendar in Ireland. The Irish Grand National - the feature of the three-day Easter Festival at the County Meath track - boasts a total prize pot worth €500000, with the first past the post bagging a tidy €270000 for connections. As well as staying power to see out the marathon…

One of the biggest events in the Irish racing calendar arrives on Easter Monday when the BoyleSports Irish Grand National takes place at Fairyhouse in County Meath. Thirty horses and jockeys will arrive at the starting line, with 24 fences and just over three miles separating them and a chance of a €500000 payday for winning one of the country's…

Almost without fail the Irish Grand National throws up an antidote to the modern phenomena of superpower regimes. Sure, there have been periods down through the 153-year history of Irish racing's most prestigious jumps prize that one or other dominant force has exerted an iron grip on the race. Tom and Jim Dreaper - who between them farmed 13…

The 151st edition of the Irish Grand National takes place at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday. Thousands of punters will pack into the Co Meath venue for one of the biggest days in the jumps racing calendar. Noel Meade is aiming to win the €500000 race for a second time, after The Bunny Boiler's victory in 2002, and his prayers for rain have been…

Use our 2023 Irish Grand National trends to help you find the winner of Easter Monday's big Fairyhouse race. You can use the key Irish Grand National stats to narrow down the runners and find the best profile of previous winners. The BoyleSports Irish Grand National, this Easter Monday at Fairyhouse races, is always one of the big highlights over…

2023-04-09Irish Grand National each-way tips: Trends point to Stumptown and Champagne Platinum The Irish National is the feature race of a tasty eight-race card at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday. Over the years, the race has produced some very big-priced winners, including Lord Lariat last year at 40/1, Freewheelin Dylan 150/1 in 2021 and another…

Noel Meade prayed for rain ahead of the BoyleSports Irish Grand National and the weather gods have answered those prayers. You have to rewind to 2002 and The Bunny Boiler for Meade's previous victory in the race but 21 years on he has an ideal candidate in the mud-loving Thedevilscoachman, whose form figures on ground with soft or heavy in the…

runners and riders, form, Timeform comments and latest betting. And, below, walk the course at Fairyhouse with Ruby Walsh and Robbie Power. A maximum field of 30 has been declared for the Boylesports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Monday but the stats suggest those carrying 11st or more will be swimming against the tide. Only one horse in…

The horses are in really good form which is great and Instit showed her true colours when winning on Saturday. The extra trip was a big help to her. We put a hood on her too and I think that might have just tempered her aggression from the front. Allegorie De Vassy was a little disappointing. We might have a rethink and I'm just wondering, being by…

A beaten odds-on favourite in the'Turners' at Cheltenham, Mighty Potter will be expected to make amends in the Grade 1 WillowWarm Gold Cup at Fairyhouse today. Already a four-time Grade 1 winner, including an impressive display in the'Drinmore' over this course and distance back in early December, Mighty Potter disappointed at Cheltenham, although…

Punters set to wager in region of €12m on this year's highly anticipated Irish Grand National on Easter Monday One of the highlights of the annual Irish racing calendar, takes place on Monday at Fairyhouse Racecourse in Ratoath, Co Meath, culminating in the BoyleSport Irish Grand National at 5pm. Some 30 horses are set to contest the lengthy three…

The Irish Grand National is a moveable feast, staged whenever Easter Monday falls, but, like the Aintree original, this year run five days later, it delivers the thrills every single time. And, like our own National, finding the winner can sometimes be difficult bordering on impossible. Two years ago, for instance, Freewheelin Dylan became, at…

Newsboy fancies Stumptown to win the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse and also has tips from seven UK meetings Gavin Cromwell saddles Newsboy's Irish Grand National selection, Stumptown, at Fairyhouse on Monday STUMPTOWN is fancied to avenge his Cheltenham defeat by Angels Dawn with a victory in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National (5.00) at…

Racing action continues at Fairyhouse on Easter Sunday after the popular festival kicked off yesterday. Thousands of punters are expected to flock to the famous racecourse. Here is a full list of runners and riders for Sunday's races. 1.

The Irish Grand National takes part on Easter Monday, with some 30 horses set to contest the 3m5f contest. Thedevilscoachman heads the betting for the €500000 race at the time of writing ahead of Cheltenham Festival winner Angels Dawn and the likes of Panda Boy, Stumptown, Tenzing, Amirite and Chemical Energy. Local trainer Dermot McLoughlin has…

Odds-on favourite Allegorie De Vassy, outpointed by Impervious at Cheltenham, should return to winning ways in the listed BoyleSports Mares Novice Chase on the opening day of the Fairyhouse Easter meeting. This exciting, six-year-old mare has won four of her five starts since joining Willie Mullins, her two hurdles win including the Grade…

Ante-post favourite Thedevilscoachman featured among a maximum field of 30 declarations for the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday, but last year's winner Lord Lariat was a surprise omission. The weights are headed by Royale Pagaille, who is the only British-trained runner guaranteed to run with Musical Slave, trained…

One of the biggest events in the Irish racing calendar arrives on Easter Monday when the BoyleSports Irish Grand National takes place at Fairyhouse in County Meath. Thirty horses and jockeys will arrive at the starting line, with 24 fences and just over three miles separating them and a chance of a €500000 payday for winning one of the country's…

Punters are set to blow in the region of €12m in bets on this year's highly anticipated Irish Grand National on Easter Monday. The three-day Easter festival, which is set to kick off on Saturday and continue until Monday at Fairyhouse Racecourse in Ratoath, Co Meath, culminating in the BoyleSport Irish Grand National at 5pm. The Most Stylish…

Last year's winner Lord Lariat tops the 46 acceptors for the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Monday. A repeat success for Lord Lariat would see him become the first horse to win back-to-back renewals of the race since Brown Lad in 1975 and 1976 and it would also see Dermot McLoughlin become the first trainer in almost 50 years to…

A hugely competitive field of staying handicap chasers will line up for the 2023 Boylesports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse Easter Monday and we take a look at the latest entry stage and look at the Irish Grand National Runners for the big event. Check out all the latest entries and odds here for the April 10th feature... Dermot McLoughlin will…

The Irish Grand National is an event that has been taking place since 1870 and it has become one of the most popular horse racing events in Ireland. This year spectators will be able to enjoy not only the thrill of watching some of the best horses race against each other but also a unique fine dining experience. Spectators of the Irish Grand…

Meade, who won what he refers to as his "favourite race" back in 2002 with The Bunny Boiler under Ross Geraghty, has five entries in the Fairyhouse marathon at this stage, with the JP McManus-owned Thedevilscoachman heading the betting on the back of his Grade 3 novice chase success at Limerick on Sunday. Seven-year-old novice Thedevilscoachman was…

Angels Dawn was a fluent winner at the Cheltenham Festival and looks overpriced at 20-1 to win the Boylesports Irish Grand National on Monday week (April 10). The Sam Curling-trained mare is a novice on the up and showed plenty of the attributes needed to win the 3m 5f Fairyhouse feature when landing the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Chase this month. She…

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Jockey Paddy O'Hanlon and groom Rebecca Macintyre celebrate after victory in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National with Lord Lariat. (Picture: Sportsfile) Betting has opened for the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Grand National after the weights for the iconic race were revealed yesterday from the yard of last year's winner, Dermot McLoughlin. The Meath…

Dermot McLoughlin has made three entries as he bids to become the first trainer in almost half a century to win the BoyleSports Irish Grand National for the third successive year at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday, April 10. McLoughlin's late father Liam rode the Tom Dreaper-trained Kerforo to win the race in 1962 and the Ratoath trainer cemented the…

The good racing seems to be non-stop at the moment and Easter Monday is certainly no exception. The feature race of a packed day is of course the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. Billy Grimshaw has the task of finding the winner for us and has picked one out he expects to relish the test... The Irish Grand National is one of the highlights of…

The Irish Grand National is the richest chase in the Irish racing calendar - and the focal point of the Fairyhouse Easter Festival. It's been a couple of years since the last running because of that thing called coronavirus so it's fair to say the hype is building. Paddy Power News brings you everything you need to know about the big race. The 2021…

Irish bookmaker BoyleSports has appointed former William Hill director Vlad Kaltenieks as chief executive. The digital gambling and betting shop operator, sponsor of the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse in Co Meath, confirmed the appointment on Wednesday. Mr Kaltenieks replaces Mark Kemp who left the company in July after just a year at the…

Barra could be the value in a really competitive Hanlon Concrete Irish EBF Glencarraig Lady Francis Flood Mares' Handicap chase on Day Four of the Punchestown Festival today. Gordon Elliott's mare was a progressive handicap hurdler last season. She finished second in the Paddy Mullins mares' handicap hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival at…

ON Easter Monday, the Lord rose to bag a miraculous win in the Irish Grand National. Unfancied 40-1 shot Lord Lariat gave small-time trainer Dermot McLoughlin back-to-back wins in the big race - a year after he won it with a 150-1 outsider. The raucous Fairyhouse crowd were silenced as the seven-year-old followed in the footsteps of his stablemate…

Gaillard Du Mesnil: ante-post favourite for the Irish Grand National Gordon Elliott has declared a dozen for the BoyleSports Irish Grand National (5.00) at Fairyhouse as he goes gung-ho in attempting to win the Easter Monday marathon for a second time, four years after General Principle provided him with his first victory. Davy Russell has yet to…

Rachael Blackmore's mount finished last of the horses that finished the Irish Grand National on Easter Monday. The Tipperary jockey partnered Full Time Score for Henry de Bromhead and finished 15th of the 27 runners, with 12 horses either falling, being brought down or pulling up. Local trainer Dermot McLoughlin won the race for the second year…

Gaillard Du Mesnil: clears a fence on the way to Grade 1 win at Leopardstown Thursday: Neville Hotels Novice Chase, Leopardstown Willie Mullins believes Gaillard Du Mesnil would have little difficulty excelling over the National Hunt Chase distance, after his high-class six-year-old picked the perfect moment to make his breakthrough over fences in…