Irish Grand National: Lord Lariat springs 40-1 shock win
By Gary Carson, PA
Lord Lariat provided trainer Dermot McLoughlin with a second successive victory in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.
A year on from 150-1 shot Freewheelin Dylan causing an almighty shock in the Easter Monday feature, Lord Lariat got his name on the roll of honour at odds of 40-1 under 7lb claimer Paddy OāHanlon.
While there were plenty of fallers in behind, there was not much change at the front end for much of the three-mile-five-furlong journey, with Frontal Assault giving a bold sight for a long way.
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Lord Lariat wins the @BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase at a whopping 40-1 for Paddy O'Hanlon and Dermot McLoughlin š pic.twitter.com/spGV4euzNnā FairyhouseRacecourse (@Fairyhouse) April 18, 2022
Lord Lariat joined him early in the home straight and galloped on strongly from the second-last to claim big-race glory by almost five lengths.
Frontal Assault filled the runner-up spot, while 11-2 favourite Gaillard Du Mesnil jumped and travelled strongly for a long way but ultimately had to make do with minor honours in third.
Screaming Colours and Early Doors finished fourth and fifth respectively.
