Was it a good day or a bad day at Cheltenham?

Two very different but equally brilliant rides provided for a tremendous climax to the Boylesports Irish National yesterday afternoon Fairyhouse racecourse. And it was Ger Fox, renewing his association with the Mouse Morris-trained Rogue Angel, which he rode to win the Kerry National in September, who the photo showed to have prevailed by a short head from the Ruby Walsh-ridden Bless The Wings.

Stuart Crawford could call upon the services of AP McCoy to partner Yes Tom in the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr on Saturday.

JOHN SMITH’S have boosted prize money in the Grand National by £100,000, meaning the 2008 renewal of the world’s most famous race will be worth a record £800,000 to the winner.

Willie Mullins unleashed another potential champion bumper contender as Fiveforthree bolted in by seven lengths at Punchestown to receive quotes of 12-1 for the Cheltenham contest from Ladbrokes and William Hill.