Mouse Morris has a strong connection to the Boylesports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse, and the two-time winning trainer and one-time winning rider is eyeing the top prize in what is now Ireland’s richest national hunt race, with the favourably weighted Alpha Des Obeaux.

Barry Geraghty had his 30-day ban for his ride on Noble Emperor at Limerick quashed last evening after a lengthy appeal at the Turf Club.