More than 18,000 roar Point Barrow to victory

THOUSANDS of racegoers flocked to Dublin’s Fairyhouse Racecourse yesterday to roar on Point Barrow to victory at 20-1 in the Irish Grand National yesterday.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary, fresh from his Cheltenham Gold Cup triumph, and TV3's Síle Seoige were among the racegoers enjoying the best of Irish racing.

Over €217,000 was wagered on the National alone with the Fairyhouse on-course bookies and the Tote up €21,000 on last year's race.