Lineman on track for Irish National bid

CHELTENHAM Festival winner Wichita Lineman is among 73 entries for the Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on April 13.

Jonjo O’Neill’s charge came from the clouds under an inspired ride from Tony McCoy to win the William Hill Trophy at Prestbury Park and could now bid to give owner JP McManus his third Irish Grand National success.

McManus’ racing manager Frank Berry said: “We’ll see what weight he gets and what the ground is like and everything and decide nearer the time. He’s in good form and has come out of Cheltenham very well. He’s not had a lot of racing experience but he keeps improving.”