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Horseracing: Irish horses get the nod for Aintree

The Department of Agriculture made a surprising u-turn in their decision to allow Irish trained horses to travel to England to compete at Aintree in the Grand National.

Horseracing: Irish horses get the nod for Aintree

Mon, 02 Apr, 2001 - 15:58

Last year's winner Papillon has been installed by bookmakers into their betting at 8-1 joint favourite in Saturday's Grand National.

The Department of Agriculture made a surprising u-turn in their decision to allow Irish trained horses to travel to England to compete at Aintree in the Grand National.

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Courts Grand National Place: England Place: Aintree Place: Grand Place: Britain Event: Grand National Event: National Organisation: Department of Agriculture

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