Horse racing: David's Lad wins Grand National

The 10-1shot David’s Lad emerged victorious in the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse today, winning the race by just a length and a half.

Sun, 06 May, 2001 - 17:15

The 10-1shot David’s Lad emerged victorious in the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse today, winning the race by just a length and a half.

The winner held off the challenge from Rathbawn Prince, Sheltering and Kings Valley. In a field of 19 runners, the 9-2 pre-race favourite, Foxchapel King, finished in sixth.

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Courts Horseracing Place: Fairyhouse Place: Rathbawn Prince Place: Sheltering Place: Kings Valley Person: David's Lad Person: David’s Lad Person: Foxchapel King Event: Grand National Event: Irish Grand National

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