Gordon Elliott tops first Irish National success with 200th winner of the season

Gordon Elliott enjoyed another landmark afternoon in his training career as General Principle gave him a first BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on the same day he notched up his 200th winner of the season at Cork.

Elliott enjoyed a stellar Cheltenham Festival last month, winning no fewer than eight races, and 20-1 shot General Principle kept up the good work as he emerged best of the handler's 13 runners in what was a dramatic renewal of the Easter Monday feature.