Sweet-jumping Garvivonnian has Aintree in his sights

THE Aintree Grand National looms large in the sights of the Ned Mitchell trained Garvivonnian, following his success in the Pierse sponsored Cork version yesterday.

It was the first major win for his 21 year-old pilot, Martin Ferris, who comes from Mallow. He was enjoying a ninth career victory, five since turning professional.

It was a game performance on the part of the sweet-jumping Garvivonnian, carrying the colours of Angela Long from Curragh Chase near Adare, who certainly appeared to have his share of weight off 11-9.