Strong Irish representation among 122 National contenders

ANTE-POST favourite Clan Royal and Racing Post Chase hero Innox are among 122 contenders remaining after the first forfeit stage for the John Smith’s Grand National.

Strong Irish representation among 122 National contenders
Thu, 02 Mar, 2006 - 00:00
Martin Kelly

The two leading fancies - the principal horses from a powerful 11-strong JP McManus contingent - go forward for the £700,000 race at Aintree on April 8, where a maximum field of 40 will face the starter.

A total of 74 are currently in the handicap, including a strong representation from Ireland.

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