Pomme Tiepy poised for National glory

THE possibility of the dreaded alternative handicap being utilised hangs over this afternoon’s Powers’ Whiskey Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

Hopefully, the rain arrives in time and top weight, Notre Pere, will remain in the race. Should Jim Dreaper decide to take him out, however, then there will be a 7lbs rise all round.

It really is a ridiculous situation.