Mangan back on National trail

JIMMY Mangan hopes to be double-handed as he chases a second success in the John Smith’s Grand National on Saturday week.

The County Cork handler has already tasted Aintree glory, having saddled Monty’s Pass to success in 2003, and is this year set to be represented by Conna Castle and Whinstone Boy, providing the latter makes the cut.

“At the moment, both horses will be going over for the National, although it is going to be tight if Whinstone Boy gets into the race,” said Mangan.