Panther on prowl at Fairyhouse

Rapid progress made recently by Panther Claw has seen the Paul Nolan-trained gelding book a spot in today’s Ladbrokes Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

The seven-year-old relishes heavy ground and a real test of stamina, and Nolan has booked Katie Walsh with Davy Russell unable to consider him for the ride due to his light weight.

Russell instead partners Panther Claw’s stablemate, Sweeney Tunes, while Nolan also runs the outsider Carloswayback.