Tony McCoy sides with Cantlow in Irish Grand National

Tony McCoy will ride Cantlow for his boss JP McManus in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Monday.

The soon-to-retire champion has chosen the Paul Webber-trained 10-year-old over McManus’ two other entries in the big handicap chase, top weight If In Doubt, trained by Philip Hobbs, and Tom Mullins’ Alderwood.

Cantlow finished eighth last year under Andrew McNamara as McManus lifted the prize with the Barry Geraghty-partnered Shutthefrontdoor. McCoy will be hoping he can be triumphant on the famous green and gold colours and win the race for a second time, having been successful on Butler’s Cabin in 2007.