Tulsa Jack proves liking for thorough stamina test

The Noel Meade-trained Tulsa Jack proved his liking for a thorough stamina test when running away with the Paddy Power Cork Grand National yesterday afternoon at a well-attended Mallow racecourse.

The 5-1 favourite, twice a faller over fences earlier in the year, has since found his form in some style, winning twice and in the frame twice more in four outings.

Yesterday’s race represented a significant step up in trip, but the six-year-old improved for it, settling and jumping well from the outset.