Carlingford Lough set to swerve Aintree Grand National

Carlingford Lough will not run in the Crabbie’s Grand National at Aintree next Saturday.
Carlingford Lough set to swerve Aintree Grand National
Mon, 04 Apr, 2016 - 01:00
Colin Wilson

The four-times Grade One winner had been quietly fancied for the great race, but he is instead likely to be preserved for the Punchestown Festival.

Frank Berry, racing manager for owner JP McManus, said: “Carlingford Lough will not run.

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