Massive prize money boost for Irish Grand National

Prize money for the Boylesports Irish Grand National has been almost doubled, with €500,000 up for grabs in the 2017 renewal.

The race was worth €275,000 this year, but that value has taken a massive jump due to increased funding from Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) and Fairyhouse Racecourse.

The race, which will be the most valuable of its type in Ireland, will continue to be sponsored by Boylesports for the next three years.