National hero Papillon retired

Papillon, winner of the 2000 Grand National, has been retired, his trainer Ted Walsh has announced.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2003 - 15:57

Papillon, winner of the 2000 Grand National, has been retired, his trainer Ted Walsh has announced.

The Irishman has decided not to prepare the 12-year-old for another crack at the Aintree showpiece following the Lafontaine gelding's poor performance over hurdles at Punchestown on Sunday.

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