Spectacular start for Irish

Irish raiders got off to a great start on Grand National day at Aintree as Definate Spectacle (11-1) landed the opening John Smith’s Extra Smooth Handicap Hurdle.

Paul Carberry, who partners Colnel Rayburn in the big one, pressed the button on Noel Meade’s charge approaching the last and he scooted clear for an eight-length success over long-time leader Say What You See.