Hickey ace out to win Irish Grand National

Ballistraw will attempt to prove there was no fluke about his recent 33-1 win in the Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Monday.

Hickey ace out to win Irish Grand National
Tue, 18 Mar, 2008 - 15:20

Ballistraw will attempt to prove there was no fluke about his recent 33-1 win in the Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Monday.

Trained by Denis Hickey, the nine-year-old came home a smooth winner at Gowran Park last month, where his victims included Knight Legend and former Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Kicking King.

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