20-1 shot Thunder And Roses takes Irish Grand National title

Katie Walsh steered the Sandra Hughes-trained Thunder And Roses to victory in a dramatic BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

20-1 shot Thunder And Roses takes Irish Grand National title
Mon, 06 Apr, 2015 - 18:23

Katie Walsh steered the Sandra Hughes-trained Thunder And Roses to victory in a dramatic BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

Five horses came to grief at the first fence in the three-mile-five-furlong contest and a number of others failed to complete.

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