Burrows Saint wins Irish Grand National

It is a first Irish Grand National success for Willie Mullins, who saddled the first three home.

Burrows Saint wins Irish Grand National

Willie Mullins smashed his BoyleSports Irish Grand National hoodoo as Burrows Saint led home a one-two-three for the trainer in the marathon handicap chase at Fairyhouse.

The well-backed 6/1 favourite was given a confident ride by Ruby Walsh, who was winning the race for a third time, to lift the first prize from stable companions Isleofhopendreams and Acapella Bourgeois.

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