Gordon Elliott 'absolutely thrilled' with Tiger Roll's Navan return

Tiger Roll is preparing to bid for a fifth win at the Cheltenham Festival and third successive Grand National.

Tiger Roll left connections highly satisfied with a creditable fifth on his comeback as stablemate Cracking Smart ran out a surprise winner of the Ladbrokes Ireland Boyne Hurdle at Navan.

While Cracking Smart took the honours for Gigginstown House Stud and trainer Gordon Elliott, Tiger Roll raced with real enthusiasm for much of the way as he prepares to bid for a fifth win at the Cheltenham Festival and third successive Randox Health Grand National.