The Trigger in a happy place with Ronan McNally

The Trigger with Ronan McNally and his son Tiernan after completing 5 in a row when winning the Toals Handicap Chase at Downpatrick last Sunday. Picture: Healy Racing

Ronan McNally harbours dreams of a trip to Aintree with The Trigger following the remarkable veteran’s latest triumph at Downpatrick.

Based in Armagh, McNally divides his time between selling kitchens and training a small string of racehorses that does not even reach double figures.