Irish Grand National: Three outsiders to consider at Fairyhouse

With some big-priced contenders carrying less than 11st, it may pay to look away from the top end of the market.
Irish Grand National: Three outsiders to consider at Fairyhouse

Brace Yourself and Sean Flanagan (far) jump the last to win the Gowran Park Beginners Steeplechase from Mister Fogpatches (near). Picture: Healy Racing

Given he has twice chased home Monkfish at Grade One level this season, few would begrudge Latest Exhibition his day in the sun in Monday's BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

Paul Nolan's novice would already have four top level triumphs on his CV were it not for Monkfish and is unquestionably the classiest horse in the line-up. He looks sure to run another massive race, especially if first-time cheekpieces eke out a little improvement.

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