Freewheelin Dylan produces stunning 150-1 success in Irish Grand National
Ricky Doyle onboard Freewheelin Dylan celebrates winning the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy
The BoyleSports Irish Grand National’s continued ability to produce a fairytale was shown in all its glory when Freewheelin Dylan became the longest-priced winner in the history of the race, first run in 1870.
Such are the constraints of the pandemic, fewer than 370 people, all in attendance in a working capacity, were on site to witness this piece of history being made as Ricky Doyle, riding in the race for the first time, landed the €216,000 winner’s prize with an all-the-way success aboard the 150-1 chance.
