Jack Kennedy claims first Cork Grand National on Braeside; Emmet Mullins lands treble

Jack Kennedy after winning the Paddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap Steeplechase on Braeside. Picture: Healy Racing

Braeside, having his first run of the season and seeking the breakthrough over fences, relished the testing conditions and marathon trip as he gave jockey Jack Kennedy a first win in the Paddy Power Cork Grand National, and trainer Gordon Elliott his second victory in the race in four years.

It could scarcely have gone any better for the seven-year-old as he travelled well throughout, jumped well for a confident Kennedy, and always looked to have something left to see off the game Screaming Colours, which he did by three lengths, the pair a long way clear of third-placed Mister Fogpatches.