The Big Dog impresses Fahey with racecourse school

Trainer Peter Fahey could bring star to Aintree Grand National after Navan outing
The Big Dog impresses Fahey with racecourse school

The Big Dog and Keith Donoghue win the Bar One racing Troytown Handicap Steeplechase at Navan last November. Picture: Healy Racing

The Big Dog is firmly on course for the Randox Grand National on April 15 following a successful racecourse schooling session at Navan.

Aintree has been the plan for Peter Fahey's charge since winning both the Munster National and Troytown Handicap Chase in the early part of the season and he continued his fine campaign by putting in a respectable performance in the Welsh National at Christmas, finishing third with the burden of top weight.

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