Barry Connell sets sights on Irish National with Espanito Bello

The nine-year-old is as short as 12-1 with Paddy Power for the three-mile-five-furlong contest following his romp in the recent Leinster National

FESTIVAL FEVER: Barry Connell celebrates a first Cheltenham success as a trainer after Marine Nationale's victory in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle.  Picture: Inpho/Tom Maher

Espanito Bello has the chance to cap a fine season for trainer Barry Connell in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National on Easter Monday.

While Connell has enjoyed plenty of high-profile victories as an owner, he is in just his third season with a licence, enjoying a halcyon campaign from his operation in Nurney, Kildare.