Published 1 month ago

Intense Raffles storms to Irish Grand National glory

Summary by Ground News

JJ Slevin claims his second Irish Grand National triumph on Intense Raffles. The six-year-old held off Any Second Now to triumph at Fairyhouse. It is Tom Gibney's second win as trainer following 2012's surprise success for Lion Na Bearnai. The Simon Munir and Isaac Souede-owned French import.

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BBC News

Irish Grand National: Intense Raffles holds on for victory at Fairyhouse

Intense Raffles holds off the challenge of Any Second Now to win the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Intense Raffles gallops through mud to land thrilling Irish Grand National

JJ Slevin gets lucky as regular rider out injuredGutsy grey win after brilliant round of jumpingIntense Raffles continued his Fairyhouse love affair to hold off the fast-finishing Any Second Now in a thrilling renewal of the BoyleSports Irish Grand National.Twelve years on from winning the race with Lion Na Bearnai, Thomas Gibney struck gold again courtesy of the Simon Munir and Isaac Souede-owned French import, who has excelled at Fairyhouse in…

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Intense Raffles wins Irish Grand National in cruel twist for injured jockey Daryl Jacob

Daryl Jacob had been looking forward to the ride at Fairyhouse but was forced to miss out when he broke his collarbone in a fall at Newbury on March 22

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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