Grand National 2016 Fact Files y1b2r
Crabbie's Grand National

Carlingford Lough 45ua

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Carlingford Lough
© Caroline Norris

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Mark Walsh was contemplating pulling up Irish Gold Cup but the 10-year-old came alive in the latter stages at Leopardstown.

The way in which he stayed on up the home straight to claim a second Grade 1 triumph suggests that this bigger test of stamina will be right up his street.

The prescence of Many Clouds and/or Don Poli in the race could see him avoid having to carry top-weight.

 

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