Break Heads 30 Declared For Irish National Cane Break heads a list thirty horses that have made the cut for the Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse this Easter Monday. Tom Taaffe's charge, who won the William Hill Troytown and the Paddy Power Handicap Chase will carry top-weight of 12st, and will be bidding to become the first top weighted horse to win the event since Flashing Steel in 1995.William Hills' 8-1 favourite for the race Distant Thunder is one of five British challengers for the race. The British challenge also includes festival winners Butlers Cabin and Cloudy Lane, who will both be trying to take home the added bonus of a ?100,000 on offer for any of the UK-trained Cheltenham Festival Chase winners that goes onto win the Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National. William Hills' Irish spokesman, Tony Kenny commented 'Its fantastic entry for the 138th running of the Irish National, and it's great to see such a high quality line-up in this years' renewal' He Continued 'The British horses have been the best backed in the race, and on paper look more than capable of plundering one of the biggest prizes in Irish racing.' Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National (William Hill Bet): 8-1 Distant Thunder, 10-1 Cane Brake, Juveigneur, 12-1 Cloudy Lane, Whyso Mayo, 14-1 Nine De Sivola, Oulart, 16-1 A New Story, Dix Villez, Gazzas Girl, Kings Advocate, Ross River, 20-1 Butlers Cabin, Dantes Reef, Well Tutored, 25-1 American Jennie, Chelsea Harbour, 33-1 All In The Stars, Cheeky Lady, GVA Ireland, Kerryhead Windfarm, Kill Devil Hill, Mac Three, Mattock Ranger, Oodachee, Patsy Hall, 40-1 Church Island, 50-1 Marcus De Berlais, Omni Cosmo Touch, One Four Shannon (All Quoted E/W 1/4 1,2,3,4)
