Stars Line Up For Down Royal's Grand National Trail Down Royal's first new steeplechase in six years The Tennents No 1 Steeplechase has attracted a quality line up at the Bass Ireland St. Patrick's Day Racemeeting. The Francis Crowley trained Nil Desperandum heads the weights with Kadoun, Rince Ri and Irish Grand National Winner Timbera, also declared.Down Royal Manager Mike Todd stated that the race has been framed as a Grand National trial for either the English or Irish Nationals and expressed satisfaction with the select six runner field.A giant screen will show the live action from Down Royal and Cheltenham, where the feature race is The Stayers Hurdle.
