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Ulster National hero Born Braver has Punchestown aim

Ulster National winner Born Braver and Keith Donoghue. Ulster National winner Born Braver and Keith Donoghue.
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Ulster Grand National winner Born Braver is likely to have his next run at the Punchestown Festival next month.

While a run at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday would have been the preferred option, trainer Gavin Cromwell admitted that his charge was unlikely to make the cut for the Irish National.

Speaking on Monday, Cromwell said: "He was (very good), he relishes that trip.

"Just a little bit nicer ground yesterday than the last day in Punchestown where he just got bogged down in it.

"It was a good performance and he got a lovely position in the race, and jumped really well.

"I suppose the 3m 7f at Punchestown on the Saturday is a possibility.

"He's a horse that has an entry in the Irish National and I would have loved if he got into it, but it is looking very unlikely. Perhaps (another year)."

Additional reporting by Michael Graham.

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.