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Top Irish horses paying a heavy price

The Grand National meeting is taking a heavy toll on equine life as three prominent Irish names were added to that of Pagan Starprincess in the fatalities list, at stage two of the Aintree Festival. Schindlers Hunt (John Smith’s Melling Chase) and John Smith's Topham Chase pair, Plaisir D'Estruval and Prudent Honour all paid the ultimate price for their endeavors.

9.13AM

Puncher wins duel in last

Puncher Clynch showed admirable battling qualities to land the concluding 1m2f handicap at Dundalk.

9.42PM

Max back on track in Manifesto

Mad Max (4-1) atoned for an unlucky run at Cheltenham with a classy victory in the totepool Manifesto Novices' Chase at Aintree.

4.12PM

Sydney wins for McBratney

Jockey Mark O'Hare and trainer Colin McBratney combined to take the concluding Dunshaughlin INH Flat Race at Fairyhouse today with newcomer Sydney Des Pictons.

5.40PM

Priests battles well to claim bumper

Priests Road showed admirable battling qualities to claim the concluding Pudsar O'Toole Memorial Bumper at Fairyhouse.

5.29PM