5.00 3m. 5f. 50yds. 27 Declared. BoyleSports Irish Grand National S'chase (Grade A) of €500,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €275,000.00 2nd - €100,000.00 3rd - €50,000.00 4th - €25,000.00 5th - €15,000.00 6th - €10,000.00 7th - €7,500.00 8th - €7,500.00 9th - €5,000.00 10th - €5,000.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - TIME TO GET UP can give trainer Jonjo O'Neill a third win in the Irish Grand National. Last year's Midlands National winner has had a relatively light campaign, so arrives here fresher than most. He made a satisfactory return at Haydock in February, travelling well for much of the race before lack of an outing eventually told. Last time out, the son of Presenting stayed on well to finish third in his attempt to repeat the Uttoxeter win of twelve months previous. With no concerns over either trip or ground, he looks a solid contender who should go close. Run Wild Fred, a gallant second last year, looks well treated under leading amateur Rob James. Collateral form with some of the leading fancies gives him every chance especially when taking the jockeys claim into consideration. A bigger concern would be the fact the horse has had a long hard season and may just be feeling the effects. Max Flamingo has been lined up for this race all year, so has to be a serious contender. Trainer Francis Casey is local to the area, so if the seven-year-old were to win it would be a hugely popular success. A victory for Full Time Score, with Rachael Blackmore in the saddle, would also be welcomed by punters. Champion trainer Willie Mullins has genuine chances with both Franco De Port and Gaillard Du Mesnil, while aside from Run Wild Fred, Gordon Elliott has nine others to run for him.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 20th March 2022 and that have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a steeplechase over a distance of 2 miles 5 furlongs or more up to and including 12th April, 2022Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.