Trainer Dermot McLoughlin is bidding for a remarkable third successive victory at Fairyhouse
“I worked for Jim Dreaper for 15 years and there was plenty of good horses there going for the Irish National at the time,” he said.
“Last year was great as we came home and there were plenty of neighbours and plenty of staff and it was great for everyone.” “I gave him a run on Monday and I thought he ran very well actually. That will hopefully leave him spot-on, although he might get another run or a racecourse gallop and school somewhere.
Captain Cj, who was off the track for well over two years before finishing down the field over hurdles at Gowran Park last month, is also well down the order of entry, but does have the opportunity to pick up a penalty that would move him up the list if he can win this weekend’s Leinster National at Naas.
McLoughlin admits taking on the likes of Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott for top honours is a difficult task, but one he relishes rather than fears.
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