Soldier in Milan wins Irish Grand National

Soldier In Milan won the Boyle Sports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on April 6, confirming the result in a race report that was quickly backed up by multiple racing outlets.

Donagh Meyler rode the winner for trainer Emmet Mullins. IrishRacing, BBC Sport, Racing Post and Sporting Life all reported the victory shortly after the race.

The Irish Grand National is one of the biggest jumps races on the Irish calendar, run at Fairyhouse each Easter Monday. Soldier In Milan’s win made him the latest name to join the event’s roll of honour.

Coverage of the race described the performance as a strong or dominant one, with no conflicting result reports in the available coverage.

For Mullins and Meyler, the victory adds a major spring staying-chase success to their records, while Soldier In Milan now stands out as this year’s Irish Grand National winner.