The BoyleSports Irish Grand National is one of the toughest staying handicap chases in the calendar. Run over 3m5f at Fairyhouse, it requires stamina, grit, and a touch of class. With a 33-runner field in 2025, finding the winner can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But trends tell a story. By…

Race Setup: Going: Yielding to soft (soft in places) Pace Forecast: Very strong — and that’s vital. Those who force or race prominently will likely suffer unless class carries them. Expect the closers and late movers to benefit most. — Strongest Contender: Jazzy Matty (Cian Collins / Danny Gilligan) Timeform 156 | OR 125 |…

Strongest Contender FAIRYLAND OPERA (Mrs Lorna Fowler, J: J.P. Shinnick (5))Timeform: 146 | OR: 114 | Form: 8-038221 He’s the one that ticks most boxes. Progressive, well-handicapped, and comes here off a 12-length demolition job at Tramore where he travelled like a class act and jumped fluently. The strong pace forecast is ideal, as he’s…

Strongest Contender WISE EAGLE (Adam Nicol / Daniel Tudhope) The defending champ is back — and everything points to a serious repeat bid. Timeform’s comment that he’s “rather leggy” and “races well off pace” is music to the ears in a race predicted to be run at a strong gallop. He’s clearly been primed with…

Ground: Good (Good to Firm in places)Pace Forecast: Strong – possibly very strongField: 10 declared, all aged 10+ — STRONGEST CONTENDER: THE WIDDOW MAKER Trainer: Joe Tizzard | Jockey: Jack TudorTFR: 152+Timeform Comments: > “Took advantage of a much-reduced mark last time at Exeter and remains well treated on old form.” He looked a rejuvenated…