Irish Grand National Quotes

About Butler’s Cabin

Jonjo O’Neill, trainer of Butler’s Cabin, 2007 Irish Grand National winner: “He’s a great jumper and he had a great spin round. He jumped away well and it all went right for him. I didn’t have to do that much to him - the horse did all of the work.”

Tony McCoy, Butler’s Cabin jockey for 2007: “Any horse that can win over four miles at Cheltenham and then win an Irish National is obviously very special.”

About Point Barrow

Pat Hughes, trainer of Point Barrow, 2006 Irish Grand National winner: “Point Barrow is a horse who travels so well that ground is not a problem. He stays and I have no qualms about his jumping, so all we need is luck in running.”

Also from Path Hughes, about Point Barrow’s chances at Aintree: “If Point Barrow can avoid trouble, I definitely think he will be in the first four.”

About Numbersixvervalde

Martin Brassil, trainer of Numbersixvervalde, 2005 Irish Grand National winner: “To win a National when you come from small beginnings makes it that much sweeter.”

Also from Martin Brassil, after Numbersixvervalde’s win of the Grand National at Aintree: “I’ve tried to imagine winning this race since I was a boy but I couldn’t. It’s magic. It was just like watching a movie out there.”“The horse was on the bridle and could not have been in a better position throughout. He popped away - he never does anything extravagant which is really what you need in a race like this - he is a sensible jumper.”

“He has a few qualities that you need, a big heart you could say.”

Numbersixvervalde’s owner, Bernard Carroll, after the Aintree win:“I couldn’t speak when we won the Irish National and this is even worse!”

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