Last year’s winner Lord Lariat and the veteran Captain Cj could represent Dermot McLoughlin in his bid for a remarkable third successive victory in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

While a tilt at the Randox Grand National at Aintree on April 15 appears the more likely target, trainer Dermot McLoughlin has not totally ruled out the possibility of the possibility of Lord Lariat lining up for the Irish version earlier that week.

Dermot McLoughlin has his sights firmly set on an audacious hat-trick in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National, with Captain CJ his pick of the three horses he has for the race at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday.

Gordon Elliott’s Galvin begins his season at Punchestown as he bids to retain his title in the Irish Daily Star – Best For Racing Coverage Chase.

Lord Lariat provided local trainer Dermot McLoughlin with a second successive victory in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.