150-1 Outsider Becomes Highest-Priced Irish Grand National Winner In History Sponsored by:
Jockey Ricky Doyle kisses 150-1 Irish Grand National winner Freewheelin Dylan
Bob Dylan once wrote “If You Gotta Go, Go Now,” and that s exactly what Rickie Doyle did to upset the odds to claim BoyleSports Irish Grand National success at Fairyhouse.
The 150-1 outsider Freewheelin Dylan was considered nothing more than an also-ran heading into Monday s main event, with all eyes on Bryan Cooper on Latest Exhibition and Run Wild Fred under Jack Kennedy before the race kicked off.
But the rest of the field were left Blowin in the Wind as the longer the race went on, with Doyle holding his nerve to steer the rank outsider to success on the highest stage.
150-1 winner of Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse as Freewheelin Dylan storms to glory
Huge outsider proves unstoppable at Fairyhouse under inspired Ricky Doyle. By Press Association Monday 5 Apr 2021, 5:30 PM 6 hours ago 30,042 Views 22 Comments
FREEWHEELIN DYLAN CAUSED a seismic shock with a 150-1 victory in the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. Ricky Doyle celebrates winning with Freewheelin Dylan Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO
Dermot McLoughlin’s charge was widely unconsidered for the €400,000 showpiece on what was his first appearance since finishing last of eight runners at Punchestown in October.
However, ridden brilliantly by Ricky Doyle, the nine-year-old was in front after jumping the first fence and was never headed.