); Sitting in silence, coasting along thinking you re on the verge of winning the biggest race in the world
Retired star jockey Barry Geraghty reflects on his memories of Irish and Aintree Grand Nationals. By Fintan O Toole Monday 5 Apr 2021, 8:00 AM 3 hours ago 6,878 Views 0 Comments
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BARRY GERAGHTY TRACES his mind back thirty years.
He pinpoints his first Easter Monday outing at Fairyhouse, soaking up the atmosphere of an Irish Grand National.
Standing as an 11-year-old at the last fence with his brothers Ross and Norman, watching Omerta take flight with Adrian Maguire on board en route to victory.