TWO contenders for the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse emerged last weekend, and the data is clear that the bigger priced of the two for that race is the one to be with. Both were ridden by Mark Walsh, who is riding as well as ever and has handled the passing of the J.P. McManus baton to Harry Cobden with class and dignity.

Showurappreciation won at Navan on Saturday and is generally available at 20/1 with Uhavemeinstitches a 16/1 shot, having won at Limerick last Sunday. Whilst neither are guaranteed to run, the discrepancy in their prices is too big.