SOLDIER In Milan earned his place in the record books as one of the easiest winners in the Irish Grand National’s 156-year history - posting a truly dominant 16-length rout that raised the roof at a boisterous Fairyhouse.

Available to back at 14/1 after Wednesday’s confirmation stage for the €500,000 prize, the seven-year-old, who hadn’t even made his racecourse debut this time last year, rewarded consistent support as a well-backed 6/1 favourite in the €500,000 feature.