Irish Grand National 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Templegate's tip plus runners and riders (2025)

22nd Apr 2025, 08:00By Raphael Adelugba

5.00 Irish Grand National results

A recap of the standings from yesterday's big one:

1. Haiti Couleurs – 13/2
2. Any Second Now – 17/2
3. Quai De Bourbon – 11/2
4. Dunboyne – 22/1
5. Johnnywho – 9/1
6. Better Days Ahead – 16/1
7. Shecouldbeanything - 33/1
8. Another Choice - 50/1
9. Bushmans Pass - 33/1
10. Will Do - 14/1
11. Noble Birth - 28/1
12. Malina Girl - 33/1
13. Search For Glory - 28/1
14. Mint Boy - 33/1
15. Favori De Champdou - 40/1
16. PU: Bioluminescence - 9/1
17. PU: Harry Des Ongrais - 18/1
18. PU: Duffle Coat - 50/1
19. PU: Sequestered - 50/1
20. PU: Desertmore House - 80/1
21. PU: Panda Boy - 28/1
22. PU: Yeah Man - 50/1
23. PU: Sa Majeste - 16/1
24. PU: Lord Lariat - 66/1
25. PU: Stuzzikini - 66/1
26. PU: Daily Present - 25/1
27. PU: Final Orders - 40/1
28. PU: Kinturk Kalanisi - 7/1
29. F: Moonovercloon - 100/1
30. NR: Tullybeg
31. NR: Hasthing
32. NR: Canal End

22nd Apr 2025, 06:31By Raphael Adelugba

Curtis hopes triumph brings about owner reinvestment

22nd Apr 2025, 05:00By Raphael Adelugba

Sean Bowen speaks out

22nd Apr 2025, 04:00By Raphael Adelugba

Any Second Now appreciation

A top job from trainer Ted Walsh with the consistency undertaken from Any Second Now.

2nd - Irish Grand National (2025)
2nd - Irish Grand National (2024)
2nd - Grand National (2022)
3rd - Grand National (2021)

At worst, he's living up to his name...

22nd Apr 2025, 03:00By Raphael Adelugba

Underwhelming outing from Stablemates

Renowned dual-purpose trainer Gavin Cromwell has had a fantastic campaign, but with Grade 2-winning hurdler Now Is The Hour failed to make any impact on the day as the horse pulled up after a few jumps.

Stablemate Bioluminescence, also noted to stun due to the superb mare reaching top form and favoured in the conditions of Fairyhouse, was also a PU.

22nd Apr 2025, 02:00By Raphael Adelugba

"I was calm until the last two fences" - Curtis

Following on from Bowen's quotes, trainer Curtis had her say:

"Sean just said to me there 'I thought we had another circuit to go, I was in second gear the whole way'.

"He is so tough to do it like he has done it, on that ground as well as it was a bit of a worry – but it wasn’t a bother to him.

"He does (travel through his races). Although he stays well, he is not what I call a slow horse at all. He has got a high cruising speed.

"I think this feels like one of our best wins, just the atmosphere and everything.

"I did feel the pressure, I haven’t slept for about two weeks. I was calm until the last two fences.

"To me, it is a bigger win than Cheltenham because it is hard to come here and win an Irish handicap, I know that."

When asked if he could be a Gold Cup horse next year, she replied: "If he keeps improving, yes."

22nd Apr 2025, 01:00By Raphael Adelugba

'I want more after Cheltenham absence' - Bowen

Haiti Couleurs delivered an outstanding effort to win the Boylesports Irish Grand National for Rebecca Curtis and Sean Bowen, while the Fairyhouse feature was exported.

The champion jockey-elect in Britain went back in the saddle and delivered his steed the perfect ride up front after winning the Cheltenham Festival last month when his usual rider Sean Bowen was unable to attend.

"I honestly can't believe it. He was doing a half-speed the whole way round, he was hacking and at the same time I was frightened as he got fairly revved up beforehand," Bowen told RTÉ Sport

"I actually thought I’m a bit too keen, as he was doing everything in second gear. I’m so grateful to everyone, obviously I couldn’t ride him at Cheltenham and I’m so grateful to Becky for letting me back on him.

To be champion jockey is all I've ever wanted and I supposed when you get it then you want to do more. I need the big winners as well and it’s great that this lad has done it for me."

21st Apr 2025, 00:00By Kieran Davies

Partners in crime win Irish Grand National

Jockey Sean Bowen and Trainer Rebecca Curtis were overjoyed to win today's Grand National.

Haiti Couleurs romped home to victory in a convincing win.

All thhe hard work in the lead up now paying off for all.

21st Apr 2025, 23:00By Kieran Davies

18.10 - Leinster Reinforcements & Brazil Piling (Pro/Am) Flat Race

The final race of the meet had just nine runners as race-goers enjoyed the end of a successful Irish Grand National.

1. Sortudo 5/2
2. I'll Sort That 4/1
3. Jackmoon 25/1
4. The Night Agent 12/1
5. Shuttle Diplomacy 85/40

21st Apr 2025, 22:00By Kieran Davies

17.40 - Envirogreen Building Services Handicap Chase

Thirteen runners in one of the latter events of the day with the ground still soft to heavy.

1. Battle It Out 8/1
2. Folly Master 4/1
3. Cleatus Poolaw 18/1
4. Better Times Ahead 3/1
5. Where's Frankie 22/1

21st Apr 2025, 21:30By Kieran Davies

15.50 - BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase

The big race of the day did not disappoint.

Unless you were Willie Mullins of course.

Certainly not for Rebecca Curtis.

1. Haiti Couleurs 13/2
2. Any Second Now 17/2
3. Quai De Bourbon 11/2
4. Dunboyne 22/1
5. Johnnywho 9/1
6. Better Days Ahead 16/1

21st Apr 2025, 21:00By Kieran Davies

16.20 - Jack McInerney Memorial Fairyhouse Chase

Just seven runners in this race over 2m 3f 170y.

1. Found a Fifty 5/1
2. Saint Sam 4/1
3. Blood Destiny 3/1
4. Rebel Gold 33/1
5. Journey With Me 10/1

21st Apr 2025, 20:30By Kieran Davies

15.50 - Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle

The fourth race of the day had a field of ten runners:

1. Maxxum 14/1
2. Gala Marceau 15/8
3. Feet of a Dancer 6/1
4. Colonel Mustard 8/1
5. Eagle Fang 11/1

21st Apr 2025, 20:00By Kieran Davies

15.15 - Fairyhouse Steel Handicap Hurdle

Fourteen runners in the third race of the day:

1. Glen Kiln 13/2
2. Eagles Reign 25/1
3. Mywayofthinkin 10/3
4. Tranquil Sea 18/1
5. Lucky Lyreen 15/2

21st Apr 2025, 19:35By Kieran Davies

14.30 - O'Driscoll's Irish Whiskey Juvenile Hurdle

It was soft to heavy for the second race of the Fairyhorse racecard.

1. Blue Lemons 2/1
2. It's Bilbo 2/1
3. Wendrock 7/2
4. Ephesus 11/1
5. Messerschmitt 16/1

21st Apr 2025, 19:05By Kieran Davies

14.05 - Farmhouse Foods Novice Handicap Hurdle

Here are the results from the first race of the card today:

1. Last Kingdom 10/1
2. Stuntman Steve 18/1
3. Weston 14/1
4. Catchabird 10/1
5. Whimsy 11/2

21st Apr 2025, 18:59By Kieran Davies

Haiti Couleurs with strong finish

It was all about how smoothly Haiti Couleurs took the fences today, to open up a lead coming into the straight.

Once Sean Bowen had got his nose in front, he never looked back.

Even managing to hold a very late charge from Any Second Now.

21st Apr 2025, 18:51By Kieran Davies

Team celebrate landmark victory

Everyone involved with Haiti Couleurs posed for cameras with their trophy for winning the Irish Grand National.

This horse has a lot to give and we could see it start winning plenty more races in the future.

Credit has to go to Sean Bowen for how well he worked with the horse to get the near perfect race from it.

21st Apr 2025, 18:43By Kieran Davies

Winning duo celebrate big race

Rebecca Curtis and Sean Bowen seem overjoyed as they reap the rewards of their hard work.

Haiti Couleurs won the Irish Grand National coming in at around 6/1 for those lucky enough to have money on it.

Bowen said how he could not believe how easy he was finding it and how the horse was reacting so well to him and jumping so smoothly.

Sometimes it all just comes together at the right moment.

21st Apr 2025, 18:35By Kieran Davies

Mullins falls short in big race

Willie Mullins had to settle for third place with horse Quai De Bourbon this afternoon.

The 11/2 favourite just could not catch Haiti Couleurs as the horse ran a race better than the Mullins' horse.

No doubt the trainer will be back next year looking to improve on today's showing.

21st Apr 2025, 18:27By Kieran Davies

Welsh duo lauded on socials

Rebecca Curtis and Sean Bowen were congratulated for their success in the Irish Grand National.

Ffos Las Racecourse were full of praise for the trainer and jockey.

They can no doubt expect a lot more of that over the next few days.

21st Apr 2025, 18:19By Kieran Davies

Celebrating Haiti Couleurs in big race

Sean Bowen has had a day to remember in Fairyhouse today.

While he went into this race as just one of the horses that has a chance if things go well, he surprised many.

The champagne will be flowing and I am sure the owners will be lauding his ride in this Irish Grand National.

21st Apr 2025, 18:11By Kieran Davies

Annual pre-race antics at Fairyhouse

Before the race starts, all the competing jockeys line-up for a team photo of sorts.

There will be mixed feelings about their performances post-race no doubt but it was all smiles before the off.

One person who will still be grinning from ear to ear is Sean Bowen, who rode today's winning horse.

21st Apr 2025, 18:03By Kieran Davies

Big win in spring sunshine

Haiti Couleurs took the biggest prize of them all in the Irish race calendar.

The trainer and owners could not have written a better script themselves for how the day panned out.

Seeing their horse romp home to show this is a horse to watch out for in the future, now having big race wins under its belt.

Experience of winning in these sorts of races is not something that can be taught.

21st Apr 2025, 17:55By Kieran Davies

All smiles in winning paddock

It was the best day possible for trainer Rebecca Curtis in Fairyhouse this afternoon.

She showed her appreciation for jockey Sean Bowen after victory in the Irish Grand National.

The trainer and owners were very animated as their horse strode towards the finish post.