Dermot McLoughlin is praying the sun keeps shining to give Freewheelin Dylan every chance of being the first back-to-back winner of the Irish Grand National since Brown Lad in 1975 and 1976.
Freewheelin Dylan caused an almighty 150-1 upset when soaking up the decent ground to take the BoyleSports-sponsored prize at Fariyhouse in 2021, and McLoughlin hopes the sun continues to shine.
“He just seems to come to life at this time of year with a bit of sun on his back,” said McLoughlin, speaking at the launch of this year’s race.
