THE BoyleSports Irish Grand National is a race close to the heart of Arthur Moore, having succeeded as both a jockey and trainer in the Easter highlight, and it was at Fairyhouse’s recent launch for this year’s race that Noel Meade shared a humorous story about the popular horseman.

It stems from a meeting of the Irish Racehorse Trainers’ Association several years ago when the topic of frustration with the handicapper’s treatment of certain horses was being debated by a number of trainers in the room.