On a crisp and sunny winter morning in the County Tipperary countryside, Grand National 2016 winner Rule The World returned to the busy stables that prepared him for his victory over Aintree’s fences.

Trainer Mouse Morris had not seen his winning horse since he made the decision to retire him earlier this year,  and so the launch of the Randox Health Grand National 2017 was an emotional reunion for all involved.

Winning jockey David Mullins was also there to welcome back his Grand National partner. His win with Rule The World was a fantastic introduction to the world’s most famous race – a victory on his very first attempt!

And the team from Everardsgrange Stables in Fethard fancy their chances at another Aintree victory – this year entering three horses in the Randox Health Grand National, including Irish Grand National winner Rogue Angel.

Morris explained;

“There is no point in sleeping if you don’t dream.  To win the Grand National with him would be a dream come true.”

Stuart Penrose, Global Marketing Manager for Randox, was excited for the journey to the Randox Health Grand National 2017 to begin;

“The Grand National is a massive race right across the world, and this year the teams expect the new broadcaster ITV will deliver an audience in excess of 12m. While we’re a global leader in the business world, we are now launching ourselves as a company with direct interaction with the public through our Randox Health clinics and we couldn’t have picked a better way to broadcast our message.  We are extremely happy.”

Eamon Lenehan, Global Marketing Manager, commented;

“It is truly one of those events that transcends the sport. I think what really resonated with us is that it is known as ‘The People’s Race’, and so our commitment to improving people’s lives through health is a great fit.”

While the race is so accessible, its popularity and wonder also lies in its unpredictability.  Rule The World, a horse who’d been carefully brought back from a twice fractured pelvis, won the race in 2016 as a maiden over fences.

John Baker, Aintree Managing Director, rounded off a wonderful day at Mouse Morris’ yard by saying;

“Hopefully we can write some more history next year.”

Listen to the full interviews with Mouse Morris, Eamon Lenehan, Stuart Penrose and John Baker, with Racing Journalist Dave Keena below!

For more information about the Stable Visit, please contact randoxpr@randox.com