THE BIG LACE

Walsh makes choice of JP runners for National

- GARRY OWEN

MARK WALSH has opted to partner Limerick Lace in the Grand National after owner JP McManus finalised riding plans for his five-strong team in Saturday’s big one.

The owner has enjoyed two famous wins in the world’s greatest steeplechase.

He memorably provided AP McCoy with an elusive first success aboard Don’t Push It in 2010 before the historic triumph of Rachael Blackmore-ridden Minella Times three years ago.

McManus is set to be well represented again at Aintree, with Irish Grand National hero I Am Maximus and his Willie Mullins-trained stablemate Meetingofthewaters his two shortest-priced runners.