Paddy Brennan feels lucky to have battled against the Manchester United of jockeys when he last snared the Scottish Grand National.
Fourteen years on from that memorable day, his fires burn just as brightly. And Brennan could not be aboard a more-aptly named victor if he guides home Manothepeople in tomorrow’s Ayr showpiece.
Now 41-years of age, the Irishman came through the riding ranks during a golden era. When he brilliantly got Hello Bud home in 2009, he beat Tony McCoy on Gone to Lunch into second spot.
Brennan was also competing against Ruby Walsh, Barry Geraghty, Richard Johnson, et al. Icons of the sport. In his eyes, like racing’s version of Sir Alex Ferguson’s 1999 Champions League winners at Old Trafford.
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