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THE JONJO O’NEILL-trained Shtthefrontdoor won the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse today.

The 8-1 favourite held off the challenge of Golden Wonder and Saoirse Dun to see Barry Geraghty at last get his hands on the famous prize.

Geraghty — in the colours of JP McManus — waited until the last fence to make his move and overtake Golden Wonder.

Katie Walsh and fellow jockeys pose for a group photograph ahead of the The Boylesports Irish Grand National Steeplechase. Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Barry Geraghty (centre) onboard Shutthefrontdoor on his way to winning The Boylesports Irish Grand National Steeplechase ahead of jockey Andrew Ring (right) onboard Saoirse Dun. Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

“I thought I was in trouble two from home but it came good,” he said afterwards. “I live just a mile down the road and this means a an awful lot to me.”

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