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Racing: Carberry to be fit for Martell Grand National

Paul Carberry is optimistic that he will be fit to partner leading fancy Bobbyjo in Saturday's Martell Grand National. Carberry rode Bobbyjo, who is trained by his father Tommy, 12 months ago when the gelding became the first Irish winner of the great race since L'Escargot in 1975. However, he has not ridden in a race since finishing second on Florida Pearl in last month's Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup because of recurring back problems.

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