Mouse Morris so proud of Irish Grand National duo

Mouse Morris was left proud of Rule The World and Band Of Blood after the pair both hit the frame in the Irish Grand National.

Three runners for Gigginstown House Stud jumped the final fence as one in the Easter highlight, with Rule The World and Band Of Blood upsides the eventual winner Thunder And Roses.

Morris admits it was frustrating to come up just short in one of the highlights of the Irish National Hunt season, but hopes there is plenty to look forward to with his two relatively inexperienced chasers.

"They didn't make a show of me anyway. They both ran good races," said the trainer.

"It's disappointing to get chinned. Coming to the last with the two of them, I didn't care which one won. Unfortunately they found one too good.

"They're both novices and Rule The World is still a maiden (over fences), so you have to be happy."

Asked whether either or both horses could run again this season, Morris said: "The jury would be out on that. They'll probably get entries at Punchestown, but we'll see."