The gelding’s owner, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary, had threatened not to run the 11-year-old in his bid to emulate three-time winner Red Rum if he believed Tiger Roll was handed too much weight.

The gelding’s owner, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary, had threatened not to run the 11-year-old in his bid to emulate three-time winner Red Rum if he believed Tiger Roll was handed too much weight.