Haiti Couleurs put up a tremendous performance to win the Boylesports Irish Grand National for Rebecca Curtis and Sean Bowen as the Fairyhouse feature went for export.

Joy at Fairyhouse for trainer Rebecca Curtis and jockey Sean Bowen.

Sent off at 13-2, Haiti Couleurs was in the front pair throughout along with Bushmans Pass and when that one dropped away it became a case of could he hold on

The 34-year-old will bid to win the Irish Grand National for a second time when he partners the Michael O'Leary-owned Quai De Bourbon

The Carlow handler had to wait a long time to taste victory in the Fairyhouse race

The traditional €500,000 Easter Monday showpiece sees 30 runners take their chance at Fairyhouse