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Jokes flood in after O'Leary's Grand National win

Monday, 11 April 20163 min read
Jokes flood in after O'Leary's Grand National win

Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary was left uncharacteristically speechless on Saturday after his race horse Rule the World won the Crabbie’s Grand National.

Priced as a 33/1 outsider, the horse won the famous race at Aintree despite previously suffering from two broken pelvises.

Speaking after the win to Channel 4 Racing, O’Leary said: "I am just lost for words and that does not happen for very often."

Of course, the win prompted a reaction on social media, with some taking the opportunity to poke fun at the Ryanair boss: