05-04-2014, 18:07
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Re: Horse Racing
National glory for Pineau.
http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Sat
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/horse-racing/26653909
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Pineau De Re claimed Crabbie's Grand National glory at Aintree for trainer Dr Richard Newland and jockey Leighton Aspell.
The 11-year-old was a 25-1 shot after finishing third in the Pertemps Final over hurdles at the Cheltenham Festival and moved into the race travelling powerfully.
He jumped the final fence in a clear lead and his pursuers never looked like bridging the gap as he galloped all the way to the line to secure a momentous five-length victory.
Balthazar King ran a fine race to finish second, ahead of champion jockey Tony McCoy aboard Double Seven. Alvarado stayed on from a long way back to finish fourth, while for those punters who bet with bookmakers paying out on the first five, Rocky Creek occupied that berth.
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