Auroras Encore was the 66-1 winner of the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree today.
He stormed clear of runner-up Cappa Bleu (12-1) after the last fence under jockey Ryan Mania to win by nine lengths for Yorkshire-based trainer Sue Smith, wife of famous showjumper Harvey.
Mania said: "There are no words to describe it. I got a dream ride and can't believe my luck. He loved every second of it. He's just class."
Teaforthree (10-1) was third, Oscar Time (66-1) fourth and Rare Bob (16-1) fifth.
He stormed clear of runner-up Cappa Bleu (12-1) after the last fence under jockey Ryan Mania to win by nine lengths for Yorkshire-based trainer Sue Smith, wife of famous showjumper Harvey.
Mania said: "There are no words to describe it. I got a dream ride and can't believe my luck. He loved every second of it. He's just class."
Teaforthree (10-1) was third, Oscar Time (66-1) fourth and Rare Bob (16-1) fifth.