The French bred winner of this years National stormed ahead with a 12 length victory to claim the £506,970 first prize.

Twenty three year old Liam Treadwell proved the theory that it is best to book an experienced jockey incorrect with his stunning win.

William Hill’s betting shop in Ross-on-Wye was the only one in the country to lose money due to its proximity to Mon Momes trainers yard

Around 700 bets were placed on Mon Mome (100-1) and his stable mate Stan (50-1).
Shop manager Paul Haslam said:

The shop erupted to the wild screams of loyal locals. People were cheering and shouting. It was like a scene on TV from one of those US political rallies.

A horse bequeathed to the Queen by her late mother will run in the Gold Cup on Friday.

Seven year old ‘Barbers Shop’ was foaled the same year that the Queen Mother died. He’s a long shot at 16-1 but the Queen and a number of Royal household staff are thought to have placed bets on him.

The Queen Mother was a regular visitor at the Gold Cup but normally her daughter only attends Royal Ascot and the Derby due to her busy schedule. She is making an exception in this case and will be hoping that her purple, scarlet and black colours get to grace the winners enclosure.

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