Arundel jockey wins Grand National

ARUNDEL-raised jockey Liam Treadwell (23) won the Grand National on Saturday on board 100-shot Mon Mome on his first ever ride in the Aintree race.

By The Newsroom

Published 4th Apr 2009, 20:30 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2018, 04:14 BST

After the biggest win in his career, he said: "It's an absolutely unbelievable finish, I had the perfect run through the race, he jumped brilliant for me.

"It hasn't sunk in yet, all I can say is it is unbelievable.

"A couple of times loose horses fell upsides me and went under his legs but it didn't really affect the horse.

"He gave me such a great ride. He was an absolute pleasure to ride. He is so genuine.

"I had a quick look round but I wasn't really sure how far in front I was."

Only last year he won the coveted Richard Davis Award for the top conditional jockey accumulating the most points during the National Hunt season before turning professional.

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