07.04.08 - THE GRAND NATIONAL, RACING AT AINTREE

The 2008 John Smith's Grand National - results

FIFTH RACE RESULT

4.15pm JOHN SMITH'S GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP CHASE (GRADE THREE)

£800,000 guaranteed, 4m 4f Grand National Course, For 6yo+ which are allotted a rating of 110 or more Minimum Weight 10st Hedgehunter’s Handicap Mark 156 Entries 148 pay £650 1st Forfeit 125 pay £700 2nd Forfeit 115 pay £700 Confirmed 99 pay £950 Penalty Value 1st £450,640, 2nd £169,760, 3rd £84,960, 4th £42,480, 5th £21,280, 6th £10,640

1 COMPLY OR DIE (IRE) (David Johnson) David Pipe 9-10-9b Timmy Murphy 7/1JF
2 KING JOHNS CASTLE (IRE) (J P McManus) Arthur Moore IRE 9-10-11 Paul Carberry 20/1
3 SNOWY MORNING (IRE) (Quayside Syndicate) Willie Mullins IRE 8-11-1 David Casey 16/1
4 SLIM PICKINGS (IRE) (Doubtful Five Syndicate) Tom Taaffe IRE 9-11-3 Barry Geraghty 10/1
5 BEWLEYS BERRY (IRE) (Andrea & Graham Wylie) Howard Johnson 10-11-0 Denis O'Regan 12/1
6 CLOUDY LANE (Trevor Hemmings) Donald McCain Jnr 8-10-11 Jason Maguire 7/1JF
7 NADOVER (FR) (George Storey) Charlie Mann 7-10-9p Robbie Power
8 BAILY BREEZE (IRE) (Adam Scott) Mouse Morris IRE 9-10-11 Paddy Flood
9 CHELSEA HARBOUR (IRE) (Paul Duffin) Thomas Mullins IRE 8-11-2 Davy Russell
10 MON MOME (FR) (Vida Bingham) Venetia Williams 8-10-11 Aidan Coleman
11 HI CLOY (IRE) (Susan McCloy) Michael Hourigan IRE 11-11-12 Tom Doyle
12 CORNISH SETT (IRE) (Peter Hart) Paul Nicholls 9-10-10 Mr Nick Scholfield
13 HEDGEHUNTER (IRE) (Trevor Hemmings) Willie Mullins IRE 12-11-12 Ruby Walsh
14 IDLE TALK (IRE) (Trevor Hemmings) D McCain Jnr 9-10-9 Brian Harding
15 MILAN DEUX MILLE (FR) (Fergus & Judith Wilson) David Pipe 6-10-9t Tom Malone
F2 L'AMI (FR) (J P McManus) Francois Doumen FR 9-11-1p Mick Fitzgerald
F2 BACKBEAT (IRE) (Andrea & Graham Wylie) Howard Johnson 11-10-9 Wilson Renwick
F2 BLACK APALACHI (IRE) (Gerard Burke) Dessie Hughes IRE 9-10-8v1 Andrew McNamara
U3 IRON MAN (FR) (Roddy Owen & Paul Fullagar) Peter Bowen 7-11-5p Christian Williams
U3 TUMBLING DICE (IRE) (Lucy Donegan) Tom Taaffe IRE 9-10-10b Tom Ryan
F4 FUNDAMENTALIST (IRE) (Colin Cornes) Nigel Twiston-Davies 10-11-4t Paddy Brennan
F4 ARDAGHEY (IRE) (D & S Goodman) Nigel Twiston-Davies 9-10-7t David England
F6 NO FULL (FR) (Pauline Doyle) Eoin Doyle IRE 7-10-12 Shay Barry
F8 PHILSON RUN (IRE) (Gale Force One) Nick Williams 12-10-8 Daryl Jacob
F8 MADISON DU BERLAIS (FR) (Roger Stanley & Yvonne Reynolds II) David Pipe 7-11-9 Tom Scudamore
F11 CONTRABAND (Fergus Wilson) Paul Murphy 10-11-0 Keith Mercer
F11 KELAMI (FR) (Halewood International Ltd) Francois Doumen FR 10-10-9 Barry Keniry
F20 JOAACI (IRE) (David Johnson) David Pipe 8-10-13b1 Johnny Farrelly
U20 MCKELVEY (IRE) (N Elliott) Peter Bowen 9-11-0p Tom O'Brien
F22 BUTLER'S CABIN (FR) (J P McManus) Jonjo O'Neill 8-11-3p Tony McCoy
F25 TURKO (FR) (The Stewart Family) Paul Nicholls 6-11-10t Richard Johnson
U25 KNOWHERE (IRE) (Raymond Mould) Nigel Twiston-Davies 10-11-11 Joe Tizzard
U25 SIMON (Mercy Rimell) John Spearing 9-11-7 Dominic Elsworth
U27 D'ARGENT (IRE) (Nigel Bunter) Alan King 11-10-12b Robert Thornton
P BEF 29 DUN DOIRE (IRE) (Dunderry Racing Syndicate) Tony Martin IRE 9-10-7b1 Richard McGrath
P BEF LAST MR POINTMENT (IRE) (Stockton Heath Racing) Paul Nicholls 9-11-11 Sam Thomas
P BEF 19 NAUNTON BROOK (David Langdon) Nigel Twiston-Davies 9-10-10t Andrew Tinkler
P BEF 17 POINT BARROW (IRE) (Clune Hughes, Helen O’Dwyer & John Foley) Pat Hughes IRE 10-10-13b Tony Dobbin
P BEF 19 BOB HALL (IRE) (J P McManus) Jonjo O'Neill 7-10-11 Noel Fehily
P BEF 19 VODKA BLEU (FR) (David Johnson) David Pipe 9-11-2b Paul Moloney
40 ran
Distances: 4, 1 1/2, 16, 8, 3, 13, 9, 1 3/4, 1 1/2, 3 1/4, 1 1/4, 13, 28, dist
Breeder: Martin Dibbs
Breeding: b g Old Vic - Madam Madcap
Totes: Win: £8.90 Places: £2.50, £4.60, £5.00, £3.10 Exacta: £172.10

Winning Trainer: DAVID PIPE Background: Son of Martin Pipe and former point-to-point trainer who took over at Pond House following the retirement of his father First Trainer’s Licence: May 2006 First winner under rules: Standin Obligation in the ‘Persimmon Homes Novices’ Chase’ at Kelso, May 9, 2006 - his first runner under rules Aintree Festival Wins: John Smith’s Grand National (2008 Comply Or Die), totesport Bowl (2008 Our Vic) Cheltenham Festival Wins (3): Ryanair Chase (2008 Our Vic), William Hill Trophy (2008 An Accordion), Fred Winter Juvenile Novices’ Handicap Hurde (2007 Gaspara) Big Race Wins: Charlie Hall Chase (2006 Our Vic), Ladbroke Handicap Hurdle (2006 Acambo), Boylesports.com Gold Cup (2007 Tamarinbleu), Boylesports.com International Hurdle (2007 Osana) Wins (2006/07): 134 Wins This Season: 95

Winning Jockey: Timothy James Murphy Date of birth: August 20, 1974 Background: Father Jimmy was a leading amateur and manager of Newberry Stud. Timmy began working for Noel Chance during weekends when still at school, and rode for the trainer as an amateur, as well as for Mick Halford and Michael Hourigan. Opted to relocate to England after turning professional and began riding for Kim Bailey. Began riding for Paul Nicholls in 1998, before being overtaken as first choice jockey for the trainer by Joe Tizzard. Returned to Nicholls as number one rider in May 2001, but following a lengthy battle with alcoholism, Murphy was jailed for four months in July 2002 for assaulting an air stewardess. Returned to the saddle on his release in October 2002, and has enjoyed considerable success since. Became the retained jockey for leading owner David Johnson after the departure of Tony McCoy form the Martin Pipe stable. Has published critically acclaimed biography "Riding The Storm". First winner: Gayloire (Kilmuckridge point to point, Co Wexford) General: Rode the last ever winner over jumps at Nottingham - Dominie (29/2/96) Aintree Festival Wins: John Smith’s Grand National (2008 Comply Or Die), Cordon Bleu Hcap Hurdle (1999 Kinnescash), Unwins Wine Group Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices’ Hurdle (2004 Al Eile), Scottish And Newcastle Pub Enterprises Aintree Hurdle (2005, 2007 & 2008 Al Eile), Betfair Bowl (2006 Celestial Gold, 2008 Our Vic) Cheltenham Festival Wins: (7) Ryanair Chase (2008 Our Vic), Mildmay of Flete Chase (1997 Terao, 2004 Tikram), Vincent O’brien County Hcap Hurdle (1999 Sir Talbot, 2005 Fontanesi), Pertemps Final (2004 Creon), Irish Independent Arkle (2005 Contraband) Other major wins: Ericsson Chase (2002 Beef Or Salmon); Hennessy Gold Cup (2004 Celestial Gold); Irish Hennessy Gold Cup (2003 Beef Or Salmon); Paddy Power Gold Cup (2004 Celestial Gold, 2005 Our Vic); Pillar Property Chase (1998 See More Business) Number of Wins (1995/96-2006/2007): 26; 28; 60; 73; 64; 54; 98; 42; 57; 143; 87; 98 Wins This Season: 63