Emotions run high as Ballabriggs wins National
Ballabriggs was an emotional winner of the John Smith's Grand National for Donald McCain, son of Aintree legend Ginger McCain, the trainer of Red Rum.
However, Jason Maguire's mount, a 14-1 chance, found more on the gruelling run to the line to take glory in the world's greatest steeplechase by two and a quarter lengths.
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