(Feeling Merri: Timmy Murphy winner of the 2010 Scottish Grand National)
Timmy's Merigo-round
Timmy Murphy landed the Scottish Grand National this weekend on 18/1 chance Merigo. Trained by Andrew Parker the nine year old won easily with a 9 length success over nearest rival Gone To Lunch under Barry Geraghty.
The locally owned Merigo crossed the winning line looking as though he was capable of running the whole race again. The gruelling four mile event did not seem to have been a problem for the horse as Timmy Murphy celebrated in the Ayrshire sunshine.
Murphy said after the race "He jumped fantastically, stayed and travelled well. I'd like to congratulate Ray [winning owner] as this race is close to his heart".
Gone To Lunch the 15/2 favourite showed no impression of catching up with the winner and a further 19 lengths behind was No Panic ridden by B Hughes who beat the Twiston-Davies family for third. Seven pound claimer Sam Twiston-Davies once again showed great ability in a major race aboard Razor Royale trained by his father Nigel.
Sam Twiston Davies also showed signs of a champion in waiting when he claimed fifth place on Hello Bud in the English Grand National again trained by his father.
(Father figure: Nigel Twiston Davies has faith in his son Sam's increasing ability)
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