Peter Bowen extended his remarkable record in the Topham Handicap Chase over the Grand National fences here on Friday, as Mac Tottie, at 8-1, crossed the line in front after a dramatic race in which 11 of the 29 runners failed to finish.
Three horses departed at the ninth fence, as Foxy Jacks fell and rolled to his left, bringing down Colorado Doc and Discordantly. Morning Vicar was also a faller, while three horses unseated their riders – including Notebook, with last year’s National winning jockey, Rachael Blackmore, in the saddle – and four more were pulled up. All horses and jockeys were later reported to be unhurt.
