Poole Master lands Betfred Grand Sefton Chase at Aintree

Poole Master brought down the curtain on the successful Betfred Becher Chase day at Aintree to become the second 25-1 winner over the Grand National fences of the afternoon in the Betfred Grand Sefton Chase.

Thanks to a fine front-running ride by jockey Tom Scudamore, the David Pipe-trained nine-year-old dug deep to deny Sam Waley-Cohen, on Charlie Manns Cedre Bleu (20-1), a second success over the big Aintree obstacles.

Poole Master scored by a length and three-quarters from Cedre Bleu with Bennys Mist (8-1) a further three and three-quarter lengths back in third, with Paul Nicholls Rolling Aces (8-1) in fourth.

Everton FC fan Scudamore was delighted with his first success over the National fences. He said: He was electric, he love it round here. I've had a couple of goes here but never really been in contention and that's my first win over these fences. Its a tremendous thrill, the thrill of a lifetime.

Winning any race is a thrill, but to win here is fantastic and it was a great effort by David to get him back. Its a long time since a Scudamore won over these fences!

Waley-Cohen, who had landed the Betfred Becher Chase on Oscar Time earlier in the day, added to his fine record over the big fences. He was happy with Cedre Bleus effort, saying: Hes run a cracker and he likes it here, but hes not an easy horse to win with.

Nicholls Sam Winner (3-1) lived up to his name again when landing the Betfred Racings Biggest Supporter Chase under Nick Scholfield.

But the race wasnt quite as expected as only nine of the 19 fences were able to be jumped due to low sun. All the obstacles in the home straight were dolled off.

Sam Winner, who had won at Cheltenham, was out in front and he just kept on galloping as Cheltenham Gold Cup hopeful and previous Aintree winner Holywell unshipped Richie McLernon down the back straight.

Scholfield said: Hes tough and genuine and keeps galloping, Paul said to keep it simple and thats what I did.

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Poole Master lands Betfred Grand Sefton Chase at Aintree