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David Pipe's charge, ridden by Timmy Murphy, had to pull out all the stops after the last fence as he was pressed by Irish challengers King Johns Castle and Snowy Morning.

But the well-backed 7-1 joint-favourite galloped resolutely to the the line to score a famous victory in the colours of leading owner David Johnson, winning by four lengths.

King Johns Castle (20-1) was second, a length and a half ahead of Snowy Morning (16-1), with Slim Pickings (10-1) 16 lengths further away in fourth.

Murphy, winning the race at the 12th attempt, said: "This would be the highlight of anyone's career. You only have to think of the people who have not even got round, never mind those who have won.

"My main worry was the first fence as he can jump big, but he has been much better with the blinkers on. He did come up a bit at the first, but he settled down after that.

"I could feel Paul Carberry (on King Johns Castle) behind me - and he isn't one you like to have there - but when I got to the Elbow my fellow picked up again and went away. I can't believe it yet."

An emotional Pipe said: "I can't really describe it. Gordon Elliott trained last year's winner and is a good friend - he was one of the first to come and congratulate me.

"It's great for everyone, for the whole team. We couldn't do any of it without them. I've had a great teacher in my father (many times champion trainer Martin Pipe), David Johnson has been brilliant, and Timmy gave him a fantastic ride."

Winning owner Johnson added: "I've probably run 20 in it before, and it's a thrill. It was a typical Timmy ride. He showed how good he really is."