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Mon Mome lands National glory
04 January 2009
The Venetia Williams-trained nine-year-old moved into the race soon after turning for home and began to stretch away from his rivals after jumping the final obstacle.
The outsider was well clear approaching the Elbow and passed the famous winning post 12 lengths in front of last year's winner Comply Or Die (14-1), with My Will (8-1) third and State Of Play (14-1) fourth.
Treadwell said: "I had the perfect run through the race and he jumped brilliant for me. All I can say at this moment in time is it's unbelievable.
"A couple of times loose horses fell upsides me and went under his legs, but it didn't really affect the horse. He gave me such a great ride. He was an absolute pleasure to ride. He is so genuine.
"I had a quick look round, but I wasn't really sure how far in front I was."
Williams added: "How can you ever expect that in a race like this? It was just unbelievable. The owner was watching the wrong horse for the first part of the race and she thought it was out the back.
"I'm so proud of the horse. I'm so proud of Liam for giving him such a good ride, and the girl who looks after him as well.
"I'm so proud of everyone in the yard - I never get chance to praise them and give them the credit they deserve. It is all a team effort."
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