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Monty's Pass captures Grand National

GAMBLE PAYS OFFThe Irish-bred horse took the flagship event at Aintree by six length to land his owners the prize money, plus a bit extra on the side

AP AND REUTERS , LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND

"The biggest bet was one of 10,000 pounds at 50-1. I reckon I have cleared 800,000 pounds. There are about eight bookmaking firms involved, including three or four of the top ones," he said.

"I always say I like to see the whites of the bookies' eyes but there were so many people here today that I could not get close enough to do that," he said.

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