Jubilant owners enjoy Big Time on Grand National day

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Michael Attwater: scored with Big Time Maybe in the 5f handicapCredit: Gerry Cranham (racingpost.com/photos)

It was not the Grand National but it meant a huge amount to the owners of Big Time Maybe when he crossed the line first in the 5f handicap.

Cheered enthusiastically back into the winner’s enclosure, Big Time Maybe was winning for the first time for Dare To Dream Racing having been purchased out of a seller at Lingfield last summer by trainer Michael Attwater.

Added to that, he gave Ian Sharrock, who runs the syndicate with Will Smith, the perfect birthday present, and Smith said: “It’s Ian’s birthday today so that makes it extra special. We’re delighted with that.

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Peter ScargillDeputy industry editor

Published on 6 April 2019inReports

Last updated 19:24, 6 April 2019

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