Karen Windross and Sam Macloud are our Grand National Winners! 14th April 2009
Thomas Bell Country Store shopper’s Karen Windross and Sam Macloud were delighted when Grand National Champions Mon Mome and Liam Tredwell romped home in first place ahead of an impressive 66 starter’s.

Hunted around on the inside, he crept steadily into contention on the second circuit and was on the leaders' heels at the third last. He jumped the last upsides when there were still plenty in with a chance, and then came right away as Liam Treadwell, having his first ride in the race, asked him for more.

Mon Mome had finished tenth last year when he was hampered at Becher's second time, but his form earlier this season had meant that he was 7lb higher. He had seemed best suited by soft ground so the overnight rain might just have helped him.

Thanks to the little French bay gelding, Karen Windrose and Sam Macloud both won their money back which they had spent in store the previous weeks.

The Grand National Sweepstake is always received well by Thomas Bell customers but rewards those who spend over £75 by giving them a chance to win their money back, as well as taking part in a prestigious national sporting event.

Karen Windross and Sam Macloud receive their prize from Amy Vickers.