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Your Photos: And The Eagle Flys Claims Grand National Victory
The horse, who was ridden by William Meister, edged out 2011 winner Private Attack.
In an exhilirating ride, And The Eagle Flys cruises ahead of Private Attack to cinch the 2012 title on Saturday afternoon.Â
The horse, along with rider and trainer William Meister, finished the three mile steeplechase course in six minutes, nine seconds.
And The Eagle Flys led the field of five horses throughout most of the race.
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Private Attack and jockey Patrick Worrall, last year's title holder who also won the , finished in second place, followed by More Fascination, ridden by Mark Beecher.
The 2010 Maryland Hunt Cup winner, Twill Do, finished in fourth place.
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And The Eagle Flys is owned by Mrs. William D. Class, Jr.
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Editor's note: The name of the jockey riding More Fascination was incorrect in an earlier version of this article. Patch regrets the error.
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