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WATCH: Irish jockey performed ‘the greatest recovery ever seen’ to finish third in Grand National

Published 18:24 9 Apr 2016 BST

Updated 18:45 9 Apr 2016 BST

Kevin McGillicuddy
WATCH: Irish jockey performed ‘the greatest recovery ever seen’ to finish third in Grand National

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If you won big on an each way punt on Vics Canvas you owe Robbie Dunne a pint.

The Irish jockey came home third in today's Aintree Grand National on Vics Canvas at a massive 100/1, which would be normally cause for celebration as it is. But Dunne almost became a falling statistic as he was nearly unseated by his mount at Becher's Brook first time around. Somehow, despite a massive tumble, and the horse falling to its belly, it got back up, Dunne held on and recovered enough composure to come home in third place. AP McCoy described the recovery as the best he has ever seen, and we're not going to argue with the great man. https://twitter.com/GetYourTipsOut/status/718845027741515776 It was simply sensational, and to finish third after something like that was out of this world. https://twitter.com/Channel4Racing/status/718844709825835008 https://twitter.com/paultowell/status/718845889066975232 https://twitter.com/tommoracing/status/718844335765209088 https://twitter.com/HeraldRacing/status/718844225765392384 Unbelievable, Jeff.

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