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jacob in 2013 riding sanctuaire at the celebration chase at sandown co wexford , ireland 25-08-1983 2012 , 2014 county hurdle , aintree grand national , 2011 jcb triumph hurdle 250px daryl jacob
 daryl jacob jockey
daryl jacob

jacob is most noted for winning the 2012 grand national on the grey neptune collonges .
the pairing beat second-place sunnyhillboy in a photo finish and the closest ever finish to a grand national .
