I couldn't have backed Don't Push It myself, there's no way I could even see the horse getting round bearing in mind how prone it has been to jumping errors in its career.
But hats off to AP for an amazing ride, and Jonjo O'Neill for an amazing piece of training.
I had Black Apalachi, but for the first time EVER, I didn't mind losing to a horse I hadn't backed. Delighted for AP. It's the big one he has always wanted and I am so pleased he has finally achieved a National as he is a hero of mine.