Mascot Grand National

1 of 7 Mascots race to the bookies to place bets before the big event gets underway

2 of 7 And they're under starter's orders for the colourful annual spectacle

3 of 7 The startled competitors were forced to avoid a streaker at Huntingdon Racecourse

4 of 7 Oldham Athletic favourite Chaddy the Owl swooped to his second consecutive win

5 of 7 A collection of characters from football teams and other sports clubs took part

6 of 7 QPR's Jude the Cat (right) was among the also-rans in Sunday's race

7 of 7 Chaddy the Owl celebrates his triumph with runners-up Peter Burrow and Phoney Pony