He was one of just 14 riders to complete the Grand National.

But 18-year-old Brighton jockey Jamie Moore is already back in the saddle training for the next challenge of his racing career.

Jamie, who only qualified for Saturday's race at the last minute, seized his opportunity to guide Royal Predica round the world's greatest steeplechase.

After 30 jumps and more than four miles, Jamie finished 13th out of the 40 entrants.

Back training at Martin Pipe's Somerset stables yesterday, he said: "He gave me a great ride, the best ride of my life.

"It was great to complete the race."

His father, Gary, who owns a stables in Brighton, said: "I am very proud. He did very well and the horse looked after him. I could not have wished for a better race.

"Jamie said it was fantastic and he felt lucky to be doing it.

"There might have been some champagne after the race but Jamie couldn't have any because he had to ride in a couple of races afterwards as well.

"I went up to Aintree and the atmosphere was fantastic. You have to be there to believe it. For people in Liverpool it is their biggest day of the year."

Gary, a former jockey, now runs Ingleside Racing Stables in Woodingdean with his wife Jayne.

He said it was particularly special seeing Jamie race because he was never able to himself.

Earlier, Jamie said: "Dad told me I should move away from home and work for a big yard and I have him and Tony McCoy to thank for setting things up with Mr Pipe. It was the best decision I've ever made."

A week before the race, Mr Pipe phoned the Jockey Club to see if Jamie was able to ride in the National.

He was told he needed a minimum of 15 wins to participate but Jamie only had ten at the time.

However, he then collected three first places on consecutive days, enabling him to enter the field.