They firmly believe their Shih Tzu, Miss Agnes (named after Agnes Moorehead of "Bewitched" fame), is destined to wintheGoldenCup for the coveted best in show award.
McCoy eventually remounted and started the race, but Synchronised - who was bidding to become the first horse since Golden Miller in 1934 to winthe Gold Cup and the Grand National in the same season -- fell at the sixth fence and subsequently had to be put down.