Grand National thread

[andyjo1982]

Just drawn Forpaddydaplasterer in the sweepstake.

What are your fancies/tips etc please?

[Busa mav]

a mate who bets has advised Seabass and Ballabriggs

[NismoGT]

Been told to back Rare Bob by a mate who works in Ladbrokes.

[blueheron]

Imperial Commander <3 got him at 33/1 a month ago

But I also like the look of Lost Glory. Have him at 66/1.

Plus some others but not going to bore everyone with my bets. They're mostly only £2 EW. Just a bit of fun, pocket money stuff

Edited by blueheron on Friday 5th April 12:12

[dickymint]

Backed CAPPA BLEU 6 weeks ago at 25-1 now 12-1 3rd favourite. If it stays up it wins

If you want free tips check out my mates blog. Look through it and see how successful he is (pro gambler)..........

http://phoenixracinguk.blogspot.co.uk/

[pad58]

Sea bass. That's all.

[andyjo1982]

Tipster I follow on Twitter, getyourtipsout, have tipped both Cappa Bleu and Rare Bob. I'll do a fiver on each I think.

[dickymint]

andyjo1982 said:

Tipster I follow on Twitter, getyourtipsout, have tipped both Cappa Bleu and Rare Bob. I'll do a fiver on each I think.

National is for fun betting. Plenty of "easier" money to win at other meetings. Only done CAPPA BLEU as I follow mainly Welsh trainers. CAPPA has been trained throughout his career to win a National.

My only other bet on the "lottery" will be a fun reverse forecast with Ruby and Kate Walsh. Good luck to you.

[CooperD]

Done Cappa Bleu as my main bet with a bit each way on Big Fella Thanks.

[mattyn1]

Last year my horse, who I picked using my vast racing knowledge, fell and unseated the rider before the start, and then during the race fell and died.

For what it's worth, this year, a couple pounds on Seabass!

[nagsheadwarrior]

Chicago grey,colbert station? And ballabriggs out of loyalty for me.

[Dan_1981]

Balthazar King as my main bet.

Rare Bob as a support act

& Chicago Grey as a maybe.

[Gilmore]

On His Own to Win.
Rare Bob to Place.

Disagree with people saying it is a lottery,it's simply a unique 40 runner handicap.

Yes, you'll need plenty of luck in running but the same principles apply, not every horse has equal chance and ability.

Good luck if you're having a bet.

[dickymint]

Gilmore said:

On His Own to Win.
Rare Bob to Place.

Disagree with people saying it is a lottery,it's simply a unique 40 runner handicap.

Yes, you'll need plenty of luck in running but the same principles apply, not every horse has equal chance and ability.

Good luck if you're having a bet.

It's a handicap race so theoretically equal chance

[zb]

My annual donation to the turf accountants' retirement fund:

Imperial Commander £10 E/W@16/1
Seabass £5 E/W@10/1
Ninetieth Minute £1 E/W@100/1

[croyde]

Got Seabass and One His Own both at 22/1 last October. Bet on them by mistake Maybe a good omen.

[Council Baby]

It is a lottery and it's utter carnage usually... Which is why it's not a race to take a serious punt on. Bung a few quid on a few horses and hope they don't get taken out by loose horses, knocked off, jump badly etc.

It's easy to guess which ones should be in the frame but there are just too many unknowns and unexpected events in a race this long with a field so large.

Stick a pin in it and have a laugh.

I'm having Joncol, Quiscover Fontaine and across the bay as my outsiders and Chicago Grey as my 'should have a hope unless st happens' punt.

Good luck.

[petrolsniffer]

Council Baby said:

It is a lottery and it's utter carnage usually... Which is why it's not a race to take a serious punt on. Bung a few quid on a few horses and hope they don't get taken out by loose horses, knocked off, jump badly etc.

It's easy to guess which ones should be in the frame but there are just too many unknowns and unexpected events in a race this long with a field so large.

Stick a pin in it and have a laugh.

I'm having Joncol, Quiscover Fontaine and across the bay as my outsiders and Chicago Grey as my 'should have a hope unless st happens' punt.

Good luck.

Indeed as proven by the 100/1 winner a few years back.

Also the joint fave hasn't won for a couple and a fave even longer!

Put 10 selections on O/H selected 5 and so did I.

[OzzyR1]

Woohoo!! 75p each way on Ubak in the last.

05 Apr 13 22:30
Single (EW)
1
1:45 Aintree
Ubak @ Guaranteed Price (28/1) 3@1/5
Stake £1.50
Won
£26.70

Also got £1.90 from the same bet on Utopie.

Lost £2.00 on Up and Go to win.

It all goes downhill from here...

75p e/w on Alderwood, Baily Green and Overturn in the next - was crappy odds even last night though - about 2 or 3 : 1.

Last of the big spenders

Edited by OzzyR1 on Saturday 6th April 14:12

[Johnny]

Knowing next to fk all about racing I've done the usual thing - buy a paper, have a read and guess! I even messaged my mate on FB who's in the 'pool for some tips...

His tip - 'Don't gamble..!'

So in the end I went £2 (EW) on the following

Seabass @ Guaranteed Price (7/1)
On His Own @ Guaranteed Price (10/1)
Chicago Grey @ Guaranteed Price (12/1)
Treacle @ Guaranteed Price (33/1)

All good fun...