The Grand National

[SpencerO]

Apologies if this is a repost - but c'mon then.. who fancies what? I need to fund an afternoon of farty beer and snacks...

[juk]

Point Barrow &/or Hedgehunter is what I've been told.

[phil1979]

I'm putting my cash on Dusty Carpet.

Never been beaten.

[mat205125]

I'm putting my cash behind the bar.

Any tips for a horse with a good return from an each way bet then? I'm too much of a coward to bet to win, and don't like betting on favourites with rubbish odds / payout.

[bigandclever]

Longshanks at 25-1 EW bet and Numbersixvalverde at 14-1 on the nose for me.

[bigTee]

Dun Doire....

[SpidermanUK]

mat205125 said:

I'm putting my cash behind the bar.

Any tips for a horse with a good return from an each way bet then? I'm too much of a coward to bet to win, and don't like betting on favourites with rubbish odds / payout.

The current favourite is at 9/1 and an e/w bet pays 1/4 the odds up to 5th place (with certain bookies) so it's all reasonable value, but the National does tend to be a bit of a lottery!

If you want to check which bookies are the best, use www.oddschecker.com/horse-racing/ante-post-racing/national-hunt/grand-national and look at the bottom of the page to see which bookmakers pay e/w to 5th place

[staceyb]

I think I'm going to go for Bothar Na, from the same trainer as Hedgehunter.

[dickymint]

Clan Royal
www.grand-national-guide.co.uk/Clan_Royal.htm
McKelvey
www.grand-national-guide.co.uk/McKelvey.htm
Libertine
www.grand-national-guide.co.uk/Liberthine.htm

And remember - you heard it here first folks

[mat205125]

dickymint said:

Clan Royal
www.grand-national-guide.co.uk/Clan_Royal.htm
McKelvey
www.grand-national-guide.co.uk/McKelvey.htm
Libertine
www.grand-national-guide.co.uk/Liberthine.htm

And remember - you heard it here first folks

I can see a quid going on the third one

[Shadytree]

Slim Pickings over here.

[dickymint]

mat205125 said:

dickymint said:

Clan Royal
www.grand-national-guide.co.uk/Clan_Royal.htm
McKelvey
www.grand-national-guide.co.uk/McKelvey.htm
Libertine
www.grand-national-guide.co.uk/Liberthine.htm

And remember - you heard it here first folks

I can see a quid going on the third one

Funny thing is, Sam Waley-Cohen (jockey) won't get a penny if he wins. Although I expect his Dad would give him some "pocket money"!

[BoRED S2upid]

The joy about the National is that any nag less than say 25's could win it its just one of those races. A stray nag could take out 3 of the favourites in one blow. Love it!. I will be selecting a couple of EW bets with a pin and seeing what happens. Enjoy. Oh and don't forget to put your winnings behind the bar

[alex1982]

Jack high must have a good chance, picked it in the work sweep stake. You heard it here first

Fill yer boots and get the in

[beaublack]

My Sweepstake horse - doesn't look bad at 66/1

www.grand-national-guide.co.uk/philson_run.htm

[Shadytree]

beaublack said:

My Sweepstake horse - doesn't look bad at 66/1

www.grand-national-guide.co.uk/philson_run.htm

Are you sure ?

Here's a recent photo in action

[Rob_F]

Had money on Slim Pickings to win. Needless to say, at 50/1 on betfair i was quite disapointed he didn't come in first after such a great run. Nevermind, was certainly exciting......

Rob.

[Shadytree]

Did ok , slim pickings each way and a small bet on Silver Birch each way.
Just about to have a Silver Birch removed from out garden, so pure luck really

[beaublack]

Shadytree said:

beaublack said:

My Sweepstake horse - doesn't look bad at 66/1

www.grand-national-guide.co.uk/philson_run.htm

Are you sure ?

Here's a recent photo in action

Not laughing now are we !!!!