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OFFICIAL GRAND NATIONAL THREAD
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:44 pm
by northbankbren
Where's your money going. For me 3 bets
Butlers Cabin to win.
Each eay on,
Irish Invader and Comply or Die
Gunna put tricast on all 3 too.
Who you gunna bet on?
None of this "I dont bet" crap, its more fun than the lottery.
BETS?
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:47 pm
by MK Gould
Hate to seem ignorant but.....when is it??
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:48 pm
by northbankbren
tomorrow 4,15.
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:50 pm
by MK Gould
northbankbren wrote:tomorrow 4,15.
I thought it was always on FAC Semi Final day? Shit. Will have to pick a name tomorrow. No-one did a sweep in work, so maybe others caught by surprise!
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:57 pm
by northbankbren
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:56 am
by franksav63
I backed the winner last year Comply or Die...... (first time for ages)
I quite fancy Black Apalachi today though....
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:03 am
by projoe
ive got a good record with picking winners in the grand national over recent years. ive had hedgehunter, numbersixvalverde and comply or die.
so this year i am going for either:
state of play 14/1
black apalachi 14/1
irish invader 20/1
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:09 am
by franksav63
projoe wrote:ive got a good record with picking winners in the grand national over recent years. ive had hedgehunter, numbersixvalverde and comply or die.
so this year i am going for either:
state of player 14/1
black apalachi 14/1
irish invader 20/1
That's the one PJ!!!!
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:13 am
by projoe
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_s ... 959295.stm
F2-P151
BLACK APALACHI 10 11-05
Denis O'Regan Dessie Hughes (Ire)
Blew away the opposition in winning Becher Chase last November over the National fences having fallen at the second in this race last year. May prefer softer ground, but is very much a live contender.
Rating: 7/10 Odds: 14-1
not sure now. might not suit the ground
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:16 am
by franksav63
projoe wrote:http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_s ... 959295.stm
F2-P151
BLACK APALACHI 10 11-05
Denis O'Regan Dessie Hughes (Ire)
Blew away the opposition in winning Becher Chase last November over the National fences having fallen at the second in this race last year. May prefer softer ground, but is very much a live contender.
Rating: 7/10 Odds: 14-1
not sure now. might not suit the ground
I read that also PJ, in the Daily Mirror just a min ago, but, I'm not changing my mind (that's a fatal mistake when punting)
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:19 am
by projoe
the horse i wouldnt pick is (look at his form):
211-POO
COMPLY OR DIE 10 11-06
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:20 am
by augie
I quite like the grand national and is one of only 2 races that I will actually bet money on. Being honest I prefer when it is run in mucky conditions cos it basically levels the playing field and fools like me, who know nothing about the horses in the race, have nearly as good a chance as the so called know it all's that most of us run into every bloody day
Being honest I basically go by the pinstickers guide and hope for the best and have picked 4 for my bets - black apalchi and Irish invader are the only 2 I can think of
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:23 am
by franksav63
projoe wrote:the horse i wouldnt pick is (look at his form):
211-POO
COMPLY OR DIE 10 11-06
Hmmm, saying that though PJ, it ran well in the Gold Cup recently, I think it finished 6th.
It also knows it's way round Aintree which is also a plus. An each way punt for sure (regardless of the ''POO'' form figures)
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 10:17 am
by imarocknrollstar
I've spread my bets across 4 horses today....
Butler's Cabin to win
Rambling Minster to win
Hear the Echo E/W
Stan E/W
This has to be McCoys year. This is his 14th attempt and my lucky number is 14!
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 10:17 am
by demzy
Ive gone for:
Black Apalachi - each way
Snowy Morning - each way
My Will - to win