Grand National

[Desert Orchid]

I have no issues with Iroko being a short price.

I wouldn't put anything past the owner and would not be at all surprised if he has been organising all sorts of odds being taken surreptitiously and I think the horse has the ability to win a Grand National. I think they're playing games with the sport and looking to profit by a lot more than the purse on offer.

 

[Steeplechasing]

On course bookies look upon Grand National day as The Country Foxes Annual Outings Society look upon Open Hen Coops day.

 

[Basil Pinenuts]

On course bookies look upon Grand National day as The Country Foxes Annual Outings Society look upon Open Hen Coops day.

Probably can't blame them, imagine the pitch and expenses are pretty expensive. But 4 places in a 34-runner race just doesn't cut it anymore, especially when few horses are bigger than 33/1.

 

[StarryNight]

I don't really understand why Iroko is favourite, 4th last year off 10st 11lb, now due to be off 11st 1lb ?

Yeah, I'm amazed as well, although I have him - albeit 25/1, so I'll be happy if he gets there.

 

[vikingflagship]

Iroko to skip kelso run and go to Cheltenham festival before Grand National

VF x

 

[Basil Pinenuts]

Iroko to skip kelso run and go to Cheltenham festival before Grand National

VF x

Ultima one assumes (rather than a Gold Cup supplement)? May have some implications for Jagwar

 

[Steeplechasing]

He doesn't jump well enough to see out The Ultima. Stiff-backed, which causes a significant extra energy output when jumping. I suspect he was tired last time rather than needing a longer trip.

 

[Slim]

Flooring Porter is out for the season.

 

[pawras]

Pick a "National" any "National"

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[vikingflagship]

Today's scratchings - Flooring Porter, Ile Atlantiique Blizzard Of Oz Mister Coffey, Deafening Silence and the retired Appreciate It

VF x

 

[Slim]

Today's scratchings - Flooring Porter, Ile Atlantiique Blizzard Of Oz Mister Coffey, Deafening Silence and the retired Appreciate It

VF x

Good info.

 

[Desert Orchid]

Today's scratchings - Flooring Porter, Ile Atlantiique Blizzard Of Oz Mister Coffey, Deafening Silence and the retired Appreciate It

VF x

Good news.

Quai De Bourbon is almost guaranteed a run as it now only needs one more to come out while Intense Raffles is three closer to being safe.

Mister Coffey and Deafening Silence, in particular, had no chance of getting in anyway.

 

[Alex]

No aftertiming , I have backed Handstands in a 10p ew 4 place double 11/1 + 50/1, Ultima + GN

 

[Steeplechasing]

Am very tempted by Jagwar off 10.10. He looks a blot after today as Aintree fences shouldn't trouble that straight-backed style; he'll just go through the loose spruce. Best wait for NRNB I suppose.

 

[Alex]

No joy with Handstands yesterday.

I have just placed a similar bet on

Brown
Now Is The Hour 40/1 + GN 50/1
£0.05 ew (4 place) double could win you over £100

I will also look to do

Ryanair
Banbridge
Croke Park
Impaire Et Passe

Mares Chase
Panic Attack

Gold Cup
Haiti Couleurs
Spillanes Tower
Grey Dawning
Firefox

In a similar manner, but will see if they run first

 

[maureen]

They might be tempted to unleash Oscar's Brother on this. Its the last time he'll get in with 155.

Just ran a nice race at Cheltenham!

 

[StarryNight]

I've added Now is the Hour as a potential place

 

[Alex]

So far I have only successfully backed (lol) Grangeclare West in a win double
I have also backed Gerri Colombe, Stellar Story, Lecky Watson and Oscars Brother as single bets

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If will take the losses, in order to get the horses below at a good DOUBLE price. So ideally one of these horses wins Ryanair Chase, Mares Chase, and Gold Cup. Because after these races, I will backing those that remain NRNB

Banbridge
Champ Kiely
Firefox
Grey Dawning
Haiti Cooleurs
I Am Maximus
Monty's Star
L'Homme Presse
Spillane's Tower
Impaire Et Passe
Croke Park
Better Days Ahead
Panic Attack

These have already ran without success and will become NRNB, luckily I did not notice and missed the Western Fold Double.

Now Is The Hour
Handstands
Western Fold

 

[Alex]

Just the one double today

Banbridge - Ryanair 13/2 + GN 66/1 = 501/1, I have done 10p ew (3 + 4 place) double

 

[Alex]

Does anyone know why Impaire Et Passe has come out of GN betting ? Has Mullins said something ? I am so rapped up with Cheltenham, looks like I have missed something.