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I think that's a fair enough approach, DO, though I don't particularly see it as better/worse than backing a single horse each-way. I suspect that many punters just don't see the National as a race to seriously target (in terms of turning a profit), and will limit themselves to 'interest bets' only.

Counting back, I have backed 8 horses in the Nash, but only three will go to post (VLR, DR and Stellar Notion). The scratchings have to be factored in, and I will basically need one of the two faves to win (or HdBs horse placed) to show a profit. If you have backed ten, and all are going to get a run, then you are in much better shape than me, going into the race!!

[QUOTE="Grasshopper, post: 2565526, member: 65342"] I think that's a fair enough approach, DO, though I don't particularly see it as better/worse than backing a single horse each-way. I suspect that many punters just don't see the National as a race to seriously target (in terms of turning a profit), and will limit themselves to 'interest bets' only. Counting back, I have backed 8 horses in the Nash, but only three will go to post (VLR, DR and Stellar Notion). The scratchings have to be factored in, and I will basically need one of the two faves to win (or HdBs horse placed) to show a profit. If you have backed ten, and all are going to get a run, then you are in much better shape than me, going into the race!! [/QUOTE]

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