Grand National Horse Race

[ian perks]

So its the Grand National On Saturday:
What Horse(s) are you going to place a bet on?

[persins]

I'm probably not going to bother since every time I bet on a horse, it ends up as glue or pedigree chum!

I might do a sweepstake at work though!

[yorkie19]

Not sure, I'll need to look the runners and riders over tomorrow night. However, I'll be backing whichever horse Carl Llewelleyn is riding (if he is).

[andywooler]

The one I backed last year must be close to the finishing line by now:)

[Sellers_Bird]

i dont even know any of the names... is there a list up anywhere yet?

[Aardvark]

... is there a list up anywhere yet?
They're on the bbc site here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/4849444.stm) and there's a sweepstake (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/shared/spl/hi/other_sports/03/horse_racing/sweepstake/html/initial.stm) kit too :clap:

[The Cornet King]

Well after backing the winner Hedgehunter last yr to win and also backing Forest Gunner each way (i must have really been on form that day!), and winning a nice bit of money at the end of it i'm definately gonna be putting another few quid (Probably £40, £20 each on 2 separate horses to win) on the race.

I'm down to a choice of three or four. I also had a side bet on Clan Royal last yr who ran superbly until the loose horse brought him down at Canal Turn, so he's one of my possibilities. I've heard a lot of good things about Numbersixvalverde, so he'll be a definate i think. Hedgehunter is fav again but to win back to back is a rare thing so i may have to avoid him.

Innox is a lot of top experts tips so i might have a few quid on him (especially at 14-1, good odds).

Just hope i can come away with a few quid again.:p

[sugarandspice]

Right, serious memory Jogging time, Am i right in remembering that the last time the south west regionals were held in bristol it was the same weekend as the grand national? possible 2001, and there was also a big Wales V England Rugby Game on.

I can remember standing in the middle of Bristol Student Union, Bacardi brezzer in hand, (so i may only have been 13 at the time!) screaming at the TV while watching the race. We had done a sweep stake on the coach on the way up and i won something, can't remember what!!

Nothing as exciting as Mr Lucky ^ up there. :(

[Cornishwomble]

Right, serious memory Jogging time, Am i right in remembering that the last time the south west regionals were held in bristol it was the same weekend as the grand national? possible 2001, and there was also a big Wales V England Rugby Game on.

I can remember standing in the middle of Bristol Student Union, Bacardi brezzer in hand, (so i may only have been 13 at the time!) screaming at the TV while watching the race. We had done a sweep stake on the coach on the way up and i won something, can't remember what!!

Nothing as exciting as Mr Lucky ^ up there. :(

I think it was 2001 cos I played with Pendennis that day, it was my last Area before I moved to Gibraltar and I remember doing some kind of sweepstake (although most of the day was blurry!)

[bongo massive]

Just backed It Takes Time. Good name, good horse, 4th last year, an ideal e/w bet!

[madsaz]

have done my annual girly bet, complete with dodgy reasoning, though I have refused to be influenced by the colour of the jerseys.

£5 on Clan Royal - cos he did ok last year basically.
£5 on Numbersixvalverde - cos it's named after the owner's holiday home which seemed like a good idea (I'm holiday obsessed), and its pretty hard to spell.
£5 on Ebony Light - because it's trained by the guy who trained Red Rum - he also trained Amberleigh House which was my last winning experience. And he's retiring this year so it seemed like a good idea.
£5 on Le Roi Miguel - basically cos my bloke's called Michael but its also running for NSPCC. Sadly I think its about 111-1. so if I win I'd be very excited, chances are its more of a glue candidate.

That's the proper way to chose a horse - completely random, girl like decision making. Its virtually a lottery anyway - most of them will fall over.

[Di]

Got myself Jack High in the sweepstake.


Honest Frank's choice:
1 Numbersixvalverde 2 Jack High 3 Clan Royal 4 Joes Edge

Hmm, looking gooood. :)

[Ruthless]

I got Innox and Sir OJ in our sweep.

Chris I wouldn't bother putting any money on Innox now:redface:

[ian perks]

I have gone for a E/W Bet on SIR OJ because at work we do a grill called
PAPA OJ GRILLS:
Gammon Steak, 2Pieces of Rump Steak and a Chicken Fillet

[The Cornet King]

I got Innox and Sir OJ in our sweep.

Chris I wouldn't bother putting any money on Innox now:redface:

Noted ;)

At this moment in time i'm gonna back Numbersixvalverde and Clan Royal. though chances are i'll wake up in the morning and have changed my mind. I'm still tempted by Innox though.

[Ryan06]

Sorry guys!! horse racing is not very interesting to me :cool:

[stephen2001]

I think either one of Innox or Clan Royal. I shaln't be putting any money on it because they'll both do abysmally if I do!!

[sugarandspice]

I think it was 2001 cos I played with Pendennis that day, it was my last Area before I moved to Gibraltar and I remember doing some kind of sweepstake (although most of the day was blurry!)

Oh yes, of course, it was bristol! and the CHAIRS incident!! :) :) :)

Theres a Horse called Cornish Rebel!! :) Thats got to be worth all my money!! :)


Does anyone else pick a horse purely on the basis of how interesting it's name is?!

[bongo massive]

Come on the 'It Takes Time'! You know it makes sense.........

[MajorMorgan]

£10 e/w on Sir Oj - you know it makes sense.

Had a decent afternoon yesterday - 3 e/w bets with two winners and a place, all double-figure odds.

Hope my luck lasts today!

[cornishscot]

Theres a Horse called Cornish Rebel!! :) Thats got to be worth all my money!! :)


Does anyone else pick a horse purely on the basis of how interesting it's name is?![/quote]

Absolutely ............. and, surprisingly enough, this method of choosing had reaped its rewards on a few occasions now so, here's hoping, fingers crossed etc. that I'm lucky again today.

CORNISH REBEL for me (to win) - how could I not choose this one eh?

ROSS COMM (each way bet) is my "insurance policy" choice given that I live in "Ross Road"

Fuzzy logic there somewhere I suspect but, well, it's only a little bit of fun this innit?

[gawber]

Family sweepstake £2 for 4 horses
Winner £10
2nd £6
3rd £4

I've got
GARVIVONNIAN
BARON WINDRUSH
CLAN ROYAL
JOES EDGE

I just hope all the horses come home safe (and mine come 1st 2nd and 3rd!!)

[The Cornet King]

Well my money is down and safely in the hands of Labrokes. I've backed 2 horse, though i wont say which 2 i finally decided on after lots of chopping and changing, though neadless to say you'll know if i win! (Though i fully expect never to see that money ever again!)

Can't wait now!

[Liz Courts]

CORNISH REBEL for me (to win) - how could I not choose this one eh?

Yay!! Go "Cornish Rebel"!! And also "It Takes Time" - just because it's a horse from the west country!! :biggrin:

[imthemaddude]

1st start was false - 2nd start about to happen. Anyone else watching?

[imthemaddude]

1st numbersixvalverdi 6 2nd Hedgehunter 2 3rd clan royal 4th Nil desperandum :)

[madsaz]

Hooray!! More victory for girly reasoning!!

My holiday obsession got me the winner & my slight bit of logic got me third place - should have a bit of a profit to look forward to!

Liking the name does work!

[Liz Courts]

Cornish Rebel "pulled up" at the 19th fence. *Shakes head*. What a let down!! :frown:

[The Cornet King]

How disappointing.

No win this year, but never mind. It was good fun, and a good race. Surprised at how few finishers there were considering the good ground, only 9 made it round.

Oh well, i shall very much remain a once a year bet person. Here's to next yr!:biggrin:

[iggmeister]

I had £3 on Numbersixvalverde to win - nice little earner. I also has £3 on Hedgehunter to win but am glad the other won as it was much better odds. I also had £2 each way on Ballycassidy and 100-1 and was quite excited until it fell!

Winnings will pay for the curry and bottle of red for tonight!

Igg

[michellegarbutt]

I backed the winner. i picked it cos it had valve in it's name and I play a valved instrument. How s that for a rubbish reason but it worked

[ian perks]

Well i got the 4th placed horse Philson Run and got back £10.50.
My Girlfriend had the winner Silver Birch and got back £26.00:woo

[ian perks]

So what arev you going for this year in 2010 Grand National

[Supermouse]

Has to be COMPLY OR DIE for me!
Family motto!!

[steve butler]

I fancy 'butchers special' to bring up the rear in the colours of 'The sausage makers alliance syndicate' 150-1 represents good value, especially with amateur sausage jockey Perky Perkins on board.

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