monkeykieran Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Had a great day out at the Grand National last year, and felt I knew everything about horses by the end of the day (I was drunk by 9am so this was obviusly misguided). However I haven’t got a clue this year. I got "Hear the Echo" in my work sweep stakes, any good? Any good winner/ e/way punts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimiT Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) The good old Grand National, I love it. I follow a simple method to narrow the field, which to be fair, has proved quite successful over the years. Basically, I rule out anything over 11 stone, that hasn't placed over 3 m 5, that's French and that isn't aged 9, 10 or 11 (preference for 9/10 year olds). I also like the horse to be in decent form, so should have at least placed in two of it's last three starts. This rules out all but two. The first of which, Cornish Sett, I'm ruling out as last time out it was comprehensively beaten, as it was in last years National. So ticking all the boxes and my bet for the National is Kilbeggan Blade. It's form is decent, especially the win at Sandown in December over 3 m 5 carrying 11 st 7, where it had Rambling Minister behind it. It's since won again and finished second (although that run was a bit below par, he was giving a weight all round). Can't guarantee another Comply or Die, but at 25/1 I hoping it'll run a big race. Best of luck to those having a flutter. Edit - the Bee Gees'll be spinning in their graves. Edited April 2, 2009 by JimiT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 The good old Grand National, I love it. I follow a simple method to narrow the field, which to be fair, has proved quite successful over the years. Basically, I rule out anything over 11 stone, that hasn't placed over 3 m 5, that's French and that isn't aged 9, 10 or 11 (preference for 9/10 year olds). I also like the horse to be in decent form, so should have at least placed in two of it's last three starts. This rules out all but two. The first of which, Cornish Sett, I'm ruling out as last time out it was comprehensively beaten, as it was in last years National. So ticking all the boxes and my bet for the National is Kilgebban Blade. It's form is decent, especially the win at Sandown in December over 3 m 5 carrying 11 st 7, where it had Rambling Minister behind it. It's since won again and finished second (although that run was a bit below par, he was giving a weight all round). Can't guarantee another Comply or Die, but at 25/1 I hoping it'll run a big race. Best of luck to those having a flutter. I'm feeling confident now I see you're on the same as me Jimi. Your record has been quite something! You might want to check your spelling though - Kilgebban? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimiT Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I'm feeling confident now I see you're on the same as me Jimi. Your record has been quite something! You might want to check your spelling though - Kilgebban? Whoops! I knew there were g's and b's somewhere in it. Cheers Stevie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 (edited) As usual the ground is a key component in the race, its good at the moment and the course officials are going to water to maintain that with no rain forecast before the race. So straight away you can cross out quite a few that need soft ground. My fancy for this years race is Rambling Minster he is 11/1 in a few places, he ticks all the boxes for me. He has plenty of winning form on good ground is a very sound jumper and stays really well as a previous winner of the Borders National at Kelso over 4 miles and 1 furlong. Very importantly he comes into this race in the form of his life on the back of 2 good wins in competitive staying chases, he would have another 6lbs to carry had the weights for this race not been framed before his most recent victory over 3 miles 4 furlongs at Haydock. He did run behind Kilbeggan Blade (as Jimi says) earlier in the season and is worse in at the weights with that rival, but his form has improved markedly since that defeat and I expect him to turn the tables on that rival tomorrow, although I agree Kilbeggan Blade is another interesting contender tomorrow and should go well. He does tick many of the boxes himself but I just have a niggling doubt that he is a better horse at Sandown than he is anywhere else, but that shouldn't stop him going well tomorrow and at around 20/1 is good Each Way value. Good luck to anyone having a bet. Edited April 3, 2009 by Hometownclub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy_Fent Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I've gone for Comply or Die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stebuzz Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I've gone for Comply or Die hate the grand national, it is a cruel race. ask anyone in a bookies and they will say it is the worst race to have a bet on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niceonesparky Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 hate the grand national, it is a cruel race. ask anyone in a bookies and they will say it is the worst race to have a bet on. Void race runs well. I might have that???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAV Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 (edited) hate the grand national, it is a cruel race. ask anyone in a bookies and they will say it is the worst race to have a bet on. Ask a bookie that the National is the WORST race to have a bet on?????? Go and have a lie down mate, you must be tired from all your protesting in London Sorry to busy laughing.... The Grand National probably gives bookies their biggest pay day of the year,every man woman and child has a flutter. As for being cruel,It's their (the horses) jobs.. Anyway Black alpachi(?) and killbegen blade(?) for me,and a couple of quid on Butlers cabin,mcCoys gotta win it sometime Edited April 3, 2009 by SAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte_Baby Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 At work i've drawn SNOWY MORNING in the sweepstake but i fancy STATE OF PLAY to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horlicks Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Dusty Carpet, it's never been beaten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slurms mckenzie Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I've got a 500-1 shot in the sweepstake called Sad Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 hate the grand national, it is a cruel race. ask anyone in a bookies and they will say it is the worst race to have a bet on. Come on you haven't even given us your fancy for the race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I'm feeling confident now I see you're on the same as me Jimi. Your record has been quite something! You might want to check your spelling though - Kilgebban? I've got Kilbeggan Blade and Comply or Die e/w and Irish Invader in the sweep at work. Anyone looking to place bets, Boylesport are offering 6 places on the National and, if you place a bet of £10, you'll get a free bet of £20! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I've got Kilbeggan Blade and Comply or Die e/w and Irish Invader in the sweep at work. Anyone looking to place bets, Boylesport are offering 6 places on the National and, if you place a bet of £10, you'll get a free bet of £20! Taken them up on this offer under my name and the missus' so have added each-way bets on Big Fella Thanks and Rambling Minster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeykieran Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 my horse died Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 my horse died I think mine did too... but I didn't check - what was yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I found Claire Balding's interview with the winning jockey rather amusing. Those in glass houses, Claire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I found Claire Balding's interview with the winning jockey rather amusing. Those in glass houses, Claire. What I do find amazing is that 1,477 people bothered to complain, WTF get a life. BTW Ackey & Monkeykieran the horse that died was Hear the Echo it collapsed on the run in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 BTW Ackey & Monkeykieran the horse that died was Hear the Echo it collapsed on the run in. That's the fella. I had my pound on him. Poor sod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeykieran Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 I heard the echo of his body landing all the way to wales. He gave his all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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