Grand National

[bobby1]

Looks like Paul Carberry could be injured after a fall today so that could be a big blow for Monbeg Dude as he takes a lot of work and knowing. Does anyone know if Zara Philips has an Amateur licence?

I'm on Burton Port along with a good few others after our very own racing guru BigAdz was singing its praises when the weights were announced and took a little each way on Big Shu paying 6 places.

What are we on guys, will be nice to sweat a few other people's bets when mine can't win.

[Ironside]

Guy on radio says paul should be fit

[bobby1]

Guy on radio says paul should be fit

ok, cheers Ironside.

[bobby1]

Guy on radio says paul should be fit

What you on Iron?

[bobby1]

Very latest news on the jockeys: Fehily and Tinkler will have to pass the doctor in the morning, Carberry has been taken for X-rays to a suspected pelvis injury and Fogarty has been taken to hospital for 'further assessment'. We are told Carberry believes he will be fine to ride tomorrow - but let's not forget that Daryl Jacob thought the same despite his serious multiple injuries sustained at Cheltenham.

[tikay]

I've not had a bet yet, Phil, & I'm not sure I will, Fred apart, I don't much enjoy betting on the National.

I thought teaforthree ran a nice quiet prep race@ Cheltenham, but his price looks way too tight for me.

I may just swerve the race. Fred has re-ignited my betting habits, but I've not reached the "I have to have a bet" stage. yet. Give me time, mind..... 

[bobby1]

yes Teaforthree looks strong, didn't look to quite get home last year to me but that might be a bit harsh. I wouldn't be amazed if summat else went off fav. I had a small  bet Long Run to go off fav at 5/1 but could have seen Monbeg Dude being fav given the royal connection if the jock is fit.

[bobby1]

Have you ever attended the National Tony?

[Omm]

Apart from Adz scoop I've had a little tinkle on Prince De Beauchene, The Package and Balthazar King. Only small ones for interest. Will give the kids a few quid each as usual. Let's get them home safe and sound being the main thing.

[TightEnd]

yes Teaforthree looks strong, didn't look to quite get home last year to me but that might be a bit harsh. I wouldn't be amazed if summat else went off fav. I had a small  bet Long Run to go off fav at 5/1 but could have seen Monbeg Dude being fav given the royal connection if the jock is fit.

i think a couple of hours ago you could get 11/4 teaforthree not starting favourite

forget where, but thought that was a huge price

[tikay]

Have you ever attended the National Tony?

No, never. Can't be doing with crowds these days.

Been to Chelters scores of times for the GC, Epsom for the Derby, Longchamp on Arc Day, a Cup Final, a F1 GP, Wimbledon, most stuff really, but the Grand National has never, even in my degen betting days, floated any boats for me.

I had a huge bet on a lovely horse called Alverton to win the GN, think it was trained by one of the Easterby's, who was a bit of a cheat back in the day, & it started quite a short priced jolly. It fell & was killed instantly, & I've rarely had a bet or even watched the GN since then. 

I need to research when that was now. Bet it was in the 70's.

[TightEnd]

Have you ever attended the National Tony?

No, never. Can't be doing with crowds these days.

Been to Chelters scores of times for the GC, Epsom for the Derby, Longchamp on Arc Day, a Cup Final, a F1 GP, Wimbledon, most stuff really, but the Grand National has never, even in my degen betting days, floated any boats for me.

I had a huge bet on a lovely horse called Alverton to win the GN, think it was trained by one of the Easterby's, who was a bit of a cheat back in the day, & it started quite a short priced jolly. It fell & was killed instantly, & I've rarely had a bet or even watched the GN since then. 

I need to research when that was now. Bet it was in the 70's.

1979. i had my pocket money on it

fell at bechers first time round. remember it vividly

[Doobs]

Burton Port and Big Shu for me too.  Keep looking at Long Run, so chances are that will be backed too.  

[Tal]

Am yet to complete my whittling, but I'm likely going >20/1 only because:

1) It's a pinsticker race;
2) I'm a punter at heart, and above all
3) I want the back patting that comes with a tasty price winner

Prince de Beauchene
The Package
Pineau de Re
Swing Bill

That's the current shortlist...

I drew Vesper Bell in the office sweepstake, so I'd better have a couple of pound each way

Expensive business

[BigAdz]

Burton Port and Big Shu for me too.  Keep looking at Long Run, so chances are that will be backed too.  

This, and got the 25s on Tidal and Long Run a few times the day Laddies were generous.

Also on Rainbow Hunter and Across the Bay. 6 horses FTW!!