Aintree Grand National Meeting

[Errin Paddywack]

I don't know why but the GN music gives me goose bumps and makes me feel very emotional.

 

[Gamebird]

Really interesting this analysis, I remember in the 90s early 2000s them going to the right of beachers but some going to the left so they were all spread out

The inside was always the shortest route, but had the biggest drop - and it was a REALLY big drop. It was known as the 'brave man's line' - you had to balance a shorter line vs a bigger risk. However as the drop was lessened the risk of taking the inside line also lessened, so more and more people took that line. There's virtually no disadvantage to taking it these days.

 

[Spotherisk]

You weren’t on the Drash!? Hang your head!

On Strong Leader but have won on Dashel before. I can’t keep up with who doesn’t like who, always loved Ted in the past, and Willie now, understand the loathing for GE! But unless you’re actually working in the yards somehow then none of us probably know what really goes on, good, bad or distinctly average.

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

I've picked Corach Rambler for my main bet and smaller e/w on Minella Indo and Galia Les Liteaux. Hope all horses come home safe.

 

[teapot]

Hoping they all come home safe. Latenightpass for my main bet, plus a couple of others

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

The inside was always the shortest route, but had the biggest drop - and it was a REALLY big drop. It was known as the 'brave man's line' - you had to balance a shorter line vs a bigger risk. However as the drop was lessened the risk of taking the inside line also lessened, so more and more people took that line. There's virtually no disadvantage to taking it these days.

Yes I can remember them calling it the brave man's route, it was quite the drop

I think beachers had to be reduced but it has led to the crowding. I'm surprised they didn't try reducing the field size before the fences

 

[humblepie]

I am Maximus is a cracking looking horse. I hope they manage to keep them on the move in the parade ring.

 

[Andie02]

Do you really have to say that every time? We know how you feel but she is a seriously good horse, brilliantly trained and ridden and could go on to be a superstar.

And to add to this I think that it is unfair to begrudge an excellent hard working jockey his wins, and the team that do the hard work. Jack has had already in his young years 5 broken legs.

 

[Kadastorm]

I’ve made it home in time for the National but think I will be watching behind a cushion.

Got two wins, a place and had Hewick on a lucky 31, with one more to go in the 5pm race.

Already had an outsider come in a place to bring me £4.31

 

[AmyMay]

Nassalam looks fabulous.

 

[Clodagh]

And to add to this I think that it is unfair to begrudge an excellent hard working jockey his wins, and the team that do the hard work. Jack has had already in his young years 5 broken legs.

I do like Jack Kennedy.
I think unless he’s a spider though you should say ‘has broken his legs five times’

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

It'll be interesting how the standing start works

 

[Jenko109]

I have tiny each way bets in Janidil, Glengouly and Minella Crooner.

Then a slightly larger, but still tiny bet on Panda Boy.

 

[AmyMay]

NOOOOO!!!

 

[Gloi]

I've picked Corach Rambler for my main bet and smaller e/w on Minella Indo and Galia Les Liteaux. Hope all horses come home safe.

You jinxed him

 

[teapot]

Corach!

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Someone update me - I’m not near a tv! Dying of nerves

ETA, I have the live updates going on my phone but they don’t give proper detail

 

[Equi]

Current leader is riderless lol

 

[clinkerbuilt]

Current leader is riderless lol

it's Mahler Mission determined to win

 

[Equi]

Wooooooow. I am maximus what a pull away!!

 

[AmyMay]

Fab race. Mine came 2nd! Whoop

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

I had Delta and Kittie's so have probably won a pound or 2

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Could Willie win the UK trainer's title?

 

[Rowreach]

Nicest National I’ve ever seen.

 

[humblepie]

Only one faller I think. The others were jockeys falling off. Fab winner and fab placings. Was yelling for Kitty’s Light then Rachael.

 

[JennBags]

Someone update me - I’m not near a tv! Dying of nerves

ETA, I have the live updates going on my phone but they don’t give proper detail

Corach unseated his ride at the first jump!

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

Good win for the horse, pulled away at the finish

 

[Kadastorm]

Epic run in from I am Maximus.
What a finish from him.
So many in with a chance at the last, I couldn’t call it. Kitty’s Light ran a great race, as did Minella Indo.

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Corach unseated his ride at the first jump!

The live updates said he fell at the second after that… that’s the bit that worried me. Hopefully he’s fine.

 

[Clodagh]

What a gorgeous horse! Well done Willie Mullins and JP.
Isn’t Paul Townsend just an amazing jockey.