scrunchie
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Mine is Becauseicouldn'tsee. Apparently it's not very good at jumping but I put a pound on it anyway because I liked the name. 
Have you picked a horsey in the Grand National?
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Ranyhyn
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I have backed 4 this year I haven't studied form, or tried to take tips. I've just put money on quite randomly, if I like their colours or their name
Good luck to the field, come home safe
this year I haven't studied form, or tried to take tips. I've just put money on quite randomly, if I like their colours or their name Good luck to the field, come home safe
Flame_
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Yeah, I've just done it after an epic failed attempt to re-register with Ladbrokes, I've found a bookies that will let me throw away my money.
Neptune Equester - Has nothing to recommend it except carries low weight and if it did win, I'd get loads of money.
Quiscover Fontaine - Has a stupid, unpronounceable name, and usually the winners have stupid names.
Its the National, they've got as good a chance as any of them!
Neptune Equester - Has nothing to recommend it except carries low weight and if it did win, I'd get loads of money.
Quiscover Fontaine - Has a stupid, unpronounceable name, and usually the winners have stupid names.
Its the National, they've got as good a chance as any of them!JFTDWS
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I've picked mine for next year
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=10610218&posted=1#post10610218
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=10610218&posted=1#post10610218
Jesstickle
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I have a tenner each way on According to Pete. I would normally have more than one but I'm a bit brasic this month!
Good luck everyone
Good luck everyone
Copperpot
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I've got 4 backed. One being Neptune Equester just cos it's at 150 - 1
Dobiegirl
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I havnt had a bet but 2 that jump out are me are According To Pete who Ive always loved and Treacle(just have to love that name) and if I was to pick a 3rd it woud be last years winner Ballabriggs.
scrunchie
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I have a tenner each way on According to Pete. I would normally have more than one but I'm a bit brasic this month!
Good luck everyone
we only ever put a pound on to win. It's a bit of a family tradition. The kids all pick a horse each. My youngest has picked Viking Blond who is 125-1! She's going to be richest one out of us if he wins!
Hubby has picked Junior because I am pregnant and due on Tuesday. Baby had better not come before the race today or I shall be insisting on watching the race during the birth!
I just hope the horses all get around safely and that the BBC aren't going to refer to any casulties as "objects" like they did last year.
Umbongo
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I've never betted before. Thought I would have ago although no idea what I'm doing!
I've gone for Seabass and Chicago Grey.
I've gone for Seabass and Chicago Grey.
tubby1
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I've chosen shakalakaboomboom. It's a great name
Jesstickle
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Seabass is a good sound bet Umbongo so you obviously have some idea!
scrunchie- when I was a kid I was allowed to do exactly the same and I loved it. I hope you guys get a winner
scrunchie- when I was a kid I was allowed to do exactly the same and I loved it. I hope you guys get a winner
lachlanandmarcus
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I have a really good record with the national as I watch quite a bit of NH racing. Got first and third last year <nice>
This year Im not quite so confident but am having a fiver each way on Ballabriggs, Giles Cross (altho the ground might not suit) and According to Pete as his trainer is a 'little guy' and he has a big white blaze so I can see him when he refuses the first...he's not very big....but the odds are better than with the other two.
I like horses who are proper National physiques, big and rangy (tho did win with Amberleigh house too, but then it had the McCain magic), ones who have won or placed in Welsh Nationals and over in Ireland. And if theyve tipped up before over the National fences, unless brought down, I forget it. Nothing under 8 or over 12 years old, and nothing top weight.
This year Im not quite so confident but am having a fiver each way on Ballabriggs, Giles Cross (altho the ground might not suit) and According to Pete as his trainer is a 'little guy' and he has a big white blaze so I can see him when he refuses the first...he's not very big....but the odds are better than with the other two.
I like horses who are proper National physiques, big and rangy (tho did win with Amberleigh house too, but then it had the McCain magic), ones who have won or placed in Welsh Nationals and over in Ireland. And if theyve tipped up before over the National fences, unless brought down, I forget it. Nothing under 8 or over 12 years old, and nothing top weight.
Madam Min
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We went on Thursday and never got any winners so hoping Shakalakaboomboom makes up for it today!
Buds_mum
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According to Pete, fiver each way. He's a local boy
ex racer rider
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shakalackaboomboom and organisedconfussion for me... good luck to all of those running
TelH
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I have picked 4... Neptune Collonges because he deserves a big win. Shakalakaboomboom, useful horse but this race could possibly be a year too soon for him. Killyglen and Cappa Bleu because I think they both have a decent chance
People who have picked Neptune Equester, he is carrying a low weight but because he is out of the handicap and the minimum weight is 10st he is actually carrying 5lb more than he should be, so is sort of worse off than the others.
People who have picked Neptune Equester, he is carrying a low weight but because he is out of the handicap and the minimum weight is 10st he is actually carrying 5lb more than he should be, so is sort of worse off than the others.
Flame_
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LOL, so he's not even got that going for him.
Maybe he'll show everyone who doubts his greatness..... 
Strawberryroan
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I've picked two to win... becauseicouldntsee because hes ginger and onhisown, just got a good feeling
and onhisown, just got a good feeling
Paint Me Proud
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i have put on Synchronised because he is just stunning with his big white blaze, also on Seabass because of female rider, on Shakalakaboomboom because his name is awesome, on Junior because he sounds sweet and finally on Chicago Grey because I just had to bet on at least one grey!
Allowed myself £10 of bets so ha £2 each on the five horses. Never put a bet on before so should make this years race a little more interesting (even if i do hold my breath at every fence!)
Allowed myself £10 of bets so ha £2 each on the five horses. Never put a bet on before so should make this years race a little more interesting (even if i do hold my breath at every fence!)
Carefreegirl
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No waiting for a nice big juicy vets bill to land on my hall mat so thought best not lose £20. Hubby has bet on half the field..... He gets a bit over excited bless him.
waiting for a nice big juicy vets bill to land on my hall mat so thought best not lose £20. Hubby has bet on half the field..... He gets a bit over excited bless him.
Flame_
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No
Brilliant, if he loses its his money gone, if he wins he can pay your vets bill!
Carefreegirl
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Flame_ I've already sussed that one
Paris1
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Chicago grey and organisedconfusion.
NU ABO
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We've bet on Ballabriggs to win. He's been trained for this race specifically, I think he's got a chance ^_^
Chicago Grey, On His Way, Neptune Collonges and According to Pete to be placed
Chicago Grey, On His Way, Neptune Collonges and According to Pete to be placed
lachlanandmarcus
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First two races have gone to Nicky Henderson/Barry Gehraty horses so Shakalakaboomboom comes from the in form stable.....
OakleyEarth
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Viking Blond and Weird Al
For me- tips from someone at work although have no idea of
said tipsters previous form
For me- tips from someone at work although have no idea of
said tipsters previous form
Jazzy B
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I've chosen shakalakaboomboom. It's a great name
me too - my daughter says the name is something to do with the muppets
PollyP
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I've got my money on Shakalakaboomboom! Had a bet on this horse before and he went nicely! Hubbys got money on sunny hill boy as a bit of an outsider!
I'm another that holds my breath at every fence! Hope they all come home safely!
I'm another that holds my breath at every fence! Hope they all come home safely!
LadyRascasse
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between me and my OH we have backed 10 horses I have bet 50p EW on On His Own, Seabass, According to Pete, Neptune Collenge and Postmaster. My bet £1 on the nose on Ballabriggs. In my works sweepstake I have Junior and Becauseicouldn'tsee and my OH has Giles Cross and Alfa Beet.
Nothing like hedging your bets.
I just hope they all come home safe
I have bet 50p EW on On His Own, Seabass, According to Pete, Neptune Collenge and Postmaster. My bet £1 on the nose on Ballabriggs. In my works sweepstake I have Junior and Becauseicouldn'tsee and my OH has Giles Cross and Alfa Beet. Nothing like hedging your bets.
I just hope they all come home safe
mandwhy
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Chicago Grey, Midnight haze (nice long odds!), Cappa Bleu, and Seabass as it could be the first lady jockey winner! Girl power!! I am excited now. Total of £11 what a big spender I am this year