Racing today

[reynold]

Yes - loved it (apart from that poor horse at the 2nd last )

 

[bonny]

I like Monbeg Genius and also Joystick as a bit of an outsider. How about you?

I’m working during the whole of the Aintree festival which is frustrating so I’m enjoying today.

Monbeg genius gave it a good go but the winner was in a league of his own.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

This advert for the grand national - i dont think it is the people's race any more, I cant see any 100-1 Mon Mome type winners happening again unless it was an absolute bog. The fences are glorified hurdles so it doesn't come down to jumping. The speed could be Saturday as its drying so much

I like JP Mcmanus, and how several of his champions retire back to him, but he has such a huge chunk of the runners (id rather him than gigginstown) it feels like smaller connections are eclipsed now. I know he spends a f tonne but still...

Wonder why the fence before the home straight was omitted in the Irish national? Hoping just damage?

 

[Gamebird]

Yes, work phone depending!

Wonder why the fence before the home straight was omitted in the Irish national? Hoping just damage?

Was it the one that Found A Fifty ploughed a huge hole through in the previous race?

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Yes, work phone depending!

Was it the one that Found A Fifty ploughed a huge hole through in the previous race?

Dont think so, think he was the 2nd last this was 4th last? Think they jumped it first circuit too

 

[reynold]

Hadn't seen this on here and thought it could do with a mention.

‘I had no desire to do a marathon’: charity’s incredible work prompts AP McCoy to run London Marathon

The 20-time champion jockey Sir AP McCoy is taking on another sporting challenge in his retirement as he runs the TCS London Marathon

www.horseandhound.co.uk

AP has supported Graham Lee and his family so much and this is amazing to do.

Justgiving link at the end of the article.