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Grand National

  • 05-04-2014 2:17pm
    #1
    Sir Osis of Liver.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,793 ✭✭✭


    Will you put a bet on today?
    Im not usually a gambler and know nothing about horses but I may aswell chance a tenner win.
    Seems its anybodys race,some of them are 100/1.
    Giddy up.


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  • #2
    Nodster
    Registered Users Posts: 949 ✭✭✭Nodster


    Two to consider - "Dusty Carpet" has never been beaten and "Creosote" is very good over fences


  • #3
    My name is URL
    Registered Users Posts: 25,057 ✭✭✭✭My name is URL


    Threw a tenner on Balthazar King at 18/1.


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Couldn't care less myself, that's why I never visit Gambling or Horsey running forums.


  • #5
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,075 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    biko wrote: »
    Couldn't care less myself, that's why I never visit Gambling or Horsey running forums.

    I bet you would enjoy it if you did.


    Disclaimer: bet is void as you won't.


  • #6
    MadYaker
    Registered Users Posts: 12,140 ✭✭✭✭MadYaker


    I sometimes watch it, sometimes the carnage is brutal though. Jockeys geting trampled, horses breaking legs etc. There was good documentary about it on TV a few days ago though.

    Tradition is a funny thing. If the Grand National was invented tomorrow it would never be allowed to happen, the animal rights groups would be all over it and politicians would condemn it left right and centre, and they'd be right imo but because its been happening for so long that somehow makes it acceptable? Doesn't make much sense when you think about it.


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  • #7
    Sir Osis of Liver.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,793 ✭✭✭Sir Osis of Liver.


    Fcuk it I just put a tenner on Twirling Magnet at 100/1.


  • #8
    Tipsy McSwagger
    Registered Users Posts: 9,065 ✭✭✭Tipsy McSwagger


    Walkon & Burton Port are my tips


  • #9
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,075 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    Sir Osis of Liver. wrote: »
    Fcuk it I just put a tenner on Twirling Magnet at 100/1.

    A man can dream, I went for the same earlier today but I went 50c each way instead. Am now going to bet on 10 or less horses finishing the race out of the 40 that will start.


  • #10
    Super-Rush
    Registered Users Posts: 19,473 ✭✭✭✭Super-Rush


    Nodster wrote: »
    Two to consider - "Dusty Carpet" has never been beaten and "Creosote" is very good over fences

    Ya bollix.

    I almost rang PP cos i couldn't see either name online.


  • #11
    Sir Osis of Liver.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,793 ✭✭✭Sir Osis of Liver.


    Super-Rush wrote: »
    Ya bollix.

    I almost rang PP cos i couldn't see either name online.

    Who's PP?


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  • #12
    Charlie19
    Registered Users Posts: 11,713 ✭✭✭✭Charlie19


    Sir Osis of Liver. wrote: »
    Fcuk it I just put a tenner on Twirling Magnet at 100/1.

    €5 each way would be the way to go on a 100/1 horse.

    I stuck €5 on Big Shu to win at 16/1 and Our Father at 50/1 €2.50 EW.


  • #13
    Sir Osis of Liver.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,793 ✭✭✭Sir Osis of Liver.


    Charlie19 wrote: »
    €5 each way would be the way to go on a 100/1 horse.

    .
    Like I said I know nothing about gambling,but I know i'll be up a grand on the off chance he wins.


  • #14
    Da Shins Kelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,048 ✭✭✭Da Shins Kelly


    MadYaker wrote: »
    I sometimes watch it, sometimes the carnage is brutal though. Jockeys geting trampled, horses breaking legs etc. There was good documentary about it on TV a few days ago though.

    Tradition is a funny thing. If the Grand National was invented tomorrow it would never be allowed to happen, the animal rights groups would be all over it and politicians would condemn it left right and centre, and they'd be right imo but because its been happening for so long that somehow makes it acceptable? Doesn't make much sense when you think about it.

    In fairness though, changes have been made to make the race less dangerous -changes to the fences, bringing the start forward. Everyone got home safely last year after modifications to the fences. It also means that horses of class have a better chance of winning now, rather than just randomers. I imagine as the years wear on, and with the changes that have been made, it'll get far easier to predict the winner.


  • #15
    TheMilkyPirate
    Registered Users Posts: 5,963 ✭✭✭TheMilkyPirate


    MadYaker wrote: »
    I sometimes watch it, sometimes the carnage is brutal though. Jockeys geting trampled, horses breaking legs etc. There was good documentary about it on TV a few days ago though.

    Tradition is a funny thing. If the Grand National was invented tomorrow it would never be allowed to happen, the animal rights groups would be all over it and politicians would condemn it left right and centre, and they'd be right imo but because its been happening for so long that somehow makes it acceptable? Doesn't make much sense when you think about it.

    The grand national of today is nothing like the national of old.


  • #16
    Schwiiing
    Registered Users Posts: 2,650 ✭✭✭Schwiiing


    Sir Osis of Liver. wrote: »
    Who's PP?

    The Parish Priest.


  • #17
    Sir Osis of Liver.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,793 ✭✭✭Sir Osis of Liver.


    Da Shins Kelly wrote: »
    In fairness though, changes have been made to make the race less dangerous -changes to the fences, bringing the start forward. Everyone got home safely last year after modifications to the fences. It also means that horses of class have a better chance of winning now, rather than just randomers. I imagine as the years wear on, and with the changes that have been made, it'll get far easier to predict the winner.

    Wouldn't it be more fun to watch if the made it a bit more dangerous.Give the horses spikes like the chariots in Ben Hur and allow the jockeys to whip each other.
    Just sayin.


  • #18
    Badly Drunk Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,441 ✭✭✭Badly Drunk Boy


    Da Shins Kelly wrote: »
    In fairness though, changes have been made to make the race less dangerous -changes to the fences, bringing the start forward. Everyone got home safely last year after modifications to the fences. It also means that horses of class have a better chance of winning now, rather than just randomers. I imagine as the years wear on, and with the changes that have been made, it'll get far easier to predict the winner.

    Indeed. Last year, there were only 2 fallers. There were some unseated riders too, but the jockey falling off the horse doesn't hurt the animal.


  • #19
    Charlie19
    Registered Users Posts: 11,713 ✭✭✭✭Charlie19


    Sir Osis of Liver. wrote: »
    Wouldn't it be more fun to watch if the made it a bit more dangerous.Give the horses spikes like the chariots in Ben Hur and allow the jockeys to whip each other.
    Just sayin.

    And springboards before each jump.


  • #20
    Badly Drunk Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,441 ✭✭✭Badly Drunk Boy


    Nodster wrote: »
    Two to consider - "Dusty Carpet" has never been beaten and "Creosote" is very good over fences

    I reckon Foundation has a good chance too. You could put your house on it...


  • #21
    Wacker The Attacker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,473 ✭✭✭Wacker The Attacker


    I placed my bet.

    I'll have a celebration **** if it wins and a commiseration **** if it loses.


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  • #22
    Charlie19
    Registered Users Posts: 11,713 ✭✭✭✭Charlie19


    Wacker The Attacker wrote: »
    I placed my bet.

    I'll have a celebration **** if it wins and a commiseration **** if it loses.

    You're some tosser.


  • #23
    Wacker The Attacker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,473 ✭✭✭Wacker The Attacker


    Charlie19 wrote: »
    You're some tosser.

    gambling increases ones wankage


  • #24
    Yurt
    Registered Users Posts: 406 ✭✭Yurt


    Just threw 10 euro on V-Neck a superb jumper at 20-1 has a very good chance.


  • #25
    Chucken
    Registered Users Posts: 9,459 ✭✭✭Chucken


    I just bet 12 euro on 6 horses. I really need to stop this huge spending ;)

    I always want to bet on all the horses but him indoors says thats stupid :(


  • #26
    c_man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,436 ✭✭✭c_man


    Shakalakaboomboom at 20/1 fiver each way. I'll put the winnings on the lotto


  • #27
    Frosty McSnowballs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,396 ✭✭✭Frosty McSnowballs


    €2 on Golan Way to win @100/1 - payout €202
    €10 on Lion na Bearnai EW @33/1 - payout €432.50
    €8 on Teaforthree to win @11/1 - payout €96

    I know fuq all about all this betting lark but I'm nearly sure I'm going to win! I have a system.


  • #28
    Nodster
    Registered Users Posts: 949 ✭✭✭Nodster


    Badly Drunk Boy wrote: »
    I reckon Foundation has a good chance too. You could put your house on it...

    You missed out on one earlier - "Lunchbreak" @ 10/1

    (my pocket money is on Monbeg Dude - €10 e/w)


  • #29
    Reedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 562 ✭✭✭Reedsie


    Da Shins Kelly wrote: »
    I imagine as the years wear on, and with the changes that have been made, it'll get far easier to predict the winner.

    It's quite the opposite.


  • #30
    Charlie19
    Registered Users Posts: 11,713 ✭✭✭✭Charlie19


    c_man wrote: »
    Shakalakaboomboom at 20/1 fiver each way. I'll put the winnings on the lotto

    Was going to do that one myself, its cracking name for a horse.


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  • #31
    Reedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 562 ✭✭✭Reedsie


    Burton Port is an interesting one and is very well handicapped. The National was mentioned by connections back in the days when he was with Nicky Henderson and there's little doubt that he was moved to Jonjo O'Neill (staying specialist) last year with the National his main aim. 4th in a Gold Cup, 2nd in a Hennessy. Very dangerous horse off just 10-8 at 20/1.

    Prince De Beauchene was all the rage for the 2012 (favourite) and 2013 (2nd favourite) races but missed both with injuries. This year he's made it to his long term target and bookies are very brave offering 28/1. Shame Ruby doesn't make it but Paul Townend is a good sub.


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