Grand National

Sir Osis of Liver.

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.

Nodster

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

My name is URL

Threw a tenner on Balthazar King at 18/1.

biko

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

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.

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.

Sir Osis of Liver.

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

Tipsy McSwagger

Walkon & Burton Port are my tips

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.

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.

Sir Osis of Liver.

Super-Rush wrote: »

Ya bollix.

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

Who's PP?

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.

Sir Osis of Liver.

Charlie19 wrote: »

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

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

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.

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.

Schwiiing

Sir Osis of Liver. wrote: »

Who's PP?

The Parish Priest.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Wacker The Attacker

I placed my bet.

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

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.

Wacker The Attacker

Charlie19 wrote: »

You're some tosser.

gambling increases ones wankage

Yurt

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

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

c_man

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

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

RobbingBandit

If you go for an each way(e/w) bet you are making two bets one that the horse will win and one that the horse will place in this case either 2,3,4 or 5. If your horse places the odds are divided by 4 in this case so for example a €5 e/w bet on a 100/1 horse will cost €10 if the horse comes in 2,3,4 or 5 you will win €130 if the horse wins the race you will win €635 in total, hope this helps.

The Backwards Man

Took full adavantage of a half price offer on 365

Alvarado
Balthazar King
Big Shu
Across The Bay
Battle Group

Easy money.

JONJO THE MISER

Put 100 Eur on 18 or more finishers at 11/10.

Da Shins Kelly

I stuck a few quid on swing bill, pineau de re and raz de maree. Sure, who knows?

Mint Sauce

€20 across 5 e/w's and 1 win.

Yeah baby.

convert

e/w bets on Big Shu and Monbeg Dude

RobbingBandit

We are all going to lose our bollocks on this one.

ellavin

Oh god I spend 5euro on battlegroup , huntball , vintage star , kruzhlinin , swingball each and a tenner on tea for three

Absoluvely

RobbingBandit wrote: »

We are all going to lose our bollocks on this one.

Lose Our Bollocks isn't running until the 6th race.

catallus

€30 on Balthazar King to just finish the race at 1/3. Living on the edge!

Just getting to look at the horses now and will put a virtual tenner e/w on....

Rose of the Moon

We should have done a sweepstake on here! :pac:

Sticking a tenner e/w on Big Shu too. It's virtaul beans on toast for din dins tonight

JONJO THE MISER

False start, nothing to see here.................

Chucken

Aw look at the poor fella who didn't want to go

Frosty McSnowballs

Sir Osis of Liver. wrote: »

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

Sorry buddy!

FFS! I was watching Channel 4 on +1 lol

Chucken

I don't know why I'm watching this.
When they fall....

shopaholic01

Chucken wrote: »

I don't know why I'm watching this.
When they fall....

There's a couple of jockeys not getting back up.

Chucken

I think the ones that run on without a rider should get a prize if they win

shopaholic01

Chucken wrote: »

I think the ones that run on without a rider should get a prize if they win

The one that went a bit ballistic and went through the fence should definitely get one.

RobbingBandit

Chucken wrote: »

I think the ones that run on without a rider should get a prize if they win

Exempt from being made into burgers.