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Grand National 2018

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    #122
    Mysterypunter
    Registered Users Posts: 2,811 ✭✭✭Mysterypunter


    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    Is Tiger Roll still in?

    Yes Carry's 10-12, ridden by Davy Russell. Lucky number 13, 11-1 with Powers and Boyles


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    #123
    abarkie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭abarkie


    abarkie wrote: »
    The Thursday card is possibly the best day's racing for jumps in the year

    More graded races than any other meeting

    Used to go the Thursday and Friday, but the Friday is a bit too much non racing activity nowadays, good if like looking at ladies though :D

    Great day and night out though

    Thoroughly recommended and the Queen Mother Stand has one of the best views in racing, in my opinion

    Another good day's racing today.

    Had to make do with Princess Royal Stand as Queen Mother sold out

    All winners, generally speaking, could be picked from the formbook

    Maybe I find Aintree "easier" than Cheltenham - toss of a coin over the view from the stands though

    Anyway - I digress

    Vicente is still my choice for the National but don't understand Nicholls and Hemmings thought path over the horse and Scottish National


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    #124
    posturingpat
    Registered Users Posts: 2,722 ✭✭✭posturingpat


    I love Tiger roll but I couldn't back him if I had half a dozen picks. He's a little whip of a thing and clatters his fences. Can sulk and is one I'd be out to get as a bookmaker.


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    #125
    Whiplash85
    Registered Users Posts: 737 ✭✭✭Whiplash85


    posturingpat wrote: »
    I love Tiger roll but I couldn't back him if I had half a dozen picks. He's a little whip of a thing and clatters his fences. Can sulk and is one I'd be out to get as a bookmaker.
    He's jumping has never been an issue. He is the toughest horse in the race and ultimately thats what counts here.


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    #126
    Gavin "shels"
    Registered Users Posts: 17,963 ✭✭✭✭Gavin "shels"


    Gavin shels wrote: »
    Staying loyal to my Gold Cup pick and will be taking some of Minella Rocco at 20s

    Non-runner :mad:


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    #127
    posturingpat
    Registered Users Posts: 2,722 ✭✭✭posturingpat


    Whiplash85 wrote: »
    He's jumping has never been an issue. He is the toughest horse in the race and ultimately thats what counts here.

    Are you on a wind up?


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    #128
    danganabu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,277 ✭✭✭danganabu


    Whiplash85 wrote: »
    He's jumping has never been an issue. He is the toughest horse in the race and ultimately thats what counts here.

    Not sure if it was your intention but you gave me a good laugh on a dreary morning, thank you!


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    #129
    RivetingRoger
    Registered Users Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


    Whiplash85 wrote: »
    He's jumping has never been an issue. He is the toughest horse in the race and ultimately thats what counts here.

    as a famous tennis player once said to my great amusement at the time...

    "you cannot be serious"...........


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    #130
    RivetingRoger
    Registered Users Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭RivetingRoger


    Thunder and Roses late entry

    No shortage of Maroon silks again this year

    Still think Alpha the most likely tho


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    #131
    Daraa
    Registered Users Posts: 278 ✭✭Daraa


    http://www.bbc.com/sport/horse-racing/43751302

    Minella Rocco withdrawn


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    #132
    BoroMan32
    Registered Users Posts: 616 ✭✭✭BoroMan32


    Vicente also pulled out due to the ground.


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    #133
    kiers47
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,564 ✭✭✭kiers47


    2 more for my project on Vintage Clouds to click into gear!!!


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    #134
    TheRiverman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,101 ✭✭✭TheRiverman


    I hate the ITV coverage,someday the BBC might get it back.


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    #135
    Fanny Wank
    Registered Users Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭Fanny Wank


    Vintage Clouds misses out by 1 which is rather annoying


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    #136
    Mc Love
    Registered Users Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    I was just looking at my open bets and I must have backed Gas Line Boy some time ago because I dont remember backing him. Must have gotten good advice - hopefully it wins now


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    #137
    DDC1990
    Registered Users Posts: 10,363 ✭✭✭✭DDC1990


    Carlingford Lough is my bet.

    Would have been ideal for him 2 years ago. Hope he's not too old now. Stays all day, ground will suit him.

    Not sure he's good enough but at 50/1 I think he's nice e/w value.


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    #138
    Raffingora
    Registered Users Posts: 16,515 ✭✭✭✭Raffingora


    Gas Line Boy - 5th last year after having been hampered 2 out. Then won over these fences in December, beating Ultragold into 2nd, who comfortably won the Topham Trophy today to frank the form.


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    #139
    TheMilkyPirate
    Registered Users Posts: 5,987 ✭✭✭TheMilkyPirate


    Gas line boy 33/1
    Chase the Spud 66/1
    Milansbar 33/1

    Have a decent record in the national the last 4 or 5 years but this year seems a bit tougher, found it hard to find an outsider I liked.


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    #140
    gazza1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭gazza1


    I JUST KNOW gets my vote.
    Hacked up in the Yorkshire national. Ground and trip no problem and likes to up with the pace so less chance of interference.
    Had a recent run over hurdles so will hopefully that will have put him right.

    BOL


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    #141
    4068ac1elhodqr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,586 ✭✭✭4068ac1elhodqr


    A good omen, AK3 put HDO up over on the Longshots, he's already got me two 6th placers today.
    Reason is, one of the Oracles said it would be an 11yo this year, and have been backing them all (only six of these) on mixed e/w accas during this month.

    i.e. PC / HDO / Milansbar / R2R / BWise & TN.

    The only single was on the 'Lough@50, as passed a Powers shop earlier and dumped in a large bag of coinage to keep the teller busy.
    Ironically my bank charges me money, to give them money (coins). So every so often just dump a sack into the bookies, with no processing fee.


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    #142
    NaiveMelodies
    Registered Users Posts: 3,172 ✭✭✭NaiveMelodies


    I just can't get away from Buywise.


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    #143
    kiers47
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,564 ✭✭✭kiers47


    Pleasant Company for me in the big one. Showed good form to be second in the Virtual GN over this course and trip last year just outstayed by the classy cause of causes. With an improved ride will go close again :pac:


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    #144
    [Deleted User]
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    Regal Encore and Walk in The Mill Non runners


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    #145
    kiers47
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,564 ✭✭✭kiers47


    Pretty annoying that they don't have on the day reserves. Vintage Clouds would be in :(


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    #146
    munster87
    Registered Users Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭munster87


    My two backed for the national, Tiger Roll 14/1, Captain Redbeard 50/1.


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    #147
    Mc Love
    Registered Users Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Have Gas Line Boy, & Pendra


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    #148
    macca3
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭macca3


    Gas Line Boy
    Baie Des Iles
    Warriors Tale


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    #149
    Slattsy
    Registered Users Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    Taking advantage of the Bet365 offer, my few against the field taking all of the leading fancies on
    Gas Line Boy
    Maggio
    Alpha Des Obeaux
    Shantou Flyer

    Backed ap:
    Baie Des Iles


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    #150
    sdoc13
    Registered Users Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭sdoc13


    I love 365.

    Gas line boy
    Raz de maree
    Carlingford lough
    Hobon des obeaux
    Alpha des obeaux


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    #151
    Rock Lesnar
    Registered Users Posts: 11,880 ✭✭✭✭Rock Lesnar


    My selections for the national are, Tiger Roll, Ucello Conti and Carlingford Lough


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