Grand Nationals

mr.jingle · 05-04-2015 5:35pm

TheCitizen wrote: »

Gallant Oscar was favourite for the Irish National a few weeks ago when I looked at the betting. He's not running at Fairyhouse and is 25's at Aintree. I've backed him twice, in the Thyestes and at Cheltenham both e/w, and he returned the place part of the bet on both occasions. Think I'll back him e/w again at Aintree.

Still not guaranteed to get in at the moment is he?

TheCitizen · 05-04-2015 5:50pm

mr.jingle wrote: »

Still not guaranteed to get in at the moment is he?

Dunno. The field hasn't been finalised yet, he could be a reserve right up to the last minute? Curious why he wasn't run at Fairyhouse if he might not get a run at Aintree.

madmoose · 05-04-2015 11:44pm

Prob run at ayr gallant oscar and is 14/1 for that

paddy no 11 · 07-04-2015 11:46am

presumably there's a 5 day declaration today?

shy-tall-knight · 07-04-2015 12:25pm

Don't think Gallant Oscar will get in, needs 7 more to come out after the latest declaration stage yesterday. You'd imagine most left in at this stage are now intended runners. He could be the bet for Ayr though.

shy-tall-knight · 07-04-2015 1:01pm

I'm coming around to Al Co for the National. You can set your calender by the Peter Bowen yard and sure enough the yard is starting to hit form at the right time with 2 winners and 2 seconds yesterday.
Bowen is a master at getting them ready for Aintree as he has shown with Always Waining winning the Topham three years in a row. Also his prep over hurdles is as good a trial as any and he showed enough to put him near the top of any shortlist.

kfallon · 07-04-2015 6:45pm

I wish Powers would refund my stake on Merry King

oldfella · 07-04-2015 9:26pm

heres my 3
night in milan
owega star
chance du roy
happy picking

artanevilla · 08-04-2015 8:37pm

Heart says Rubi due to family connections.

Head says Balthazar King.

CheltenhamJ · 08-04-2015 9:21pm

Saint Are and Night in Milan for me

Miall108 · 08-04-2015 10:16pm

Have went with Balthazar King already. His form and pedigree is just way too good not to at least end up in the places.

Also tempted to go with Alvarado whose jockey Paul Moloney has placed in each of the last 6 Nationals but because he generally runs from the rear I fear he may leave it too late.

Similarly tempted to go with Across the Bay based on his great run last year but I think he may flop badly

Theres always a few newcomers that breakthrough in a National so going with too many horses who have done well in the years before is not going to end well

Godsmejudge would definately have been one candidate but considering his awful run only 2 or 3 weeks ago he would need a really significant improvement and I cant see it happening in such a short space of time

Off those newcomers I like are

Al Co especially

Carlito Brigante too seems to be a good stayer over a decent distance and has pretty good form along with being around the perfect age and weight. May be one to watch out for

Night in Milan seems to be a horse that is being heavily backed by people

TheFense · 08-04-2015 11:34pm

I hate nationals... The pain, the pain, the pain of it all!

Alvarado
The Package
Night in Milan
Broadway Buffalo

Best of luck folks

pugw · 09-04-2015 12:22pm

Balthazar king gone into 10s! Do ye think he wil drift on the morning?? Should have got up off my ass and taken him at 14s when they went nrnb

Harry Angstrom · 09-04-2015 2:16pm

pugw wrote: »

Balthazar king gone into 10s! Do ye think he wil drift on the morning?? Should have got up off my ass and taken him at 14s when they went nrnb

I can see the bookies being a bit more generous on Friday night/Saturday morning than their current prices for the race.

Magnate · 09-04-2015 4:14pm

I had a lot of freebets to use so I think I'm well covered

Got Shutthefrontdoor, Ballycasey, The Druids Nephew, Spring Heeled, First Lieutenant, Al Co, Alvarado and of course Balthazar King, should make some sort of profit anyway.

If I had to choose top 3 it would have to be

Balthazar King
Spring Heeled
Al Co/Alvarado

Miall108 · 09-04-2015 6:36pm

Magnate wrote: »

I had a lot of freebets to use so I think I'm well covered

Got Shutthefrontdoor, Ballycasey, The Druids Nephew, Spring Heeled, First Lieutenant, Al Co, Alvarado and of course Balthazar King, should make some sort of profit anyway.

If I had to choose top 3 it would have to be

Balthazar King
Spring Heeled
Al Co/Alvarado

Was the Ruby factor the main influence in your choice of Ballycasey???:p:p

Magnate · 09-04-2015 6:59pm

Miall108 wrote: »

Was the Ruby factor the main influence in your choice of Ballycasey???:p:p

Yep, but I have the least money on him, was just emptying the change in my account haha

kfallon · 09-04-2015 11:34pm

Magnate wrote: »

If I had to choose top 3 it would have to be

Balthazar King
Spring Heeled
Al Co/Alvarado

:pac:

Shemale · 09-04-2015 11:50pm

I have a sneaking suspicion AP might just jump ship

Harry Angstrom · 09-04-2015 11:54pm

Shemale wrote: »

I have a sneaking suspicion AP might just jump ship

To Cause Of Causes?

Why so?

Shemale · 10-04-2015 12:19am

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

To Cause Of Causes?

Why so?

Yeah, I dunno to be honest, I got the same feeling the year he changed to Don't Push It, maybe it's because I think Causes is better handicapped than Shut.

Most likely nothing in it but last time his original pick was being backed off the boards and he switched late in the day to Dont Push It who was 28/1 and the price collapsed.

rossom · 10-04-2015 12:21am

PP sent me an e-mail offering me 10 places on the National. Incredibly generous offer but they're fecking gonna tempt me to back more horses than I was planning to!

Shemale · 10-04-2015 12:24am

rossom wrote: »

PP sent me an e-mail offering me 10 places on the National. Incredibly generous offer but they're fecking gonna tempt me to back more horses than I was planning to!

Christ, anytime I back more than two in a race none of them do anything, could be a trap.

I remember one time I was waiting on the last leg of a fourfold which would have returned four figures and I did five €40 win singles as cover, backed everything I thought was a danger and none of them even placed, ended up down €210.:mad:

BumperD · 10-04-2015 1:40am

Bet365 half stake back again this yr max refund 125, cracking offer.

4068ac1elhodqr · 10-04-2015 1:49am

It says in de papers:

Punters could finally rinse the bookies this weekend to the tune of £260m if the legendary McCoy wins at Aintree and McIlroy wins the Masters.

Rory can still find the right direction yet, early days.

I'd be up a few bob too having got these two featuring on various e/w accums (EP x21/x6.5). The concerning thing is one of the books updated their 'terms of use' blurb, mentioned some notification about 'in the event of going administration...'

Copper_pipe · 10-04-2015 9:11am

http://www.irishtipster.com/previews/34-preview-aintree-grand-national-10-04

prettyboy81 · 10-04-2015 1:35pm

Just got Dolatulo & River Choice in the office sweepstakes.

Gringo180 · 10-04-2015 2:05pm

I never thought I would ever say this but I fancy First Lieutenant 2moro. My head says he wont stay but I said that even more so about Rule the World and he stayed the Irish National last week.

TheCitizen · 10-04-2015 2:49pm

rossom wrote: »

PP sent me an e-mail offering me 10 places on the National. Incredibly generous offer but they're fecking gonna tempt me to back more horses than I was planning to!

Is this open to all existing account holders?

notfromhere · 10-04-2015 2:53pm

Just done 10euro each way on soll.

Copper_pipe · 10-04-2015 4:08pm

Im after witnessing a lad put 300 each way on Mon Parrain @ 50/1

rossom · 10-04-2015 6:00pm

TheCitizen wrote: »

Is this open to all existing account holders?

Don't think so no.

Nulty · 10-04-2015 6:17pm

Delighted I got Alvarado in the sweeps at work. All my eggs in one basket! Get in Alvarado!

sdoc13 · 10-04-2015 6:37pm

3 for me

Al Co 25/1
Saint Are 33/1
Ely Brown 100/1

All 1 pt ew

Miall108 · 10-04-2015 8:44pm

The main thing tomorrow is that all the animals make home safely and that deathtrap Bechers Brook doesnt cause any more sad fatalities

CH3OH · 10-04-2015 9:01pm

Jim Culloty looking for a jockey for Lord Windemere as Robbie McNamara has been ruled out following a fall at Wexford.

4068ac1elhodqr · 10-04-2015 9:45pm

Good/Soft but 2mm forecast earlier/during day and may be finishing into a blustery 20mph+ from WSW with chance of showers. UNIONISTE might like a bit of rain perhaps...

BumperD · 11-04-2015 12:07am

Went with 2, Cause of causes 18/1 and Oscar time 33/1. GL

Miall108 · 11-04-2015 12:26am

Alvarado, Across the Bay and Balthazar King the each way bets for me tomorrow

artanevilla · 11-04-2015 12:46am

CH3OH wrote: »

Jim Culloty looking for a jockey for Lord Windemere as Robbie McNamara has been ruled out following a fall at Wexford.

Davy Russell has no runner.

TheMilkyPirate · 11-04-2015 12:54am

CH3OH wrote: »

Jim Culloty looking for a jockey for Lord Windemere as Robbie McNamara has been ruled out following a fall at Wexford.

Was sitting on my back wall watching, Looked a nasty fall. Hope he's OK.

I really strongly fancy Rocky creek tomorrow, Great run last year and after his breathing op he will be even better. Great jock on board and perfect age.

I have an outsider every year and this year it's Portrait king, Hopefully he can emulate Auroras encore and win it for me

tryfix · 11-04-2015 3:37am

Will have 2 bets in the national. Godsmejudge and All Co, very happy with the prices on both, respect Unioniste an awful lot but he's too young for the national on the stats.

I'd be delighted to see First Lieutenant win as the kind of classy horse who has missed out on so many big wins, but not too fussed about backing him. Hmm. Having said that he's a course winner and if he's been laid out for this he has a huge chance, have to stick a bet on him after all.

Jon Stark · 11-04-2015 8:34am

Balthazar King, Cause of Causes and Soll for me.

Got Alco in work sweepstakes.

Harry Angstrom · 11-04-2015 9:55am

Miall108 wrote: »

The main thing tomorrow is that all the animals make home safely and that deathtrap Bechers Brook doesnt cause any more sad fatalities

Have you seen Bechers Brook lately? It's been modified beyond recognition.

fermanagh_man · 11-04-2015 9:56am

Soll and Night in Milan for me

tomaussie · 11-04-2015 10:20am

1 - Alvarado
2 - Spring heeled
3 - Cause of causes

robo · 11-04-2015 10:26am

Jumped on First Lieutenant when it was 33/1- she is now 16/1. I would be delighted for a win for Nina but a place would not be bad!

Johner · 11-04-2015 10:27am

Balthazar King
Al Co
The Rainbow Hunter

Timberrrrrrrr · 11-04-2015 10:35am

Ok

The paper was pinned to the wall, darts were thrown and these are the 3 i will be backing €25 e/w on each

Al Co.

Portrait king.

Royal knight.

Copper_pipe · 11-04-2015 10:38am

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

Ok

The paper was pinned to the wall, darts were thrown and these are the 3 i will be backing €25 e/w on each

Al Co.

Portrait king.

Royal knight.

Use the BET365 offer!

Grand Nationals

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