I normally only gamble once a year, and it makes the National much more exciting if I have something to root for. I don't put much on but I do spread it around a bit given the payout is 5 places, so I've backed each way
Colbert Station
On His Own
Teaforthree
Ballabriggs
Imperial Commander
Soll
Becauseicouldntsee
This pair ticked the most boxes for me in terms of what I look for in a National horse, especially Chicago Grey. I'm a little worried about Join Together's relative inexperience but hopefully he'll run a big race.
Also a very modest amount on Forpadytheplasterer at a big price. Will more than likely be outclassed but this horse has a lot of heart so you never know.
I've picked mine purely on names. I have £2 each way on Treacle and BecauseIcouldn'tSee and £1 eachway on AlwaysWaining. £10 is always my limit and the GrandNational is the only time I ever place a bet.
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What A Friend
Big Fella Thanks
Sunnyhillboy
Teaforthree
They have a great record over the years........
Same here............
I never bet on any race with more than 8 or 9 runners.......
(Just look at the names go for the best name I won some money in 2005 with this method)
I have placed my bet for Colbert Station and Teaforthree
Hopefully we will be back later congratulating each other on our first and second places!!! We have to dream!
I only do bets for win only.
So will loose money on hopefully one horse!
swing bill as my partner is called billy,
19th minute, as our birthdays are on the 19th,
so I am going for Imperial Commander and Rare Bob at EW
Colbert Station
On His Own
Teaforthree
Ballabriggs
Imperial Commander
Soll
Becauseicouldntsee
Its just a bit of fun. Hate this snobbery. The odds clearly reflect the random nature of the race.
The doctor told me to watch what I eat..............so I'll be tuning in at 4.15..............:p
Teaforthree
Colbert Station
Balthazar King
Joncol
I also have a free bet on Cappa Bleu from Paddy Power which I also went E/W on which is a nice bonus!
Chicago Grey
Join Together
This pair ticked the most boxes for me in terms of what I look for in a National horse, especially Chicago Grey. I'm a little worried about Join Together's relative inexperience but hopefully he'll run a big race.
Also a very modest amount on Forpadytheplasterer at a big price. Will more than likely be outclassed but this horse has a lot of heart so you never know.
Good luck everyone!