Well, I've given y'all a look at a few of the runners- here are my own bets that I've got on for the Grand National tomorrow. How much you take these into consideration is up to yourself, especially considering my record (Bets placed: 9. Bets won: 0. Bets lost: 9) at Cheltenham:
Eric's Charm each way (I seem to have a knack of picking horses who finish 2nd, so I'm going each-way on these first 4). 40/1 William Hill
Don't Push It each way. 20/1 William Hill
Madison du Berlais (a horse that this writer has had success backing before) each way. 50/1 William Hill
Mon Mome each way. 12/1 William Hill
Also, Beat the Boys is 100/1. Ross County to beat Celtic tomorrow are 10/1. A double of these 2, this writer has £2 on. Potential return: £2,222. Mon the County!
Showing posts with label Grand National. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grand National. Show all posts
Friday, 9 April 2010
Thursday, 8 April 2010
Shifty's Grand National Preview Part 3. There'll Probably be a Part 4
This morning, the 40-horse entry list for Saturday's Grand National was confirmed. Here's a look at a few more of the contenders:
Don't Push It- confirmed this morning as the mount of Tony McCoy, who has won just about every horse race on the calendar apart from this one. McCoy is likely to have a job on his hands handling this 10-year-old, who is carrying plenty of weight. But this Jonjo O'Neill- trained horse has good recent form- don't expect him to be 33/1 for long. Has a good chance
Eric's Charm- a veteran of 12 years old, this Oliver Sherwood- trained horse has great recent form. Proven over this distance, his stamina should hold, and providing jockey Wayne Hutchinson can steer the horse through the early carnage, this old charmer, who will have less weight on than many around him, has a chance of becoming the first 12-year old winner since Amberleight House in 2004. 50/1 is well worth consideration
Don't Push It- confirmed this morning as the mount of Tony McCoy, who has won just about every horse race on the calendar apart from this one. McCoy is likely to have a job on his hands handling this 10-year-old, who is carrying plenty of weight. But this Jonjo O'Neill- trained horse has good recent form- don't expect him to be 33/1 for long. Has a good chance
Eric's Charm- a veteran of 12 years old, this Oliver Sherwood- trained horse has great recent form. Proven over this distance, his stamina should hold, and providing jockey Wayne Hutchinson can steer the horse through the early carnage, this old charmer, who will have less weight on than many around him, has a chance of becoming the first 12-year old winner since Amberleight House in 2004. 50/1 is well worth consideration
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Shifty's Grand National Preview Part 2, ken
Here's a look at a few more horses running in Saturday's Grand National:
Comply or Die- 'twas confirmed today that Timmy Murphy will be riding this 11-year-old, who fared well at Cheltenham recently, and won this race back in 2008. Recent form Cheltenham aside has been patchy, but is sure to be a factor in the race- William Hill's 22/1 is worth considering, especially as that price has shortened from 28/1 following the confirmation that Murphy will be in the saddle
Mon Mome- last year's 100/1 winner is much shorter 12/1 with totesport this time round, and that's not without good reason, as his recent form has been very impressive, including a 3rd place in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Following last year's win, he knows his way around the Aintree course, and should go well, although it's a long, long time since a horse won this race 2 years running
Tricky Trickster- a sprightly young thing is this one at 7 years old. Aside from a poor performance in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, recent form has been good. Inexperience may count against him on such a tough, long course (his stamina at this distance has never been tested), but a potential contender- sportingbet will give you 18/1 on him
Chief Dan George- looks set to run on Saturday. This 10-year-old is carrying less weight than any of the other leading contenders, and has excellent recent form being ridden by Paddy Aspell. Has a real chance of winning, and therefore Ladbrokes' 33/1 looks a standout bet
Comply or Die- 'twas confirmed today that Timmy Murphy will be riding this 11-year-old, who fared well at Cheltenham recently, and won this race back in 2008. Recent form Cheltenham aside has been patchy, but is sure to be a factor in the race- William Hill's 22/1 is worth considering, especially as that price has shortened from 28/1 following the confirmation that Murphy will be in the saddle
Mon Mome- last year's 100/1 winner is much shorter 12/1 with totesport this time round, and that's not without good reason, as his recent form has been very impressive, including a 3rd place in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Following last year's win, he knows his way around the Aintree course, and should go well, although it's a long, long time since a horse won this race 2 years running
Tricky Trickster- a sprightly young thing is this one at 7 years old. Aside from a poor performance in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, recent form has been good. Inexperience may count against him on such a tough, long course (his stamina at this distance has never been tested), but a potential contender- sportingbet will give you 18/1 on him
Chief Dan George- looks set to run on Saturday. This 10-year-old is carrying less weight than any of the other leading contenders, and has excellent recent form being ridden by Paddy Aspell. Has a real chance of winning, and therefore Ladbrokes' 33/1 looks a standout bet
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
Shifty's Grand National Preview Part 1 of However Many It Takes
On Saturday, the biggest horse race in the UK, the Grand National, takes place, and after a disastrous Cheltenham festival, this writer will now have a crack at predicting the outcome at Aintree. Over the next few days, some of the horses that are running will be looked at, as well as a quick look at historical trends, and Shifty's tips for the race. One or two guest writers may also pop in with their say.
And they're off!
Madison Du Berlais- this horse is a particular favourite of Shifty's, having won him some money in the past (a 12/1 shot once upon a time, no less). His recent form is good, and he's a good jumper who likes to lead, therefore looking to avoid the carnage at the first few fences. Question marks over his stamina on such a long race, but looks good each-way value at 66/1 with William Hill
Ollie Magern- at 12 years old, getting on a bit now. Recent form hasn't been great, and therefore generally available quotes of 150/1 are probably about right. Unlikely to challenge
Silver Birch- won this race in 2007, but is now past his best at 13 years old. Doesn't look a potential winner on recent form, but can be counted on to make it round, although probably well short of a place. 66/1 with WIlliam Hill
Character Building- was impressive at Cheltenham (even though this writer wasn't), and is much fancied. Needs the right weather conditions and the right jockey on his back- much will depend if he is ridden by regualr jockey Dougie Costello, or if Barry Geraghty takes the ride. Currently available at 20/1 generally, but that could well change by raceday
My Will- was among the favourites last year, and delivered for each-way punters with 3rd place. Has been raced sparingly since then, so difficult to gauge where he really is. One thing we do know is that, unlike last year, he won't have Ruby Walsh on his back. Has drifted out to generally available 40/1, which is probably about right, as he is difficult to fancy strongly
Big Fella Thanks- My Will's loss looks like Big Fella Thanks' gain, as Ruby Walsh mounts this 8-year-old. Finished 6th last year, and won last time out at Newbury. Most bookies have him currently as the favourite, and rightly so. The Big Fella has a big chance of victory- totesport's 15/2 should be seriously considered
And they're off!
Madison Du Berlais- this horse is a particular favourite of Shifty's, having won him some money in the past (a 12/1 shot once upon a time, no less). His recent form is good, and he's a good jumper who likes to lead, therefore looking to avoid the carnage at the first few fences. Question marks over his stamina on such a long race, but looks good each-way value at 66/1 with William Hill
Ollie Magern- at 12 years old, getting on a bit now. Recent form hasn't been great, and therefore generally available quotes of 150/1 are probably about right. Unlikely to challenge
Silver Birch- won this race in 2007, but is now past his best at 13 years old. Doesn't look a potential winner on recent form, but can be counted on to make it round, although probably well short of a place. 66/1 with WIlliam Hill
Character Building- was impressive at Cheltenham (even though this writer wasn't), and is much fancied. Needs the right weather conditions and the right jockey on his back- much will depend if he is ridden by regualr jockey Dougie Costello, or if Barry Geraghty takes the ride. Currently available at 20/1 generally, but that could well change by raceday
My Will- was among the favourites last year, and delivered for each-way punters with 3rd place. Has been raced sparingly since then, so difficult to gauge where he really is. One thing we do know is that, unlike last year, he won't have Ruby Walsh on his back. Has drifted out to generally available 40/1, which is probably about right, as he is difficult to fancy strongly
Big Fella Thanks- My Will's loss looks like Big Fella Thanks' gain, as Ruby Walsh mounts this 8-year-old. Finished 6th last year, and won last time out at Newbury. Most bookies have him currently as the favourite, and rightly so. The Big Fella has a big chance of victory- totesport's 15/2 should be seriously considered
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