grand National tips

[rogesse]

I guess it's too late to ask but anybody got a hot tip for the national?

Being the last of the big spenders our one day of betting is the grand national. We all have £3 to spend (50p each way) and my son has nicked all the names I liked.

My horse came in 3rd last year (can't remember the name) and son's and OH's all fell over or got rid of the burden of a jockey!

I know it's cheating asking for advice but I'd like to beat them again this year!

[terrier]

Red Rum! Can't lose

[rogesse]

I think my cat ate him!

[bubblewrap]

I used to "donate" money to "sick" animals I did not realise it when I was in the bookies though.

[piskieinboots]

I think my cat ate him!

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[piskieinboots]

I'm thinking this is right for someone on here...
Big Fella Thanks

[kernowyon]

my tip is to not bet on the national, perpetuating a cruel sport which every year they try to cover up how many horses die in this meeting. if you want to throw money away - give it to a charity.

[tootles]

I love the Grand National.

I used to live in Lambourn (loads of trainers there) and have always put on a bet (or two). I got engaged on Grand National day and No.2 son came home from hospital (after being born) on Grand National day - today is his birthday.

Mr T once won £600 on a Grand National full day bet. (£1 stake)

Today we each have a horse,
Mr T - Parsons Legacy
Me - Silver Birch
No.1 son - Musica Bella
No.2 son - Fleet Street
Small daughter - My Will

Fingers crossed all round.

They don't show the race on normal French television, and No.2 son has a rugby tournament today anyway - so we won't be able to watch it.

[piskieinboots]

I had Silver Birch a couple years ago when it won

Today we have:
Snowdrop - Irish Invader
Me: Silver Birch and Can't Buy Time

[Glutton4...]

Just so I don't jinx it for anyone, I'm not going to bet. If I back a horse it runs backwards. Personally, I no longer watch it, I used to, but have seen too many disasters. I'll stick to flat racing.

That said, I hope someone clears out the bookies!

[sallym]

my tip is to not bet on the national, perpetuating a cruel sport which every year they try to cover up how many horses die in this meeting. if you want to throw money away - give it to a charity.

Hear hear. I agree totally.
Just my view, don't want to start any arguements

[rogesse]

Mmm - sorry didn't think of the consequences, having a flutter on the national is something both OH & I did with our parents and just carried it on.

Too late now

Me Brooklyn Brownie, Kilbeggan Blade, Rambling Minster
OH Comply or Die, Himalayan Trail, Battlecry
Son Darkness, Irish Invader, Fundamentalist (ha ha)

And because I'm indecisive - We all have a share in Parsons Legacy and Big Fella Thanks

but I'll be more responsible next year - I now know a number of horses can be fatally injured during the few days or so the race meeting is held.

Guess I better enjoy it this year and hope no horse has a nasty fall

[SarzWix]

Horses can be fatally injured having a nice trot over the Downs, by putting it's foot down a rabbit hole There is risk involved with all activities, it's down to personal choice whether you believe the risk to be acceptable or not. We could also warn about the risks of gambling full stop....! But I'm happy that you are all able to make your own choices

[bubblewrap]

my tip is to not bet on the national, perpetuating a cruel sport which every year they try to cover up how many horses die in this meeting. if you want to throw money away - give it to a charity.

I agree but not much chance of it being banned there is too much ££££s involved(the bookies wouldn't like that.

[SarzWix]

Oh, I watched a thing on telly about that experiment Geo, with Adam Hart-Davis I think, where they replicated the photography. Wasn't it to prove that horses do have all four feet off the ground at once? Cool