: Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:11 pm  

OoOGazOoO wrote:

Not sure how you come to the conclusion that 9 is the magic age for a horse in the Grand National.

Only 5 of the last 19 winners have been 9.

You could never be sure which Black Apalachi would turn up, but the horse has improved so much since moving yards this season. Has run well this season and has got a run over hurdles under his belt.

I think i will have a bet on him on the day.

has the right qualities by winning the becher chase over the national fences earlier this season but may need softer ground. saw this horse come 2nd in a bumper to future cheltenham festival winner l'antartique at listowel in ireland in 2004 (i think)

: Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:22 pm  

OoOGazOoO wrote: Not sure how you come to the conclusion that 9 is the magic age for a horse in the Grand National. Only 5 of the last 19 winners have been 9. Not saying it's the magic age but 9 year old have been most successful. http://www.freebetonthenational.com/cat ... n-average/ "Nine-year-olds have proved the most successful age group in recent years, providing eight of the last 28 winners of the John Smith’s Grand National. Nine-year-old scorers in that period have been Lucius (1978), Grittar (1982), West Tip (1986), Rhyme ‘N’ Reason (1988), Lord Gyllene (1997), Bobbyjo (1999), Papillon (2000) and 2005 hero Hedgehunter".

OoOGazOoO wrote: Not sure how you come to the conclusion that 9 is the magic age for a horse in the Grand National. Only 5 of the last 19 winners have been 9. Not saying it's the magic age but 9 year old have been most successful. http://www.freebetonthenational.com/cat ... n-average/ "Nine-year-olds have proved the most successful age group in recent years, providing eight of the last 28 winners of the John Smith’s Grand National. Nine-year-old scorers in that period have been Lucius (1978), Grittar (1982), West Tip (1986), Rhyme ‘N’ Reason (1988), Lord Gyllene (1997), Bobbyjo (1999), Papillon (2000) and 2005 hero Hedgehunter".

: Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:34 pm  

will mccoy ever win the national

never been a great fan of his but it would lift the roof off the stand if he ever did win it

: Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:38 pm  

shandy swiller wrote:

will mccoy ever win the national

never been a great fan of his but it would lift the roof off the stand if he ever did win it

My opinion is No he wont and im also not a great fan of his, i had a small debate about this when the festival was on.

: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:58 pm  

Most People I Know Are On War Of Attrition Although I Am Yet To Decide...

: Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:22 pm  

The Joker® wrote:

Most People I Know Are On War Of Attrition Although I Am Yet To Decide...

Unlucky for then then!

I think Maljimar is in due to War Of Attrition pulling out, quite fancy his chances.

: Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:02 pm  

Fancy Al Eile in the Aintree Hurdle on Saturday.
Was given the tip by an Irish Bloke on the train to the course last year and ignored it ... Won!

Won't be ignoring it this time round.

: Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:11 pm  

Epalahame wrote:

Unlucky for then then!

I think Maljimar is in due to War Of Attrition pulling out, quite fancy his chances.

Yeah Just Seen That On Now!...
I Think One I Have To Go With Is My Will Due To The Ruby Walsh Factor If Anything...
Probably Have A Dabble On Offshore Account And Maybe Cornish Sett With Fundamentalist Aswell...

My Top 4 Selections:

1. My Will
2. Offshore Account
3. Cornish Sett
4. Fundamentalist

: Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:16 am  

@ War Of Attrition

That was one of the most ridiculous "gambles" I have ever seen. I would have happily taken the liabilities on people wanting to back it over the past fortnight.

: Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:16 am  

The National is a waste of time and not a race I will never have a serious bet in. I had Comply or Die last year but only made a small profit due to having savers on 3 others