LoughboroughLion Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Bits and tips for The Grand National 2012, my money's on Becauseicouldn'tsee or Giles Cross. Also hearing a lot of things about shakalakaboomboom, but I think this is just because of the hype around the horses name and not its ability. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoppy1987 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I'm going, but just for the pash up. Tips welcome. As usual I go to the National every year without any clue but I'll be going Ballabriggs and Cappa Bleu I reckon. Probably go for a wildcard also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I'd put my wooden leg on Sad Ken to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I'd put my wooden leg on Sad Ken to win. ha ha brilliant episode As for Grand National I havent yet recovered from Cheltenham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parisvilla Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Is Synchronised running and if so is AP on him? If so I'll be backing him, won me a tidy sum in the Gold Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 He's the fav and yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parisvilla Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Wow, wasn't expecting him to be the favourite. Don't remember him being particularly well backed at Cheltenham, and he came from miles back to win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 On It's Own, Shakalakaboomboom (what a **** name) and another one for, undecided on whom though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted April 12, 2012 Moderator Share Posted April 12, 2012 I got Black Apalachi in the sweep - I'm lucky if my horses survive to the end of the day. I'd steer away from him if I were you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Wow, wasn't expecting him to be the favourite. Don't remember him being particularly well backed at Cheltenham, and he came from miles back to win it. Certainly a stayer (Welsh National testifies to that). I think his SP was about 8s for the Gold Cup but I thought he started the morning around 12s or so. You'll have to be adding up various factors regarding his price: the weather (and thus the ground), the stats against him and the AP factor. And that's before the bugger has to jump all the fences! I've had a quick peek and am very interested in Planet of Sound and Black Appalachi (though more cautious on the latter in light of Scott's post above!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 He hasn't won at this distance though I doubt he will run a good race as well considering he's been aimed at the gold cup all season The favourite hardly wins as well The horses ive backed are Giles Cross, Killyglen and Junior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted April 12, 2012 Moderator Share Posted April 12, 2012 Tip for the National Don't Get In My Cab (It'll be parked outside my house as usual) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdistheword Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Black Apalachi State of Play Treacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Sorry to piss on your bonfire bird but Black Apalachi has no chance Imo he's 13 years old no horse has won that was over 12 years old in about 7 centuries Same with State of Play another veteran 13 years old you need stamina in this race old horses don't have it Your best bet is Treacle he is a big market mover for some reason he has gone from 40's to 20's so he's definitely being backed by somebody but i still think he's too old 11 is not ideal most horses that win are 9 or 10 years old You can probably rule out Shakalakaboomboom for being too young as well only 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Planet of Sound, Treacle, On His Own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Zeinab Badawi's twenty hotels. Alf Ramseys Porn Dungeon (e/w) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Sorry to piss on your bonfire bird but Black Apalachi has no chance Imo he's 13 years old no horse has won that was over 12 years old in about 7 centuries Same with State of Play another veteran 13 years old you need stamina in this race old horses don't have it Your best bet is Treacle he is a big market mover for some reason he has gone from 40's to 20's so he's definitely being backed by somebody but i still think he's too old 11 is not ideal most horses that win are 9 or 10 years old You can probably rule out Shakalakaboomboom for being too young as well only 8 So we're looking for 9 or 10 year olds then. IYO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I've took a punt on Junior ive broken the trend a bit he's in great form but hasn't won over the distance which is usually a big nono but i fancy him Also bet on Kilyglen who was running well last time round but fell about 4 from the end he has been in good form this season and is 16/1 so nice price My final bet was on Giles Cross because if it rains a little i think he's in with a big chance just like West End Rocker he enjoys the soft ground but again better odds at 16/1 rather than 10/1 i don't think there will be much in it Then again its a lottery anything can happen you could have the best horse in the world but if another brings it down your **** just stick a pin in and hope for the best Usually 9 - 10 is the best age yes most horses that win are in that bracket, Ballybriggs completely smashed it last year and he was 10 he's 11 now and carrying extra weight so you can probably rule him out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Just been down to Corals.... £5 e/w's on Treacle, Seabass and Shakalakaboomboom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Planet of Sound, Treacle, On His Own Same as me, but swap On His Own for OrganisedConfusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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