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2013 National Winner 'On His Own' running total now £1000 ew (mission accomplished over Xmas)
I've just watched a re-run and gotta say On His Own was tanking along when it fell at Beechers 2nd time round. It wouldn't be the 1st to fall there when going well only to prevail the following year (West Tip 1985/6). Mullins sure to keep him to hurdles til next years weights are announced to keep the 148 rating intact. I'll keep this thread going and every time I top up my ante post bet ill post it. 1st bet placed now £25ew 33/1.
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my favourite race in the NH calander, i know most hardened NH followers think the opposite way but i like the fact it is a race where i can watch with the family and kids who otherwise 365 days a year are pretty disinterested the grand sport (then 4 year old nephew had Neptune Collognes last year and cashed in his 50p e/w @ 33's on a new batmobile)
but youre a brave man than me backing the national so far away, id at least be wanting to see the weights published as theres always going to be something better handicapped surely? the nationals a lottery as it is, sometimes its a lottery just getting there so i hope the horse gets there in one piece for your sake as its the least your faith in him deserves.
the moneys not the big thing, you can afford the 50 or whatever weekly from other winnings etc so great to top up.
its not even if he lines up and doesnt win thats the disappointing factor, they turn up, were unlucky, didnt deserve it (delete as appropriate)
most definately the really heartbreaking thing is when you pick up a copy of the post, or flick online to sporting life in mid march and read headline 'YOUR HORSES NAME.... OUT OF RACE'
had my fingers royally burnt on last installment for RSA antepost, still convinced hed have won, First Leutenants second only cements that theory. my biggest antepost ever (and will not happen again on that scale) was fellow gigginstown runner Sea of Thunder, he turned up in much the same vein as weapons amnesty, never really went well in ireland but thrived over the water on better ground, well he ran no bloo dy race at all and just had to hold my hands up. was much more sick on last installments withdrawel as i didnt get a run/sweat
so fingers crossed for your bet, youve even convinced me for a tenner e/w at this early stage, ill wait til the weights are published before picking an alternative/going in again, and even then more than likely be the first week in april
I am sure Mullins first choice will be Prince De Beucherne and Ruby will ride that.
Having said that there is usually a story behind the national winner and perhaps it will be
" Jockey wins first grand National as Ruby left On His Own"
Good luck and you have certainly put your money where your mouth is.
Father V
I'll be following with interest, good luck!
Howdy Mr Bell, yeah he does, Mr Smith had to keep him on the same mark as last year. Though I predict by race time this year his rating will be mid 150's when he hopefully scoots home in his trial.
Get on.
Whilst talking about National I have just purchased DVd 12 Greatest Ever Grand Nationals about £7 on amazon which shows the whole of 12 good nationals. One impressive race which I hadnt realised was so impressive was L'Escargots win in 1975. Ok this twice Gold cup winner was getting 10lb more off Red Rum than in 1974 but at level weights that day he would have beaten the maestro of Aintree.
Must have DVD for anybody who likes the great race.
Father V
the 4/1 for wylie owned winner stands out youre right. i thought even the Prince would be carrying a bit at 11-3 and i usually target lower down the handicap for a winner in this but that stat slowly going out the window as i think i heard the last 4 have all carried 11st plus oddly and the only one i pciked outta them was Ballabriggs, who carries same again. if in good nick could sneak into a place as best this time
without sounding contradictory i agree that tidal bay is thrown in (obviously as hes racing a good few pounds lower than offical mark) yet i cant forsee me having a bet just at the moment anyway, its the nagging feeling of backing a 12 year old for the national. he is however a special 12 year old and certainly a rejuvenated one since joining ditcheat.
at the weights you couldnt be happier with on his own and deserved antepost favourite
I took a deep in take of breath when I heard one of Wylie's horses was out of The National.
Father Vaigret strikes again
As soon as I put my bet on one of them goes out of both bets
You have to laugh !!!!