Grand National 2012

[Posts: 5235Joined: 31 Aug 2007, 23:42Location: derby]

Was injured in the race last year, I believe. Have backed him every year since forever so may have to add him to my ever growing list of small ew's. Always had the profile of a winner, and Jonjo is so good with this type of horse. Surprisingly only a ten year old; thought he was nearly as old as me. I can't see Blazing Tempo running but I do like her. Spotted her in the run up to Cheltenham last year then missed out on backing her when she started wining. A very good little mare. Finding the race a nightmare this year, with a few 'heart over head' horses such as Fair Along running. Will definately have an ew on Roulez Cool who is pretty certain to run now that their other horse is injured. Does anyone know if Ollie Magern is entered in the Foxhunters, by the way. Good to see him back, although surely NTD has run out of young sons to ride his hunter chasers?

[Posts: 1861Joined: 25 Jul 2011, 05:04]

Anyone know if Knockara Beau is being aimed at the National?

[Posts: 5235Joined: 31 Aug 2007, 23:42Location: derby]

Pretty sure he isn't.

[Posts: 2032Joined: 06 Jun 2011, 14:34Location: Bury St Edmunds]

There is an article on sportinglife saying he is an intended runner in the Gold Cup.

[Posts: 1961Joined: 15 Mar 2010, 00:56]

HGM, moe's right, he isn't entered, but he is going to Cheltenham. Trainer stated that the run over hurdles last week was to get a run into him before Cheltenham.

I think the 3m hcap on the Tuesday is the plan, though he still holds a Gold Cup entry..................now reads Eclipses post and sees that The Gold Cup is the plan.

[Posts: 4Joined: 20 Nov 2011, 15:31]

Wanted to see Junior enter ever since the hype last year. I know the quality of Synchronised and Ballabriggs but the odds (and weights) aren't overly appealing at this stage. Could be tempted on the day.

I'm currently looking at 3 horses for various reasons:

1) Giles Cross - 25/1 - tremendous jumping on Saturday and seemed to have another gear.
2) Killyglen - 33/1 - a few talking about this as a contender
3) Organisedconfusion - was tipped this horse for last years Irish National, similar sources said keep an eye on this if it gets a favourable weight.

Interested to hear any thooughts on the above

[Posts: 1861Joined: 25 Jul 2011, 05:04]

HGM, moe's right, he isn't entered, but he is going to Cheltenham. Trainer stated that the run over hurdles last week was to get a run into him before Cheltenham.

I think the 3m hcap on the Tuesday is the plan, though he still holds a Gold Cup entry..................now reads Eclipses post and sees that The Gold Cup is the plan.

Thanks all!!

Did it say when the men in white coats were coming to pick them up?

[Posts: 1961Joined: 15 Mar 2010, 00:56]

Did it say when the men in white coats were coming to pick them up?

Sadly, they neglected to mention anything about this

[Posts: 767Joined: 22 Sep 2011, 23:12Location: North Wales]

Does anyone know who got put up in Racing & Football Outlook?

[Posts: 174Joined: 05 Feb 2010, 13:35Location: Croydon]

Trying to decipher the tweets, I think Nick Watts has gone for Cappa Bleu, West End Rocker and Fair Along.

[Posts: 12286Joined: 22 Dec 2007, 19:24]

Connections have more sense than to enter Knockara Beau for the National. Jumping has declined recently and probably best over hurdles nowadays.

[Posts: 12286Joined: 22 Dec 2007, 19:24]

Wanted to see Junior enter ever since the hype last year. I know the quality of Synchronised and Ballabriggs but the odds (and weights) aren't overly appealing at this stage. Could be tempted on the day.

I'm currently looking at 3 horses for various reasons:

1) Giles Cross - 25/1 - tremendous jumping on Saturday and seemed to have another gear.

Interested to hear any thoughts on the above

Giles Cross impressed me too Beefy. Jumped exceptionally well and travelled like a dream. Unlike some "stayers" do think he has enough pace for the job. Idling close home and plenty more in the tank. Prominent runner too which helps at Aintree. 25/1 looks very good value on the face of it, trouble is connections (and evidence so far) seems to suggest he's better with plenty of give underfoot. I guess a somewhat doubtful starter, so you might not get a run for your money. Might be an idea to wait until at least a couple of weeks beforehand and study the weather forecast thoroughly before deciding to have a bet. I'd also be interested in taking a chance on good ground suiting him once non runner no bet comes in (no chance of losing your money if they do take him out) if anywhere near 25/1 at that stage.

[Posts: 935Joined: 28 Feb 2011, 13:01]

PDB as low as 7s now