2021 Grand National Fancies

I backed Ben Nevis in 79 and he won in 80

 

OK, that’s half a dozen in 60 years. Probably one or two more somewhere but, considering the number of horses that run more than once in the race, it’s a poor return compared with those that win at their first try.

 

Apart from Rhyme n Reason and Rule The World Reebs, I backed the very same. My best success was Last Suspect. Never looked like winning but finished like a train and got up

 

Does anyone know where I can get odds with a run?

 

Paddy Power

 

Skybet/Paddy Power

 

Blaklion had a small setback after his first run of the season which wasn't devoid of promise. Ligament strain apparently and they are aiming to get a run in to him before the national. It is touch and go with the time left but I hope he makes it as he s a horse I really like and off that mark would be of interest.

I m sure the owner will be hoping he gets to the race too having forked out £300k!.

 

Very interesting to see that connections are wasting little time in getting this one into a race following the release of the GN weights. Rocky’s Treasure entered in a Veterans Chase up at Doncaster on Wednesday. And actually if most of the runners stand their ground this Yorkshire heat could prove to be a corking contest as some real old favourites have been entered.

Also should be noted that Rocky’s Treasure’s half-brother (Double Shuffle) has also been entered in this terms GN – something of a coup for the old girl dam. The latter being a year older.

 

I had a nibble on Bristol De Mai before the Betfair Chase last year, got 50/1, so pleased to see that he's currently as short as 20/1 with Paddy Power, slightly bigger with others at the moment...

I should also add that I put down a bet on him for the Gold Cup @ 40/1 as well, but that has gone to the wall now...

 

BLAKLION out tomorrow Ron

 

Thanks stick. I see Harry is riding this time and I also notice that he rode at 10.3 11 days ago, so he can do the weight. Carrying 11.10 tomorrow. Obviously won't be trying to win

 

Trip suggests its a run to put him right without any possibility of affecting his mark. Will be interesting to see how he goes though.

 

Why won’t he be trying to win? Weights can’t change now so no point not trying.

 

If he has just recovered from a pulled ligament I doubt they will want to be pushing him too much with the GN being the target. I think this will be Harry trying to assess whether the GN is still on. I can't imagine Blaklion will be raced again after the GN. But if he is OK they must be licking their lips at 10.2

 

I thought Rocky’s Treasure ran a satisfactory (albeit not breath-taking) ‘prep’ on Wednesday. He remains a 100/1 shot for the GN.

It’s now 6 weeks until the big race so I take it that he will now be prepared at home under the guidance of his trainer’s brain and hands. HEAVEN. HELP. HIM. As said before though he does need numbers to drop out to get a run.

In all seriousness though he remains most interesting to my eye.

 

Seasonal debut for ANIBALE FLY today. Not sure what you would want to see for his National prospects? Jumped round safe and blow up between the last two?

 

Yep, like Blaklion yesterday?

 

Hahaha, no, nothing like Blaklion yesterday

 

What do you mean?