SaintPaul Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 The National is in 2 weeks time (i think!) anybody got anything antepost? I got Clan Royal to win at 20/1 and Amberleigh House e/w at 25/1. Both down to 10/1 now. I think Amberleigh House is a cert to finish, he loves Aintree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k38jfb Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 Forest Gunner at 16/1. Trust me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretna_ed Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 Last year I backed Amberleigh house on the sole reason that it had completed the national course the previous 2 years. I might use a similiar method again this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stella Addict Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Forest Gunner at 16/1. Trust me! 437432[/snapback] I had been having a look at Forest Gunner, not a bad horse. It has won over the National fences before, the Fox Hunters Chase last year. Also won at Haydock on 19/02/05 which answered a few questions that were being asked. Only thing that might hold it up is the jockey... MRS Ford. No female jockey has ever won the National and to be honest, I do not see it happening this year. The horse I have been following with the National in mind is Spot Thedifference. It finished 5th in last years National and last week won the Sporting Index Handicap Chase at Cheltnham. Not sure of the latest odds as yet. I tend not to go with early prices for the National, just incase my pick fails to get picked due to the weighting system (not sure exactly how that works though ) It is a bit shitty though when you see the prices some people have backed at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Booth Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 I backed Amberleigh House last year at 16/1 for the same reason, that it had won over the fences before. That and the fact that Ginger McCain said it was his best chance of training a GN winner since Red Rum convinced me. AH will fare badly in the handicap I fear so that could scupper it. After Kelami did me a wee turn at Cheltenham last week I fancy that for at least an each way punt. Best price currently 20/1 with Hills and SkyBet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Booth Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 You can get 42/1 on Kelami with Betfair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k38jfb Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Only thing that might hold it up is the jockey... MRS Ford. No female jockey has ever won the National and to be honest, I do not see it happening this year. 438316[/snapback] Aye, she'll probably take a wrong turn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberman Posted March 27, 2005 Share Posted March 27, 2005 I've got spotthedifference at 33-1 and strong resolve at 25-1. I got amberliegh house on last year at 20-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pompey Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I might put Mrs Ford's horse, solely because the price will be pumped up because it's a burd..... Amberleigh House again looks a good one though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Booth Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Amberleigh House again looks a good one though 445805[/snapback] It'll be fucked in the handicap and carrying 12 stone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPaul Posted March 31, 2005 Author Share Posted March 31, 2005 It'll be fucked in the handicap and carrying 12 stone I'm pretty sure Grey Abbey is top weight and Amberleaigh House is only around 11 stone. Or were these just 'provisional' weights? Will the handicapper asses them again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Booth Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 I'm pretty sure Grey Abbey is top weight and Amberleaigh House is only around 11 stone. Or were these just 'provisional' weights? Will the handicapper asses them again? 447555[/snapback] Grey Abbey was withdrawn today. As it was top weight, everyone else will be adjusted upwards accordingly when they are reassessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Insight Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Sir rembrandt is out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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