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Backed
On His Own
in last years race, made eyecatching progress and looked like he’d be involved in finish when falling at Bechers 2nd time.
I’ll be on him again, my one minor worry would be he hasnt been seen since?
I wouldn’t be too concerned at the moment Danny, I’m presuming they’re just keeping him fresh/protecting his mark. Probably best to keep checking the entries for him, I’d be surprised if he’s not entered for a hurdle race, or any race after the weights are published. I’ve just checked, and no entries for him at the moment.
The fact he’s favourite on Betfair at the moment at 15.5s, is probably a good sign of his wellbeing.
Backed
On His Own
in last years race, made eyecatching progress and looked like he’d be involved in finish when falling at Bechers 2nd time.
I’ll be on him again, my one minor worry would be he hasnt been seen since?
I backed him as well and reckon he was coasting when he fell. I would have thought this years race will be very much his only real target. I think he could be a similar story to Hedgehunter, taking the race after being a bit unlucky the year before. Hopefully he will be coming to the elbow "on his own"
Thanks for the good crack. Time for me to move on. Be lucky.
Looks like 84 entries, and 4 of mine have made it, for the timebeing, unusual for me
Chuffed to see Call The Police get an entry, really hope they aim him towards it, entered over 2m on Sunday though
Lambro could be an interesting contender too.
2013 John smiths Grand National weights, form [/color:3sehi0yl]
1. Imperial Commander
Jockey: | Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies
Age 12 Wgt 11-10
Form 1P/-22. What A Friend
Jockey: Sam Thomas | Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Age 10 Wgt 11-09
Form 3F7-83. Weird Al
Jockey: Timmy Murphy | Trainer: Donald McCain
Age 10 Wgt 11-08
Form PF-4PP4. Quel Esprit
Jockey: | Trainer: Willie Mullins
Age 9 Wgt 11-07
Form 113-045. Big Fella Thanks
Jockey: Denis O’Regan | Trainer: Tom George
Age 11 Wgt 11-06
Form -U3126. Roberto Goldback
Jockey: | Trainer: Nicky Henderson
Age 11
Wgt 11-06
Form 1U3557. Seabass
Jockey: | Trainer: Ted Walsh
Age 9 Wgt 11-06
Form 113-238. Ballabriggs
Jockey: Jason Maguire | Trainer: Donald McCain
Age 12 Wgt 11-04
46-P039. Sunnyhillboy
Jockey: | Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill
Age 10 Wgt 11-04
Form -012-5P10. Teaforthree
Jockey: Nick Scholfield | Trainer: Rebecca Curtis
Age 9 Wgt 11-03
Form 1-062011. Across The Bay
Jockey: Henry Brooke | Trainer: Donald McCain
Age 9 Wgt 11-02
Form 1120112. Join Together
Jockey: Daryl Jacob | Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Age 8 Wgt 11-02
Form P3-72P13. Colbert Station
Jockey: | Trainer: Ted Walsh
Age 9 Wgt 11-01
Form 3-521114. Forpadydeplasterer
Jockey: Andrew McNamara | Trainer: Thomas Cooper
Age 11 Wgt 11-00
Form P153615. On His Own
Jockey: | Trainer: Willie Mullins
Age 9 Wgt 11-00
Form B1F-116. Joncol
Jockey: | Trainer: Paul Nolan
Age 10 Wgt 10-13
Form 3523317. Balthazar King
Jockey: | Trainer: Philip Hobbs
Age 9 Wgt 10-12
Form 0F1-1218. Cappa Bleu
Jockey: Paul Moloney | Trainer: Evan Williams
Age 11 Wgt 10-11
Form 334-2219. Oscar Time
Jockey: | Trainer: Martin Lynch
Age 12 Wgt 10-11
Form 4-4U6020. Always Waining
Jockey: Tom O’Brien | Trainer: Peter Bowen
Age 12 Wgt 10-10
Form 001-0021. Tatenen
Jockey: | Trainer: Richard Rowe
Age 9 Wgt 10-10
Form U-67622. Treacle
Jockey: Andrew Lynch | Trainer: Tom Taaffe
Age 12 Wgt 10-09
Form 23F-0123. Lost Glory
Jockey: | Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill
Age 8 Wgt 10-08
Form 01161124. Saint Are
Jockey: | Trainer: Tim Vaughan
Age 7 Wgt 10-08
Form 1-F43025. Swing Bill
Jockey: | Trainer: David Pipe
Age 12 Wgt 10-08
Form P-P14026. Chicago Grey
Jockey: | Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Age 10 Wgt 10-07
Form -0U63127. Quiscover Fontaine
Jockey: | Trainer: Willie Mullins
Age 9 Wgt 10-07
Form 10F-6028. Becauseicouldntsee
Jockey: | Trainer: Noel Glynn
Age 10 Wgt 10-06
Form 63PP529. Harry The Viking
Jockey: Ryan Mahon | Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Age 8 Wgt 10-06
Form 2P-P0030. Rare Bob
Jockey: Bryan Cooper | Trainer: Dessie Hughes
Age 11 Wgt 10-06
Form 8-64631. The Rainbow Hunter
Jockey: Aidan Coleman | Trainer: Kim Bailey
Age 9 Wgt 10-06
Form 311P432. Mr Moonshine
Jockey: | Trainer: Sue Smith
Age 9 Wgt 10-05
Form 3602633. Mumbles Head
Jockey: | Trainer: Peter Bowen
Age 12 Wgt 10-04
Form 133FP34. Auroras Encore
Jockey: | Trainer: Sue Smith
Age 11 Wgt 10-03
Form P45F535. Ninetieth Minute
Jockey: Niall Madden | Trainer: Tom Taaffe
Age 10 Wgt 10-03
Form -F604236. Tarquinius
Jockey: | Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Age 10 Wgt 10-02
Form 1142037. Any Currency
Jockey: Ian Popham | Trainer: Martin Keighley
Age 10 Wgt 10-00
Form 14U4038. Major Malarkey
Jockey: | Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies
Age 10 Wgt 9-13
Form P-265P39. Soll
Jockey: Mark Grant | Trainer: Jo Hughes
Age 8 Wgt 9-12
Form 1B-89140 . Viking Blond
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41. Pentiffic
42. Mortimers Crossi read somewhere that always waining is being aimed at the gn for 2013 he loves te fences having won over them 3times in topham, cannot get odds antepost on him though i checked will hill
vf
Try Betfair.
managed to get on chears
my other fancy balthezar king and teaforthree
i like basheebar but has been off a long time and now goes straight to aintree without prep run
little josh still needs to qualify and fnish in top 3 in a 3mile plus race
vf
If you think Katenko will have a chance off a revised mark that will see him near the head of the weights, then you have to consider the horse that beat him at Ascot; Wyck Hill.
Following Saturday’s run Katenko will be giving nearly a stone to Wyck Hill (there was only 1lb difference at Ascot) in their next intended outing at Haydock and given that the National weights will be set before then it should be a similar situation if they both line up at Aintree.
The argument that Katenko is improving is valid but that could equally be said about Wyck Hill.
Out of a dam by Roselier he’s related to previous winners of the race and as they are both currently quoted at 25/1 for Aintree I know where I’d prefer my ante post cash to be, considering that one would race off high 11st and the other off an ideal high 10st.
Small matter of the two Mullins & Wylie horses however – not to mention Join Together.
Lee
Imperial Commander for the National? Could be interesting, jumps and stays well that’s for sure…
Albertas Run could be another intriguing one, I know Hemmings loves a National winner…
Swing Bill and Calgary Bay would be my others for the shortlist at this stage.
From 84 entered I agree with 2 of yours rich.
Albertas Run
50/1,Top weight if he runs!
Calgary Bay
,66/1 would get in with around 10-10
Sunnyhill Boy
,25/1 should have been another 40/1 winner for me!
Beshabar
,33/1 big strong National type!
Alfie Sherrin
33/1 if he gets in!
Tidal Bay
,25/1 He’d love it!
Thats my 6 against the field,all good e/w prices!
Its a one off the Grand National and the feeling of having a couple still standing after Bechers 2nd time round is unique!Albertas Run
50/1,Top weight if he runs!
Not sure where you get that from TAPK as Nicholls has already stated that Tidal Bay definitely heads there and he’s rated 3lb superior to Albertas Run – with not much set to change between now and the weights being published.
Tidal Bay could conceivably win a Gold Cup between now and April and if he did would he be allowed to go off at 25/1 ?
Considering he’s an intended runner the best price 25/1 on offer is fantastic value IMO.
Just look how he destroyed the Whitbread field off top weight (admittedly from a considerably lower mark).
Top novice, loses way, then regains form and wins National. It certainly wouldn’t be the first time.
Andrea & Graham Wylie are 6/1 with Betfred to win the race and while that’s only a fair reflection of their combined current best odds on offer they do hold an extremely strong hand;
Prince De Beauchene
On His Own
Tiday Bay Lee
Albertas Run
50/1,Top weight if he runs!
Not sure where you get that from TAPK as Nicholls has already stated that Tidal Bay definitely heads there and he’s rated 3lb superior to Albertas Run – with not much set to change between now and the weights being published.
Lee I put him at the bottom of my 6 as I’m not so confident he’ll actually run,particularly if the ground was on the faster side of good.I’d love to see there though.A bigger concern is if he did win the Gold Cup it would be another ‘Synchronised’ all over again as he’s a quirky character and more than capable of throwing himself at the fences.If he won the Gold Cup I would retire him on the spot myself!A legend of a horse and one we still haven’t got to the bottom of at the tender age of 12yo……Not many you can say that about!
Normally, I leave selecting my four against the field until the weights have come out, but this year I thought I’d get in early and take some tastyish prices. As a result, the shortlist has now been completed – but I reserve the right to change it after the inevitable withdrawals.
Lion Na Bearnai – Did me a favour in the Irish National at a big price and is somewhat overlooked for this. Looks like he should get the trip and is probably only as big as he is because he’s got a small-time trainer.
Always Waining – the best Aintree specialist since Red Rum. Discuss.
Prince De Beauchene – looks like a National horse, always has done. Only reason Ruby was booked to be on On His Own was because this fella got crocked. Worth another go.
Tidal Bay – will no doubt head the weights BUT! Top Weighted horses have been knocking on the door over the last few years, and sooner or later it will open up. This guy has the stamina and the class and – crucially – will come off better for the inevitable weight compression. Oh, and he should force a large chunk of the field into running from out of the handicap if he goes. Get on now if you want to back him.
FLD
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So don't run, just like the others always do
Auroras Encore, Midnight Chase, Join Together and Roberto Goldback remain my primary selections, but other entries that catch the eye are…
Any Currency
Balthazar King
Bostons Angel
Pandorama
Quito De La Roque
Tidal Bay
What A FriendBecauseicouldntsee – 100/1 with Bet365, SkyBet
Call The Police – 50/1 with Sporting, Skybet
Lambro – 66/1 wtih Stan James
Prince De Beauchene – 16/1 with Betfred & Ladbrokes
Teaforthree – 25/1 with Betfred
The Rainbow Hunter – 66/1 with Lads, Hills, PP
Wyck Hill – 33/1 Across
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