The 2017 Grand National

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I followed the Cheltenham thread with interest so thought I'd start a thread for the Grand National for anyone who wants to share tips/bets etc. I'm a fan of Willy Mullins but his entries don't sound very promising though I may have a little tickle e/w on Pleasant Company at 16/1. That said, Saphir Du Rheu sounds much better value at the same price.
We've got 11 days to chew the fat and lose our virtual pounds so over to you...

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Three days to go. More of That seems to be getting a lot of love and will shorten if Barry Geraghty chooses to ride it so worth a look now.

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Yes let's restrict the chatter in here to the four-legged horses.

Wonder if Cue Card will make amends for Cheltenham today?

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Come on then, where are your hot tips?

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dickymint said:

48k said:

Come on then, where are your hot tips?

Just the one bet for me at Aintree today - Dineur 16:05 ew (14/1 with faller insurance at the moment).

Caveat Emptor

Interesting, I was preferring Poole Master e/w - previous winner over the course and distance, won last time out.

But 28 runners is a bit of a lottery.

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Nice work with Dineur

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Where's today's money going to be then folks?

I've got Chti Balko 18/1 ew in the 2:20, and Whisper 11/4 ew in the 2:50.

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Henners said:

Have now gone with, all E/W (1-5):

Cocktails at Dawn 100/1
More of That 12/1
Dr Harper 20/1
Saphir Du Rheu 40/1

Annual betting, done.

Edited by Henners on Friday 7th April 11:47

Who's offering 40/1 on Saphir Du Rheu ?

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TEKNOPUG said:

how did Rather Be only pay you £3.94 from a 50p stake?

25p e/w = 25p to win, 25p to be placed, at 11/1 with 1/4 odds per place.

win = 11 x 25p = 2.75
placed first = (11/4) x 25p = 0.69
= 3.44 profit
+ both 25p stakes returned
= 3.94 total return

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Colin Tizzard has had a much better day today than I have

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I've had these bets on for a few days, will pick one more horse on the day once I've seen them

All e/w (1/4 odds to 5 places):

More of That 14/1
Saphir du Rheu 20/1
Thunder and Roses 33/1

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All e/w:

Pleasant Company 14/1
More of That 14/1
Saphir Du Rheu 20/1
Thunder and Roses 33/1
Regal Encore 80/1

Good luck everyone!

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Beers on thebraketester then! Well done.