Anyone with second sight who would like to go through the card at Aintree this afternoon?

Question

Anyone with second sight who would like to go through the card at Aintree this afternoon?

Answer 1

Joes Edge

No:39 Weight:10-2

2005 Scottish Grand National winner. Expected to do better than his seventh place last year.



Point Barrow

No:13 Weight:10-12

Winner of last years Irish Grand National. No doubts on stamina or ground - looks to have a solid chance



Hedgehunter

No:1 Weight:11-12

2005 Winner. Ruby Walsh rides again so has one of the best jockeys in the race.





Mckelvey

No:35 Weight:10-4

Aimed at the race since winnning over 4 miles last summer. Will love the ground. Great chance and my main bet





Numbersixvalverde

No:7 Weight:11-3

Bidding to become the first horse since Red Rum to win back to back Nationals. Looks a tough task today

    

Idle Talk

No:8 Weight:11-2

Fourth in the Scottish Grand National. Young and improving but high in the weights.



Eurotrek

No:2 Weight:11-8

Proven stamina and has won over the Grand National fences.



Billyvoddan

No:6 Weight:11-4

Stamina doubts but he is improving all the time and ran a fine race last time.





Dun Doire

No:20 Weight:10-8

Improved enormously last year. Strongly fancied.



  

Bothar Na

No:26 Weight:10-6

Already won one National although that was the Kerry National. Has handled the fences before. A good each way bet.





Simon

No:15 Weight:10-11

Winner of two good races this year but best form on softer ground.



Lami

No:3 Weight:11-8

French raider ridden by top jockey AP McCoy. Consistent but plenty of weight to carry. A gyspy woman told me this one would win in the pub last night.



Longshanks

No:25 Weight:10-7

Plenty of stamina and has jumped the fences well before. Well handicapped.





Monkerhostin

No:4 Weight:11-6

Top class chaser who ran a great race in this year's Gold Cup. Big weight is a worry. Picked by a prophetic budgie, according to this weeks Sun





Bewleys Berry

No:24 Weight:10-7

Jumps and stays well and has run over the national fences. Loves good ground and stable in form so could go close.



Silver Birch

No:30 Weight:10-6

Won the 2005 Becher Chase over these fences as well as the Welsh National. Unlucky to exit at the 15th fence last year.





Kelami

No:12 Weight:10-12

French raider. Jockey Mick Fitzgerald would love to win this race before he retires.





Liberthine

No:29 Weight:10-6

She jumps well but she might not have the stamina to win a Grand National.



Royal Auclair

No:9 Weight:11-1

Proved he can carry a big weight round this course when runner up in 2005.





Clan Royal

No:17 Weight:10-9

Has won two other races over the National course and finished third in last years race.



Slim Pickings

No:22 Weight:10-8

Has been the subject of a monster gamble being available at over 100/1 less than a week ago!

Jack High

No:37 Weight:10-3

Can make mistakes but trainer Ted Walsh knows what it takes to win a National as he won it in 2000 with Papillon.





Ballycassidy

No:16 Weight:10-9

Six lengths clear when falling at the 25th last year. Could be out in front again for a long way.



Homer Wells

No:28 Weight:10-6

Hasn't got the soft ground he needs to be at his best.





Thisthatandtother

No:5 Weight:11-5

All wins over much shorter. Could give you a good run for a circuit but hard to see him staying the full distance.



Graphic Approach

No:27 Weight:10-6

Stamina doubts but does have the right age and weight profile of previous National winners.





Philson Run

No:31 Weight:10-5

Strong stayer who has won twice over 4 miles and this race has been the plan for some time.



Gallant Approach

No:18 Weight:10-9

Races in a way that appears to live up to his name! Could spring a surprise if not too inexperienced.



Zabenz

No:23 Weight:10-8

Plenty of stamina and could enjoy himself over the Aintree fences. Has form on good to firm ground so one to watch. Massive price and could give a good run for your money



Puntal

No:32 Weight:10-5

Has run well in this race before so an outsider with a chance.





Le Duc

No:40 Weight:10-2

Two placings already over these fences and a good third recently at the Cheltenham festival.



Knowhere

No:11 Weight:10-13

Looked a smart prospect at the start of the season and comes from a stable who know how to win a National.





Cloudy Bays

No:10 Weight:11-0

Not as good as he used to be and has fallen eight times in his career. Only for the very brave!



Kandjar Dallier

No:21 Weight:10-8

Has top jockey Robert "Choc" Thornton on board to help him round. One of only 2 greys in the race

  

Naunton Brook

No:36 Weight:10-4

Front runner with plenty of stamina reserves. Trainer has won the National before. Huge price...could run into a place





Tikram

No:34 Weight:10-5

Stamina a doubt but will enjoy the ground and jumps well.



The Outlier

No:33 Weight:10-5

Badly out of form in last two runs but two impressive wins earlier in the season. Would prefer much softer ground. One of only 2 greys in the race



Livingstone Bramble

No:19 Weight:10-9

Three miles seems to stretch his stamina so it’s hard to see him being involved in the finish.



Celtic Son

No:14 Weight:10-11

Hasn't lived up to big reputation. Top class owner and trainer team but would be a shock if getting anywhere close







Sonevafushi

No:38 Weight:10-3

Not good enough for this.

Answer 2

try these on a placepot (Aintree)

1st race, number. 15

2nd.................... .....4

3rd.........................11

4th..........................10

Answer 3

LOL! Thanks for the laugh.

As it happens, I do possess an idiot savant talent for picking the winning horse...after the betting windows are closed. It's 90% accurate and absolutely no help to anyone at all.