Tuesday 1 April 2008

The Warm-ups to the Grand National

Alrighty – well the horses for the Grand National are being finalised around this point. I’m going to give my selections after I’ve had some time to get a view together. However, there are two big races in the run up and if you want a sure bet – these are for you!

On the March 3rd there is the Totesport Bowl Chase. A few days ago Nicholls announced that Kauto Star was going to be riding in it. The betting went pretty sick following that decision. And Kauto is now around 1.56 on Betfair. TBH the competition is really strong with top runners including; Our Vic, Exotic Dancer and possibly Monets Garden. However, Kauto easily beat Exotic on his last trip in Chelts – and I cannot see him losing this race. The only downside is that his jumping is poor, however, this horse has too much class to be beaten by any of these opponants.

On the 4th there’s the Melling Chase, in this race you have to put your money on Master Minded – although there is going to be some top runners along side him such as Monets Garden, Voy Por Ustedes and Tamarinbleu I’m still pretty sure this is a sure thing. I also believe a good place bet to be Tidal Bay – he has so much speed, and although he makes you sweat every jump, on the flat he more than makes up for it.

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