Fantastic win for the Rambler. I was not a believer but he was a very worthy winner indeed. Well done Lucinda, Scu and Derek Fox - beautiful ride.
Carnage out there from the first - watching mine drop out by pretty much every conceivable manner one by one. That was a huge disappointment for my model, no fudging it. Gaillard Du Mesnil got his place and A Wave Of The Sea ran creditably but sincere apologies to those who followed my selections. Will do an autopsy in due course but Portman Road and Aintree both a debacle. I need a drink.
No need to apologise, they’re animals, anything can happen!
I was just remarking at how well the previously amazing Delta Work was running and it unseated it’s rider. It happens.
You're absolutely right. It is always chaotic in a GN - this one maybe a tad more than usual as the loose horses didn't want to take the off ramp - but it happens. Usually with a team you can weather a couple of no-shows or unfortunates. Not today. But so many fancied others failed to complete or met with misfortune.
Mr Incredible seemed to be going nicely and (I think) just chucked his jock off in between fences, unless he stumbled. God knows what happened to The Big Breakaway - seemed to be another horse nearby that either he brought down early or vice versa. Recite A Prayer jumped the first nicely and got barged into by a faller and unseated. Dunboyne set off OK but clearly was not happy or obliging - can't even blame the ground. Velvet and Back On The Lash both looked to be going nicely but couldn't keep up the pace and PUd.
Last year I loaded on Freewheelin Dylan ew who come in 7th and I had 6 places. Weren’t going to make that mistake again so I took 8 places for A Wave of the Sea. It come 9th lol
All told I had something on 8 horses and didn’t manage a single place.
If I backed Man City to beat Erith Town, I genuinely think Pep would start shitting himself.
I had Wave of the Sea & I think it came in 6th. Had £2 each way so I think that means £1 on the "place" bit of the bet. Betting slip had 50/1 so 5th of the odds means I get £10 plus my stake back. Is that right ?
Great thread as always. Always in awe of the knowledge and work you put in. You should carry your head high @PeanutsMolloy unlike those useless f*ckers at Portman Road today.
So Delta Work got sideswiped by another, causing him to stumble and UR.
Looks like Mr Incredible's jockey was unbalanced after 2nd Canal Turn, couldn't straighten him up and came off. Can't blame the horse's temperament for that. Was going nicely as well
Had Gaillard and Noble Yates e/w .. both on tote and PP, .. The winner Corach just to place on the tote .. small bets, all in all about £39 in pocket .. better than that Portman Road shagging, fecking disgrace
Great thread as always. Always in awe of the knowledge and work you put. You should carry your head high @PeanutsMolloy unlike those useless f*ckers at Portman Road today.
Thanks mate. Much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the thread. We'll get back on track and knock it out of the park next year.
So Delta Work got sideswiped by another, causing him to stumble and UR.
Looks like Mr Incredible's jockey was unbalanced after 2nd Canal Turn, couldn't straighten him up and came off. Can't blame the horse's temperament for that. Was going nicely as well
I REALLY fancied Delta .. to state the obvious, the GN is always a bit of a lottery
Vanillier and Gaillard du Mesnil vying it out now at the 8 mile marker!
Thought Delta Work and Mr Incredible were very unlucky looking at the replay. Both were handy enough and travelling, neither seemed to do a lot wrong but guess that's how big field handicaps go!
Absolute carnage out there. No idea if the delay caused any of it although I suspect some temperamental horses may have boiled over. Well done Corach Rambler who was 10lb well in and honourable mention to Noble Yeats under his burden of 11st 11lbs. Peanuts gives his explanations but has no control over fallers, unseaters etc and once again gave his reasons why he could not back horses carrying big weights on his models.
Now I am aware that Mister Coffey goes against a lot of trends not least trip, Topham run and trainer's record in the National but I do have an interest in him at big prices.
Gave me a run for my money but was always going to get overhauled after the last. Not sure quite why de Boinville made quite so much use of him but as I've never ridden a horse in my last I'm probably in no position to criticise.
Thanks Peanuts, I have enjoyed your input and knowledge even though this year it has not paid off. Shame they couldn’t have got hold of some of the protesters glue and stuck Mr Incredible’s jockey into the saddle
Didn’t enjoy watching that - absolute carnage on the first circuit - fallers, loose horses jumping into each other, other loose ones busting inside the course. Unfortunately the protesters will get their way in some form - be max 30 field next year
Wasn't sure whether to have a bet as I am not sure I agree with the race. In the end I did, each way, and my horse came in second but not sure I will next year. I have to be honest, I don't know who is right or wrong, but I don't appreciate hearing biased opinions without those of the other side.
They made claims that may be true but I would like to hear the other side of those claims and make the right personal decision on the race for all that matters.
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Usually with a team you can weather a couple of no-shows or unfortunates. Not today.
But so many fancied others failed to complete or met with misfortune.
Mr Incredible seemed to be going nicely and (I think) just chucked his jock off in between fences, unless he stumbled.
God knows what happened to The Big Breakaway - seemed to be another horse nearby that either he brought down early or vice versa.
Recite A Prayer jumped the first nicely and got barged into by a faller and unseated.
Dunboyne set off OK but clearly was not happy or obliging - can't even blame the ground.
Velvet and Back On The Lash both looked to be going nicely but couldn't keep up the pace and PUd.
Just seen the final result.
6th was Born by the Sea. I had Wave of the Sea. Stupid having horses with similar names.
@PeanutsMolloy I need to have a word with you. 😡🙄
All told I had something on 8 horses and didn’t manage a single place.
Back to the drawing board for next year.
Looks like Mr Incredible's jockey was unbalanced after 2nd Canal Turn, couldn't straighten him up and came off. Can't blame the horse's temperament for that. Was going nicely as well
tell Mrs Peanuts that a UK caravan holiday this year will be an adventure :-)
We'll get back on track and knock it out of the park next year.
5 horses and none finished.
Thanks anyway Peanuts, it was bound to happen eventually.
Thought Delta Work and Mr Incredible were very unlucky looking at the replay. Both were handy enough and travelling, neither seemed to do a lot wrong but guess that's how big field handicaps go!
Well done Corach Rambler who was 10lb well in and honourable mention to Noble Yeats under his burden of 11st 11lbs.
Peanuts gives his explanations but has no control over fallers, unseaters etc and once again gave his reasons why he could not back horses carrying big weights on his models.
Roll on next year.
Looking forward to next year!
They made claims that may be true but I would like to hear the other side of those claims and make the right personal decision on the race for all that matters.
Not good.