Grand National Day

Good morning all, and welcome to the Grand National Day blog.


I am hoping for the same success as last year when I tipped up 1st, 2nd and 4th (sadly this was before my time on twitter, but I received many thanks from friends, families and colleagues!). Lightening doesn't tend to strike twice, but I have 3 for today's race again.




Grand National
My 3 for this race are as follows; Killyglen 18-1, The Midnight Club 40-1 and Rare Bob (was 50-1, now 40-1).
I'll start with Killyglen. This horse was running an absolute stormer last year when falling 3 or 4 out and has had a very successful wind op since. What is surprising with Killyglen is that he's actually running off 5 lbs lower this year. He has a jockey that has won in this race too which is always a bonus, and providing he stays on his feet he'll have an outstanding chance.
My next selection The Midnight Club is definitely in much worse form than last year, but I feel he is the forgotten horse. He actually went off as favourite in this race last year and ran pretty well in finishing in 6th, so he clearly has no fear of these fences. The ground is likely to be a tad softer than last year which will help and I think he is a MASSIVE price at 40-1.
And lastly, my 3rd selection is Rare Bob. 50-1 yesterday and this morning before pricewise selected him, and since I started writing this he is now into 33-1. He has experience over these fences, granted not in this race, but he has never fallen. I feel this slog of 4 miles and 4 furlongs will see him come into his own and he hits pretty much all of the trends.


My other selections today are as follows;


13.45 Aintree
You may think I am insane to go against Simonsig, but I honestly do not see him as a 1-2 chance. Colour Squadron is better than his Supreme form and this extra distance will definitely help.
12-1 Best price.


14.50 Aintree
I think that Oscar Whisky is an outstanding bet today, and will have to be my NAP. This is by far his best distance and he ticks all the boxes for me. I do not feel Rock On Ruby will stay so Zarkandar is the main danger.
5-2 Best price.


14.30 Lingfield
A good little handicap here and I feel its best to side with Buthelezi who is down in grade, down in weight and has been gelded.
7-1 Best price.




Best of luck all!