Trainer Jimmy Mangan is hoping to be doubly represented in this year’s £925,000 John Smith’s Grand National, although the Co Cork handler is sweating over whether Whinstone Boy will make the final line up alongside stable companion Conna Castle. A maximum of 40 runners will face the starter in the world’s most famous steeplechase on [...]
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
The Irish Grand National is the big betting event of Easter Weekend and I fancy the novice Alpha Ridge to continue their fine record in the event on testing ground he will love off a low weight. THIS WEEKEND’S ANTE-POST ADVICE: Alpha Ridge (ew) (Irish Grand National) - Best prices: 12/1 Coral, Paddy Power, Victor [...]
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
75 Remain in 2010 Grand National But Handicapper Not Happy From the first official list of 111 Grand National 2010 entrants announced on February 3rd 2010, we now have 75 horses that remain in contention following two official scratching deadlines on March 2nd and March 22nd. View full story at prweb.com Walsh happy with National [...]
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Having searched the spreads to find a market for the amount of times the commentator refers back to ‘that night’ in 1999 I must admit defeat. However, that’s not to say there isn’t a tad of value to be had from tonight’s Bayern Munich Man Utd Champions League quarter-final and for me the value lies [...]
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Hughes duo primed for Aintree mission Vic Venturi and Black Apalachi had their last serious piece of work after racing at Navan on Saturday in preparation for the John Smith’s Grand National. View full story at PA Ballyholland sparks gamble for Grand National Andrew McNamara will renew his partnership with Grand National gamble Ballyholland after [...]
Monday, March 29, 2010
Character Building tipped for Grand National success by trainer John Quinn Trainer John Quinn thinks Character Building can go close in the John Smith’s Grand National a week on Saturday. view full story at liverpooldailypost.co.uk Mon Mome faces a weighty task When Mon Mome, last year’s winner, lines up for the John Smith’s Grand National [...]
Friday, March 26, 2010
1.20 Al Quoz Sprint Mariol Robert Collet’s only representative this year was well beaten last time out in the Total Prix de la Foret on Arc day but he was badly hampered that day and should appreciate the return to 6f. A top competitor for a number of years, he may be one to surprise [...]
Friday, March 26, 2010
Stockport have sat bottom on League One for near enough the whole season and are destined for relegation. Their current run of form is poor to say the least and things don’t look like getting any better this weekend when they travel to Millwall. Kenny Jackett has the Lions firing on all cylinders going into [...]
Wednesday, March 31, 2010