Comments on: Grand National 2009: Early Betting (1)

By: Pav

Pav — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:14:26 +0000

I also disagree with the comments regarding Iris de Balme. I think it was a classic example of a progressive horse being below the handicapper’s radar. I’m not a great one with analysing stats but at the moment won’t he meet a lot of the necessary requirements? As you say, we will have to see how he comes on, but if he’s on the right mark at the moment, won’t the trainer be tempted to hide him away until Spring?
I thought I had already posted this comment but I must have put it somewhere else!

By: rammy

rammy — Sun, 11 May 2008 10:33:27 +0000

i agree the first 3 home 2008 will have too much weight lumped on and have the stat. of finishing in frame etc.i feel if butlers cabin were to win then he had his chance.i have to tell you i totally disagree about iris d b and have already backed it at hills at 50/1 22/4/08 and the one i also have had a small e/w early punt on is cornish sett 100/1 again at hills.if you watch the recording of the race he ran a cracker and considering he had a wind op. previous and had not had time to have a prep race or run for 99 days i think it was i feel he has great e/w claims even at this early stage.with h.h now finished ruby could also end up with the ride which would be a bonus.

By: Systems Man

Systems Man — Fri, 09 May 2008 19:59:10 +0000

Yes we need to forget Comply Or Die for 2009 he will be carrying much to much weight to win (above 11.02 I’am sure).