2021 Grand National Sweepstakes

[Holly Christmas]

I need 20 forum members to take part in the sweep.

There are 40 horses running so you will get 2 each at random.

Once I've got the 20 I'll allocate the horses.
Please express your interest in here. First come first served.

Kate Definitely Red and Shattered Love
Alf Chris's Dream and Jett
MTVN Yala Enki and Lord du Mesnil
Ammi Ballyoptic and Potters Corner
JoeySteele Bristol de Mai and Class Conti
Cherie Lake View Lad and Milan Native
Hijaxers Burrows Saint and Discorama
Nicky91 Magic Of Light and Vieux Lion Rouge
LT Acapella Borgeois and Cloth Cap
RusticGal Talkischeap and Cabaret Queen
Mitchell Tout Est Permis and Minella Celebration
Calderyon Anibale Fly and Canelo
Matthew Mister Malarky and The Long Mile
Shaun Kimberlite Candy and Give me a Copper
Barry Any Second Now and Farclas
Smudgie Balko Des Flos and Minella Times
Vanessa Alpha Des Obeaux and Sub Lieutenant
Jordan OK Corral and Hogans Height
Dogeatdog Takinģrisks and Double Shuffle
BOTS Ami Desbois and Blaklion

[Alf]

Put me down then, Kate.

I always like a go on the gee gees.

[Holly Christmas]

You are first on the list Alf.

[In the Drunk Tank]

Me please

[Ammi]

...and also, #13 please, Kate...:love:...

[joeysteele]

I'm not one who fully likes this race, however it's clear the Horses enjoy it, since they still carry on jumping even when their rider is unseated.

So I'd like to be included please Kate.

Although in Horse racing, I'd have better success if the jockeys had the Horses on their backs not the other way round.

[Holly Christmas]

more please.

[Cherry Christmas]

Yes please

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Added Cherie

[Tinsel Toes]

Added Cherie

Me please Kate.

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Thanks Jax.

[Nicky91]

ok then, but only to be part of something again on here, am against horse racing myself overall

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thank you Nicky.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

me please

[Alf]

ok then, but only to be part of something again on here, am against horse racing myself overallThat's the horses job. That's how they earn their keep. Racing is how they pay for their food and digs.

If you were in charge, these horses would be left to fend for themselves against all the predators out there in the World.

[Rustic bauble]

...OK I will do it

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Added LT. Xx

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also adding Mitchell as he wants to take part.

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...OK I will do it

Ok Rusti thanks.

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Another 10 sign ups please. Xx

[Alf]

Another 10 sign ups please. XxWhy don't you add yourself? Then you only need 9 more.

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Why don't you add yourself? Then you only need 9 more.

Cos if I take part and get the winner certain people say its a fix. :idc:

[Holly Christmas]

Calderyon is on board :hugesmile:

[Alf]

Cos if I take part and get the winner certain people say its a fix. :idc:It can't be fixed, because the race wouldn't have been run. You don't know who's gonna win.

[Cherry Christmas]

It can't be fixed, because the race wouldn't have been run. You don't know who's gonna win.

Very true :laugh:

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Very true :laugh:

Ok you got me. I'll play as well. Xx

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only 8 more people needed.

[Kazanne]

That's the horses job. That's how they earn their keep. Racing is how they pay for their food and digs.

If you were in charge, these horses would be left to fend for themselves against all the predators out there in the World.
Its cruel Alf no matter how its spun,Im against it myself but good luck with the game.

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Matthew wants to join in

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7 people needed

[Shaun]

Sure!

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Barry has joined us.

6 people needed.

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Sure!

Ok great. 5 people needed.

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Smudgieeeeeee!!

[smudgie]

Smudgieeeeeee!!

Thanks Kate.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Yes, please!

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Thanks Ness

3 more needed

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Jordan added.

Only 2 more spaces now.

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Dogeatdog added.

[bots]

lucky 20? :blush:

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Thank you BOTS.

And thats all folks. We have our 20.

Thanks all. Xx

[Holly Christmas]

OP updated with 2 horses per participant.

Good luck all xx

[Cherry Christmas]

Thank you Kate

good luck everyone

[Tinsel Toes]

Just looked at chances for my 2 horses 1 Good 1 Fair

Good luck everyone.

[bots]

125/1 and 66/1 .... i can smell a winner in there:joker:

[Alf]

Giddy up!

[Alf]

I hope either Ammi, Hijaxers or Shaun win.

My money has gone on, Potters Corner, Discorama and Kimberlite Candy.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

CLOTH CAP

Trainer Jonjo O’Neill has always had one eye on the Grand National for the Trevor Hemmings owned Cloth Cap. The nine-year-old impressed recently with a win in the Ladbrokes Trophy Chase, and he ticks all the right boxes for a potential Grand National winner. There’s only one problem; the threadbare odds!

11/2

BURROWS SAINT

Burrows Saint gave trainer Willie Mullins his first Irish Grand National win in 2019. He then took a long break before returning this season and qualified for the 2021 Grand National when starting in the Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse in February, finishing in second place. Could he give Willie Mullins his second Grand National winner since Hedgehunter in 2005?

15/2


MINELLA TIMES

Usually seen running over shorter distances, he’s only started at 3 miles twice under race rules, though he notched up a very decent second place at Leopardstown in December. Odds crashed when red hot Jockey Rachael Blackmore was pencilled in to ride him. Can he win it? Time will tell.

8/1


ANY SECOND NOW

The Ted Walsh trained horse hasn’t been in sparkling form this season and was pulled up in the Goffs at Gowran Park. However, a win last time out at Navan boosted his chances. Previously at winner at Cheltenham over 3 miles, so you can’t count him out.

9/1


MAGIC OF LIGHT

Magic Of Light came close to spoiling the party for Tiger Roll in the 2019 Grand National. Considering the mare started off on odds at 125/1, it was a fantastic achievement to finish second and a good day for her each-way backers. Jessica Harrington’s mare goes again in 2021, but her odds are shorter this time round!

14/1

KIMBERLITE CANDY

He was pulled up in the 2019 Irish Grand National but finished 2nd in the Becher Chase in 2019 and 2020, so he can clearly handle those big Aintree fences. Previously a winner over 3 miles 5f, so stamina and distance shouldn’t be a concern; Kimberley Candy could be a sweet selection.

14/1


DISCORAMA

He was third in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival in 2020 and generated plenty of buzz last season. May lack experience at Aintree but the handicapper has given him every chance.

14/1

FARCLAS

Bagged three back-to-back wins as a novice chaser and was 3rd in the Paddy Power Chase in December. Farclas will carry just 10-03 in the Grand National, which will give him a significant advantage over the rest of the field.

18/1

TAKINGRISKS

Nicky Richard’s 12-year-old has won a Scottish National, a Sky Bet Chase and the Rehearsal Chase, proving he’s a less risky runner than many of the horses listed here. Despite his age, he is still worthy of each way consideration.

20/1

MISTER MALARKY

Won at Ascot before finishing a long way behind Takingrisks at Doncaster in the Sky Bet Handicap Chase. Has notched up five wins from 16 starts over fences. Wind surgery appears to have improved his performance levels when he finished 3rd at Kempton at the end of February.

22/1

[Christmas Dynasnow]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/racing/2021/04/10/grand-national-runners-riders-2021-horses-jockeys-list-who-racing/

Telegraph guide and ratings

[Christmas Dynasnow]

DM Guide

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/racing/article-9455223/Robin-Goodfellows-guide-Grand-National.html

[Parmy]

Good luck all..I have backed talkischeap,(450 for the win) anabela fly, (35 pound for the win) and ryan manias late entry, definitely red.(about 50 quid for the win)

Also backed justin rose for the golf (450 for the win)

[Alf]

Smudgie wins

[Holly Christmas]

Congratulations Smudgie. You have won the 2021 Tibb Grand National Sweepstakes xx

[Cherry Christmas]

:clap1: Smudgie

[Christmas Dynasnow]

well done to the Smudgemeister

[Alf]

My record in this race is terrible.

Only ever had the winner once, in nearly 40 years of betting in it.

[Holly Christmas]

Smudgie also got second with Balko des Flos

[Alf]

Smudgie also got second with Balko des FlosShow off!

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Smudgie also got second with Balko des Flos

100 to 1 that was

[joeysteele]

Good one Smudgie

[Cherry Christmas]

I swear Smudgie won this last year as well?

Thanks for running it Kate

[Holly Christmas]

100 to 1 that was

I hope Smudge bunged a few quid on it. Xx

[Nicky91]

congratulations Smudgie :clap1:

[Ammi]

...Smudgie...:lovedup:...well done young lady...:love:...so anyway, I was thinking of a day out but it’s a bit expensive and there would obviously be ice creams as well...so I was thinking as you have the money.....

[Parmy]

Meh.

Well done.

[Cherry Christmas]

Smudgie has broken lock down and gone celebrating without us :oh:

[smudgie]

Oooooh just seen this.
What a lovely surprise, wish I had put a few bob on them both.:laugh:

[Alf]

Live action of Smudgie today.


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