| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 21:31 - Apr 11 with 6943 views | The_Romford_Blue |
I’m back. A month on from Cheltenham and there’s some more top class racing to decipher as the best of the English horses do battle. There are numerous Cheltenham Festival rematches across the three days culminating in the Aintree Grand National where I will bid to repeat last year’s prediction with One For Arthur. There are seven races per day but only the middle five are on ITV with the first and last race of each day on Racing UK.
1:45 — Manifesto Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)
The Aintree equivalent of the JLT at the Cheltenham Festival kicks things off and a small but useful field line up. As the day has gone on, Brain Power has drifted from 13/8 out to 11/4. I’ve said for a long time that he is the most overrated horse in training in my opinion and was a fortunate second in the Arkle last time. He has never shaped like this extra half-mile would suit and his jumping often comes under scrutiny. Finian’s Oscar was my bet in the aforementioned JLT and whilst he looked far more like his old self, he still faded when the taps turned on and was a well beaten fifth. That was his first run after a wind op though so he should improve again. He won a grade 1 hurdle at this meeting last year afterall but was campaigned terribly by Colin Tizzard this season. CYRNAME has looked top class since being stepped up in trip and his form was franked in that JLT when Terrefort (who beat Cyrname narrowly at Sandown) finished second behind Shattered Love. On recent form, he has the beating of Finian’s Oscar so is the selection here. Rene’s Girl has dominated a couple of Listed races off the front in her last two outings but this is a step up in class. Modus is out of his depth in this company whilst Calino D’Airy represents Gigginstown from Ireland but is thrown in at the deep end here.
2:20 — Doom Bar Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1)
For anyone betting small stakes, Coral and Betway are offering money back as a free bet for this race up to £10 as this is the first ITV race. We have A Dream missed the Triumph Hurdle due to a small issue but had looked high class this season before that. Stablemate APPLES SHAKIRA got backed into 11/10 favourite for that race and would’ve been a four figure winner for me had she won as the last of a Trixie. Unfortunately, she pulled like a train early on and didn’t have enough up the hill to challenge. She beat Nube Negra earlier this season who himself ran creditably (despite a disappointing ride) in the Fred Winter at the Festival. It’s a tough ask for him to reverse form with the Nicky Henderson filly though. Malaya is a gutsy type who rarely runs a bad race and could run well whilst Gumball is better than he showed last time and is a fascinating runner at a massive price.
2:50 — Betway Bowl Chase (Grade 1)
Favourites don’t have a very good record in this race which has made this an interesting market. But for that statistic, MIGHT BITE (NAP) would surely be 1/2 here? His trainer believes he has recovered from his close second on testing ground in the Gold Cup and he’s the best horse in this race easily. On better ground, myself and many others believe Might Bite would have won the blue ribbon event this year. He looked top class when nearly throwing the 2017 RSA away and won the King George this year to back that up. Double Shuffle was second in that but never threatened the winner and relies on that enemy underperforming here. Bristol De Mai was magnificent in the Betfair Chase but he always saves his best for Haydock and was a distance behind in that King George. Definitely Red and Tea For Two were beaten fair and square in the Gold Cup and aren’t assured to be at their best here. Clan Des Obeaux is a steady type who could be the one for the forecast behind Might Bite who will surely win. At 5/6, I will certainly be getting involved even at odds on.
3:25 — Betway Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1)
It is testament to the standard of racing that this meeting has become that this is the fourth race of the meeting and all of them have been grade one races so far. The defection of dual Champion Hurdle winner Buveur D’Air opens the race up with Stayers Hurdle runner-up Supasundae at the hed of the market. Jessica Harrington’s inmate was second in this last season but has improved since then and would’ve given Buveur D’Air a decent race again over this trip. The New One didn’t stay that day but this intermediate distance will be right up his ally. L’Ami Serge is incredibly talented but is massively frustrating as he finds nothing off the bridle whilst MY TENT OR YOURS is a seasoned campaigner who is the model of consistency. He’s looked as good as ever this year and the three time Champion Hurdle runner-up can get his day in the sun here. The rest look out of their depth here in an interesting renewal of this race.
4:05 — Foxhunters’ Open Hunter Chase (Grand National Course)
Grand National fences time now as the hunters take on the big obstacles. Coral’s money back if your horse falls offer is definitely worth thinking about for this race with these fences often causing issues — though far less than they used to that’s for sure. Balnaslow was second in this last year and will finish strongly. Wonderful Charm ran a shocker at Cheltenham and has some questions to answer here whilst On The Fringe loves this race as a dual winner. He is past his best but could still go well but the step back in trip for GRAND VISION makes him the one to beat. He is accomplished round here and has class about him. He failed to stay on the testing conditions last month at the Festival but, if over those exploits, is set to run a massive race. Unioniste is a classy type but is on the downgrade now.
4:40 — Red Rum Handicap Chase (Grade 3)
This looks a good handicap with some improving types in here. One who loves this race and will go well but isn’t on the upgrade is Theinval. He’d prefer faster ground but that didn’t stop him going well in the Grand Annual and he will run his race again. Gino Trail went well off the front that day and is another who never runs a bad race. Doitforthevillage was back in sixth that day and could be a threat here but KINGS SOCKS is destined for bigger things and stepped back in trip looks to be well weighted here off 10st 13lb. He’s highly thought of in the Pipe yard and is taken as the selection here in what looks a classy renewal.
5:15 — Mares’ Standard NH Flat Race (Grade 2)
A Mares bumper is a timid end to a fantastic days racing with a list of ‘could be anythings’. One of those that fits into that category is Dissavril who looked like one to follow last time when winning on the bridle. She may run into one for next year’s mares novice hurdle race at the Festival in GETAWAY KATIE MAI who has been brought over specifically for this from Ireland. She ran Champion Bumper winner Relegate close at the Dublin Festival last time and may be more streetwise than some of these who have only ever run once.
Bets:
1:45 — CYRNAME @ 5/2
2:20 — APPLES SHAKIR @ 2/1 & 9/4
2:50 — MIGHT BITE @ 5/6 (NAP)
3:25 — MY TENT OR YOURS @ 15/2
4:05 — GRAND VISION @ 4/1
4:40 — KINGS SOCKS @ 9/2
5:15 — GETAWAY KATIE MAI @ 5/2 |  |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 21:34 - Apr 11 with 4508 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
There’s no such thing as good racing. |  |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 21:36 - Apr 11 with 4502 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 21:34 - Apr 11 by Marshalls_Mullet |
There’s no such thing as good racing. |
Which begs the question why you would click the thread then really don't it? | |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 21:39 - Apr 11 with 4486 views | J2BLUE |
Cheers. One point level stakes? |  |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 21:40 - Apr 11 with 4485 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 21:36 - Apr 11 by The_Romford_Blue |
Which begs the question why you would click the thread then really don't it? |
Think about it.
Most sports are entertaining without the need to place a bet to make it interesting.
As you have evidenced, horse racing is so boring that people can only find it interesting by placing a bet and getting drunk.
Each to their own I guess. | |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 21:40 - Apr 11 with 4483 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 21:39 - Apr 11 by J2BLUE |
Cheers. One point level stakes? |
Not really tbh.
Bigger bets on Apples Shakira and Might Bite. The latter in more multiples over the three days than most of the others are even as singles. | |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 22:00 - Apr 11 with 4445 views | BlueNote |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 21:40 - Apr 11 by The_Romford_Blue |
Not really tbh.
Bigger bets on Apples Shakira and Might Bite. The latter in more multiples over the three days than most of the others are even as singles. |
I just hope no horses are 'raced to their deaths' there this year. Luckily none of the horses died in the name of entertainment there last year. 2016 was horrific when 6 beautiful creatures were murdered. |  | | |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 22:50 - Apr 11 with 4398 views | BorisOrTrevor |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 21:40 - Apr 11 by Marshalls_Mullet |
Think about it.
Most sports are entertaining without the need to place a bet to make it interesting.
As you have evidenced, horse racing is so boring that people can only find it interesting by placing a bet and getting drunk.
Each to their own I guess. |
Jesus Christ get a life. |  |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 23:21 - Apr 11 with 4371 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 22:00 - Apr 11 by BlueNote |
I just hope no horses are 'raced to their deaths' there this year. Luckily none of the horses died in the name of entertainment there last year. 2016 was horrific when 6 beautiful creatures were murdered. |
Could you not just make a thread to moan about it like RKD did?
Rather than on here
I’d be more than happy to debate with you the rights and wrongs of it but not on this thread. Not on my previews. | |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 23:44 - Apr 11 with 4360 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 22:50 - Apr 11 by BorisOrTrevor |
Jesus Christ get a life. |
I’m trying to help you guys get one, rather than waste it on horse ‘racing’. | |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 23:49 - Apr 11 with 4354 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 23:44 - Apr 11 by Marshalls_Mullet |
I’m trying to help you guys get one, rather than waste it on horse ‘racing’. |
Or.. and this is just an idea.... you live and let live?
Literally no need for you to comment or even click on the thread | |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 00:06 - Apr 12 with 4338 views | J2BLUE |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 23:49 - Apr 11 by The_Romford_Blue |
Or.. and this is just an idea.... you live and let live?
Literally no need for you to comment or even click on the thread |
Stop reacting. Just completely ignore their posts and they'll have no reason to keep making them. | |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 05:32 - Apr 12 with 4288 views | playthewayyourfacing |
Top stuff as always, thanks for taking the time to crunch the data,I'll be sticking to my sharpest pin, going is dire. Good luck. |  | | |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 08:19 - Apr 12 with 4240 views | Radlett_blue |
you want to back the odds-on Might Bite to win after a very demanding race in the Gold Cup? I think I'll take a look at that race as that seems a favourite well worth opposing. |  |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 10:47 - Apr 12 with 4102 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 08:19 - Apr 12 by Radlett_blue |
you want to back the odds-on Might Bite to win after a very demanding race in the Gold Cup? I think I'll take a look at that race as that seems a favourite well worth opposing. |
The fact favourites have been turned over in this race in the past after Cheltenham is why he’s at 5/6 rather than 4/9.
I think he's drifted too much. Nearly evens that he’s recovered from Cheltenham against a field he has beaten already this season | |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 10:53 - Apr 12 with 4100 views | crunchie1978 |
My tent or yours...cant see the 2 horses above it in betting having the class to beat it.
Even each way at 8s is a steel. | | | |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 11:59 - Apr 12 with 4061 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 10:53 - Apr 12 by crunchie1978 |
My tent or yours...cant see the 2 horses above it in betting having the class to beat it.
Even each way at 8s is a steel. |
My bet at 15/2 is to win
But I agree he’s an each way angle if he keeps drifting | |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 12:19 - Apr 12 with 4048 views | Stenvict |
1.45 - Brain Power
2.20 - Apple's Shakira
2.50 - Clan Des Obeaux
3.25 - Cyrus Darius
4.05 - Balnaslow
4.40 - Doitforthevillage
5.15 - Dissavril | |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 12:58 - Apr 12 with 4014 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 12:19 - Apr 12 by Stenvict |
1.45 - Brain Power
2.20 - Apple's Shakira
2.50 - Clan Des Obeaux
3.25 - Cyrus Darius
4.05 - Balnaslow
4.40 - Doitforthevillage
5.15 - Dissavril |
I couldn’t have brain power in a month of Sunday’s
I was hoping he was gonna geg short yesterday but he drifted or I was going to lay him.
He’s so overrated.
Good luck bud | |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 13:32 - Apr 12 with 3975 views | Archer4721 |
I've had a serious whisper for Finians Oscar in the first race. This is his second race after a wind operation and they reckon he's improved again since and a big run is expected. I'm on at 9-2.
Good luck with your selections. |  | | |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 13:40 - Apr 12 with 3971 views | J2BLUE |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 13:32 - Apr 12 by Archer4721 |
I've had a serious whisper for Finians Oscar in the first race. This is his second race after a wind operation and they reckon he's improved again since and a big run is expected. I'm on at 9-2.
Good luck with your selections. |
You usually know your stuff. I've had 1 pt on at 3/1 with Sky Bet, money back if second.
Cheers. GL. | |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 13:52 - Apr 12 with 3947 views | Archer4721 |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 13:40 - Apr 12 by J2BLUE |
You usually know your stuff. I've had 1 pt on at 3/1 with Sky Bet, money back if second.
Cheers. GL. |
Oi oi Saveloy!!!
Great ride from Robbie Power. | | | |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 13:52 - Apr 12 with 3950 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 13:32 - Apr 12 by Archer4721 |
I've had a serious whisper for Finians Oscar in the first race. This is his second race after a wind operation and they reckon he's improved again since and a big run is expected. I'm on at 9-2.
Good luck with your selections. |
Well played Archer
I’ve backed that horse so many times in the past - typical that today’s the day it won. A cliff horse. | |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 13:52 - Apr 12 with 3939 views | Archer4721 |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 13:52 - Apr 12 by The_Romford_Blue |
Well played Archer
I’ve backed that horse so many times in the past - typical that today’s the day it won. A cliff horse. |
Different horse after it's wind operation. | | | |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 13:53 - Apr 12 with 3937 views | J2BLUE |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 13:52 - Apr 12 by Archer4721 |
Oi oi Saveloy!!!
Great ride from Robbie Power. |
Cheers mate!
Sky Bet said I had £0 in open bets so assumed it had lost.
Great start  | |
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| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 13:56 - Apr 12 with 3925 views | Archer4721 |
| Romford's racing preview - Aintree Festival - Day 1 on 13:53 - Apr 12 by J2BLUE |
Cheers mate!
Sky Bet said I had £0 in open bets so assumed it had lost.
Great start |
No probs .....sorry for the lateness of tip but I've been really busy. | | | |
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