Grand National Bets

[EvianBaby]

Who's going to have a dabble?

My existing betting account has been moved to another company so they offered me a free £10 bet (after my own £10) so I've put £5 each on two horses. When the free bet shows up I'll stick some more on each ways.

I printed off a list of horses, gave them each a random number then asked my boss to select a couple of numbers and I went with those horses.

I've never won much on it but I always tend to get my money back.

(If you're against the GN or horse racing in general, please feel free to start your own separate post on that)

[ummmm]

I'll just answer the "Who's going to have a dabble?"

Not me :-)

[Psybbo]

Good luck, I haven't a clue on what to back but will do a few. I can't bear to watch them going over the jumps.

[friedgreentomato]

yes I have my bets on the sweep stake sorted and I am feeling positive that i will win something!

[EvianBaby]

Pick the ones with the nice names Psybbo :)

I like a sweepstake but there's not enough people in my company to do one really.

[bibblebub]

Is it worth opening a betting account just to get a free bet for the GN (on top of what little I usually wager)? If so, which is best? These days I very seldom bet on anything else so don't want to tied into having to bet on other events.

[friedgreentomato]

I use paddy power I find it easy to use

[anneasquith]

i was not going to bet on the GN, but, as they appear to be making the fences safer this year.... i may have a wee flutter .

[ummmm]

I had an account with William Hill (it wasn't for me it was for my very poorly uncle) and they gave me £20 for joining.

[Mass_Hysteria]

Just picked out Lost Glory in the sweep at work. At 66-1 i'll just go with the £1.

[Brenden]

My fancy is Big Fella Thanks - the name means something to me (what a way to try and pick a winner - sad)

[Maydup]

I'm with Mrs Mav (previous post) and have backed teaforthree at 16/1.

I check the prices on all of the sites, but given a choice, I stick with Ladbrokes as they offer "Best Price Guarenteed". ie if its 10/1 on the day I get 16/1; if its 20/1 on the day I get 20/1.

I once backed a horse at 20/1. It won with an SP of 33/1. Happy days.

[Barmaid]

I'm going to have a punt on Seabass and BecauseIcouldn'tsee.

[giveup]

I always pick names I like,and if you really want to win just back the ones i don't.

[EvianBaby]

Thats what I set mine up for Bibble and it's the only time I ever use it.

I've got a fiver on Seabass and another fiver on Treacle. Could be a nice little bonus if he wins.

[friedgreentomato]

fiver on seabass to win
£2 each way on Imperial commander
£2 each way on Chicago grey
£1 each way on Cappa Bleu
£1 each way on On is own

figure that if a couple come in I am laughing

[ELVIS68]

£20 Imperial Commander
£5 each way on Rare Bob and Swing Bill

[erin-x]

We always have a flutter on the national. I always used to be really good at picking horses but the few years i've been crap! My last winner was Silver Birch!

I'll have £2 e/w on Teaforthree from Mrs Mavericks tip :-) haven't decided on the rest. We usually pick 4 each.