Grand National

[pauld]

Isn't one of the reasons the National is so dangerous because they let too many horses in which creates congestion in the early fences until some of them fall? I'm not asserting this btw, just heard it on the radio so more than happy for those who do know to shoot it down. But if it is the case, it kind of means that horses almost have to fall to allow the race to open up, which seems to make the danger unnecessarily an inherent function of the supposed overcrowding (assuming it is actually true).

Sad to see no-one's mentioned the jockey who's still in a coma from a race earlier on in the day (apologies if you did and I missed it). Hope he recovers

[DMR]

Peter Toole has already been mentioned mate and I for one wish him well - much more positive news about him this afternoon.

The numbers aren't the biggest problem although you do see the odd horse brought down by a falling horse (although this very rarely does any lasting damage to the horse being impeded as they've already done the hard part and jumped the fence) - it's more the pace they go, they went to quickly particularly for the first 4 or 5 fences, and the fact that with the weather we've had the ground was always going to be on the quick side no matter how much watering they did.

People wonder why horses that regularly win point-to-point races but cant do it under rules in the National, and that is because a national hunt race is run at a much faster pace.

[pauld]

Fair enough, bloke I heard on the radio was clearly talking bollocks then. Now, there's a shock

Glad to hear improved news on the jockey

[Arriba]

i'm sure the amount of traffic early on was a factor.
likewise the pace of the race and size of the fences

[Don Rogers Shop]

The jockey gets a ban because the powers that be are keeping an eye on animal welfare.

The result stands cos the punters shouldnt lose out for their jockey getting the job done.

Why shouldn't thepunters lose out though? He has clearly broke the rules

[BANGKOK RED]

The same guy got a ban earlier this year for the same thing.

He was moaning that they aren't allowed to whip the horses enough. Obviously, the punishments are not deterrent enough.

[THE FLASH]

please help.

I need a website that gives the full results, finishers etc etc.

Also i placed a bet on Putney bridge....but i dont think it ran....i take it i get my stake back?

Gamblers please advise......i only bet on the footy me.

[Arriba]

if you bet with an online bookie the return would be automatic.if not go in and ask.

[DMR]

Yes Flash you shoukd get your stake back with most firms

[pericarp]

So anyone got any cheeky tips for next week?

[tans]

Pick the fastest horse

[leefer]

Dont back Dusty Carpet...its bound to get beat.

[pericarp]

Any useful tips?

[Jamiesfuturewife]

I'm sending out messages to the contacts I made at Cheltenham!

[pericarp]

I'm sending out messages to the contacts I made at Cheltenham!

Woop woop do share!