Tell me I'm not the only one who thinks Maggio has an incredible chance today at 100/1? Won a 3m at Aintree back in 2016 as a 50/1 outsider by 12 lengths, now just 5lb higher, primed for the last 2 years but missed the cut/injury prevented, had a light campaign in preparation for this race but it's hard to forget the demolition job in 2016.
I'm one of @PeanutsMolloy 's most devoted disciples and follow him but this was one I chose all by myself as a speculative punt.
EDIT: The other two of 'mine' are Gas Line Boy and Shantou Flyer. Suggest avoiding all 3!
Tell me I'm not the only one who thinks Maggio has an incredible chance today at 100/1? Won a 3m at Aintree back in 2016 as a 50/1 outsider by 12 lengths, now just 5lb higher, primed for the last 2 years but missed the cut/injury prevented, had a light campaign in preparation for this race but it's hard to forget the demolition job in 2016.
I'm one of @PeanutsMolloy 's most devoted disciples and follow him but this was one I chose all by myself as a speculative punt.
Much appreciate the devotion Len, though I seem to remember you going "off piste" before - adding Rule The World to your slip in 2016, .......you shrewdy Good luck.
Backed Houblon Des Obeaux at average odds of 115 to one with betfair 2 to 3 weeks ago thanks to Peanuts. £6.00 win only, should have backed each way really.
Knew the miracle of Walk In The Mill getting in yesterday was too good to be true.
Fwiw gone with the following (in preference order)
Vieux Lion Rouge Ucello Conti Houblon Des Obeaux Milansbar
Hit crossbar last few days with Calino D'Airy and Bedrock both backed at massive prices going close. Hope for a turn in fortunes today.
On the rest of the card thought Identity Thief looked big price. Ran in Champion like he looked in need of going up in trip, and pedigree offers confidence too. 20/1+ is cheap play to find out, and at his best he'd laugh at this rabble.
Chanced Shantou Rock against Petit Mouchoir, likes tight tracks, ran Sceau Royal close last time and fav had savage race at Cheltenham.
Knew the miracle of Walk In The Mill getting in yesterday was too good to be true.
Fwiw gone with the following (in preference order)
Vieux Lion Rouge Ucello Conti Houblon Des Obeaux Milansbar
Hit crossbar last few days with Calino D'Airy and Bedrock both backed at massive prices going close. Hope for a turn in fortunes today.
On the rest of the card thought Identity Thief looked big price. Ran in Champion like he looked in need of going up in trip, and pedigree offers confidence too. 20/1+ is cheap play to find out, and at his best he'd laugh at this rabble.
Chanced Shantou Rock against Petit Mouchoir, likes tight tracks, ran Sceau Royal close last time and fav had savage race at Cheltenham.
Best of luck to all!
Finally got one over the line with Identity Thief
Tried to back it just before the off, with PP it was too late. FFS
Seeyouatmidnight 14/1 I Just Know 18/1 Baie Des Iles 18/1 Raz De Maree 25/1 Houblon Des Obeaux 33/1
Big thanks to Peanuts, Paddy, Polzeath and others for their tips/input. Certainly a learning experience while following and I might do well to jump on some of these selections earlier next year. :-)
Excellent article (aside from the nonsense about "No algorithm will ever predict the National winner......." ).
Makes me wonder what your thoughts are on things like the "virtual" Grand National? Lots of people writing the idea off as a nonsense but I'm not sure if they set the criteria/conditions right. They must use some sort of algorithm type process to come up with their predicted results, just with a fancy looking graphic to show off at the end.
Excellent article (aside from the nonsense about "No algorithm will ever predict the National winner......." ).
Makes me wonder what your thoughts are on things like the "virtual" Grand National? Lots of people writing the idea off as a nonsense but I'm not sure if they set the criteria/conditions right. They must use some sort of algorithm type process to come up with their predicted results, just with a fancy looking graphic to show off at the end.
Well their algorithm is better than mine !!
Blind luck. You've had sustained success over a longer period than them. :-)
You win some, you lose some. Thanks to @PeanutsMolloy and everyone else who has made this such a great thread and congratulations to those who backed the winner.
Excellent article (aside from the nonsense about "No algorithm will ever predict the National winner......." ).
Makes me wonder what your thoughts are on things like the "virtual" Grand National? Lots of people writing the idea off as a nonsense but I'm not sure if they set the criteria/conditions right. They must use some sort of algorithm type process to come up with their predicted results, just with a fancy looking graphic to show off at the end.
Well their algorithm is better than mine !!
Unlucky mate.
My youngest picked the winner. He's not much up on algorithms. He does like tigers though!
PM - you were right about Seeyouatmidnight being a run short. Also, can't help thinking that if connections hadn't run Bless The Wings in the IN he might have won.
Oh well Peanuts, guess we were due an off year. Thanks to the Missus doing her annual clairvoyant act and picking the winner on the back of liking the name (seriously, she's picked the winner 4 years running) we wiped our face and broke even. I can live with that as I only bet on it for a bit of fun and won't gamble agin until the next National.
Cheers as always Peanuts for sharing your passion with us.
Comments
EDIT: The other two of 'mine' are Gas Line Boy and Shantou Flyer. Suggest avoiding all 3!
Great thread this
Good luck.
Photo for Tiger Roll and Pleasant Company 1st and 2nd.
I bet this year, but never again.
My youngest picked the winner. He's not much up on algorithms. He does like tigers though!
2nd Pleasant Company
3rd Bless The Wings
4th Anibale Fly
5th Milansbar
6th Road To Riches
Tiger Roll
And my eldest and daughter had pleasant company
I had aniable fly and Milansbar
mr big shot came in for me in first race
So not complaining here at the king power especially with maxi at 9/4
Cheers as always Peanuts for sharing your passion with us.