Grand National

I posted my thoughts on the big race a couple of weeks ago and at that time my bets were:

Chicago Grey £10w @ 25/1 and £10pl @ 54/10
Becauseicouldntsee £10w @ 26/1
Cappa Bleu £10w @ 20/1
Junior £10w @ 16/1 


This week however the rains have come and it looks like we're going to have a soft ground Grand National for a change. I would suggest that this means a weight under 11st is going to be needed and for this reason I have laid back my bet on Junior for a very small loss and added Giles Cross. This horse is a decent stayer who loves soft ground and has a fine record in the Welsh National. He's been outstayed in that race a couple of times admittedly and has no experience round this course but he's a fine jumper and has claims with such a low weight to shoulder (he's set to carry 10-1.) I've topped up on my other selections.


Chicago Grey £15w @ 23/1 and £10pl @ 54/10
Becauseicouldntsee £20w @ 27/1 and £5pl @ 64/10
Cappa Bleu £15w @ 19/1 and £10pl @ 4/1
Giles Cross £10ew @ 16/1