As part of a tradition started years ago when I wasn’t allowed into a betting shop, I’ve placed my bet on the Grand National at Aintree.
Unlike most horse races, the Grand National is pretty unpredictable. Favourites fall at the first, outsiders finish in the top 3. So, as always I’ve picked several horses to optimise my chance of winning something back. Below are my choices, I’ve decided to put no more then £30 into this, and every one is each way. Just have to wait and see what happens now. The race is at 1615, and I’m not sure where I’ll be during it but thanks to Ladbrokes online, I can check the results out later, when with any luck I’ll be a little better off, ha ha. 
| Knowhere | 50/1 |
| Simon | 12/1 |
| Iron Man | 150/1 |
| Fundamentalist | 66/1 |
| Slim Pickings | 12/1 |
| Snowy Morning | 20/1 |
| Contraband | 250/1 |
| Point Barrow | 25/1 |
| Comply Or Die | 10/1 |
| Nadover | 200/1 |
April 5th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Woohoo… its not a massive win. but after 3 of my 10 came in. I get £49 back from the £30 I put in. tidy one.
£19 up. that’ll pay for a few bevies tonight…