Grand National - Result

1st - Comply Or Die
2nd - King Johns Castle
3rd - Snowy Morning
4th - Slim Pickings

My horses didn't fare too well:

Mr Pointment: started to backing up after the 26th fence - not surprising with that enormous weight on his back - and was pulled up at the last (30th) fence

Vodka Bleu: pulled up at the 19th fence

No Full: Fell at 6th fence (Becher's Brook)

Of course a big congrats to Comply Or Die's jockey, trainer and owner.

Unfortunately Mckelvey had to be euthanised after suffering fatal injuries in a fall. My thoughts are with his connections.

The Gamble - Grand National Bets

Like every year I have placed a few bets on the Grand National. This year I have spread my £10 as follows:

£1 e/w on Mr Pointment @ 20/1 (total £2)

£2 e/w on Vodka Bleu @ 40/1 (total £4)

£2 e/w on No Full @ 200/1 (total £4)

With Mr Pointment I am worried about the amount of weight he is to carry (11-11). I have no idea whether Vodka Bleu will stay the trip, but I like him. No Full seemed the most probable ultra-longshot.

Wish me good luck!