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Grumpy Badger · 8 April 2011, 07:59 PM

Well as most UK members and many internationals will know tomorrow is Grand National day.

I've been out of the game for a few years now but worked for many years in racing and had a few rides "over the sticks" (amateur only due to 6'3" making it a little difficult to make the weight!

)

I'm the one in the black colours!

The National is the biggest betting event of the year with most people having a little flutter, even those who wouldn't dream of gambling the rest of the year.

I'll be shouting for Big Fella Thanks. So what's your pick for this year?

HL65 · 8 April 2011, 08:14 PM

For a moment I thought you were posting about an 80's Buick.

Alcan · 8 April 2011, 08:20 PM

Did somebody say Grand National?

East Bay Rider · 8 April 2011, 09:22 PM

Buick Grand National

Andad · 8 April 2011, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Well as most UK members and many internationals will know tomorrow is Grand National day.

I've been out of the game for a few years now but worked for many years in racing and had a few rides "over the sticks" (amateur only due to 6'3" making it a little difficult to make the weight!

)

I'm the one in the black colours!

The National is the biggest betting event of the year with most people having a little flutter, even those who wouldn't dream of gambling the rest of the year.

I'll be shouting for Big Fella Thanks. So what's your pick for this year?

The brown gelding?

Grumpy Badger · 8 April 2011, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

For a moment I thought you were posting about an 80's Buick.

we didn't get those over here!

Since the horse race has been around since 1836 I think I'm safe to say it came first!

Grumpy Badger · 8 April 2011, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

The brown gelding?

I was the one wearing the black silks... The brown gelding was wearing me!

Kapture1 · 8 April 2011, 11:43 PM

Cool man.

Horses have never really been my thing (unless it's the steel horses on the Isle of Mann).

Dr. Robert · 9 April 2011, 02:51 AM

Mucho cool compadre!

Grumpy Badger · 9 April 2011, 02:58 AM

Gracias, amigo!

So, come on UK guys, I can't believe none of you are having a flutter tomorrow!

Paracentesis · 9 April 2011, 03:14 AM

Hi Mark,

I know nothing about horses, but since you are the horse expert, I'll put a tenner on Big Fella Thanks, thanks.

colpol · 9 April 2011, 03:16 AM

I'll have a look in the paper tomorrow & probably make a decision then after I studied some form

Few years back when I was motorbiking it in to work - on the friday b4 the 'national I had to leave the bike at home & get the train. On the train - I was reading the metro (free newspaper) & there was an interview with ginger mccain who was the trainer who trained Red Rum. That year his horse was Amberleigh House. Thought no more about it. Few hours later one of the secretaries was doing a sweep stake for the national - £2 a go so with Amberleigh house in my head - I chose it. The next day my brother in law calls me from the bookies - he's there & do I want a horse on - yeah ok stick a tenner on amberleigh house.

Horse came in 1st at 16/1. Oh yes .... !! Having said that - never won since

Rolex116520 · 9 April 2011, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

we didn't get those over here!

Since the horse race has been around since 1836 I think I'm safe to say it came first!

And thank god for that too

Any insider tips on tomorrow ?

Grumpy Badger · 9 April 2011, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paracentesis

Hi Mark,

I know nothing about horses, but since you are the horse expert, I'll put a tenner on Big Fella Thanks, thanks.

Only thank me if it wins!

it's over five years since I worked in racing so, for gods sake don't think it's inside info!

Rolex116520 · 9 April 2011, 03:42 AM

Right ,,,20 quid going one that on ..16/1 . That will do me .

daytonayacht · 9 April 2011, 04:10 AM

a tenner on Mary Hinge

Grumpy Badger · 9 April 2011, 05:12 AM

Mary Hinge used to be in training with Mary Reveley and caused a bit off fuss. The best name ever was Wear The Fox Hat! They got away with it for a few runs but then some humourless bugger at Weatherbys made the owners change its name.

I really hope there's not a linch mob out to get me at 1640 tomorrow after you've all done your cash on my 'tip'!

Grumpy Badger · 10 April 2011, 02:03 AM

Sorry, guys!

I told you not to listen to me!

Where was Onikage?! That bugger had the first and the fifth but didn't say anything 'til two minutes before the off! AND then only on his post about whether or not to wear a Rolex to an interview!... Grrrr... Shows what I know, eh!

Rolex116520 · 10 April 2011, 02:57 AM

Badger ! You cost me 20 quid

Grumpy Badger · 10 April 2011, 04:03 AM

I've missed my chance... That must have been the first time, and now certainly the last, that anyone as actually listened to a word I said!

8 April 2011, 07:59 PM	#1
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Grand National Well as most UK members and many internationals will know tomorrow is Grand National day. I've been out of the game for a few years now but worked for many years in racing and had a few rides "over the sticks" (amateur only due to 6'3" making it a little difficult to make the weight!) I'm the one in the black colours! The National is the biggest betting event of the year with most people having a little flutter, even those who wouldn't dream of gambling the rest of the year. I'll be shouting for Big Fella Thanks. So what's your pick for this year? __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

8 April 2011, 08:14 PM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	For a moment I thought you were posting about an 80's Buick. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 April 2011, 09:22 PM	#4
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	Buick Grand National __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

8 April 2011, 11:43 PM	#8
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	Cool man. Horses have never really been my thing (unless it's the steel horses on the Isle of Mann). __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

9 April 2011, 02:51 AM	#9
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,307	Mucho cool compadre! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 April 2011, 02:58 AM	#10
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Gracias, amigo! So, come on UK guys, I can't believe none of you are having a flutter tomorrow! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

9 April 2011, 03:14 AM	#11
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Hi Mark, I know nothing about horses, but since you are the horse expert, I'll put a tenner on Big Fella Thanks, thanks.

9 April 2011, 03:16 AM	#12
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,895	I'll have a look in the paper tomorrow & probably make a decision then after I studied some form Few years back when I was motorbiking it in to work - on the friday b4 the 'national I had to leave the bike at home & get the train. On the train - I was reading the metro (free newspaper) & there was an interview with ginger mccain who was the trainer who trained Red Rum. That year his horse was Amberleigh House. Thought no more about it. Few hours later one of the secretaries was doing a sweep stake for the national - £2 a go so with Amberleigh house in my head - I chose it. The next day my brother in law calls me from the bookies - he's there & do I want a horse on - yeah ok stick a tenner on amberleigh house. Horse came in 1st at 16/1. Oh yes .... !! Having said that - never won since

9 April 2011, 03:42 AM	#15
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	Right ,,,20 quid going one that on ..16/1 . That will do me . __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 April 2011, 04:10 AM	#16
daytonayacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ian Location: scotland Watch: 116520/116500LN Posts: 124	a tenner on Mary Hinge

9 April 2011, 05:12 AM	#17
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Mary Hinge used to be in training with Mary Reveley and caused a bit off fuss. The best name ever was Wear The Fox Hat! They got away with it for a few runs but then some humourless bugger at Weatherbys made the owners change its name. I really hope there's not a linch mob out to get me at 1640 tomorrow after you've all done your cash on my 'tip'! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

10 April 2011, 02:03 AM	#18
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Sorry, guys! I told you not to listen to me! Where was Onikage?! That bugger had the first and the fifth but didn't say anything 'til two minutes before the off! AND then only on his post about whether or not to wear a Rolex to an interview!... Grrrr... Shows what I know, eh! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

10 April 2011, 02:57 AM	#19
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	Badger ! You cost me 20 quid __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

10 April 2011, 04:03 AM	#20
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	I've missed my chance... That must have been the first time, and now certainly the last, that anyone as actually listened to a word I said! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

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