Which is, of course, where it all started for me. Crying when Crisp lost to Red Rum. Followed afterwards by Churchtown Boy, The Tsarevich, Clan Royal, and, most agonisingly of all, my favourite horse ever - What's Up Boys - all breaking my heart.
Then I learnt how to consistently win on the race (bet months in advance, and bet on ten or more horses) and all was well with the world.
But now, for reasons too boring to explain, the race has been turned into the lottery most people always thought it was. 32 horses can win today, no question. Which makes it a great spectacle but a terrible betting race. So don't expect a tip from me.
If you want to know what I have backed to meaningful stakes then that would be: Hallo Bud, Dream Alliance, Maljimar, Niche Market, Mon Mome, Madison Du Berlais, State of Play, Ellerslie George, and this morning I'll add Character Building just so I can cheer on Nina Carberry who has a definite chance to be the first female jockey to win the National...
I'm not really expecting a return.
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