STRUGGLING to settle on a horse for the 2013 John Smith’s Grand National? In a special Pinstickers’ Guide, Charlie McCann, PR supremo at BetVictor, provides an insight into all the runners in the world’s greatest horse race, which takes place next Saturday. 1. Imperial Commander Former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner who is bidding to become …[Read More]
Charlie McCann’s Grand National Pinstickers’ Guide
2013 Grand National preview: look to the Welsh
by Jack Milner of BetVictor. The Aintree Grand National 2013 betting centres around the Irish, with favoured runners from the Willie Mullins and Ted Walsh stables dominating. Willie Mullins has the Graham and Andrea Wylie-owned pair of On His Own and Prince De Beauchene, and although both do look class acts, they are far too …[Read More]
57 stand ground in 2013 Grand National
FORMER Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Imperial Commander (11st 10lb) heads the weights for this year’s John Smith’s Grand National on April 6 after 57 horses stood their ground following today’s scratchings deadline. Nigel Twiston-Davies’ horse missed the chance to regain his crown at the Cheltenham Festival after a lung infection. But the 12-year-old could bid …[Read More]
2013 Grand National weights: Teaforthree stands out
THE unveiling of the 2013 John Smith’s Grand National weights usually sparks cries of frustration and woe from various trainers and owners. But this year seems to be a little different… so far. The overall reaction seems to be that BHA handicapper Phil Smith has done a credible and fair job in working out the …[Read More]