What a glorious day for the Grand National. See previous years' posts for discussions of the democratic nature of the day, the race as a betting opportunity, diatribes against the crowds of people clogging up the bookies having each-way bets explained to them, and so on.
For today, I go for one of Dessie Hughes's two entries in the big race, Vic Venturi, who comes to the race from a nice victory at Fairyhouse, beating his stablemate Black Apalachi. He should have no trouble with the fences. Will he last four miles and four furlongs?
As for the rest of the Aintree card, I suggest
145: Peddler's Cross
215: Osana
250: Zaynar
325: Seven is My Number
500: Ghizao
535: Whispering Hills
In the great traditions of this day, the whole family will be betting. As I write, I can only tell you the Burra Mem's selection, My Will, chosen as the horse bears the same name as our first-born. As for the first-born himself, and his sister, their selections will be posted later, when they have woken up from that deep sleep so characteristic of teenagers on a sunny morning.
Update: daughter goes for Cloudy Lane, son for Irish Raptor