I beat the odds, but not furlong
IT was Grand National week and, even without a crowd, it’s such a thrill.
I was pretty lucky as my bet was each-way, but the horses only ran in one direction.
I guess I should have checked that with Harry Styles to be on the safe side, but still a good result for me.
Bets don’t often come good for me, like the time I bet on a horse to come in at 10/1 and it did. Unfortunately, the others came in at 12.30.
At a point-to-point meeting a couple of years back the horse I was rooting for was so slow that the jockey was able to keep a diary of the trip.
By the time the horse finished, it was so late he had to tiptoe into the stable so as not to wake the others. But I like the process of reading the form and judging the ground.
Here are a few runners I’ve picked out: Lunchtime – 12/1; Ron Seal – good over fences; V-neck – a good jumper; Dusty Carpet – never been beaten.
It was great to see everyone still dress up for Ladies’ Day at home.
That’s part of the fun, isn’t it? The glam, some fizz and a fun DJ set to dance to if you’re lucky.
The trouble comes when you wake up with a sore head the next day. But I blame it on the bookie.
I hear that hangovers caused by drinking wine in the day are the worst. But sometimes we all need a Riesling to be cheerful.
Was it a yay, nay or hay kind of day for you with the National?
Either way let’s look forward to next year, with a capacity crowd back at Aintree.