The Grand National
Apr 8th 2005, 5:47 am
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The Grand National
The Grand National - loads better than that boring old Melbourne Cup is on Saturday, does anyone know if they show it on the telly in australia?
Apr 8th 2005, 5:48 am
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Re: The Grand National
Originally Posted by renth
The Grand National - loads better than that boring old Melbourne Cup is on Saturday, does anyone know if they show it on the telly in australia?
Apr 8th 2005, 6:42 am
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Re: The Grand National
Think they might be showing it on the net at the racing post site so I have been told.
I also have been looking for it on TV but have had no luck.
Guess it will be another early morning in front of the monitor again with a
or two!!!!
Anybody got any tips for the big race?
Your right too.......the best horse race in the world.
TT
I also have been looking for it on TV but have had no luck.
Guess it will be another early morning in front of the monitor again with a
or two!!!!Anybody got any tips for the big race?
Your right too.......the best horse race in the world.
TT
Originally Posted by renth
The Grand National - loads better than that boring old Melbourne Cup is on Saturday, does anyone know if they show it on the telly in australia?
Last edited by TrickyTree; Apr 8th 2005 at 6:49 am.
Apr 8th 2005, 6:59 am
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Re: The Grand National
Get on Forest Gunner and Clan Royal.
Back both eachway. Reason being is it's a bit of a lottery so always pick a couple of nags, and always back them easy way.
Karma please!
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Back both eachway. Reason being is it's a bit of a lottery so always pick a couple of nags, and always back them easy way.
Karma please!
www.mtv120.com
Apr 8th 2005, 7:12 am
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Re: The Grand National
Don't blame me if neither of them come in the top five! 
But if they do, I expect a schooner!
But if they do, I expect a schooner!
Apr 8th 2005, 7:19 am
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Re: The Grand National
Originally Posted by renth
The Grand National - loads better than that boring old Melbourne Cup is on Saturday, does anyone know if they show it on the telly in australia?
Bollocks all coverage in australia. Can't even put at bet on at s-tab (dont know about the others). I thought it might be on sky channel as I didnt have it last year so i checked what racing is on saturday night and it's all bloody ben hur chariot racing
Apr 8th 2005, 7:30 am
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Re: The Grand National
Was just on my way to the TAB to do my yearly bet (which has now become twice yearly with the Melbourne cup)
I cant find it on any of the Foxtel channels either, it just wont be the same, it is a family tradition to have a a late lunch and watch the National.
Looks like we will be infront of the computer mmm doesn't that make a change for most of us
Just done a sweepstake in the Hostel, and around some of the local shops, none of them knew what the hell I was talking about, bloody uneducated Aussies
Kala
I cant find it on any of the Foxtel channels either, it just wont be the same, it is a family tradition to have a a late lunch and watch the National.
Looks like we will be infront of the computer mmm doesn't that make a change for most of us
Just done a sweepstake in the Hostel, and around some of the local shops, none of them knew what the hell I was talking about, bloody uneducated Aussies
Kala
Apr 8th 2005, 10:13 am
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Re: The Grand National
I always put my money on a horse whose name is relevant to me at the time. I won £50 on a horse called Little Driver while I was learning to drive. So here are my suggestions:
Bindaree (Aussie name)
L'Aventure
Just in debt ("Just" probably doesnt fit though)
Nil Desperandum
Strong Resolve
and surely the most appropriate of the lot:
It Takes Time
Bindaree (Aussie name)
L'Aventure
Just in debt ("Just" probably doesnt fit though)
Nil Desperandum
Strong Resolve
and surely the most appropriate of the lot:
It Takes Time
Apr 8th 2005, 10:19 am
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Re: The Grand National
Hi guys
Not sure if you know but the start of the Grand national has been moved back to 4.10 pm. This is to because of Charlie and Camllas wedding, which had to be postponed for the Pope's funeral!
Not sure if you know but the start of the Grand national has been moved back to 4.10 pm. This is to because of Charlie and Camllas wedding, which had to be postponed for the Pope's funeral!
Apr 8th 2005, 10:59 am
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Re: The Grand National
I had Bindaree last year I think, didnt do anything...
Apr 8th 2005, 11:53 am
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Re: The Grand National
I cant believe this, I went to the TAB today and could find no mention of the NAtional so asked at the counter, the girl didn't know what I was talking about so called the manager over, on asking him he and his mate promptly laughed at me and all the POM jokes started flowing, after they had picked themselves up off the floor from laughing at there really original jokes the manager phoned head office.
This is what I was told
TAB do not take bets on the Grand National, so I asked him if there were anyother companies in WA who might be interesting in helping me keep up a tradition to which he gave me details of a place (name escapes me now) in ALICE SPRINGS
So if I want to place a bet on the National in Australia the closest place I can pop to is Alice Springs.
And I am trying to log onto SKY BET to do a bet in the UK and I cant, I have a login from last year but if I click on login it does nothing.
Honestly I am not a massive Gambler with a problem or anything but I really do need to know how I can place a bet on the National
Anyone???????????//
Kala
This is what I was told
TAB do not take bets on the Grand National, so I asked him if there were anyother companies in WA who might be interesting in helping me keep up a tradition to which he gave me details of a place (name escapes me now) in ALICE SPRINGS
So if I want to place a bet on the National in Australia the closest place I can pop to is Alice Springs.
And I am trying to log onto SKY BET to do a bet in the UK and I cant, I have a login from last year but if I click on login it does nothing.
Honestly I am not a massive Gambler with a problem or anything but I really do need to know how I can place a bet on the National
Anyone???????????//
Kala
Apr 8th 2005, 1:07 pm
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Re: The Grand National
Originally Posted by JayDeee
I cant believe this, I went to the TAB today and could find no mention of the NAtional so asked at the counter, the girl didn't know what I was talking about so called the manager over, on asking him he and his mate promptly laughed at me and all the POM jokes started flowing, after they had picked themselves up off the floor from laughing at there really original jokes the manager phoned head office.
This is what I was told
TAB do not take bets on the Grand National, so I asked him if there were anyother companies in WA who might be interesting in helping me keep up a tradition to which he gave me details of a place (name escapes me now) in ALICE SPRINGS
So if I want to place a bet on the National in Australia the closest place I can pop to is Alice Springs.
And I am trying to log onto SKY BET to do a bet in the UK and I cant, I have a login from last year but if I click on login it does nothing.
Honestly I am not a massive Gambler with a problem or anything but I really do need to know how I can place a bet on the National
Anyone???????????//
Kala
This is what I was told
TAB do not take bets on the Grand National, so I asked him if there were anyother companies in WA who might be interesting in helping me keep up a tradition to which he gave me details of a place (name escapes me now) in ALICE SPRINGS
So if I want to place a bet on the National in Australia the closest place I can pop to is Alice Springs.
And I am trying to log onto SKY BET to do a bet in the UK and I cant, I have a login from last year but if I click on login it does nothing.
Honestly I am not a massive Gambler with a problem or anything but I really do need to know how I can place a bet on the National
Anyone???????????//
Kala
Apr 8th 2005, 1:16 pm
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Re: The Grand National
This site compares loads of online betting agents.
http://www.oddschecker.com/betting/m...37x/sid/916637
Good Luck
A.
http://www.oddschecker.com/betting/m...37x/sid/916637
Good Luck
A.
Apr 8th 2005, 1:23 pm
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Re: The Grand National
If you register with an online bookie for the first time u should get a free 10-20 quid bet depending on which you choose.Of course you have to first have wager first to claim it.
I use coral.co.uk
there is sportingodds.com and ladbrokes.com and many others.
Check as many out as possible to see which offer the best free bets, most will have some sort of grand national special
I use coral.co.uk
there is sportingodds.com and ladbrokes.com and many others.
Check as many out as possible to see which offer the best free bets, most will have some sort of grand national special
Originally Posted by JayDeee
I cant believe this, I went to the TAB today and could find no mention of the NAtional so asked at the counter, the girl didn't know what I was talking about so called the manager over, on asking him he and his mate promptly laughed at me and all the POM jokes started flowing, after they had picked themselves up off the floor from laughing at there really original jokes the manager phoned head office.
This is what I was told
TAB do not take bets on the Grand National, so I asked him if there were anyother companies in WA who might be interesting in helping me keep up a tradition to which he gave me details of a place (name escapes me now) in ALICE SPRINGS
So if I want to place a bet on the National in Australia the closest place I can pop to is Alice Springs.
And I am trying to log onto SKY BET to do a bet in the UK and I cant, I have a login from last year but if I click on login it does nothing.
Honestly I am not a massive Gambler with a problem or anything but I really do need to know how I can place a bet on the National
Anyone???????????//
Kala
This is what I was told
TAB do not take bets on the Grand National, so I asked him if there were anyother companies in WA who might be interesting in helping me keep up a tradition to which he gave me details of a place (name escapes me now) in ALICE SPRINGS
So if I want to place a bet on the National in Australia the closest place I can pop to is Alice Springs.
And I am trying to log onto SKY BET to do a bet in the UK and I cant, I have a login from last year but if I click on login it does nothing.
Honestly I am not a massive Gambler with a problem or anything but I really do need to know how I can place a bet on the National
Anyone???????????//
Kala
Apr 8th 2005, 2:07 pm
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Re: The Grand National
I put 2 pounds on Heros Collogne
Got it at 220/1 a week ago on betfair. Its down to 25/1 at some bookies now, fingers crossed.
Clan Royal will be one with a serious chance.. unlucky last time, good national horse.
Just got to try find somewhere to watch it (in Pai, North Thailand)..could be a problem.
Got it at 220/1 a week ago on betfair. Its down to 25/1 at some bookies now, fingers crossed.
Clan Royal will be one with a serious chance.. unlucky last time, good national horse.
Just got to try find somewhere to watch it (in Pai, North Thailand)..could be a problem.