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Virtual Grand National 2020 - Tips inside!

Quevega said:
Pretty sure they are all offering same terms by agreement, and the odds are the SP's. So they won't change.
However, it will be interesting if one or two of the smaller bookmakers suspend betting at some point, if they get suspicious.

And Folski - the Four miler previous season is the strongest stat for sure, but also makes the computer model look a bit shit. If Le Breuil or the second horse Discorama had been left in this then they would have been favourite for sure (in my book). But I think only OK Corral is running, and he PU.

On the four miler stat, it does make Potters Corner (midlands national 2019) more interesting, and I'll have a little bet on that I reckon

Potters Corner 1pt ew

Edit - Based on subsequent information provided in this thread, this horse should have made the shortlist.
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Does anyone know what the ‘going’ is for this VGN?? I can’t find it posted anywhere? Is it based on what today’s ground is? That surely is good to soft??

I was toying with Potter Corners instead of Anibale Fly but I think he won’t have the pace at the finish based on it being good to soft??? He’s an incredibly tough horse and will last the distance if his jumping holds out again and he’s lucky but I can’t see him having what it takes in the last 400 yards which the top rated horses have.
 
Bit surprised that Kimberlite Candy is the same price as Walk In The Mill. Walk In The Mill is better off at the weights and has three solid Aintree performances as opposed to one. As regards an Aintree horse he is probably only behind Tiger Roll. Can't see what the ground is supposed to be for this race but you would think Kimberlite Candy needs it very soft.
 
Quevega said:
I remember being quite excited to watch Fritz the Cat when I was a kid. :highly_amused:

It will be amazing what the viewing figures will be this afternoon.
And be interesting to see what the bookies take online.
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It’s on the main ITV channel, I’d be surprised if viewing figures aren’t close to what they’d be for the real race.
People are desperate for excitement
 
Quevega said:
I remember being quite excited to watch Fritz the Cat when I was a kid. :highly_amused:

It will be amazing what the viewing figures will be this afternoon.
And be interesting to see what the bookies take online.
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I’m interested to see how good the graphics are and whether they are an improvement on the big bookmaker virtual racing. If you can see the jockeys a few of them will look a lot better from the animated Botox unless they really amp up the graphics and Davy Russell looks like he’s had the DC comic treatment :highly_amused:
 
Quevega said:
And Folski - the Four miler previous season is the strongest stat for sure, but also makes the computer model look a bit shit. If Le Breuil or the second horse Discorama had been left in this then they would have been favourite for sure (in my book). But I think only OK Corral is running, and he PU.

On the four miler stat, it does make Potters Corner (midlands national 2019) more interesting, and I'll have a little bet on that I reckon

Potters Corner 1pt ew

Edit - Based on subsequent information provided in this thread, this horse should have made the shortlist.
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I share your concern about not having cover on Potters Corner. He certainly has the right profile.

My only fear is the computer programmers will down-grade the Midlands National form-line in the light of Chase the Spud's flop in the 2018 GN - after they placed him second in the virtual GN.

I assume they strive to get their virtual result to match the real GN outcome as closely as possible. And you'd imagine they would be delighted with their top two picks over the last three runnings (2017: 2 and 9, 2018 1 and P, 2019 3 and 1).

But Chase The Spud rather let the side down by being pulled up after never travelling in the real race - later bled from the nose.

Potters Corner obviously has the Welsh National form on his side too so what the hell...0.5pt win Potters Corner.

Also warming to Acapella Bourgeois too so here goes 1pt each way at 33s.

Now backed 7 in the race - this is getting ridiculous. Gonna have to take the dog for a walk and promise myself not to back anything else.
 
The King Pimm said:
I’m interested to see how good the graphics are and whether they are an improvement on the big bookmaker virtual racing. If you can see the jockeys a few of them will look a lot better from the animated Botox unless they really amp up the graphics and Davy Russell looks like he’s had the DC comic treatment :highly_amused:
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I watched this for the last 2 years T.K.P , and i thought it was very good , nearly as good.
as the real thing , and at the moment i think we're all desperate for a bit of horseracing.
 
mayo said:
Like your list BC.

Danny Mullins has won on a few apparent Mullins second strings this year.
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Thank's Mayo , Iv'e gone max bet this morning on Burrows saint too !. Good Luck :encouragement:
 
Regarding the going for the virtual GN, this is from the Guardian's tipster Chris Cook yesterday:
"The virtual going description is reportedly ‘good’, which is slightly surprising, given that the policy at Aintree seems to be to ensure good to soft or softer. The new clerk at Aintree, Sulekha Varma, tells me it would probably have been good to soft this week, though some watering might have been necessary."
 
I’m now balls deep in Kimberlite Candy across all the accounts i own.

The PERFECT horse for a virtual grand national. The ideal profile with the trends suggesting he wins. And he will.

KIMBERLITE CANDY IS A VIRTUAL GOOD THING






Small each way bets Top Ville Ben and Kildisart at 45/1 and 50/1 with ballyoptic a saver
 
BigChaang said:
I watched this for the last 2 years T.K.P , and i thought it was very good , nearly as good.
as the real thing , and at the moment i think we're all desperate for a bit of horseracing.
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Don’t get me wrong I’m super excited, it’s made my weekend!! It’s a shame they couldn’t have done virtual races of the whole race card at Aintree today
 
nortonscoin200 said:
Regarding the going for the virtual GN, this is from the Guardian's tipster Chris Cook yesterday:
"The virtual going description is reportedly ‘good’, which is slightly surprising, given that the policy at Aintree seems to be to ensure good to soft or softer. The new clerk at Aintree, Sulekha Varma, tells me it would probably have been good to soft this week, though some watering might have been necessary."
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Cheers NC, if it’s good then I’d expect one of the horses near the top to win. I’ve got my horses covered now. Any horses in the field quite nippy and like it good??
 
Right Q,

What is the shortlist...

I got lost reading it all. :highly_amused:
 
Just said to my wife... while discussing which horse she wants to bet on that

"some people on the forum have put quite a bit of effort into it" and she said...

"so you're copying them, you lurker!"



I have no recollection of explaing what a lurker is to her :highly_amused: Must have done.
What a put down. I feel 2 inches tall.
 
All £10 each way

16/1 Kimberlite Candy
16/1 Walk In The Mill
18/1 Magic Of Light
18/1 Potters Corner
50/1 Kildisart




Why isn't Pleasant Company higher up in the trends? 2nd in the race and 'better off' with Tiger Roll?
Is three years too long ago?
 
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Istabraq said:
The most eagerly anticipated cartoon in history...
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You've not invested your time into in BoJack Horseman then!

I'm changing my avatar for a bit...... what a momentus day in Fat Jockey history.
 
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Kevloaf said:
All £10 each way

16/1 Kimberlite Candy
16/1 Walk In The Mill
18/1 Magic Of Light
18/1 Potters Corner
50/1 Kildisart




Why isn't Pleasant Company higher up in the trends? 2nd in the race and 'better off' with Tiger Roll?
Is three years too long ago?
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The 12 year old let him down, but a lot in his favour.
The others on my list and others were,

Ballyoptic and any second now.
 
Istabraq said:
The most eagerly anticipated cartoon in history...
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Quevega said:
The 12 year old let him down, but a lot in his favour.
The others on my list and others were,

Ballyoptic and any second now.
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Ok cheers, I think I'll ignore Any Second now purely on the price.

I will probably add Ballyoptic and Pleasant Company
 
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