Irish Horses Backed For Grand National
Irish Horses backed for the Grand National which is now only 10 days away. Online bookmaker Stan James has reported money for Stan James saw plenty of interest in Irish challengers King John Castle (28s into 22s) and Chelsea Harbour (20s from 25s) this morning for the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week. VC Bet also reported very good backing for King Johns Castle from 33/1 to 20/1 for the Grand National. “Trainer Arthur Moore was bullish about the horse’s chance and the punters have stepped in and availed themselves of the 33/1 and 25/1 that was on offer this morning” commented Neal Wilkins from VC Bet.
The Irish have a great record in the race in recent years farming the race with winners such as Hedgehunter, Numbersixvalverde and Silver Birch. So when money comes for one of the Irish Horses the online bookmakers take note. At the head of this years betting the Irish also have Slim Pickings trained by Tom Taaffe. Tom Taaffe trained the 2005 gold Cup winner in Kicking King.
Another at the head of the market is Snowy Morning who was at one point favourite for the race. The Willie Mullins trained horse has drifted in the betting after his recent outing where he did not jump very well and finished in mid field.
Previous Cheltenham Festival News:
| King Johns Castle Grand National Gamble | 26 Mar 2008 |
| Grand National Surpases Cheltenham Gold Cup | 26 Mar 2008 |
| Celestial Halo 16/1 to Follow Katchit | 20 Mar 2008 |
| Noel Fehily gets first Cheltenham Festival Success | 17 Mar 2008 |
| Master Minded Sensational | 14 Mar 2008 |
| Tony McCoy Gets it Wrong | 12 Mar 2008 |
| Katchit 2009 Champion Hurdle Favourite | 11 Mar 2008 |
| Ashkazar Fred Winter Favourite | 10 Mar 2008 |
| Kauto Star Cheltenham Gold Cup Bet | 07 Mar 2008 |
| Kauto Star v Denman Battle Bus | 06 Mar 2008 |
| Kicking King Out Of Cheltenham Gold Cup | 05 Mar 2008 |
| Katchit Each Way for Champion Hurdle | 05 Mar 2008 |
| River Liane Backed For Fred Winter | 03 Mar 2008 |
| Cryptic Clue at Newbury | 02 Mar 2008 |
| Hibiki Cut for Fred Winter | 29 Feb 2008 |
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