New Posts For Thread: first GN I have missed since Grittar...https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31838701/first-gn-i-have-missed-since-grittar...sad day but haven't had the same excitement for a few years now. Used to use it as a good reason to see Dad and Mum but neither there now since Mum died in 2022. Had some wonderful days there over the years so I have no regrets but I shall be sadBut true proper national hunt fans most certainly see the demise of a once great race.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31838701/first-gn-i-have-missed-since-grittar?post_id=563944933#563944933But true proper national hunt fans most certainly see the demise of a once great race.Sun, 14 Apr 2024 06:55:20 -0500For the millions around the world and in the UK who tune in once a year to watch the race, I doubt if they noticed the changes.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31838701/first-gn-i-have-missed-since-grittar?post_id=563944661#563944661For the millions around the world and in the UK who tune in once a year to watch the race, I doubt if they noticed the changes.Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:34:12 -05001977 my fav race /conditions.Still think Andy Pandy would have won,if had got over Beachers.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31838701/first-gn-i-have-missed-since-grittar?post_id=563944247#5639442471977 my fav race /conditions.Still think Andy Pandy would have won,if had got over Beachers.Sat, 13 Apr 2024 15:59:46 -0500barstool totally agree"The race has had to change to move with the times,regrettably for some of us,but we saw the best of it".https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31838701/first-gn-i-have-missed-since-grittar?post_id=563944241#563944241barstool totally agree"The race has had to change to move with the times,regrettably for some of us,but we saw the best of it".Sat, 13 Apr 2024 15:57:00 -0500I had tipped it to her and won myself I should say. I thought I was well in with £25 on!!https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31838701/first-gn-i-have-missed-since-grittar?post_id=563943805#563943805I had tipped it to her and won myself I should say. I thought I was well in with £25 on!!Sat, 13 Apr 2024 12:26:25 -0500Ignore the hype. I think the gloss from this race had been on the decline a few years ago. It's much easier to pick the winner for obvious reasons. And, I think even the once a year punters realised it. Maybe 'ronnie' could update later with betslipshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31838701/first-gn-i-have-missed-since-grittar?post_id=563943803#563943803Ignore the hype. I think the gloss from this race had been on the decline a few years ago. It's much easier to pick the winner for obvious reasons. And, I think even the once a year punters realised it. Maybe 'ronnie' could update later with betslipsSat, 13 Apr 2024 12:25:57 -0500I know! Friend of mine hada bet on the winner. She has had 2 bets in her life. That, and Fifteen Love when it won the Brittania! Quite ironic that given the points I have made. She asked me what to back at Ascot that day and I said "shortie or big wihttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31838701/first-gn-i-have-missed-since-grittar?post_id=563943801#563943801I know! Friend of mine hada bet on the winner. She has had 2 bets in her life. That, and Fifteen Love when it won the Brittania! Quite ironic that given the points I have made. She asked me what to back at Ascot that day and I said "shortie or big wiSat, 13 Apr 2024 12:25:33 -0500Used to be an ever present myself but stopped going a few years ago. All right for a boozing day and lots enjoy it.The race has had to change to move with the times, regrettably for some of us, but we saw the best of it.I just think of it as a top grhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31838701/first-gn-i-have-missed-since-grittar?post_id=563943791#563943791Used to be an ever present myself but stopped going a few years ago. All right for a boozing day and lots enjoy it.The race has had to change to move with the times, regrettably for some of us, but we saw the best of it.I just think of it as a top grSat, 13 Apr 2024 12:23:23 -0500Never bet the race these days DP , spend that much time putting bets on for the entire family that i've enough to cheer home.Wife had winner so a nice tea beckonshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31838701/first-gn-i-have-missed-since-grittar?post_id=563943769#563943769Never bet the race these days DP , spend that much time putting bets on for the entire family that i've enough to cheer home.Wife had winner so a nice tea beckonsSat, 13 Apr 2024 12:20:57 -0500good decision on my part Hayden I think. Finished with the race after that. Plenty of other races to get excited about. So sad. Watched my first when Kilmore won , Dad having to bang the old tube black and white telly to get it going again when it plhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31838701/first-gn-i-have-missed-since-grittar?post_id=563943749#563943749good decision on my part Hayden I think. Finished with the race after that. Plenty of other races to get excited about. So sad. Watched my first when Kilmore won , Dad having to bang the old tube black and white telly to get it going again when it plSat, 13 Apr 2024 12:17:34 -0500