Grand National Tips 2006

With the 2006 Grand National just around the corner it's time to look at those horses which are tipped to do well at Aintree this year. Here are a few pointers to consider when picking a winner for the Grand National; the weight a horse carries is critical to Grand National Success. Hedgehunter became the first winner since Corbiere to carry over 11st to victory. A pound here or there over 11st should not be a major worry but do not bet on a horse to win carrying over 11st 3lbs. The simple fact is only one other horse in history has managed to win with that kind of weight and that horse was Red Rum!Stamina is the second major factor. The Grand National is a grueling race for any horse but only those with experience winning at over 3 miles can be expected to be in the running at the end of this race. So don't throw money away on two and half milers.Age of the horse is important too as experience counts for much in the National. Horses aged ten years and older are preferred. Ten out of the last 16 winners were aged ten or above. Nine year olds have had a few win too but don't back any seven year olds, it's been 66 years since a seven year old won and few even finish the course! Finally, forget those French bred horses, regardless of what people may say they just can't go the distance in this race.So, now on to my tips for the Grand National, I have selected Clan Royal for the big win, based on last years race when this horse should have romped home only to be wiped out by a loose horse near the finish. You can expect another great ride from Clan Royal again in 2006. Clan Royal was handed just 10st 8lb at the unveiling of the weights recently! Making him the front runner with the bookies and punters.**Grand National Tips for 2006**Clan Royal = WinLord Of Illusion = Place (Each Way)Sir Rembrandt Place = Place (Each Way) Silver Birch Place = Place (Each Way)

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