GRAND NATIONAL 2021 COMPETITION

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A day of mixed fortunes – the most popular joker selection so far Monkfish (seven people) came good, but the day’s popular feature race selection Chacun Pour Soir (16) could only collect five points when third as an upset favourite in the Queen Mother Champion Chase.

There were still lots of points won today, but for some of you it was a case of what might have been.

It is neck and neck at the top of the table – the leader Clare Duckett (Sally’s sister-in-law) on 36 just one point ahead of three on 35 with another three people with 30 or more

All the leaders have played their jokers, so it is still wide open going into Day 3.

Aisling Crowe, Chantelle Still and Vicky Tinker have full points so far (selected Honeysuckle and Put The Kettle On), and still have their jokers to play

GAME ON!

Tomorrow's Race: Stayers' Hurdle (3.05)

Steve Allison has given everyone something to think about taking an early lead courtesy of his joker-winning selection, the double point scorer Shishkin.

Not content with collecting a host of points with the impressive Arkle winner, Steve also picked the Champion Hurdle runner-up Sharjah so putting him clear early leader on 28pts.

There are 14 people in second place, all having selected the wonderful Champion Hurdle winner Honeysuckle.

In a case of deja vu, Paul Lafford's early run for glory came to an abrupt end - despite collecting winning points as a Honeysuckle supporter, his Day 1 joker selection One For The Team finished just out of the points in fifth.

Competitors, don't forget to send in tomorrow's selections for the Queen Mother Champion Chase to us by 1pm.

THERE is still time to take part in our Cheltenham Festival Tipping Competition... just select one horse in each day's feature race and a joker selection in ANY OTHER race through the week.

TUESDAY: Champion Hurdle 

WEDNESDAY: Queen Mother Champion Chase 

THURSDAY: Stayers' Hurdle  

FRIDAY: Gold Cup
POINTS: 1st: 10pts, 2nd: 8pts, 3rd; 5pts, 4th: 3pts Double points awarded for joker selection

Either send in all selections today by 1pm, or if preferred send in each day's selection daily, again to be in by 1pm.  Any changes through the week by 1pm ahead of the day's race (i.e. a change to Queen Mother Champion Chase selection needs to be in by 1pm on Wednesday)

Send entries via text or What's App to 07967 626757, email geoffdeacon5@gmail.com or message via facebook or twitter (include your name!)

PRIZE: West Berkshire BreweryBeer and a bottle of wine 📷

THERE is still time to take part in our Cheltenham Festival Tipping Competition... just select one horse in each day's feature race and a joker selection in ANY OTHER race through the week.

TUESDAY: Champion Hurdle
WEDNESDAY: Queen Mother Champion Chase
THURSDAY: Stayers' Hurdle
FRIDAY: Gold Cup

POINTS: 1st: 10pts, 2nd: 8pts, 3rd; 5pts, 4th: 3pts
Double points awarded for joker selection

Either send in all selections today by 1pm, or if preferred send in each day's selection daily, again to be in by 1pm. 

Any changes through the week by 1pm ahead of the day's race (i.e. a change to Queen Mother Champion Chase selection needs to be in by 1pm on Wednesday)

FREE TO ENTER!

Send entries via text or What's App to 07967 626757, email geoffdeacon5@gmail.com or message via facebook or twitter (include your name!)

PRIZE: West Berkshire Brewery Beer and a bottle of wine