Grand National Betting / Editor / 03 April 2009 / Leave a comment

After a stirring first day at Aintree there is only a cigarette paper between England and Ireland with the former taking the narrowest of leads...

Both sides confidently selected Big Bucks in the opener but Wayne Bailey cheekily added Mighty Man for a place bringing home £112.20 to given stakes. Walkon struck back immediately in the next for England, giving Robin Keck a narrow £33.80 lead with a bet each to run. Bailey didnt get a run with Chapoturgeon who unseated at the first while Keck's final £50 at 16 fell two places short in the last. Keck was £96 up on the day but only £13.80 ahead of Bailey who is £82.20 in profit.

So, all to play for as we enter Day Two of the Festival but Lizzy II is taking a personal interest in this competition and the pressure is on.

Bailey - Ireland

Big Bucks - £70 Win Back = £60.20
Mighty Man - £50 Place Back = £52
Chapoturgeon - £30 Win Back = Loser

Keck - England

Big Bucks - £50 Win Back = £43
Walkon - £50 Win Back = £103
Royal Rationale £50 Place Back = Loser