Sunday, April 6, 2003
BIGGEST GAMBLE LANDED, BUT HILLS STILL PLEASED WITH NATIONAL RESULT
Monty's Pass landed the biggest winning bets in history of the Grand National on Saturday. William Hill laid £5,000 each-way at 33-1 in late February and a week later £10,000 at 20-1, paying total winnings of £406,250.
However, Hills are still smiling as the well-backed favourites, Shotgun Willy, Chives, Iris Bleu and Ad Hoc all failed to make the frame. Head of Public Relations for Hills, David Hood, said, "Punters had the most phenomenal winning month in March, but its swings and roundabouts and Aintree has been kind to us. The National has worked out as a score draw. Connections of the winner have landed the touch of all touches but overall it is a tremendous result for the bookmakers."
Hills estimate total UK turnover was well up on 2002 and expect a new record in excess of £110 million for the industry on the day.
2004 ANTE-POST PRICES FROM AINTREE
William Hills 20-1 post race quote for Monty's Pass to repeat his success in the 2004 Martell Cognac Grand National has already been snapped up by some punters, although thankfully, not by his winning connections yet!
Hills are still 5-1 about Rooster Booster for the Champion Hurdle despite his defeat on Saturday whilst Le Roi Miguel is a 10-1 chance for the Queen Mother Champion Chase.
MARTELL COGNAC GRAND NATIONAL 2004: 20-1 Monty's Pass,
SMURFIT CHAMPION HURDLE 2004: 5-1 Rooster Booster, 7-1 Back in Front, 8-1 Rhinestone Cowboy, 14-1 Westender, 20-1 Intersky Falcon, Davenport Milenium, 25-1 Flame Creek, Like-A-Butterfly, Landing Light, Spectroscope, Well Chief, 33-1 Liberman, Spirit Leader, Thisthatandtother. (Others Upon Request)
QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION CHASE: 3-1 Moscow Flyer, 4-1 Azertyuiop, 10-1 Le Roi Miguel, 12-1 Cenkos, Tiutchev, 14-1 Flagship Uberalles, Impek, Kadarann, 16-1 Seebald, 20-1 Adamant Approach, Farmer Jack, Isio. (Others Upon Request)
THE 2003 CLASSICS
SAGITTA 2000 GUINEAS: 9-4 Hold That Tiger, 10-1 Refuse To Bend, Trade Fair, 12-1 Oasis Dream, Lateen Sails (from 14), Tomahawk, 14-1 Tout Seul, 16-1 Statue of Liberty (from 14), Van Nistelrooy, 25-1 Al Jadeed, Maghanim, Muqbil, (Others Upon Request)
SAGITTA 1000 GUINEAS: 4-1 Soviet Song, Six Perfections, 9-2 Russian Rhythm, 14-1 Intercontinental, Mezzo Soprano, 16-1 Hi Dubai, Khulood, 20-1 Echoes in Eternity, Etoile Montante, Geminiani, 25-1 Nayzak, Zinziberine, Yesterday. (Others Upon Request)
VODAFONE DERBY: 7-2 Brian Boru, 12-1 Hold That Tiger, 14-1 Dalakhani, Refuse To Bend, 16-1 New South Wales, 20-1 Alamshar, Chevalier, Muqbil, 25-1 Alberto Giacometti, Powerscourt, Songlark, Tomahawk, 33-1 Trade Fair, Van Nistleroy. (Others Upon Request)
VODAFONE OAKS: 10-1 Mezzo Soprano, Yesterday, 14-1 Soviet Song, 16-1 Echoes In Eternity, Time Honoured, 20-1 Casual Look, Hi Dubai, 25-1 Elasouna, Geminiani, Hanami, High Praise, L'Ancresse, Olympienne. (Others Upon Application)
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