Swerve the Grand National riddle and row in behind Hardy Eustace

THE REAL highlight at Liverpool on Saturday will be the Grade One Scottish and Newcastle Aintree Hurdle.

Swerve the Grand National riddle and row in behind Hardy Eustace
Thu, 06 Apr, 2006 - 01:00
Pat Keane

Yeah, yeah, I know the Grand National is on as well and that it’s a terrific spectacle and whatever you’re having yourself.

But asking a punter who takes this game seriously to go betting on the National is a bit like telling a half-decent poker player to enjoy a night playing bingo.

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