2012 Grand National ante post tip - Ballabriggs to make it two in a row? Visit Ladbrokes Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 11 Jan 2012 Tweet LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Winners Jason Maguire and Ballabriggs soar over the 4th last, the open ditch, during the John Smith's Grand National Steeple Chase at Aintree Racecourse on April 9, 2011 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Related Articles See all Grand National Tips news Share it Pin It 2012 Grand National ante post punters could be advised to side with Ballabriggs ahead of the 2012 Aintree Grand National.Ballabriggs’ victory in last year’s Grand National was the first victory in the event for Donald McCain – son of legendary trainer Ginger McCain – and he remains convinced the 11-year-old can write his name into the history books this year.He will have his work cut out as the last horse to retain the title was the incredible Red Rum back in 1974 who was trained by his father.However, while history may be against him, there is every chance this horse could upset the odds and write his name into the history books.The 11-year-old would be the oldest winner of the race since the 12-year-old Amberleigh House won back in 2004.However, that horse was trained by McCain senior and went off at 16/1 – exactly the same odds as Ballabriggs can currently be backed at – so the omens are good.There can be no doubting the credentials of Ballabriggs to perform over the course following his victory last year that saw jockey Jason Maguire win by two and a half lengths from second-placed Oscar Time.It was also a win that saw him finish in nine minutes 1.2 seconds – the second-fastest time in Grand National history.He may find it tougher going this season with the likes of Synchronised and Junior in the field but he most certainly shouldn’t be discounted.Carrying a top weight is a huge disadvantage for Ballabriggs but he is arguably as well placed as any horse since Red Rum to retain the title.With him currently 16/1 second favourite with Ladbrokes in the ante-post betting behind Synchronised, backing this horse in an each-way punt could be the way to make the most out of the most famous of horse races – especially considering Don’t Push it followed up his 2010 win with a third place finish in 2011. Read our Ladbrokes review Use code MAXIMUMBONUS to get £50 free at Ladbrokes Like Like Post to wall 136 Reads All Grand National News Recent Grand National Articles Grand National 2012 tips - Newsboy's best bets14 Apr 2012Newsboy from the Daily Mirror has highlighted a number of big priced outsiders who could have big r Clare Balding's Grand National Tips14 Apr 2012BBC presenter Clare Balding has given her tips for Saturday racing at Aintree, with her 2012 Grand Grand National 2012 - Free Tips for Saturday's big race14 Apr 2012The Grand National is the world's most famous steeplechase and every year millions of people flock Grand National 2012 runners & betting trends14 Apr 2012There will be 40 horses lining up for the 2012 John Smith's Grand National at Aintree this afternoo Grand National 2012 tips - Will Ballabriggs win another National?13 Apr 2012Every year the Grand National captures the imagination of punters all across the world and millions 2012 Grand National runners - The latest betting at Aintree13 Apr 2012The Aintree Grand National is here and the bookmakers are preparing for a huge betting day on Merse More Stories Recent Articles Real Madrid v Caja Laboral live streaming basketball preview and tips (19:45 BST)26 May 2012Real Madrid seeks revenge versus Caja Laboral in Liga ACB semifinal Banvit v Anadolu Efes live streaming basketball preview and tips (16:00 BST)26 May 2012Banvit and Anadolu Efes in sudden death match in TBL semifinal ATP Power House World Team Cup 2012 order of play - Saturday, May 2626 May 2012The ATP Power Horse World Team Cup 2012 continues on Saturday with Czech Republic playing Serbia in WTA Brussels 2012 order of play - Saturday, May 2626 May 2012Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska goes up against Simona Halep in the final of the WTA Brussels on Sat WTA Strasbourg 2012 order of play - Saturday, May 2626 May 2012Alizé Cornet takes on Francesca Schiavone in the final at the WTA Strasbourg Open 2012 on Saturday. Nicolas Almagro v Brian Baker - ATP Nice live stream26 May 2012Nicolas Almagro plays qualifier Brian Baker in the final of the ATP Nice Open 2012 on Saturday.&nbs More Stories Tags , 2012 Aintree Grand National Tips, Ballabriggs Grand National Tip, Grand National Preview
