The Grand National is always a popular talking point in our house and at work for that matter. With so many horses running how do you choose which one to punt? The majority of people I know pick the horse with the silliest name… It’s a sure thing that the horse with the most catchy or strange names have really long odds, making a winner with a silly name something you’ll never forget.

Which horses have got the silliest names in the Grand National 2012? Here’s the top four.

Number 1. Becauseicouldntsee.
Because I couldn’t see ran a good race recently at the Cheltenham Festival.
Ladbrokes 20 -1

Number 2. Shakalakaboomboom
What a silly name but comes from a successful stable and progressive handicapper.
Betfair 20 – 1

Number 3. Organisedconfusion
Won last years Irish National.
Betfair 25 – 1

Number 4. Mon Mome
Proof that horse with silly names can romp it home big time.  100/1 grand national winner in 2009.
Stand James 50 – 1

If you are looking for some advice on which horses to bet on at the Grand National 2012 check out Grand National profit pack described on the blog.

Here’s the top for horses with not so silly names.

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