Hello Bud Profile

Hello Bud will be one of the oldest runners in the Grand National this year at the ripe old age of 13-years-old. Nigel Twiston-Davies will enter the Bay Gelding as an outsider.

Low expectations means that any form of good result can be seen as a bonus. Hello Bud has much more experience in jump racing than the rest of the field and this could be a vital asset.

Career Statistics of Hello Bud

The career statistics of Hello Bud cover a total of eight years. Hello Bud has raced in a total of 30 races over jumps and has been proven to be hit and miss. The horse has eight wins and two third place finishes from these races.

The career statistics of Hello Bud also include two races in flat contests. Neither of these races produced a win or a place finish but they provided a valuable exercise in terms of improving the stamina and consistency of the animal.

Impressive Performances of Hello Bud

Impressive performances of Hello Bud may seem few and far between but this is simply due to the fact the horse has raced in so many contests. The first win of Hello Bud is also one of the most impressive performances of Hello Bud.

This first win came on January 23 2008 over 24 furlongs at Huntingdon. Hello Bud came from behind to just win by the narrowest of margins. Sceptics will point out this win came five years after the first race for this horse. However, Hello Bud only raced 11 times in this period.

The best out of all impressive performances of Hello Bud is a more recent race. A win came over 26 furlongs at Aintree towards the back end of 2010. Hello Bud dominated a field of 17, led from the front and stayed there for the entire race.

Main Qualities of Hello Bud

One of the main qualities of Hello Bud is the versatility of this horse. Hello Bud has the experience of winning from the front, tucking in behind the leaders and being held up in the middle or back of a field.

This means one of the main qualities of Hello Bud is that a bad start in the Grand National wonít matter. The horse has shown an ability to respond to various racing styles and can challenge at all times during a big race.

Weakness of Hello Bud

The main weakness of Hello Bud is the inconsistency the horse has shown. While Hello Bud has a versatile racing style, the horse has struggled when put under pressure by higher quality opponents. There are some strong horses in the 2011 Grand National.

2011 Grand National

Hello Bud could be popular in the 2011 Grand National because the 13-year-old will be one of the classic dark horses for the race. There is value in having a small wager on Hello Bud in an each way bet. Hello Bud has the stamina to be in the running should some of the stronger horses in the race fall.