article_snippet.sent: Winning your flutter in this week's Grand National all depends on a string of superstitions and rituals, a survey has revealed.
article_snippet.sent: And research shows that if your tip is seventh down the list or the jockey's racing colours are Royal blue, emerald green or red, then you're more likely to return to the bookies and collect a few bob.
article_snippet.sent: out of ten Britons betting on this week's Grand National all won last year by Pineau De Re, centre, make  Pineau De Re, centre choice purely down to the name of the horse while 70 per cent of women admit relying on pot luck .
article_snippet.sent: Out of 2,000 Britons who confirmed they would be having a bet, 40 per cent of they admitted they selection would be purely down to the name of the horse the horse because it would have struck a chord.
article_snippet.sent: A surprising 60 per cent said they secret superstition was to have the same family members gathered around the TV watching the race every year.
article_snippet.sent: Others revealed Others sit in the same chair and have exactly the same food and drink during the race every time – and even wear the same 'lucky' clothes!
article_snippet.sent: When it comes to the big day, the survey – by National sponsors
article_snippet.sent: Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer – showed that a huge 70 per cent of women simply rely on pure chance opposed to 47-per cent of men who try to study form.
article_snippet.sent: But, to the bookies' glee, less than 20 per cent of those quizzed said those quizzed quirky superstitions actually produced a win.
article_snippet.sent: My own ritual is to always pick the well turned-out horse.
highlights_snippet.sent: out of ten Britons admit to picking ten Britons horse because of the name .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Seven out of ten women make Seven out of ten women selection for the big race by pot luck .
  