I used to have my annual Grand National bet, in fact, I remember the queues inside, and for that matter, outside the bookies on the day itself were generally horrendous. Nowadays, folk are spoilt for choice via mobile apps etc. I bet (see the pun) hardly any who gamble on the nags these days ever venture inside a bookies.
As a born against Christian I find abstinence the way forward. I don't gamble, drink or do anything that may upset those looking down on me.
However, if you embed the runners via this thread I may, just may close my eyes and pick one. No money will pass my hands thou.