Grand National Betting

The Aintree Grand National is possibly one of the most famous horse races in the world. Scheduled to take place at Aintree racecourse in April of each year, the race takes in the longest distance of any UK horse race and some of the biggest and most recognisable chase fences worldwide.

Here at Bet UK, we have all the Grand National odds and ante-post betting options available for the event. Although many names from the list of predicted Grand National runners will potentially change in the build-up to the big race itself, many runners have this as their overall season goal, so they'll most likely feature here.

The Grand National odds are available to the public months in advance. The odds for the race next year are sometimes published just after the previous race has finished, which can feature the current winner and each way finishers.

When sportsbooks select the Grand National odds, many factors are taken into account, including their performance in The Grand National in recent years and how they've performed in other races in the build-up to the Grand National, including contests such as Welsh National, Scottish National and the Cheltenham Festival.

When it comes to the race itself, BetUK will have all the live odds available in the build-up. Bettors will be able to see horses with higher odds in ante post odds and place their win.

Bet on The Grand National

Bettors who choose to place their Grand National bets at BetUK after browsing our horse racing betting odds can also view a live stream directly on the betting page.

So after you've placed your bets on our page on race day, the stream will start just before the runners head to post. You'll then be able to watch the race live from start to finish.

Some of the runners who head to the race will be familiar to those who have recently seen action at the Cheltenham Festival taking part in the race.

Why is the Grand National popular for betting?

Tradition, longevity, legacy.

Any of the above could be claimed as the main reason behind the success and popularity of the Grand National. First held in 1839, the Grand National has become one of the biggest spectacles in the world of sport, never mind horse racing.

Thousands of people, who will rarely bet on the Grand National, come together and place their bets on this one race where anything can happen. With big Grand National odds for every race, each Grand National bet has the potential to provide profitability due to the wide field.

Before social media and easy interactivity, the Grand National was seen as an opportunity for big groups to come together over the latest Grand National odds.

Grand National Winners

Winning The Grand National is a feat for many horses during their national hunt career, and following on from a win in the Cheltenham Festival, it's one of the biggest events.

Heading into the Grand National, there are many horses who have managed to win the race, but some have done so multiple times in their careers.

Although they may have failed to win, many horses return for multiple attempts, and it's those who are mentioned in the odds as top weight.

Grand National Leading Jockey

When selecting a horse for the Grand National, one trend punters often follow is whether they have a previous winning jockey in the saddle. Often the most notable names in the Grand National betting markets will be partnered by a renowned jockey who, although well known, could be looking for what could be their first and only victory in the race.

If you're looking for Grand National betting trends to go alongside these stats, there are some jockeys who have failed to land a win in many runnings. However, with Irish jockeys having strong success, they could be ones to watch.

Grand National Leading Trainer

Many trainers like to have a Grand National winner in their arsenal, and if they're able to manage those runners correctly, there is the chance they can pick up successful wins or place finishes in the race.

From the most recent victories, it's clear to see that Irish trainers have the most success, and it's their horses who will tend to dominate the Grand National odds on race day.

Tips for the Grand National

In the build-up to the race and across the entire three-day meeting at Aintree, BetUK will have betting tips for all of the feature Group One races and, of course, the national itself. Whether you prefer waiting until the day to place your bets or looking at the ante-post markets, our tips will be live in enough time for bettors to gain enough insight.

When looking at the ante post betting odds, we tend to wait until after Cheltenham to get the latest odds as a fairly stable running horse could see a major uplift or decline in form following the festival.

Grand National Qualification

When looking for horses that may compete in The Grand National, bettors must be aware that they must adhere to feature in the race. The criteria are:

• Seven-year-old and up
• Must have started a chase race before the 22nd March in the current season
• Placed in the first four in a chase of two miles and seven and a half furlongs or more
• Have a rating of 125 or more by February 14th
• Horses must have run three times or more under chase rules by February 14th.