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4m 2 1/2f - E/W 1/4 4 Places
I Am Maximus
Grangeclare West
Iroko
Jagwar
Oscars Brother
Johnnywho
The Grand National is one of the most iconic horse races. Taking place at Aintree Racecourse on Merseyside annually, the race has been going since 1839 and is a steeplechase run over a distance of four miles and two and a half furlongs, roughly. The runners will make two laps of the course and jump a total of thirty fences.
As far as jump races go, the Grand National is the richest, with a prize fund of £1,000,000, with at least half of that going to the winner. What makes the Grand National unique is that casual fans of the sport will search out horse racing betting odds for the Grand National, and it may be the only bet they have on horse racing all year.
The Grand National takes place on the final day of a three-day festival at Aintree Racecourse. The race always happens in April, which is the month after the Cheltenham Festival, which takes place at Cheltenham Racecourse in March.
As one of the most popular horse races to bet on in the sport, here are the major markets for the race.
As mentioned above, a lot of people only bet on one horse race a year, and that’s the Grand National. So, they will, more often than not, back a horse to win. Because the race has so many runners in it and is such a test over a long distance with thirty jumps, it means even the favourite to win is usually available at big odds. Last year’s winner, Corach Rambler, was available at odds of 8/1 ahead of the race.
Again, because of the challenge the Grand National poses and how big the field is. And because the odds are generally high enough. Some punters will look to bet on horses each way, which means that they ideally win but just need to place, usually in the first four. An each-way bet is often considered a safer bet because it gives bettors more options to win something. In the Grand National, it’s also possible for a horse at a huge price to place, such as Santini at 33-1 in 2022.
Forecast betting is another popular type of bet where the Grand National is concerned, probably because of the big prices that are available. A forecast would mean predicting the winner and second in order, or if going with a reverse forecast, in any order. It would have meant predicting Corach Rambler, the favourite, and Vanillier, a 20/1 shot, to come first and second in 2023 if going with a straight forecast.
The first legend to win the Grand National at 100/1 odds was Tipperary Tim in 1928 and the most recent was Mon Mome in 2009, who led with a 12 length victory, beating Comply or Die and My Will - a shock to spectators and bettors alike.
Horse racing is one of the best sports to bet on at BetVictor Ireland Sportsbook, with jump meetings covered; for example, Cheltenham Festival odds are available. But it’s not just jump racing that punters can bet on at BetVictor, with Royal Ascot betting markets and Epsom Derby odds accessible. Meetings from over the pond are also available to bet on, with Kentucky Derby odds one of many big races catered for.
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