The Grand National is the biggest racing event of the year, and this year bumper crowds will again congregate on Aintree Racecourse to watch a field of 40 take on the most challenging course in international thoroughbred racing.
We aggregate and display tips from expert newspaper and online tipsters for all races of the three-day Aintree Grand National Festival, as well as for it’s day-three highlight: the Grand National Chase.
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Betting on the Grand National
The 2024 Grand National will be run at 16:00 on Saturday April 13th 2024. The race is the third last on the day’s card, and the undisputed highlight of the Grand National meeting.
As always the Grand National is going to be a challenging race to call. While antepost markets might have some tempting prices, you’ll want to wait until closer to the final field confirmation or race day to place your bets.
This will ensure you don’t put money on a horse that is not confirmed for the final field, while also giving yourself enough information about weights, conditions and the field your selection will be up against when placing your bet.
There are some basic principles to keep in mind when betting on the Grand National:
- Only back horses that have won or placed over stayer’s distances in the past 12 months.
- Horses who recently placed while closing in on the leader in a shorter stayer’s chase can offer good value and potential.
- Match your horse’s ground preferences to course conditions at Aintree on race day. Few horses are going to win over 4 miles if the ground is not to their liking.
- Make sure your horse has won at handicaps similar to what they will be carrying on race day at Aintree.
- Look out for bookmaker betting specials, like extra places paid, that will increase your chances of winning your bet.
New to the Grand National? Read our FAQ!
Who will win the Grand National in 2024?
Predicting the winner of the 2024 Grand National is one of the toughest asks in international horse racing. With 30 fences to be jumped over 4 miles and 2 furlongs, anything can happen and there is no such thing as a sure thing in the Grand National.
The big contender in 2024 is Corach Rambler, the reigning Grand National Champion. He is trading as the race favourite, trailed by I Am Maximus, winner of this year’s Bobbyjo Chase in Ireland, and 3rd place finisher in the Grade 1 Irish Gold Cup.
Both these horses are proven stayers, but there’s plenty of other contenders in the field who could take the win. Stay tuned to our naps feature on this page to find out who the experts believe will win the 2024 Grand National.
Who’s the favourite to win the Grand National in 2024?
Corach Rambler is the favourite to win the Grand National in 2024 thanks to his win in this race in 2023.
Where to watch the Grand National?
The Grand National is broadcast live on ITV Racing in the United Kingdom. This content is syndicated to several other satellite and cable broadcasters for international broadcast, who may also make the content available online. If you would like to stream the Grand National you can watch it live on RacingTV.
How to pick a Grand National winner?
Picking a Grand National winner requires research into the horses competing in the race. You will need to look at factors like the horse’s recent from, ground preference, ability to stay long distances and previous experience under the weight it will be carrying in the Grand National. If several of these point towards a horse succeeding then you will be making an educated bet on which horse will win. However, you should always place each-way bets on the Grand National so that you can still earn a return if your horse finishes in the places but doesn’t win.
What radio station is the Grand National on?
A number of terrestrial radio stations cover the Grand National, including BBC Radio 5 live. However, it’s easiest to listen to the Grand National on a digital radio station. William Hill Radio offers a free broadcast of the Grand National that you can stream from any device.
Who won the 2023 Grand National?
Corach Rambler won the 2023 Grand National. He was ridden by Derek Fox, who was riding the horse for trainer Lucinda Russell. Corach Rambler is owned by The Ramblers.
Who came second in the 2023 Grand National?
Vanillier was the runner-up in the 2023 Grand National.
How many horses finished the Grand National 2023?
17 horses completed the Grand National in 2023.
Has a mare won the Grand National?
13 mares have won the Grand National. The last time this happened was in 1951 when Nickel Coin won the race.
Has a woman won the Grand National?
Rachael Blackmore is the only female jockey to have won the Grand National during the race’s history.
What are the odds on the Grand National?
The odds for the Grand National are updated constantly until the race starts. You can access the latest odds from the UK’s top bookmakers here.
