Love
the Grand National? You're not alone.
The
biggest, most famous, steeplechase in the world. It is one of just a
handful of races which the everyday punter looks to place a bet. Four
long miles, two furlongs, two circuits and finish that still reminds
race fans that you haven't won until you cross the line. To this day
I can still see Red Rum chasing down the weight-burdened Crisp in the
shadow of the post. This race is built on emotions: blood, sweat and
tears. Fate, fortune, twists and turns, dotted with formidable jumps
which man nor beast want to depart.
With
millions of TV viewers from across the world and wheelbarrow loads of
money on the result it is a race which few are their to make up the
numbers. Even horses with seemingly little chance have proven even
horse has its day. Remember 1967 when Foinavon not only won a race at
100/1 but had a fence name after his because sometime you just need a
little bit of luck.
The
Grand National has always been a race owners, trainers, jockeys and
punters want to win. With prize money worth over £1m those to hit
the frame especially the winner taking £500,000 it is a day to
remember and be part of the history of the great steeplechase of them
all.
The
Randox
Health Grand National.
14th
April - 5:15 Aintree
Who
doesn't like a bet on the Grand National. Whether you are a big
player or bet 50p each-way we all have the ethos of saying: ''Winning
is winning''.
When
you consider the horses which have won the Grand National there is
not real logic to the result. When four favourites have won in the
last 20 years and five horses have won at odds of 100/1 in the
history of this great race you may fancy a bet.
At
the time of writing, let's review the ante-post market.
Let's take a look at the Grand National Betting Guide. Blaklion
trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies. Total Recall has been very
well backed for Willie Mullins for the Slaneyville Syndicate. This
son of Westerner is the type to hold each-way claims. It's worth
noting that favourite are not known for their luck at this course
with a number falling at the first fence.
Betting
Guide 14/1 – 20/1
A
price range which has proved positive for winners over the years.
Let's take a look at a few of the major fancies. Balla Briggs (2011)
& One For Arthur (2017) both won at 14/1.
Definitely
Red had a disaster last year when hampered and pulled-up. Brian
Ellison will be hoping for some luck this time round. Cause Of
Causes went well in fourth place in 2017. This gelding is worthy
of respect for Gordon Elliot. Gold Present, Minella Rocco
& The Last Samuri.
Betting
Guide 25/1 – 33/1
Anibale
Fly is an Irish raider for Tony Martin. He needs to find his
confidence after falling Leopardtown. Other horses in this price
bracket include Gas Line Boy, Ucello Conti, Vicente
& Bellshill.
As
we stated earlier, punters shouldn't be afraid of betting on big
prices although yiu may want to stop at 100/1. No horse with
conventional bookmaker has won at bigger odds which goes back to
1839. In fact, in recent years, a number of speculative-priced
winners have led the way:
2012 – Neptunes Collonges 33/1
2013
– Auroras Encore 66/1
2014
– Pineau De Re 25/1
2015
– Many Clouds 25/1
2016
– Rule The World 33/1
2017
– One For Arthur 14/1
Good
luck to all who bet.
Ante-post
Betting: Blaklion 10/1, Total Recall 11/1, Cause Of Causes 16/1, The
Last Samuri 16/1, Definitely Red 20/1, Gold Present 20/1, Minella
Rocco, Anibale Fly 25/1. 33/1 Bar.