Grand National Odds
How to Bet on The Grand National
Futures
The Grand National is arguably the most prestigious race in UK and Irish racing. As a result, betting sites open up futures markets well in advance of the race.
Ante-post Grand National odds are usually available not long after the previous iteration of the race has finished at Aintree, featuring all the predicted runners in the minds of the bookies for the next signature race.
Although there is uncertainty regarding the actual runners, it does offer bettors a great chance to get optimum value on their Grand National betting odds.
This is particularly useful for knowledgeable horse racing punters who can foresee potential competitors well in advance to secure top value Grand National odds.
Bettors are also often covered by the non-runner no bet (NRNB) guarantee. This promotion voids your bet if your horse does not run in the specified event.
The best horse racing betting sites will offer this promotion, but double check before using the futures or ante-post betting market when placing a bet online.
Win
A simple bet on which horse will win the Grand National. If your horse is victorious in the Grand National, your wager will be credited as a win and you'll receive a payout.
Any other outcome results in a losing bet.
Place
The Grand National has one of the largest fields for horse racing in the UK and Ireland, featuring up to 34 runners.
This means there are good opportunities for bettors to target the place market. With this market, bettors can back a horse to place rather than to win. They must finish in one of the specified places for the bet to be a winner.
Usually, betting sites pay out on the top three horses, but given the size of the field of the Grand National and the occasion, bookmakers pay out on the top five or more.
Bettors have a great chance to target horses with larger odds for a potential payout.
Each-Way
Each-way bets are split into two separate wagers. One part is placed on the outright win market and the second on the place market.
Should your horse win the race, betting sites pay out on both the win and place part of the bet. If it only places, your payout is based on a fraction of the outright odds (often 1/4 or 1/5, depending on the betting site).
Much like a place bet, each-way wagers offer bettors a great chance to get value on their Grand National odds, especially given the unpredictability of the race.
How to Read Grand National Odds
Grand National odds are available in three formats, although there will be preferences depending on your region. Betting sites allow you to choose between the formats in your account settings:
Fractional odds are the standard odds used in the UK and Ireland. These will be the default setting on betting sites.
The odds are represented as a fractional number, such as 10/1.
The number on the left of the line highlights your potential profit from the amount staked, which is the number on the right.
So, if a horse had Grand National odds of 10/1, bettors would make £100 profit for every £10 they wagered if the horse won.
What is the Grand National?
The Grand National is arguably the greatest prize in UK and Irish horse racing. It holds a special place in the racing calendar and commands a huge audience on television. It is held annually at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool at the start of April.
Up to 34 horses compete in the standout event over 4 miles 514 yards.
Horses must be seven years or older and have a rating of 125 or higher by the British Horse Rating Authority or a victory in a two-mile event. The race's purse is over £1m, including £500,000 for the winner.
Grand National Facts
- First staged in 1839
- Horses must clear 30 fences
- Red Rum remains the most successful horse with three victories (1973, 1974, 1977)
- Featured five 100/1 winners, including Foinavon and Mon Mome
Grand National Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
| 2025 | Nick Rockett | Patrick Mullins | Willie Mullins |
| 2024 | I Am Maximus | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2023 | Corach Rambler | Derek Fox | Lucinda Russell |
| 2022 | Noble Yeats | Sam Waley-Cohen | Emmett Mullins |
| 2021 | Minella Times | Rachael Blackmore | Henry de Bromhead |
Comparing Grand National Odds
At Gambling.com, we provide the latest, up-to-the-minute Grand National odds from all the leading horse racing betting sites.
The odds are updated in real time, giving bettors the best value on win and each-way bets for the race.
Prices from betting sites regularly change, and we track and reflect each alteration via our custom odds comparison tool.
By regularly checking the Grand National betting odds on Gambling.com and reading our expert horse racing betting tips, bettors have a great chance of backing a winner at the best odds available.
