Grand National Odds: Three Of The Best Outside Bets
The Grand National is one of the highlights of the National Hunt season as 34 runners go to post for this year's renewal.
While the favorites often dominate the headlines, history has shown that this grueling contest is a haven for big-priced winners and shock results.
From Mon Mome’s stunning 100/1 triumph in 2009 to Auroras Encore’s 66/1 success in 2013, the Aintree marathon has a habit of rewarding those who dare to dream big.
With that in mind, I’ve dug deep into the field to unearth three lively outsiders who could outrun their odds on the best betting sites and spring a surprise in this year’s renewal.
If you're looking for some each-way value or a potential fairytale winner, these are the horses to keep on your radar.
Fil Dor
Gordon Elliott is no stranger to success in the Grand National after bursting onto the scene when Silver Birch triumphed in 2007.
Then many years later along came the superstar Tiger Roll who won in 2018 and 2019, becoming the first horse since Red Rum to win successive Grand Nationals.
This year he looks like having six runners in the race with Three Card Brag being his main hope at around 28/1 on betting apps.
Fil Dor was always a horse that promised a lot but never delivered. However, he has shown plenty of promise this season with a string of solid runs.
He may have been overlooked and odds of around 80/1 make plenty of each-way appeal with bookies offering additional places for the big race.
Threeunderthrufive
Paul Nicholls dominated UK jumps racing a decade ago, but he only tasted Grand National glory once with Neptune Collonges in 2012.
Nicholls saddles five runners in this year's renewal with Kandoo Kid being his best chance in the race as he trades at around 20/1 with horse racing betting sites.
His remaining four runners all have outside chances according to the odds but Threeunderthrufive looks the pick of the bunch at around 66/1.
He was placed in last year's Scottish National and arrives on the back of two solid runs at Ascot.
The 10-year-old should relish the stamina test of the Grand National and he can stay on past beaten horses at the business end of the race to get himself into contention.
Monbeg Genius
Jonjo O’Neil won the Grand National in 2010 with Don’t Push It to give himself and Tony McCoy their first winner in the race.
All eyes will be on Iroko from Jonjo’s stable as he is currently battling it out for favouritism with Stumptown and I Am Maximus, who won last year's Grand National.
Monbeg Genius is his other runner in the race and he looks to have all the credentials to get into the mix in Saturday's feature race.
He has been in fine form this season with placed efforts at Newbury and in the Welsh National at Chepstow, he followed that up with an easy win at Uttoxeter and should be more than capable of outrunning his odds of 40/1.
