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Grand National Runners

With the most popular steeplechase in the world over for 2021, many are wondering who will be among the Grand National runners in 2022. This also begs the question of who is the best horse to bet on Grand National, who Grand National runners and riders are, who Grand National favourites are, what the Grand National lineup looks like, etc. Before placing a bet on the race, do not forget to check our Grand National betting tips.

Read up if you want to find the answers to these questions, as well as more about past Grand National winners and Grand National horses in general.

Grand National 2022 Runners

Wondering who to bet on Grand National? The list of Grand National runners is surely going to change as the race day approaches. Everyone who wants to bet on a horse needs to be familiar with Grand National runners and typical Grand National horses in general, as well as which ones are considered to be Grand National favourites. Take a look at our list below to learn more about the Grand National horses to keep an eye on.

Tiger Roll: Favourite #1 (Withdrawn)

Weight: 11st 9lb / Age: 11 / Jockey? / Trainer: Gordon Elliot

The first back-to-back winner since the 1970s, Tiger Roll managed to finish first both in 2018 and 2019 – he was the first horse to win back-to-back Grand Nationals since the mighty Red Rum in the 70’s. He was at the top of the Grand National favourites list for 2021, being one of Grand National winners not once, but twice in a row. After the weights announcement, the odds were definitely not in his favour when it comes to who the best horse to bet on Grand National, but with ailing form, heavy weight and drama with his trainer, Tiger Roll has been withdrawn from 2021 Grand National.

Burrows Saint: Favourite #2

Weight: 10st 13lb / Age: 8 / Jockey? / Trainer: Willie Mullins

This bay gelding is trained by legendary Willie Mullins, who’s been looking for another Grand National win since 2005. He’s already won a National – the Irish version – in 2019, and will only be 8 years-old come the time of the 2021 Aintree Grand National. He’s yet to race at Aintree or over these Grand National fences, but is a solid jumper. He looks a fast- improving staying chaser that is sure to be popular in the Grand National betting.

Kimberlite Candy Favourite #3

Weight:11st 10lb / Age: 7 / Jockey? / Trainer: D. Cottin

Been in good form this season and was an excellent runner-up in the Becher Chase over these fences in December 2020 for a second year in a row. Acts well over these fences so that’s a big plus and the 4m+ trip looks within range – Softer ground would help.

Any Second Now Favourite #4

Weight: 10st 9lb / Age: 9 / Jockey? / Trainer: Ted Walsh

Owned by the legendary JP McManus, who won the Grand National in 2010 with a horse called Don’t Push It. Any Second Now looks a typical National sort, despite never running in the race before. He landed the 2019 Kim Muir Chase at the Cheltenham Festival and was in contention in the 2019 Irish National that Burrows Saint won before falling at the 8th fence.

Our list will be regularly updates as the runners are announced. Stay tuned and check our website for any updates the Grand National horses.

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Grand National Runners
Grand National Festival – Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, Britain – April 13, 2018 Terrefort ridden by Daryl Jacob in action before winning the 14:50 Betway Mildmay Novices’ Chase Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs @SCANPIX

How to Choose a Grand National Winner

Making a decision when it comes to who to bet on Grand National is nothing short of difficult. There are lots of different factors that need to be taken into consideration as far as the Grand National runners are concerned. When you are looking at the Grand National lineup and making a choice, we believe you should take the following into account.

Age

One of the most important things when it comes to selecting Grand National winners is their age. By looking at the past Grand National runners who have managed to win this race, you can see that the majority of them is between 8 and 11 years old.

In the last 16 years, eight-year-olds have won four times, nine-year-olds five times, ten-year-olds four times, and eleven-year-olds three times. This means that Grand National runners aged 9 performed the best.

The oldest horse to win the race was Peter Simple, aged 15, back in 1853. In recent history, it was the twelve-year-old bay gelding, Amberleigh House, in 2004. The last time a horse aged seven won the race was in 1940, so you should take this into consideration as well when you are making your decision and want to bet on a horse.

Jockey

Knowing who the jockey is going to be also plays a crucial part in selecting the best horse to bet on Grand National. It’s a known fact that some jockeys are better than others, but even those well-renowned ones can have a bad day and give a bad ride.

Rachek Blackmore won the 2021 edition of the Grand National, making her the first female jockey to ever win the race. Davy Russell was Tiger Roll’s jockey when he won both in 2018 and 2019. Only time will tell if he’ll be able to take a third title – either with or without Tiger Roll. On the other hand, we saw Leighton Aspell who won the Grand National in 2014 and 2015, retire in 2020. He managed to win in 2014 and 2015 riding two different horses, Pineau De Re and Many Clouds. It’s clear that when you want to bet on a horse, you need to take the jockey into consideration, as well. Other recent Grand National-winning jockeys have been Derek Fox (2017), David Mullins (2016) and Daryl Jacob (2012).

Weight

Another important factor is the handicap, of course. Over the last fifteen years, the Grand National winners carried between 10 stones 3 pounds and 11 stones 6 pounds. Tiger Roll’s handicap was 10-13 in 2018, and 11-05 in 2019, with the same jockey.

Trainer

Just like there are certain jockeys that perform better, there are also certain trainers that make all the difference when you are choosing your Grand National favourites. The most successful trainers in recent years are Gordon Elliot, Willie Mullins and Nigel Twiston-Davies. This is why we advise you to be on the lookout for which Grand National horses they enter the race with.

Experience

The majority of the Grand National runners who have managed to win has been in quite a few steeplechases before claiming the Grand National throne. Even though surprises can and do happen, those that have already participated in similar races tend to perform better.

Grand National Previous Winners

Before we go into more details related to Grand National runners and Grand National favourites, let’s take a look at Grand National winners from the last rave. The Grand National lineup ahead of the race held on 10th April 2021, was more than impressive. All eyes were on the following Grand National favourites: Tiger Roll (before he was withdrawn), Burrows Saint, Kimberlite Candy and Any Second Now.

Even though there were a few upsets, the top five placed horses included two Grand National favourites. Anyone who had thought that Tiger Roll was the best horse to bet on Grand National was right, as he managed to claim the title back-to-back. Here’s the finishing order of Grand National horses, as well as their handicap in brackets:

  1. Minella Times (10-3), 11/1
  2. Balko De Flos (10-9), 100/1
  3. Any Second Now (10-9), 15/2
  4. Burrows Saint (10-13), 9/1
  5. Farclas (10-3), 16/1

Grand National Bet Types

Take a look below for the most popular questions people have regarding the horse racing betting types for Grand National, as well as how to bet on horses in general.

How to place a bet on a race?

After you have made your choice among Grand National favourites and selected who the best horse to bet on Grand National is, it’s time to place your bet. We believe that choosing among top-rated Grand National runners is far more difficult than placing your bet.

All you need to do is go to your bookmaker of choice, find the Grand National betting market, select the horse you want to bet on outright, enter your desired stake and confirm your bet.

How to bet on horse racing live?

Deciding who to bet on Grand National was not an easy task. But once you’ve done it, it’s time to place your bet. You can do it either before the race or once it’s begun. If you want to bet on horse racing live, you need to look for the live betting market you are interested in.

Live Betting Disclaimer: Please note: due to the Interactive Gambling Act in Australia, any form of live betting cannot be conducted online. Play betting can only be conducted via telephone.

The odds are constantly changing to reflect the current standings so you need to choose your moment wisely.

What is tote betting?

When you have decided who the best horse to bet Grand National is and who you think the Grand National winners are, you can consider totepool betting. When you place a tote, your bet enters the pool with all the other bettors’ stakes who are wagering on the same market.

This means that the winnings are divided between the operator on one side and all the bettors equally on the other.

What is a trifecta?

When it comes to betting on Grand National runners, one of the most popular bets you can place is a trifecta. If you can’t make a decision and choose only one among Grand National horses, you can select three horses that you believe are going to finish in the specified order.

What does the first fence refer to?

In addition to betting on Grand National winners, you can also bet on all Grand National runners jumping over the first fence. Even though it may seem that this bet is an easy one, due to the fast pace of the race, it can happen that not all Grand National horses make it over the first obstacle. This is why it’s maybe safer considering who the best horse to bet on Grand National is and backing it instead.

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