Grand National Betting
30th March, 2009
The grand national is one of the UK largest horse racing events in the world is the most bet on race in the UK. Millions, many of who bet only on this race every year, wager money on the Grand National and offices around the country will be holding sweepstakes.
Comply or Die, won last years race who was ridden by popular Irish Jockey Timmy Murphy. Murphy famously battled with alcoholism and completed a outstadning come back by winning last years race.
Some experienced horse racing fans have form tip's after studying the recent races for several months, other casual bettors simply choose one of the names they like the sound of, and hope for a bit of luck.
It's the only race in the UK which attracts national attention with millions tuning in to will on their horse. It great to get your bets in earlier as the later you leave it the shorter the odds of the favourite become, so here's a look at the bookies favourites:
My Will - 8/1 Bet 365 Butler's Cabin - 10/1 with Betfred Rambling Minister - 10/1 Ladbrokes War of Attrition - 14/1 Boyle Sports Black Apalachi - 14/1 Paddy Power State of Play - 16/1 Ladbrokes
Rambling minister is in great form and is suited to the long distance Grand National race. 'My Will' performed very well at Cheltenham and is the bookies firm favourite priced at around 8/1. Comply or Die races again and is priced at 11/6 with most betting sites.
He jumped extraordinarily well last year and will need to repeat that kind of performance again this year to be in with or a chance of winning.
