John Smith's Grand National 2009
1st April, 2009
The Aintree Grand National Meet kicks off tomorrow, with the John Smith’s Liverpool Hurdle, and will start the run up to the Grand National Steeple Chase on Saturday. A 40 strong field will all set off at 4.15pm, fighting for the prestigious title of Grand National Champion 2009.
Picking a winner for any horse race is a difficult task, but with one that could see your horse fall at the first hurdle and 30 + others pass it, the National is a lot harder.
However with betting operators like Paddy Power and Ladbrokes offering, free bets and 5 places, punters have better chances of coming up with a winner.
The big races of the three days are:
- John Smith’s Red Rum Handicap Chase - Thursday 4.20
Favourite: Oh Crick 13/2 (Bet365)
- John Smith’s Topham Steeple Chase – Friday 3.45
Favourite: Ping Pong Sivola 6/1 (Ladbrokes)
- John Smith’s Grand national Saturday - Saturday 4.15
Favourite: My Will 7/1 (Paddy Power)
By Rommon
