Grand National 2013
A-Z of the Grand National
(Paperback) by John Cottrell (Author), Marcus Armytage (Author) 2/08The Punters' Guide to the Grand National
(Paperback) by John Cottrell (Author) 1/07The Grand National Since 1945 (100 Greats S.)
(Hardcover) by Stewart Peters (Author) 9/05John Smith's Grand National 2008
The 161st running of the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree from Thursday 3rd - Saturday 5th April 2008. Tickets and hospitality still available for all three days. The Grand National is England's most prestigious horse race and one of the worlds greatest sporting spectacles. Each year 40 horses line-up to tackle the awesome Aintree race track. The four and a half mile course, with over 30 fences, is arguably the toughest horse race anywhere in the world.
Much of the Nationals appeal lies in the difficulty of the race itself and with such a grueling course the chances of a favourite winning are pretty slim! This just makes it more fun for those of us who stick a £2 bet each-way on one of the long shots because in the last one hundred years only 11 favourites have actually won the Grand National. In recent years the fences have been tamed a little to protect the horses and jockeys from serious injury but, despite this, it is still one of the most open races in the sport.
The Grand National is all about long shots and most people are happy to stick a couple of quid on a horse who's name or number they like. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this because picking a winner in the Grand National is notoriously difficult and that's why most professional gamblers don't wager serious money on this race. But if you like to study horse form and statistics then learn how to pick a National winner. If you just fancy picking a horse by simply choosing a name, number or jockey jersey you like then check out the list of Grand National runners.
Remember that the high street bookmakers can be swamped with people on Grand National day so why not take the hassle out of betting by doing it online? It's safe, secure and very easy and many bookmakers are even offering free bets!
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