All the latest Grand National tips, runners, odds, free bets and commentary!
THE GRAND NATIONAL
The Grand National is one of the most eagerly awaited sporting events of the year. Arguably Britain's most prestigious horse race, the first Grand National was held back in 1836.
Every year, forty horses face each other on the renowned Aintree Racecourse. A tough 4 1/2 mile course, encompassing over thirty fences, it is regarded as the most eventful horse race worldwide. This Grand National tips website has been designed to give you as much information as possible to make you decide what your best bet is - before you bet!
Odds
Check out the odds for the races here! All odds, jockeys and horses listed.
Tips
Our Grand National tips will help you decide the best bet for this year's race.
Race History
Check out all of the past winners here - it's good to be in the know!
AINTREE INFORMATION
There are usually forty horses taking part in the race but fewer than ten may in fact complete the course. Way back in 1928, forty-two horses started, and only two finished!
Aintree Racecourse is regarded by most jockeys as one of the most difficult courses to successfully complete as there are sixteen steeplechase fences which include The Chair, Canal Turn and the dreaded Becher's Brook. These fences are so infamous that their names strike fear into the most professional of jockeys! All of the fences except the water jump are covered with spruce and greenery, making the water jump stand out more than any other course in British horse racing.
HORSE RACING LATEST NEWS
Please find below a selection of the latest events in horse racing. You can find more news on the Grand National in our section, Grand National Latest News.
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This weekend on BBC Sport
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Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:25:03 GMT |
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Watch and listen to a variety of live sport on the BBC
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Superb Zarkava claims Arc triumph
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Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:01:39 GMT |
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Pre-race favourite Zarkava produces a storming finish to take the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp.
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Channon hopeful of swift return
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Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:26:42 GMT |
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Ex-England footballer turned racehorse trainer Mick Channon says he is making a good recovery after being injured in a car accident in August.
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The Major's tip
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Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:58:45 GMT |
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BBC Sport brings you expert horse racing tips from Peter Harris - 'The Major' - courtesy of BBC Radio Wales.
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Heaven wins for dominant O'Brien
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Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:44:15 GMT |
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Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien claims his 21st Group One victory of 2008 as Halfway to Heaven wins the Sun Chariot Stakes - while Tazeez lands the Cambridgeshire Handicap.
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