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The Grand National is one of, if not the biggest, race in the English racing calendar. It is similar to the Melbourne Cup with its big field and roughies surprising everyone, sometimes even winning. Betfair has great odds for all Grand National Runners.
The Grand National, held annually at Aintree, is a handicap chase run over approximately 7250km (4miles 865yards), with 30 fences to jump. Betfair has a wide range of coverage for the Grand National, this in addition to our Caulfield Cup, Caulfield Guineas, Cox Plate and, of course, the Melbourne Cup coverage we have.

   

Horse Betting: McCain's Grand National runners

Timeform / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Ballabriggs forms part of a two-pronged attack for Donald in the 2012 renewal of the Grand National at Aintree. Read more »

Horse Betting: Paul Nicholl's Aintree runners

Timeform / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Exclusive to Betfair, champion trainer Paul Nicholls gives you his verdict on all his Aintree runners on Grand National Day.Read more »

Horse Betting: Making a buck at the Grand National

Timeform / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Vast amounts of money are wagered across the country in the Grand National, and it wouldn't be the same without the huge gambles and romance that surround the world's most famous chase... Read more »

Horse Betting: Grand National Facts and Figures

Timeform / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The facts and figures surrounding the World's Greatest Steeplechase, the Grand National at Aintree, brought to you by Timeform.Read more »

Horse Betting: Timeform's Grand National form-guide

Timeform / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

In the build up to the most famous race in the world, the Grand National, Timeform has run the rule over the runners and come up with its 'one-two-three'. Read more »

Horse Betting: Beginners guide to Grand National

Timeform / 12 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With one of the most competitive events in the racing calendar, the Aintree Grand National, upon us, Timeform's Adam Brookes is on hand to provide a few pointers about how to choose a winner.Read more »

Horse Betting: Aintree no place for fence sitters

Timeform / 08 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With a variety of obstacles in store for the 40 runners and riders who'll line up for the 2012 Aintree Grand National on April 14, Adam Brookes gives you a preview of what they are and how previous runners have fared against them.Read more »

Horse Betting: Grand National A To Z

Timeform / 31 March 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Adam Brookes provides his A to Z for the Aintree Grand National, his favourite race of the calendar. Read more »

McCain's view on National weights

Paul Bugeja / 15 February 2012 / Leave a comment

Donald McCain shares his thoughts on three of the runners after the announcement of the Grand National weights.Read more »

Grand National ratings

Timeform / 15 February 2012 / Leave a comment

Phil Turner defies those who dismiss the Grand National as a "lottery", and has the evidence to prove it.Read more »

Nicholls plans ahead to Grand

Editor / 15 February 2012 / Leave a comment

With two horses in the Grand National this year, Paul Nicholls is already thinking about his plans for the hardest race in the world.Read more »

Grand National: The race that stops a nation

Andy Morris / 02 May 2010 / Leave a comment

The richest and most prestigious steeplechase in the world, the Grand National is arguably Britain's favourite betting event.Read more »

2010 Grand National at Aintree: The beginners' guide to handicapping

Wayne Bailey / 17 December 2009 / Leave a comment

Confused by the world's greatest steeplechase? Wayne Bailey explains the basic handicap concepts that will help you ditch that pin......Read more »

Grand National World Cup Quarter-Finals: It's getting serious for our last eight, after this we're into the places!

Editor / 03 April 2009 / Leave a comment

We've reached the quarter-final stage of the Grand National World Cup and here, hot off the press, are the results of the quarter-final matches - plus the draw for the semi-final matches which will take place later today....Read more »

Betfair is the best place to get involved in Grand National betting because we have a comprehensive range of superb Grand National odds.

We make it easy to place a National bet, so get involved in the action with Betfair. Because of the unique way we operate, we are able to offer odds higher than bookmakers.

We cover a great range of events, from Australian races like the Caufield Guineas, the Cox Plate, the Golden Slipper and, of course, the Melbourne Cup to English favourites like the Cheltenham and Ascot.

Check out our weekly preview and racing calendar to make sure you have the best information at your fingertips, and don’t forget to keep an eye on our horse racing results to find out how your selections have fared.

Betfair is the world’s largest betting exchange. Because of the unique way we operate, we are able to offer odds higher than bookmakers, in-play betting and the option to bet on something not to happen, all options we feel make us the best bet.

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