The Grand National 2010 Is On: Saturday 10th April
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 course. Four & half miles, with 30 fence jumps, the Grand National is arguably the toughest test of horse and jockey in the world.
The 2009 Grand National Results
Mon Mome rips up the form book to win the 2009 Grand National.
1st: Mon Mome (100/1)
2nd: Comply Or Die (14/1)
3rd: My Will (8/1)
4th: State of Play (14/1)
5th: Cerium (250/1) ~ for those who backed on Paddy Power!
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 £5 each-way bet 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 check out our tips for Picking a National winner. If you just fancy picking a horse by simply choosing a name, number or jockey you like then check out our 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 new customers free bets worth up to £25! You can check out the deals and reviews by selecting a bookmaker from the drop down list above.
GRAND NATIONAL NEWS
Madison Du Berlais Heads Straight to Aintree
Madison Du Berlais, eighth to Kauto Star in last season's Totesport Gold Cup, will bypass this year's renewal and head straight to Aintree for his next start...
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Big Fella Thanks New Grand National Favourite
Following his triumphant run at Newbury on March 6th in the Raymond Mould Supporting Greatwood Gold Cup Handicap Chase, Paul Nicholls' Big Fella Thanks has now pipped Tricky Trickster in the ante-post odds with the bookies with odds cut from an average of 16/1 to as low as 8/1...
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Mullins Duo are Notable National Market Movers
With ten entries at the initial stage for the 2010 John Smith's Grand National, leading Irish jumps trainer Willie Mullins appears to have plenty of options as he bids to follow up his 2005 success in the race with Hedgehunter, writes Elliot Slater...
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98 Remain After First Grand National Scratchings
The deadline for the first official scratchings for the 2010 Grand National was on March 2nd and it was announced today that 13 horses have been withdrawn leaving 98 runners still in contention for the big race on Saturday, April 10th 2010...
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Taranis Out Of National
With the passing of the March 3 deadline some 14 horses from the original 112 declared at the first stage for the John Smith's Grand National have been withdrawn from the race, the most significant being the highly talented Taranis...
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2010 Grand National Weights Declared
The Grand National 2010 weights have been declared and it looks lonely at the top for Albertas Run, Madison Du Berlais and Notre Pere who all jointly head the handicap on 11st 10lb for the world’s most famous Jump race which takes place on Saturday, April 10th...
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Past Grand National Winners In Detail
We are always adding new content to Grand-National.me.uk and as part of our 'Grand National History' section. We have started adding detailed reviews of past Grand National winners, the first eleven of which are now live, so check out Mon Mome, Comply Or Die, Silver Birch, Papillon and BobbyJo's famous victories. Lastest news entry is on the form of front runner Ollie Magern.
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