The 2013 Grand National is Saturday, April 6 (photo courtesy of Aintree Racecourse)
Aintree Racecourse will host the most famous steeplechase race in the world when the field lines up on Saturday, April 6 in the John Smith’s Grand National.
The race is the marquee event of the three-day meeting at Aintree, with a field of forty jumpers expected to compete, making it one of the most exciting spectacles in all of sport.
What makes it even more exciting is getting a few wagers down on the famous race, which has been run since 1839. Punters send it in enthusiastically every year. Bookmakers estimate over $500 million is bet on the Grand National.
Last year’s winner was the 11-year-old Neptune Collonges, who went off at hefty odds of 33-1. The winner was trained by Paul Nicholls, who gave a leg up to winning rider Daryl Jacob.
The 2011 running was one of the most exciting in history, with a nose separating the top two finishers, the closest finish in the 165-year history of the race. For Nichols it ended an 0 for 52 drought in the race.
Sunnyhillboy, trained by Jonjo O’Neill had the lead after the 30 jumps and had opened up a two length lead late but got leg weary, with Neptune Collonges getting up in the last jump for the victory.
Click here to watch a replay of last year’s Grand National.
Nichols is seeking a repeat of last year’s win, and his best hope this year is Join Together, who is currently listed at 16/1.
Early favoritism for the Grand National belongs to a trio of runners at 10/1: Seabass, On His Own and Prince De Beauchen.
Seabass, who is trained by Ted Walsh is the highweight and was third in the race last year. He was third in his last race on Feb. 23 in the At The Races Bobbyjo Chase.
On His Own is trained by W.P. Mullins and won his last race on Feb. 19, taking the Ladbrokes Boyne Hurdle at Navan in an upset.
Prince De Beauchen has won five of his 14 starts and was the runner up in the At The Races Bobbyjo Chase for trainer W.P. Mullins.
Future Wagering for Grand National on April 6 at Aintree Racecourse:
|
Selection |
|
Price |
| On His Own |
10/1 |
|
| Prince De Beauchen |
10/1 |
|
| Seabass |
10/1 |
|
| Cappa Bleu |
14/1 |
|
| Colbert Station |
16/1 |
|
| Join Together |
16/1 |
|
| Chicago Grey |
20/1 |
|
| Roi du Mee |
20/1 |
|
| Sunnyhillboy |
20/1 |
|
| Teaforthree |
20/1 |
|
| Beshabar |
25/1 |
|
| Quinz |
25/1 |
|
| The Package |
25/1 |
|
| Alfie Sherrin |
33/1 |
|
| Ballabriggs |
33/1 |
|
| Balthazar King |
33/1 |
|
| Big Fella Thanks |
33/1 |
|
| Harry The Viking |
33/1 |
|
| Lion Na Bearnai |
33/1 |
|
| Oscar Time |
33/1 |
|
| Roberto Goldback |
33/1 |
|
| Tofino Bay |
33/1 |
|
| Wyck Hill |
33/1 |
|
| Across The Bay |
40/1 |
|
| Frisco Depot |
40/1 |
|
| Imperial Commander |
40/1 |
|
| Jessies Dream |
40/1 |
|
| Lost Glory |
40/1 |
|
| Magnanimity |
40/1 |
|
| Midnight Chase |
40/1 |
|
| Quito de La Roque |
40/1 |
|
| Romanesco |
40/1 |
|
| Saint Are |
40/1 |
|
| What A Friend |
40/1 |
|
| Albertas Run |
50/1 |
|
| Always Waining |
50/1 |
|
| Any Currency |
50/1 |
|
| Auroras Encore |
50/1 |
|
| Backstage |
50/1 |
|
| Becauseicouldntsee |
50/1 |
|
| Bostons Angel |
50/1 |
|
| Cloudy Lane |
50/1 |
|
| Joncol |
50/1 |
|
| Mr Moonshine |
50/1 |
|
| Planet Of Sound |
50/1 |
|
| Problema Tic |
50/1 |
|
| Quel Esprit |
50/1 |
|
| Quiscover Fontaine |
50/1 |
|
| Rare Bob |
50/1 |
|
| Summery Justice |
50/1 |
|
| Swing Bill |
50/1 |
|
| Tarquinius |
50/1 |
|
| Treacle |
50/1 |
|
| Weird Al |
50/1 |
|
| Bob Lingo |
66/1 |
|
| Calgary Bay |
66/1 |
|
| Forpadydeplasterer |
66/1 |
|
| Ninetieth Minute |
66/1 |
|
| Poker De Sivola |
66/1 |
|
| Soll |
66/1 |
|
| Tartak |
66/1 |
|
| The Rainbow Hunter |
66/1 |
|
| Viking Blond |
66/1 |
|
| Major Malarkey |
100/1 |
|
| Matuhi |
100/1 |
|
| Mumbles Head |
100/1 |
|
| Odysseas |
100/1 |
|
| Pearlysteps |
100/1 |
|
| Pentiffic |
100/1 |
|
| Tatenen |
100/1 |
|
| Gullible Gordon |
150/1 |
|
| Mortimers Cross |
150/1 |
