How to bet on the Grand National

Our step-by-step guide walks you through placing your Grand National bet online. There’s a decent incentive to signing up too, with most of the UK’s leading betting sites handing new customers a free bet to get started.

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How to bet on the Grand National 2027 online – a step-by-step guide

1. Pick a betting site. Our Grand National free bets page lists the options, so have a look through and choose the site and offer that appeals most.
2. Register an account. Click through to the bookmaker’s landing page and enter your details, along with a welcome bonus code if there is one. Look for the padlock icon on any payment page, as that tells you the connection is secure.
3. Make a deposit. A debit card is usually the quickest way to get set up. You’ll also need to verify your email address before you can log in properly.
4. Find the race. In the build-up to Aintree the Grand National will be all over the homepage. At other times of year, head to the horse racing section and look for an ante-post or Grand National menu.
5. Choose your horse from the list of Grand National runners. Most people back a horse to win, but there are other markets worth a look. The number of finishers is a popular one with newcomers, and guarantees your bet will keep you interested throughout the race.
6. Add it to your bet slip, enter your stake, and decide between a win bet and each-way. A win bet only pays out if your horse comes first, while an each-way bet splits your stake and also returns something if your horse finishes in the places.
7. Enjoy the race. Any winnings are usually
8. Confirm your bet and enjoy the race. Any winnings are usually in your account within minutes of the finish.

Need a bit more detail? You can download our full Grand National online betting guide below.

We’ve also put together a rundown of the best Grand National betting offers, so you can find the promotion that suits you without having to hunt around.

How to place a bet on the Grand National – Best Grand National betting sites

Well-known bookmakers William Hill, Paddy Power, Ladbrokes and bet365 are some of the most popular betting sites people use when placing Grand National bets, and you can’t go too far wrong with one of these respected names. These bookmakers will have dedicated Grand National offers, but the process of how to bet on the Grand National online is exactly the same, no matter the bookmaker. Here are our recommended Grand National bookmakers:

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Grand National free bet tips – The early bird catches the free bets

Top Tip – With there being a flood of new customers ahead of the Grand National each year, some bookmakers will temporarily freeze their new customer sign-up offers.

This is due to most of these new customers only betting once-a-year in the Grand National. They claim a free online Grand National betting offer and never bet again.

Make sure you open your new bookmaker account a few weeks before the Grand National is run in April. This way, bookies won’t suspect you’re a ‘once-a-year’ Grand National punter. So, you can grab their normal joining offers. Though, some will do specific Grand National offers nearer the time of the race. Be sure to look out for any Grand National offers as these can certainly help you.

Grand National bet type

• Grand National non-runner, no bet – Most of the main bookmakers, like William Hill, Unibet and Paddy Power will start to offer ‘Non-runner, no bet’ a few weeks before the big race. This means that should you place a bet and your horse doesn’t run they will refund your stake.
• Grand National faller offers – Shop around nearer the time, but you will generally find a few bookmakers with this offer. Should your horse fall, unseat or be brought down, you’ll get a free bet up to a certain amount (normally £10, £20 or £25). T&Cs always apply according to different bookmakers.
• Grand National extra place offers – Being a handicap that will certainly have more than 16 runners (the max is 34), the normal place terms for a race of this nature are 4 places. However, in recent years, some online bookmakers have stretched to 5, 6 or even 7 places.
• Grand National placed finish refunds – Another Grand National offer that has been popular with some bookmakers over the years. So, if you place a ‘win Grand National bet’ and your horse doesn’t win, but is placed (top 4), you’ll be refunded your stake (up to a set limit).

Again, be sure to check the terms of any of these place offers as some might have limited stakes. But this is certainly a decent Grand National offer to have on your radar. After all, why would you place an each-way bet on the Grand National with a bookmaker that offer the standard 4 places, if some were paying out on fifth, sixth or seventh?

How do I find the Grand National bet market, runners or odds online?

The process of finding Grand National odds on a bookmaker’s website depends on when you’re placing your Grand National bet. The vast majority of bookmakers will have an ante-post market for the next Grand National on their site throughout the year. Therefore, you can place a bet on the iconic Aintree race at any time during the year.

You can find the Grand National market on most betting sites by heading to the Horse Racing page. Look for the Ante-post or Future Races menu.

If you’re placing your Grand National bet on race day, the process is likely to be even easier as the race should be clearly signposted on the homepage. The 2027 Grand National is on 10th April.

Once you’ve found the 2027 Grand National odds and runners, simply click on your selection to add them to your bet slip. Enter your preferred stake and bet type (win or each-way). Most betslips will automatically update with your potential winnings at this point too. Once you’re happy, confirm your bet, sit back and wait for the race to unfold.

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Are betting shops open for the Grand National?

Betting shops will be open for the Grand National, but the easiest way to bet nowadays is online, on your mobile, at whatever time you suits you.

If you’re new to a particular bookmaker, most will also offer a generous free bet bonus in the days before the race. These vary from bookmaker to bookmaker, but the most common one will be a straight-forward matched bet. For example, depositing and betting £5 or £10 on a specific horse, in the knowledge that the bookmaker will reward you with £20 or £30 in free bets once the race is over and your bet has been settled.

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Grand National latest odds 2027

Although the 2027 Grand National is still some way, it can be beneficial to get your bet on early. Not only are the odds often bigger this far out from the race, but sign-up offers are also typically most generous.

We’ve highlighted the leading contenders below, and you’re likely to instantly recognise a few of the names. I Am Maximus is a two-time winner, while Iroko, Jordans and Johnnywho also finished in the top four in 2026’s race.

Grand National Odds updated on 22nd July 2026. Odds subject to change. % may not add up to 100% due to bookmakers margin.

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Download our ONLINE Grand National Betting Guide
There’s certainly plenty to get excited about when making your online Grand National betting picks.

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