Grand National Ante Post Betting Odds & Tips 2024
The combination of Derek Fox and Lucinda Russell combined to win their second Grand National in 2023, and the early signs are they’ll be in with a shot of making it a hat-trick next year. One For Arthur came up trumps in 2017, before Corach Rambler’s victory, and it’s this year’s winner who heads the ante-post betting despite an underwhelming start to the new season.
The National Hunt season is actually drawing to a close, but betting sites make it possible for you to bet on the Grand National all year if you have any early fancies. Check out our Grand National ante post betting guide, and some handy Grand National ante-post tips to help you get the best value.
2024 Grand National betting odds
Below are the leading contenders, alongside their Grand National ante post betting odds.
| Grand National Favourites 2024 | Grand National Ante-Post Odds |
|---|---|
| Corach Rambler | 20/1 |
| Gaillard Du Mesnil | 25/1 |
| Vanillier | 25/1 |
| I Am Maximus | 25/1 |
| Kitty’s Light | 25/1 |
| Monbeg Genius | 33/1 |
| Sounds Russian | 33/1 |
| Royal Pagaille | 33/1 |
| Mahler Mission | 33/1 |
| Delta Work | 33/1 |
| Noble Yeats | 33/1 |
| Conflated | 33/1 |
| Fastorslow | 33/1 |
| Gentlemansgame | 33/1 |
Odds correct at 3pm on 27th November 2023
What are the odds on the Grand National?
The average odds of a winning Grand National horse are around 20/1 – while 24 of the last 30 Grand National winners returned a double-figure price. The only three recent winners who had less than four runs were Ballabriggs in 2011, One For Arthur in 2017 and Tiger Roll in 2019, with only three runs each.
Until recently, it was commonly assumed that horses carrying over 11 stone never win. This allowed punters to rule out a decent slice of the entrants. However, this trend is showing signs of reversal in recent years, not least in 2015 when Many Clouds carried the monster weight of 11st 9lb to victory, while since 2009 we’ve had six Grand National winners carry 11st or more in weight.
Grand National ante post betting tips & predictions
If you fancy an early punt, these Grand National ante post tips could help you pick a winner. If you feel your horse will improve through the season, it’s very likely the Grand National ante post betting odds will get shorter ahead of the race. Remember, all betting Grand National 2024 ante post odds are subject to change as certain horses might not run, jockeys may make unexpected decisions over their preferred rides, the Aintree ground will suit specific horses depending on the weather, and others will head into the Grand National in better form leading up to the race.
Horses that have run in previous Aintree Grand Nationals are well worth considering too. This was backed-up in 2019 with the 2018 Grand National winner – Tiger Roll. The 2018 third – Anibale Fly – managed to run a gallant fifth in the race in 2019. Here are our best Grand National ante-post tips for 2024’s favourites.
The Grand National is the biggest betting race of the year and attracts the most bets and highest turnover. Once-a-year-bettors back horses with little knowledge of the form, while the number of non-racing fans placing wagers creates real demand for Grand National 2023 ante post tips and predictions. Whichever tips you decide to follow, be sure to take advantage of the best Grand National betting offers, as this can earn you free bets and make the whole Grand National betting experience more enjoyable.
Here are a few of the leading 2024 Grand National ante post contenders:
Corach Rambler
- Age: 8
- Trainer: Lucinda Russell
- Grand National 2023 odds: 20/1
- Previous Grand National form: 1st in 2023
- Best known for: back-to-back Ultima Chase victories at Cheltenham, before winning the 2023 Grand National
Gaillard Du Mesnil
- Age: 7
- Trainer: Willie Mullins
- Grand National 2023 odds: 25/1
- Previous Grand National form: 3rd in 2023
- Best known for: winning the National Hunt Challenge Cup Chase at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival
Vanillier
- Age: 8
- Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
- Grand National 2023 odds: 25/1
- Previous Grand National form: 2nd in 2023
- Best known for: a 2021 Cheltenham Festival win in the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle, before finishing third in the Grand National in 2023
I Am Maximus
- Age: 7
- Trainer: Willie Mullins
- Grand National 2023 odds: 25/1
- Previous Grand National form: n/a
- Best known for: winning the Irish Grand National in 2023
Kitty’s Light
- Age: 7
- Trainer: Christian Williams
- Grand National 2023 odds: 25/1
- Previous Grand National form: n/a
- Best known for: completing the 2023 season with a trio of wins in the Eider Chase, Scottish Grand National and bet365 Gold Cup
Fastorslow
- Age: 7
- Trainer: Martin Brassil
- Grand National 2023 odds: 33/1
- Previous Grand National form: n/a
- Best known for: being beaten by a neck in the 2023 Ultima Chase by Corach Rambler, before winning the Punchestown Gold Cup
Previous key trends
Due to the course modifications, the last 13 Grand Nationals are the most relevant for key trends. With no race in 2020, here are the trends for the race winners from 2010 to 2023:
Grand National Weight
- Highest weight of the Grand National winner: 11-09 Many Clouds in 2015
- Lowest weight of the Grand National winner: Auroras Encore: 10-03 in 2013.
- 11-00 and over: 5 winners.
Grand National Age
- Oldest Grand National winner: Neptune Collognes (2012), Auroras Encore (2013), Pineau de Re (2014): 11.
- Youngest Grand National winner: Noble Yeats (2022): 7.
- Number of Grand National winners by age: 7yo – 1; 8yo – 4; 9yo – 3; 10yo – 2; 11yo – 3.
Grand National Odds
- Average odds of the Grand National winner: 21/1
- Grand National favourites to win: 2 outright favourites and 1 joint favourite.
- Winners with single figure odds: 2
- Winners with double figure odds: 11
- Winners with treble figure odds: 0
- Most common odds range of Grand National winners: 5 winners at 10/1 to 14/1.
Grand National experience
Experience of the Grand National fences is another key trend that affects Grand National ante post odds. They are unique in that they are made of spruce and look totally different to fences on park countess. There are 30 obstacles over the two circuits of the course. The Chair and Water Jump are negotiated just once while the other 14 fences are jumped on both circuits. There are Aintree specialists who adapt to the fences, while others underperform jumping the unique obstacles. They take to the fences and can cope with the atmosphere created by about 60,000 racegoers, so temperament is important. The most recent multiple wins runner after Red Rum in the Grand National is two-time winner Tiger Roll.
Grand National ante post betting tips by day
The three-day Aintree Grand National festival boasts a number of exciting races throughout. The featured race of the meeting takes place on the final day, but there’s always plenty of memorable action beforehand. Our ante post tips provide an indication of which horses to look out for. Our tips for 2023 included picking Corach Rambler as the winner of the Grand National, so check back in good time for next year’s race to read our expert’s Grand National tips and predictions for what are sure to be three days of exhilarating racing.
Grand National odds & tips FAQ
Here are the answers to some common questions about the Grand National:
Who will be the Aintree 2024 winner?
The most likely Grand National winner at Aintree 2024 is currently seen as Corach Rambler who won the race as favourite in 2023.
Who are the most successful trainers?
The following leading trainers have won the Grand National four times:
George Dockeray: (Lottery, 1839; Jerry, 1840; Gaylad, 1842; Miss Mowbray, 1852); Fred Rimell (E.S.B., 1956; Nicolaus Silver, 1961; Gay Trip, 1970; Rag Trade, 1976); Ginger McCain (Red Rum, 1973, 1974, 1977; Amberleigh House, 2004)
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