2009 John Smith's Grand National
Ask anyone which horse race is the most famous in the world,
and you'll almost certainly receive just one answer. The Aintree
Grand National. No other race can compare with the most talked
about, most magical race.
The 2009 running of the race is on Saturday 4th April at
4:15pm. If you only bet once a year, it's likely that the
Grand National is the event you'll choose to bet on.
We've pulled together a number of bookmaker sites that are
offering Free Bets and Special Offers on the Grand National,
so you can get the best value for your bets.
If you don't want to bet, but would still like an interest
in the race, why not arrange a sweepstake in your office.
Our Grand National
Sweepstake Kit gives you exactly what you need to
arrange one.
Make the Most from Your Betting on The Grand National
The following bookmakers will pay out ¼ odds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 for each-way bets on the Grand National: bet365, Stan James, Blue
Square, Boylesports (6 places), Paddy Power and betinternet.
If you fancy betting place only you can place a bet via one of the following: Betfair, Blue Square or Betdaq.
See our Grand National Odds Comparison for all the latest bookmaker odds on the Grand National.
Double Your Money
Open an account with Boylesports and
they will double your money on your first bet up to £20. Simply place your 1st bet of £10 or more and they'll give you a free bet of up to £20. This offer applies to new customers who open a Boylesports account between Thursday 2nd April and Sunday 5th April. What's more they are paying each way 1/4 the odds a place on the first 6 places in the National.
£200 in Free Bets from bet365
Many bookmakers withdraw their free bet offers for the Grand National, but bet365 have done the opposite and have doubled their normal new customer offer to £200 in free bets. Register with bet365 and place your first qualifying bet. You will then be entitled to a free bet to the same stake up to a maximum of £50. Both qualifying and free bets can be placed on any sporting market, including the big race itself. Another free bet up to £50 is available after you’ve placed a further five bets with bet365, while third and fourth free bets are available in the same way. This is an exclusive offer for the Grand National, so make sure to register with bet365 and land your £200 free bet basket before April 5th.
Free Fall
Place a bet on any Aintree race including the Grand National and if your selection is a faller (also applies to unseated rider, brought down, refused or slipped up) VC
Bet will refund your losing stake as a free bet (max £50).
Recent Past Results
| 2009 : John Smith's Grand National Chase (handicap) (grade 3) | | Going : Good to Soft, Good in places | 40 ran | | Pos | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP | | 1 | Mon Mome | Miss V Williams | L Treadwell | 100/1 | | 2 | Comply Or Die | D Pipe | T J Murphy | 14/1 | | 3 | My Will | P F Nicholls | R Walsh | 8/1 | | 4 | State of Play | Evan Williams | Paul Moloney | 14/1 | | | | 2008 : John Smith's Grand National Handicap Chase (grade 3) | | Going : Good, Good to Soft in places | 40 ran | | Pos | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP | | 1 | Comply Or Die | D Pipe | T J Murphy | 7/1 | | 2 | King Johns Castle | A L T Moore | P Carberry | 20/1 | | 3 | Snowy Morning | W P Mullins | D J Casey | 16/1 | | 4 | Slim Pickings | T J Taaffe | B J Geraghty | 10/1 | | | | 2007 : John Smith's Grand National Chase (handicap) (grade 3) | | Going : Good | 40 ran | | Pos | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP | | 1 | Silver Birch | G Elliott | R M Power | 33/1 | | 2 | Mckelvey | P Bowen | T J O'brien | 12/1 | | 3 | Slim Pickings | T J Taaffe | B J Geraghty | 33/1 | | 4 | Philson Run | Nick Williams | D Jacob | 100/1 | | | | 2006 : John Smith's Grand National Handicap Chase (grade 3) | | Going : Good to Soft | 40 ran | | Pos | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP | | 1 | Numbersixvalverde | M Brassil | N P Madden | 11/1 | | 2 | Hedgehunter | W P Mullins | R Walsh | 5/1 | | 3 | Clan Royal | Jonjo O'Neill | A P McCoy | 5/1 | | 4 | Nil Desperandum | Ms F M Crowley | T P Treacy | 33/1 | | | | 2005 : John Smith's Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) | | Going : Good, Good to Soft in places | 40 ran | | Pos | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP | | 1 | Hedgehunter | W P Mullins | R Walsh | 7/1 | | 2 | Royal Auclair | P F Nicholls | Christian Williams | 40/1 | | 3 | Simply Gifted | Jonjo O'Neill | B Harding | 66/1 | | 4 | It Takes Time | M C Pipe | T J Murphy | 18/1 | | | | 2004 : Martell Grand National | | Going : Good | 39 ran | | Pos | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP | | 1 | Amberleigh House | D McCain | G Lee | 16/1 | | 2 | Clan Royal | Jonjo O'Neill | L Cooper | 10/1 | | 3 | Lord Atterbury | M Pipe | M Bradburne | 40/1 | | 4 | Monty's Pass | James Joseph Mangan | B J Geraghty | 20/1 | | | | 2003 : Martell Cognac Grand National Chase (Showcase Handicap) | | Going : Good | 40 ran | | Pos | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP | | 1 | Monty's Pass | James Joseph Mangan | B J Geraghty | 16/1 | | 2 | Supreme Glory | P Murphy | L Aspell | 40/1 | | 3 | Amberleigh House | D McCain | G Lee | 33/1 | | 4 | Gunner Welburn | A M Balding | B Fenton | 16/1 | | | | 2002 : Martell Grand National Chase (Showcase Handicap) (Class A) (Grade 3) | | Going : Good | 40 ran | | Pos | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP | | 1 | Bindaree | N A Twiston-Davies | J Culloty | 20/1 | | 2 | What's Up Boys | P Hobbs | R Johnson | 10/1 | | 3 | Blowing Wind | M Pipe | A P McCoy | 8/1 | | 4 | Kingsmark | M Todhunter | R Walsh | 16/1 | | | | 2001 : Martell Grand National Chase (Showcase Handicap) | | Going : Heavy | 40 ran | | Pos | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP | | 1 | Red Marauder | N Mason | Richard Guest | 33/1 | | 2 | Smarty | M Pitman | T J Murphy | 16/1 | | 3 | Blowing Wind | M Pipe | A P McCoy | 16/1 | | 4 | Papillon | T Walsh | R Walsh | 14/1 | | | | 2000 : Martell Grand National Chase (Showcase Handicap) | | Going : Good, Good to Firm in places | 40 ran | | Pos | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP | | 1 | Papillon | T Walsh | R Walsh | 10/1 | | 2 | Mely Moss | C R Egerton | N Williamson | 25/1 | | 3 | Niki Dee | P Beaumont | R Supple | 25/1 | | 4 | Brave Highlander | J Gifford | P Hide | 50/1 | | | |
