John Smith's Grand National 2010

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 2010 running of the race is on Saturday 10th 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.

Grand National Information

Aintree Grand National Guide
Information about the Grand National direct from the course. The site includes all the latest news in the build up to the race, plus podcasts and an online brochure, with details of tickets, badges and hospitality.

At The Races Grand National microsite
Latest news, runners guide (including video form for each of the likely runners), stats analysis and course guide.

GG.com Grand National Betting Guide
Latest headlines and Grand National news, stats to help you narrow down the field, thoughts and tips of their feature writers, plus Aintree Course Guide.

Aintree Grand National
Unofficial site providing information on the Grand National, including history of the race and a list of previous winners.

Grand National World
Information site dedicated to the worlds greatest steeplechase.

Grand National (Hyak)
Site dedicated to the grand national. Includes a preview for the race, plus stories from previous years race's.

Grand National 2010
Information site for this years running of the Grand National, includes a short history of the race and results from recent runnings, directions to Aintree and a selection of Grand National videos.

Recent Past Results

20010 : John Smith's Grand National Chase (grade 3 Handicap)
Going : Good, Good to Soft in places40 ran
 HorseTrainerJockeySP
1Don't Push It Jonjo O'NeillA P McCoy10/1
2Black Apalachi D T HughesDenis O'regan14/1
3State of PlayEvan WilliamsPaul Moloney16/1
4Big Fella ThanksP F NichollsB J Geraghty10/1
 
2009 : John Smith's Grand National Chase (handicap) (grade 3)
Going : Good to Soft, Good in places40 ran
 HorseTrainerJockeySP
1Mon Mome Miss V WilliamsL Treadwell100/1
2Comply Or Die D PipeT J Murphy14/1
3My Will P F NichollsR Walsh8/1
4State of PlayEvan WilliamsPaul Moloney14/1
 
2008 : John Smith's Grand National Handicap Chase (grade 3)
Going : Good, Good to Soft in places40 ran
 HorseTrainerJockeySP
1Comply Or Die D PipeT J Murphy7/1
2King Johns CastleA L T MooreP Carberry20/1
3Snowy Morning W P MullinsD J Casey16/1
4Slim Pickings T J TaaffeB J Geraghty10/1
 
2007 : John Smith's Grand National Chase (handicap) (grade 3)
Going : Good40 ran
 HorseTrainerJockeySP
1Silver Birch G ElliottR M Power33/1
2Mckelvey P BowenT J O'brien12/1
3Slim Pickings T J TaaffeB J Geraghty33/1
4Philson Run Nick WilliamsD Jacob100/1
 
2006 : John Smith's Grand National Handicap Chase (grade 3)
Going : Good to Soft40 ran
 HorseTrainerJockeySP
1NumbersixvalverdeM BrassilN P Madden11/1
2Hedgehunter W P MullinsR Walsh5/1
3Clan Royal Jonjo O'NeillA P McCoy5/1
4Nil Desperandum Ms F M CrowleyT P Treacy33/1
 
2005 : John Smith's Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3)
Going : Good, Good to Soft in places40 ran
 HorseTrainerJockeySP
1Hedgehunter W P MullinsR Walsh7/1
2Royal Auclair P F NichollsChristian Williams40/1
3Simply GiftedJonjo O'NeillB Harding66/1
4It Takes Time M C PipeT J Murphy18/1
 
2004 : Martell Grand National
Going : Good39 ran
 HorseTrainerJockeySP
1Amberleigh House D McCainG Lee16/1
2Clan Royal Jonjo O'NeillL Cooper10/1
3Lord Atterbury M PipeM Bradburne40/1
4Monty's Pass James Joseph ManganB J Geraghty20/1
 
2003 : Martell Cognac Grand National Chase (Showcase Handicap)
Going : Good40 ran
 HorseTrainerJockeySP
1Monty's Pass James Joseph ManganB J Geraghty16/1
2Supreme Glory P MurphyL Aspell40/1
3Amberleigh House D McCainG Lee33/1
4Gunner WelburnA M BaldingB Fenton16/1
 
2002 : Martell Grand National Chase (Showcase Handicap)
Going : Good40 ran
 HorseTrainerJockeySP
1Bindaree N A Twiston-DaviesJ Culloty20/1
2What's Up Boys P HobbsR Johnson10/1
3Blowing Wind M PipeA P McCoy8/1
4Kingsmark M TodhunterR Walsh16/1
 
2001 : Martell Grand National Chase (Showcase Handicap)
Going : Heavy40 ran
 HorseTrainerJockeySP
1Red MarauderN MasonRichard Guest33/1
2Smarty M PitmanT J Murphy16/1
3Blowing Wind M PipeA P McCoy16/1
4Papillon T WalshR Walsh14/1
 
2000 : Martell Grand National Chase (Showcase Handicap)
Going : Good, Good to Firm in places40 ran
 HorseTrainerJockeySP
1Papillon T WalshR Walsh10/1
2Mely Moss C R EgertonN Williamson25/1
3Niki Dee P BeaumontR Supple25/1
4Brave Highlander J GiffordP Hide50/1
 

Bookmaker Free Bets

Make your bet on the Grand National a profitable one, by taking advantage of bookmakers free bets.

Best Odds Guaranteed

On the day of the Grand National, take an early bird or board price (does not include antepost bets) on the race, with any of the following bookmakers and if the SP is greater they will pay out at the bigger price:

bet365
William Hill Stan James
Paddy Power Victor Chandler Boylesports

Get An Extra Place on Your Each-Way Bets

The following bookmakers will pay out ¼ odds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 for each-way bets on the Grand National:

bet365
Blue Square Paddy Power
Boylesports Victor Chandler Boylesports

If you fancy betting place only you can place a bet via one of the following:

Blue Square
Betfair
Ladbrokes Paddy Power

Fallers Insurance

Paddy Power are offering fallers insurance on the Grand National, where you'll get your money back if your horse falls, unseats the jockey or is brought down.

Watch The Race Live Via Your PC

If you're unable to get to a TV and you don't want to miss the action. Place a bet on the race with one of the following bookmakers and you can watch a live stream of the race via their site:

bet365
William Hill Stan James
Blue Square Ladbrokes Paddy Power
Boylesports

Grand National Sweepstake Kit

If you'd like an extra interest in the race, why not arrange a Grand National Sweepstake. Our Grand National Sweepstake Kit gives you exactly what you need to arrange one.

Grand National Sweepstake Kit