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Grand National 2024 Betting Tips and Odds

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Grand National 2024 Betting Tips and Odds

As the race gets closer there will be so many Grand National 2024 betting tips and odds flying around. Here we've put together a bit of a Grand National 2024 betting guide, previewing the race and highlighting some of the early odds. We also offer up some considered predictions, and provide advice on the best brands for offers and where to place bets. The favourite to win the Grand National 2024 is Corach Rambler priced at 13/2 with bet365.

1. Grand National 2024 Betting Preview

The 2024 Grand National will take place on Saturday 13 April, at Aintree racecourse, with 34 horses, contesting the gruelling 4 miles, 2.5 furlongs. In recent years the race has had a limit of 40 runners, but this number has been reduced in a bid to improve animal welfare.

Other changes include moving the first fence closer to the start line and making it a standing start. This is designed to stop the field arriving at the first too fast, and avoid horses being brought down unnecessarily. That said, the usual famous obstacles such as: Becher's Brook, The Chair, Foinavon Fence, Valentine's Brook and the Canal Turn, all remain, to offer their own specific challenges.

We put all those thoughts into the melting pot... and these are the changes that we've chosen to make... - Sulekha Varma (Course Clerk), BBC Sport

This is arguably the most exciting horse race in the world and from a gambling perspective it's the one race that everybody likes to have a small bet on, so it's around this time that the questions arise again of exactly how to bet on Grand National and how does Grand National betting work?

There will be once-a-year punters who place a wager based on the name of the horse, or the colours worn by the jockey, but equally there's plenty of seasoned gamblers who'll have their own betting strategies for Grand National 2024. Many will tie their selection in with performances at the recent Cheltenham Festival. Indeed four of the last five winners of the race, had been part of the festival in their successful years, one being last year's winner, Corach Rambler.

He's expected to go off as favourite in this year's event, but the advantage of previous experience around the course, seems to be far less in the modern era. Recent winners - with the exception of Tiger Roll - have never seen the fences before and if anything, it could be argued that participating in a past National might actually be a negative for some horses.

Whoever prevails in the spectacle will earn their owner a cool £500k, from the £1m prize pot that this premier handicap carries with it. If you are seeking an exclusive betting promotion at a top bookmaker, such as the Linebet promo code offer, remember to check it out after reading this Grand National 2024 betting preview.

2. Grand National 2024 Betting Odds

The reduction in numbers for the race could have an effect on the Grand National 2024 odds, especially towards the bottom of the market. The Grand National 2024 favourites are unsurprisingly last year's first two past the post. Corach Rambler is currently showing at 13/2, with Vanillier looking a very tempting 10/1 with bet365.

I am Maximus has a lot of support at around 15/2, and an interesting pair are Panda Boy at 10/1 and Kitty's Light at 12/1. Should they make the final 34 runners, then both of their odds are likely to shorten as the race gets closer.

Other horses towards the top of the betting include: Meetingofthewaters, Minella Indo, Mr Incredible, Latenightpass, Capadanno, Chemical Energy and Limerick Lace. They're all somewhere between 10/1 and 33/1 and a case can be made for each of them. Three of the elder statesmen in the race are Galvin, Delta Work, and 2022 winner, Noble Yeats. They could be worth following, all at decent odds.

Grand National 2024 Winner - Best odds
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Many gamblers will like to look at certain Grand National betting trends involving the stables of the horses and opt to follow a specific training yard, or at least their particular nationality. Digging down into the past 20 editions of the race, makes interesting reading. There has been 11 British based winners, with an additional 32 placings from 515 runners. The other 9 winners were all trained in Ireland, with an additional 28 placings from 259 runners.

Of course there are plenty of each-way bets available, betting on a horse finishing in the top five, and for this race, bookies allow top 10 and top 20 wagers as well. Remember, you can also bet on a number of virtual races daily throughout the weekend of races. You may wish to read our tips and strategies for virtual sports betting before placing any bets. You are sure to pick up some handy advice from our expert team of writers.

3. Grand National 2024 Betting Predictions

It always seems quite fitting that the very first winner of the Grand National over 180 years ago, was a horse called Lottery, because essentially, that is what this race is. It is a test of stamina and also the skills of the jockey, but it also requires a huge amount of luck to come the winners way. Whether the reduction in entries will allow the best horses to show their class in the latter part of the race, having avoided mishaps brought about by others, remains to be seen.

Corach Rambler has to have a great chance of back-to back wins, but it's the runner-up from 12 months ago who looks to be the smart choice and and definitely one of the best bets for Grand National 2024. Vanillier's jockey held him up too far off the pack and left himself too much to do, but is fancied to get the better this time around.

Both Panda Boy (placed in last year's Irish National) and Kitty's Light (winner of the Scottish National) are due to carry 10st 6lb and if they make the final cut, it will make them dangerous propositions and likely to feature in a good amount of Grand National betting tips. Mahler Mission has had some eye-catching performances of late, and I Am Maximus seems to have the very handy habit of always finishing in the money.

Delta Work and Galvin were early casualties in the 2023 race, but both have a touch of class and could run big races at good prices. They're sure to be at the top of lists for punters looking beyond the top seven or eight in the betting, and each look decent Grand National betting picks certainly in the each-way markets. If you are new to horse racing, check out our each-way betting guide before placing Grand National 2024 bets.

4. Grand National 2024 Betting Offers

Betting on Grand National online will be massive and for the Grand National 2024 bookmakers will be providing all sorts of great offers. It's easy to get tempted by some of the seemingly generous Grand National betting promotions, but punters would be advised to aim towards recognised and trusted leaders in the industry.

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The likes of bet365 and their £30 free bets; Unibet's £40 money back bonus; the free £10 bet at NetBet and the excellent welcome offer at 1XBET, all make good appeal, and are the brands to stick with. Remember, JohnnyBet is your hub for all the latest sports betting odds and offers. Whether you are seeking the latest horse racing tips or Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk betting odds, we have got you covered. Visit our homepage or use our links to discover more.

5. Grand National 2024 Betting Tips and Odds - FAQ

5.1 🏇 How many horses take part in the race?

For the first time this year the race will start with a maximum of 34 horses.

5.2 🏇🏽 Which are the best bookmakers to place a Grand National bet?

Punters should look to bet at either bet365, Unibet, 1XBET, or NetBet.

5.3 🏇🏿 How many favourites have won the race this century?

The Grand National 2024 betting tips and odds are sure to have Corach Rambler at the very top and he is one of five favourites to have won the race since 2000.

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