Grand National Betting at Betiton

Not only is the Grand National the most prestigious National Hunt race in the UK, but it’s also the richest. In fact, this four-mile steeplechase offered a total prize fund of £1 million in 2023, making it the most valuable race of its type in the whole of Europe!

Of course, Grand National betting is also incredibly popular, especially among casual and inexperienced punters. But what are the most widely bet on markets here at Betiton UK, and which runners are the favourites to win the Grand National in 2024?

🤑 Grand National Free Bet	Wager £15 and earn a £10 free bet
🏇 Favourite to Win	I Am Maximus (11.00)
🖋️ Betting Markets	Race winner, Each-way, Place betting, Forecast, Reverse forecast, Tricast
💳 Betiton UK Deposit Methods	Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer, Trustly, PayPal, AstroPay, MuchBetter, Skrill, Paysafe

How to Bet on the Grand National at Betiton UK?

Before you compare the available markets and place your first Grand National bet, you’ll first need to register for a Betiton UK account. Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting started!

1. First, head over to the Betiton UK homepage and click ‘SIGNUP’. This button can be found in the top left-hand corner of the homepage.
2. Enter a verifiable email, unique username, and secure password. You’ll then be prompted to supply your name, DOB, and physical address on a second signup screen.
3. If this information is entered accurately, the Betiton team will immediately verify your account. You can then return to the homepage and credit your account using the deposit tab in the top left corner of the screen.
4. Upon completion of your deposit, both your real money and bonus balance should update immediately. You can then start comparing the available Grand National runners and betting markets.
5. When you click on runners, they’ll automatically populate your bet slip in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. You can also enable ‘1-Click Betting’ if you wish, before reviewing your slip and hitting ‘Place Bets’ when you’re satisfied.

Grand National Betting Markets

Betting on the Grand National unlocks a number of different wagering markets, some of which are more popular than others. Here are five of the most widely bet on markets at Betiton UK.

• Win Betting: This market requires you to pick the winner of the Grand National. Typically, it unlocks highly competitive ante post odds.

• Each-way Betting: This market combines two bets in a single wager, as you back a horse to both win the National and achieve a placed finish. Your stake amount is divided equally between these two outcomes, reducing the value of your win bet but increasing your chances of banking some kind of return.

• Forecast Betting: There are two types of forecast betting. ‘Straight’ forecasts require you to pick the horses that you think will finish first and second (in the correct order). A ‘reverse’ forecast comprises two bets and asks you to predict who will finish first and second in any order.

• Tricast Betting: With a tricast bet, you’ll wager on which runners will place in the top three. Like with a straight forecast, you’ll have to predict the precise order in which they’ll finish.

• Betting Without the Favourite: This Grand National betting market also enables you to wager on the winner of the race after you’ve removed the favourite from contention. This may create a more even field and let you wager at enhanced odds.

Grand National Betting Odds by Betiton UK

We are going to briefly appraise the Grand National 2024 favourites in the next section, but first let’s look at the various odds formats that are available at Betiton UK. These include:

Decimal

We use decimal odds here at Betiton UK. This means that our Grand National betting lines are priced using a single number to two decimal prices, with this digit relaying how much you’ll win for every £1 that you successfully stake.

For example, if you were to successfully back ‘I Am Maximus’ as the 2024 Grand National winner at a price of 11.00, a £10 bet would deliver an £110 return (inclusive of your initial stake).

American

American odds are synonymous with US sportsbooks, but you can also access this format using the widget in the top right-hand corner of the Betiton UK homepage. American odds feature three digit numbers accompanied by either a ‘minus’ or a ‘plus’ sign.

The plus sign is indicative of a betting underdog, while the accompanying number tells you how much you’ll win for every £100 staked. American odds price I Am Maximus as a +1000 shot to win the 2024 National, for example, so a successful £100 bet would trigger a payout of £1,000.

A minus sign reveals a betting favourite, with the corresponding number revealing how much money you’ll have to stake to win £100.

Fractional

Fractional offs are represented by two numbers separated by a slash, with the first digit relaying how much you’ll win in relation to the second one. The second number represents your stake, while fractional returns are calculated exclusive of your original bet.

Using Betiton UK’s odds widget, you’ll see that I Am Maximus has a current fractional price of 10/1 to win the 2024 Grand National. So, a winning £10 stake will deliver a profit of £100 and a total return of £110 (including your initial wager). 

Favourites to Win the Grand National 2024

The current Grand National winner odds make I Am Maximus the favourite, at the highly competitive price of 11.00. The eight-year-old gelding has placed in the top three in six of his nine steeplechase outings to date, while trainer Willie Mullins has recorded seven wins and 21 placed finishes at Aintree during the previous five years.

Corach Rambler and Vanillier (both 13.00) are also among the Grand National 2024 favourites to win, having placed first and second respectively in last year’s renewal. They’ll resume their rivalry this time around and both also offer excellent value as potential each-way bets.

Grand National Betting Tips by Betiton UK

Now that you know the Grand National favourites, you can start to build your bet slip here at Betiton UK. However, this remains a high-quality race with a large and competitive field, so I’ve also prepared some expert Grand National betting tips to help you make the most of your bankroll!

• ⏳ Bet Early on the Winner: The ante post odds are always highly competitive, and the 2024 National is no exception to this rule. So, I’d recommend betting early if you intend to back one of the front-runners, as their prices are likely to shorten as activity spikes and the race draws closer.
• 🤵 Look Out for the Best Trainers: I’ve already touched on Willie Mullins’ record at Aintree, but there are other trainers who tend to perform well here. Take Lucina Russell, for example, who trained Corach Rambler to success in 2023 and boasts two Grand National wins in total. She has also achieved seven wins and 19 placed finishes from just 47 runs at Aintree since 2018.
• 📊 Leverage Each-way Bets: The Grand National is the most challenging of all National Hunt races, so it’s incredibly hard to predict outright winners. Instead, consider using each-way bets, which cover more potential outcomes and enable you to capitalise on enhanced ante post prices.
• 🛤️ Consider the Track Conditions: The Grand National is typically run in soft-good or soft going, which may suit some horses in particular. Certainly, one trend factor that has produced more than 10 winners since 2003 is when runners ran on soft ground last time out, so keep this in mind when making your selections.

Betiton UK Grand National Betting Offers and Promotions

As a new Betiton UK customer, you can earn a £10 free bet when you deposit and wager £15 at odds of 2.00 or greater. You’ll have 14 days to use the free bet once it has been added to your account, while this must also be placed at minimum odds of 1.80. Further terms and conditions apply to this offer – find the full details at Betiton UK.

You can also access full and partial cash out offers on single and acca bets here at Betiton. So, you can maintain optimal control over your betting activity and recoup at least some of your stake if the Grand National results go against you.

Grand National 2024 Schedule and Format

Before you leverage one or more of our latest Grand National betting offers, I’d also recommend checking out the Aintree schedule for 2024. After all, the Grand National takes place during a three-day festival, which features 21 races in total and will run between Thursday, April 11th and Saturday, April 13th this year.

Grand National betting volumes will therefore feature plenty of doubles, trebles, and accumulator bets, which cover multiple races and back different winners. Day two or ‘Ladies Day’ is particularly popular at Aintree, while the National itself is scheduled for the final Saturday at 4.00pm.

Opening Day – Day 1

⏳ Start Time	🏇 Race	🛤️ Distance
1.45pm	The Manifesto Novice’s Steeplechase	2m 4f
2.20pm	The Boodles Anniversary 4yo Juvenile Hurdle	2m 1f
2.55pm	The Aintree Bowl Steeplechase	3m 1f
3.30pm	The William Hill Aintree Hurdle	2m 4f
4.05pm	The Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters Steeplechase	2m 5f
4.40pm	The Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Steeplechase	2m
5.15pm	The Goffs UK Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat	2m 1f

Ladies Day – Day 2

⏳ Start Time	🏇 Race	🛤️ Distance
1.45pm	The Mildmay Novices’ Steeplechase	3m 1f
2.20pm	The William Hill Handicap Hurdle	2m 4f
2.55pm	The TrustATrader Top Novices’ Hurdle	2m ½ f
3.30pm	The My Pension Expert Melling Chase	2m 4f
4.05pm	The Randox Supports Race Against Dementia Topham Chase	2m 5f
4.40pm	The Cavani Sartorial Menswear Sefton Novices’ Hurdle	3m ½ f
5.15pm	The Lydiate Handicap Hurdle	2m ½ f

Randox Grand National Day – Day 3

⏳ Start Time	🏇 Race	🛤️ Distance
1.20pm	The Bridle Road Handicap Hurdle	3m ½ f
1.55pm	The Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle	2m 4f
2.30pm	The William Hill Handicap Steeple Chase	3m 1f
3.05pm	The JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle	3m ½ f
4.00pm	The Randox Grand National Steeplechase	4m 2 ½ f
5.00pm	The Maghull Novices’ Steeple Chase	2m
5.35pm	The Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race	2m 1f

Responsible Gambling at Betiton UK

At Betiton UK, we’re licenced and regulated by both the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). So, we’re a fully accredited and secure brand that takes responsible gambling very seriously, which is why we offer daily, weekly, and monthly deposits and participate in GAMSTOP’s national self-exclusion scheme.

If you do become concerned about your gambling activity or frequency, there are several gambling charities that offer practical help and support. These include Gamcare and BeGambleAware, which are contactable 24/7 and can connect you with local, in-person help centres.

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions about Grand National Betting