2025 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 2024, 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 2025?

🤑 Grand National 2025 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 2025 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. Sign Up – Visit Betiton UK, click ‘SIGNUP’, and enter your details.
2. Verify Account – Provide your name, DOB, and address for instant verification.
3. Deposit Funds – Click ‘Deposit’, add funds, and your balance updates.
4. Select Bets – Browse runners, pick your bets, and they’ll appear in your bet slip.
5. Place Bet – Enable ‘1-Click Betting’ (optional), review, and hit ‘Place Bets’.

2025 Grand National Favourites & Winner Odds

With the 2025 Grand National about to arrive, bookies have punters’ eyes focused on the current leaders for the Aintree spectacle. I Am Maximus remains favourite at 12/1, having taken out the 2024 Grand National in commanding style, earning a reputation for Willie Mullins in the competition.

Other strong contenders include 2024 Irish Grand National winner Intense Raffles (14/1) and bet365 Gold Cup winner Minella Cocooner (25/1), who won in convincing style at Cheltenham. Iroko (25/1) has displayed a high level of staying, and National Hunt Challenge Cup at Cheltenham winner Corbetts Cross (25/1) is a dark horse.

As betting odds become nearer to an impending event, keeping abreast of horse racing tips, form guides, and Grand National odds and bet deals is paramount. Whatever your bet, a Grand National each-way bet or a bet placed on the favourite, keeping current with the most current race analysis and expert tips can maximize your pay-outs.

Keep an eye out for trends and best odds for 2025’s Grand National and lock in most competitive odds in preparation for the big occasion.

Horse 🏇	Trainer 👨‍💼	Latest Odds ⚖️	Key Achievement 🏆
I Am Maximus	Willie Mullins	12/1	2024 Grand National Winner
Intense Raffles	Thomas Gibney	14/1	2024 Irish Grand National Winner
Minella Cocooner	Willie Mullins	25/1	Winner of the 2024 Gold Cup
Iroko	Greenall & Guerriero	25/1	Multiple wins and strong staying ability
Corbetts Cross	Emmet Mullins	25/1	Winner of the National Hunt Challenge Cup at Cheltenham

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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 Grand National. So, a winning £10 stake will deliver a profit of £100 and a total return of £110 (including your initial wager). 

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 2025 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.

Our 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.

Responsible Gambling

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