April 24, 2011
Tips For Picking A Grand National Bet
Choosing the horse you want to put your Grand National bet on can be a tough one, especially if you are not a regular gambler on the horses. The favourites usually stand a good chance but every now and again the complete outsider comes in to win. Follow the below advice and you are in with a good chance to win some money.
Weight is an important factor, horses that weight over 11 stone are unlikely to complete the race and the only winner of the Grand National who weighed over this was Red Rum at 11st 3lbs. Go for a horse that weights between 10st 7lbs and 11st for your best chances.
You should look to pick a horse that has run and completed a 3 mile race before, it is even better if they have come in the top three. This race is tough on any horse but those that have not managed to run and complete a 3 mile course will struggle and are unlikely to finish.
The ideal age range is nine or ten. In 2008 and 2009 the top three places went to nine years olds. Do not be tempted to back a younger horse, eight is pushing it but a seven year old is completely out of the question as it has been 67 years since one that young has even finished the race.
Make it a British or Irish horse as they have received the specific training to handle this sort of race. Although a French horse did win in 2009 it is a rarity as they just do not have the training cope with the 3 mile race.
So your tips are as follows place your bet on a nine to ten year old that weighs no more than 11 stone and has been in the top three and finished in at least one of the last three races. The last point to look for is that it is either British or Irish bred. Sometimes the rules are blown away by a rank outsider but these tips should guide you onto a good bet.
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Filed under General by Andrea Reynolds
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