It took Silver Birch, the 10-yer-old, Gordon Elliott trained gelding just 9 minutes 13.60 seconds to complete and win the four and a half mile Aintree Grand National in 2007. This was an incredible feat given that just two years earlier a leg injury had precipitated a downward spiral that saw a virtual halt to [...]
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Born in Galway, Ireland in 1975 Graham Lee astounded everyone, when after years of relative obscurity, he won the 2004 Grand National on Amberleigh House, and then just two weeks later won the 28-runner Scottish Grand National on Grey Abbey. He also rode Amberleigh House in the Grand Nationals of 2005 and 2006 but without [...]
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Much speculation surrounds the possible entrants for the 2010 Grand National and one of the horses that seems to have a bit of buzz about it on the ante-post odds is Gone to Lunch. Foaled in April 2000, Gone to Lunch is the Irish nine year old who is trained by farmer turned trainer Jeremy [...]
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I like to update the ante-post odds on the Grand national 2010 every few weeks just to make sure that the bookies haven’t inadvertently discovered something that could effect the race and changed the odds accordingly. Of course, there are also a tonne of steeplechases on over the season which also impact the various chances [...]
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Timmy Murphy has had a pretty turbulent career by anybody’s standards but it’s not all doom and gloom. And if his metamorphic change over the last few years is anything to go by then it appears a leopard really change it’s spots! Born 20 August 1974 in County Kildare, Ireland, Murphy is most famous for [...]
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If, after the Hennessy Gold Cup, you’ve got your eye on a horse that you think has the potential to win the 2010 Grand National then why not check out the ante-post odds now available at Paddy Power. Just remember that none of the horses have yet to be entered so you are taking a risk
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Major races like the Grand National normally have very good ante post (well in advance) betting opportunities for those you like to take bigger risks than the rest of us. Of course the problem with placing a bet ante post is you are unlikely to get your stake back if your horse doesn’t run in the race.
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If you fancy making your pound go even further for the 2010 Grand National then try out SkyBet who are currently offering all new customers a cash match on their first deposit up to a whopping £500!! By taking advantage of the bonus you can double your cash and, in turn, double the number of [...]
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To place a bet in a bookmakers you’ll need to write out a betting slip, it can be a scary experience the first time you do it! But don’t worry if you’re not sure what to do, we have a great little video guide that shows you the correct way to fill in the slip.
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Paddy Power is one of the best online bookmakers for betting on the Grand National, unlike other bookmakers they pay out on the first five horses past the post and not the first four ~ giving you more chances to win!
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