{"title":"Grand National Betting Odds | Parimatch","description":"The Grand National is one of the biggest horse races in the UK’s National Hunt calendar. Check out the latest Grand National odds at Parimatch.","custom_path":"/en-gb/pages/horse-racing/grand-national","heading":"Grand National Odds \u0026 Betting","heading_tag":"h1","nofollow":false,"noindex":false,"has_custom_schema":true,"schema_json":[{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"When is the 2027 Grand National?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The 2027 Grand National will be run at 4.00pm on Saturday 10 April. The wider Aintree festival starts on Thursday 8 April and continues through Ladies Day on Friday 9 April."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Who is the favourite in the 2027 Grand National odds?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The 2027 market is still developing, and the official runners and weights have not been confirmed. The current favourite will be shown at the top of this page once Parimatch opens or updates the market."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Who won the 2026 Grand National?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"I Am Maximus won the 2026 Grand National under Paul Townend for Willie Mullins. Iroko finished second and Jordans was third."}}]}],"has_toc":false,"alternate_languages":[],"copy_sections":[{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eGrand National Betting Odds 2027\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grand National returns to Aintree on Saturday 10 April 2027, when a maximum field of 34 staying chasers will tackle more than four miles and 30 fences.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny live Grand National odds will appear above. It remains far too early to treat the possible runners, jockey bookings or market leaders as final, and prices may not be displayed until Parimatch opens or refreshes the ante-post market.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can also browse current cards and \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/364\"\u003ehorse racing odds\u003c/a\u003e from meetings in Britain, Ireland and overseas.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhen Is the 2027 Grand National?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2027 Grand National Festival runs from Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 April at Aintree Racecourse.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpening Day begins the meeting on Thursday, followed by Ladies Day on Friday. The Grand National is scheduled for \u003cstrong\u003e4.00pm on Saturday 10 April\u003c/strong\u003e, with six other races forming the final-day card.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe National is a Premier Handicap chase run over approximately four miles, two furlongs and 74 yards. It remains the longest race on the British jump-racing calendar.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAintree comes only a few weeks after the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/pages/horse-racing/cheltenham-festival\"\u003eCheltenham Festival odds\u003c/a\u003e reach their conclusion. Cheltenham form can influence the National market, but the two courses offer very different tests.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eGrand National Odds for 2027\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThere is no confirmed favourite for the 2027 Grand National.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn early market may contain previous Aintree runners, established staying chasers and horses connections hope will develop into National candidates. Some won’t be entered. Others may receive a weight that makes participation unlikely.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the main difficulty with Grand National ante-post odds. The price may be attractive, yet months of racing remain before the final declarations.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA horse must first stay fit, satisfy the qualifying conditions and sit high enough in the handicap to make the field. Trainer plans can change too. A runner discussed for Aintree in the autumn could eventually be aimed at the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Irish Grand National or another spring handicap.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the settlement terms before placing an early wager. Unless non-runner money-back protection is clearly attached to the market, the stake could be lost when the selection doesn’t line up.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWho Can Run in the Grand National?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe full 2027 race conditions have not yet been published.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder the latest available conditions, used for the 2026 renewal, horses had to be aged seven or older and have started in at least six steeplechases. At least one of those starts needed to come during the current season.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey also needed to have finished in the first four in a chase officially described as two miles, seven and a half furlongs or longer. The BHA handicapper then required a minimum rating of 130 following its review of the entries.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose details provide the best current guide, but they should be checked again once the official 2027 conditions are released.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maximum field was reduced from 40 to 34 ahead of the 2024 race as part of a wider package of Aintree changes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGetting into the field can therefore become a major part of the betting discussion. A talented runner near the bottom of the weights may still miss out if too many higher-rated horses remain entered.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhat Makes the Grand National Different?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe National is not simply a longer version of an ordinary handicap chase.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts distance demands patience. Horses must find a rhythm without using too much energy on the first circuit, then keep travelling when the race begins to stretch out.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fences add a separate challenge. There are 16 individual obstacles on the National course, with 14 jumped twice. The Chair and Water Jump are negotiated only on the opening circuit, producing 30 jumping efforts in total.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA runner does not need previous National experience to win. It does need secure jumping, enough stamina and the ability to handle a large field travelling at speed.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall mistakes are costly. Losing a length at an ordinary fence may be recoverable. Losing position before Becher’s Brook or the Canal Turn can leave a horse surrounded by rivals and struggling to regain momentum.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eGrand National Fences\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eBecher’s Brook\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecher’s Brook is jumped as the sixth and 22nd fence.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt stands four feet 10 inches high and takes its name from Captain Martin Becher, who was unseated into the ditch during the first official Grand National in 1839. The obstacle has been remodelled several times, including changes to the landing side.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eCanal Turn\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Canal Turn arrives two fences later.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fence itself is five feet high, but the most recognisable feature comes immediately after landing. Runners must turn sharply left, making their approach and position important before they even leave the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eThe Chair\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chair is jumped once, late on the first circuit.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt five feet two inches, it is the tallest obstacle in the race and includes a five-foot ditch on the take-off side. Its raised landing side makes it different from the other National fences.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eWater Jump\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Water Jump follows The Chair and completes the first circuit.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is only two feet six inches high, making it the lowest fence on the course. The wide stretch of water beyond it creates a very different shape from the spruce obstacles encountered elsewhere.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhat to Consider Before Betting on the Grand National\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eStamina Beyond Three Miles\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA horse can perform well over three miles without necessarily staying the National distance.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook beyond whether the runner has simply completed a long race. How did it finish? Was it still passing horses, or did it begin to weaken once pressure increased?\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrong form over three miles and further is encouraging. Even then, another mile at Aintree changes the calculation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eJumping Under Pressure\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean jumping in a small field does not guarantee the same result in the National.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRunners can have horses directly in front of them, loose horses nearby and limited room when approaching a fence. A chaser that regularly jumps right or left may also inconvenience itself and others.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrevious experience over the National fences is useful, particularly in races such as the Becher Chase or Topham Chase. It is not essential.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eHandicap Weight\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe best horse carries the most weight.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat sounds simple, but the National handicap deserves more thought than automatically opposing the runners near the top. I Am Maximus won the 2026 race while carrying 11st 12lb, the heaviest winning burden in the race this century.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large weight still makes the job harder. The question is whether the horse has enough class to overcome it.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinter performances will begin to shape the handicap before Aintree. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/pages/horse-racing/king-george-vi-chase-betting\"\u003eKing George VI Chase odds\u003c/a\u003e cover one of the season’s main Grade 1 tests, although Kempton is much sharper than the National course.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eThe Going at Aintree\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGround conditions can alter the race considerably.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoft ground increases the stamina demand and places more pressure on jumping. On a quicker surface, the field may travel faster and mistakes can happen at greater speed.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid relying on a horse being loosely described as a mudlark or good-ground specialist. Check what it actually achieved, the distance involved and the quality of the opposition.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe going forecast becomes more valuable during race week. Months earlier, it is little more than guesswork.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eRecent Form\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA poor final run before Aintree is not always fatal.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome horses race over an unsuitable distance or use another event primarily as preparation. That explanation should make sense, though. Repeated defeats accompanied by jumping errors are harder to dismiss.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/blog/sports/horse-racing/\"\u003ehorse racing blog\u003c/a\u003e carries race previews and further coverage as major meetings approach.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eGrand National Betting Markets\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eWin Betting\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA win bet requires your selected horse to finish first.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe return is calculated from the accepted odds and stake, subject to the terms shown on the betslip.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eAnte-Post Betting\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnte-post Grand National betting opens before the final field is declared.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe possible benefit is securing a larger price. The obvious downside is that the horse might not run, qualify or make the 34-runner cut.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck whether the market is standard ante-post or includes non-runner protection. They are not the same product.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eNon-Runner Money Back\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNon-runner money-back betting returns the stake when a selected horse does not participate.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese markets usually appear nearer the race and may offer shorter prices than standard ante-post betting. Only rely on the protection when it is clearly displayed alongside the selection.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eEach-Way Betting\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn each-way bet is made up of two equal wagers.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne half backs the horse to win. The other backs it to finish within the place positions advertised by the market.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA £5 each-way bet therefore costs £10.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrand National place terms can vary between the early market and race day. Check the number of places and the fraction of the win odds before confirming.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eForecast and Tricast Betting\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA straight forecast requires the first two finishers in the correct order.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA reverse forecast covers either order, while a tricast asks for the first three horses in sequence.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe large field makes these difficult bets to land. The possible payout reflects that difficulty.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWho Won the 2026 Grand National?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eI Am Maximus won the 2026 Grand National for trainer Willie Mullins, jockey Paul Townend and owner JP McManus.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 10-year-old carried top weight of 11st 12lb and started as the 9/2 favourite. Iroko finished second, Jordans was third and Johnnywho took fourth.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was I Am Maximus’s second National victory following his success in 2024. He became the first dual winner since Tiger Roll and only the fourth horse to lose the crown before regaining it.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result also gave Willie Mullins a fourth Grand National as a trainer. That drew him level with Fred Rimell and Ginger McCain at the top of the trainers’ record.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNone of that confirms I Am Maximus will return in 2027. His campaign, fitness and weight would all need to be assessed before another Aintree attempt.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eRecent Grand National Winners\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe five latest winners are:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026:\u003c/strong\u003e I Am Maximus, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025:\u003c/strong\u003e Nick Rockett, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Patrick Mullins.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024:\u003c/strong\u003e I Am Maximus, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023:\u003c/strong\u003e Corach Rambler, trained by Lucinda Russell and ridden by Derek Fox.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022:\u003c/strong\u003e Noble Yeats, trained by Emmet Mullins and ridden by Sam Waley-Cohen.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat sequence includes favourites and outsiders, top-class performers and horses carrying less weight. It is too varied to support one neat trend.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eGrand National History and Records\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eLottery won the first race officially recognised as the Grand National in February 1839. The contest became a handicap in 1843 after initially being staged under weight-for-age conditions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Rum remains the only three-time winner. He triumphed in 1973 and 1974, finished second in the next two renewals and returned to win for a third time in 1977.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGolden Miller holds another unique distinction. In 1934, he became the first and only horse to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National in the same season.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory is useful background. It should not carry more weight than the final field, current ratings and the form shown during the 2026/27 season.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHow to Bet on the 2027 Grand National\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eLog in to Parimatch and open the horse racing section. Find the Grand National market, select the horse you want to back and choose from the available bet types.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnter your stake, then review the price and potential return. For ante-post or each-way bets, check the non-runner rules and place conditions before confirming.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny active racing promotions will appear under the latest \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/offer/all\"\u003ebetting offers\u003c/a\u003e. Offers may change before April and should only be mentioned while their terms remain live.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet your budget before betting. Deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion information are available through Safer Gambling.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18+ | T\u0026amp;Cs apply | Please gamble responsibly.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"}]}