Grand National Tips and Analysis
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The Grand National is one of the most highly anticipated horse racing events in the jump racing calendar. 34 Grand National runners and riders compete to enter their name in racing folklore as they look to prevail victorious on the Aintree Racecourse track.
Every year, seasoned bettors and casual punters alike come together to celebrate the racing spectacle. Everyone wants to watch it and everyone wants to place a bet on it. It’s no surprise when you consider how unpredictable the race can be.
Only 7 of the last 30 renewals have been won by the favourite heading into the Grand National. However, 18 of the previous 30 runnings has seen the favourite finish in the top four places. Last year’s winner, I Am Maximus, was 7/1 joint favourite to make it 3 wins from the last 5 Grand National races for the favourites.
However, there’s always the odd shock. You only need to look back and see Noble Yeats in 2022 (50/1), Auroras Encore in 2013 (66/1), and Mon Mome in 2009 (100/1), who have delighted the bookmakers with their seemingly impossible wins.
On this page, you will find all the key Grand National tips and insights. We will provide you with our well-researched quick pick selections, trusted expert tips, and a selection of Grand National predictions from our valued and knowledgeable forum community members.
Grand National Tips At A Glance
If you want to avoid all the waffle and cut straight to the chase, then we’ve sorted you out. Here are our quick picks with three horses we think you should consider backing for the 2025 Grand National.
| Rank | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stumptown | K M Donoghue | Gavin Cromwell | 9/1 |
| 2 | Minella Cocooner | J J Burke | W P Mullins | 14/1 |
| 3 | Vanillier | S W Flanagan | Gavin Cromwell | 11/1 |
Betting Tips For The Grand National
Check out our expert Grand National tips below to see if a favourite, dark horse, or outsider is being backed to win the big race. Our team have scoured through all the Grand National racecards and formbooks to come to an informed decision.
Our Experts Say…
At Punters Lounge, we’re always keen to share expertise and insights on horse racing. So what do our experts think ahead of the Grand National?
Let’s see who they are backing to win on Saturday with their Grand National tips.
Our Community Members Say…
It’s not just our expert tipsters who have a wealth of horse racing wisdom. The Punters Lounge Racing Forum is packed with experienced and knowledgeable members who live and breathe the sport. We asked some of the most respected across the horse racing forum to provide their top Grand National betting tips.
Grand National Tips: Betting Trends and Insights
The Grand National is a race that is steeped in history. You have to merely utter the words “Red Rum”, and it’s a name that transcends beyond the sport of horse racing. It’s expected that a television audience of close to 600 million people worldwide will tune into the race. Here are some bite-sized tips and trends to consider if you’re looking to be one of those watching and betting.
- 23 of the previous 29 winners were making their debut in the Grand National.
- Returning victors rarely win. The last horse to win back-to-back Grand Nationals was Tiger Roll in 2018 and 2019. Before then, it was the legendary Red Rum in 1973 and 1974.
- 9 out of the last 11 winners have had at least one previous win during the season they won the Grand National.
- Each of the last 9 winners has been aged between 7 and 9 years old.
- Experience clearly matters in the Grand National with 10 of the last 11 winners having at least 9 previous chase runs to their name.
- Favourites haven’t always dominated this race. Only 3 of the last 13 winners have been the favourite or joint favourite heading into the race.
- Weight is worth considering, with 9 out of the last 11 winners having carried between 10st 3lbs and 11st 5lbs.
- 6 out of the last 10 winners ran at the Cheltenham Festival the previous month.
- Horses that have performed well in the Welsh Grand National and Irish Grand National tend to also perform well in the Grand National.
- Horses that perform well in the Coral Gold Cup meeting at Newbury Racecourse in November are also worth keeping an eye on.
Grand National Betting Tips: Final Thoughts
The Grand National is undoubtedly one of the biggest sporting events in the calendar. Bettors of all backgrounds will look to have a punt on this epic race.
Yes, it might feel like more of a lottery than other races in the racing calendar, but it doesn’t mean you can’t improve your chances by doing your due diligence.
Along with providing betting tips for the Grand National, our expert team of tipsters race will be providing Aintree tips for all three days of the Festival.
All we can recommend is that you take a look around and absorb all the information at your disposal. The power then lies with you to place the winning bets.
The Punters Lounge forum community will also be buzzing with activity as our savvy share their tips and thoughts on the runners. Sign up today for free to gain key insights for the big race.
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