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ANTE POST ODDS
A third-place finish in the 2021 Grand National seemed commendable, especially considering that he was hampered during the race. It’s possible that he will go well again this year, but he’ll be carrying a lot more weight.
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NO: 5 | FORM: 13-961 | AGE: 10 | WEIGHT: 11-07 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: T. Walsh
The brilliant Tiger Roll was no match for Delta Work in the Glenfarclas Chase at Cheltenham, where he triumphed by a nose – he was an unpopular winner that day, but they’ll be cheering at Aintree if he can repeat his Cheltenham heroics. One to watch.
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NO: 3 | FORM: 3-4661 | AGE: 9 | WEIGHT: 11-08 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: G. Elliott
Escaria Ten is turning into a handy long distance chaser, was third in the 2021 National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham.
He had a crack at the Irish National shortly afterwards but never looked like getting involved and was pulled up. In February was narrowly beaten by Any Second Now in the Bobby Chase. Worthy of consideration.
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NO: 19 | FORM: 23P-82 | AGE: 8 | WEIGHT: 11-00 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: G. Elliott
He finished third in the Irish Grand National last year and has enjoyed a good start to this season, taking third place in the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown in December. Handicapper has given him every opportunity, on the down side, this will be Enjoy D’Allen’s first time over the Aintree fences.
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NO: 30 | FORM: 23-735 | AGE: 8 | WEIGHT: 10-10 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: C. Murphy
Snow Leopardess is in fantastic form, having already triumphed at Aintree in the Becher Chase. The stunning looking grey mare will undoubtedly be a popular betting choice on Grand National day. The race has been won by 13 mares over its long history, can Snow Leopardess pounce for the girls in 2022? Maybe.
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NO: 38 | FORM: 46-111 | AGE: 10 | WEIGHT: 10-08 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: C. Longsdon
BIackmore rode into the history books on Minella Times in 2021 when she became the first woman jockey to win the Grand National. The duo will be big favourites again in 2022. However, Minella Times will be asked to carry over a stone more than last time round.
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NO: 2 | FORM: 221-FP | AGE: 9 | WEIGHT: 11-09 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: H. De Bromhead
Won the Goffs Thyestes in January, so not without merit. Had a run out over the hurdles at Navan in late February. A difficult horse to assess, remains a first-timer over the fences at Aintree, which is generally a negative.
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NO: 12 | FORM: 31-717 | AGE: 8 | WEIGHT: 11-03 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: M. Brassil
Fiddlerontheroof is a consistent horse, with ten starts over fences and eight places. Last year, he was runner-up in the Novice’s Chase at Cheltenham and was narrowly defeated in his previous two outings. Might be popular pick with fans of the West End Musical – If I were a rich man!
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NO: 13 | FORM: 23-122 | AGE: 8 | WEIGHT: 11-03 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: C. Tizzard
Always looked like a Grand National horse, and he did finish in fifth place last year. Skipped Cheltenham, so everything’s pointing to the 2022 Grand National. Has the profile of a horse who could make an impression in this race.
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NO: 18 | FORM: 425-U2 | AGE: 8 | WEIGHT: 11-00 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: G. Elliott
Run Wild Fred has been on a roll since finishing second in the Irish Grand National in April 2021. A victory in the Troytown Handicap Chase and a second place in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham has demonstrated his abilities. He might be worth an each-way flutter.
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NO: 6 | FORM: 2-2122 | AGE: 8 | WEIGHT: 11-06 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: G. Elliott
You still have a chance if you drew the Willie Mullins trained horse in the office sweepstakes. He rarely finishes outside the top four, given the fact that many bookies are paying E/W places to the fifth and sixth-placed runners – it would seem like a decent punt.
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NO: 10 | FORM: 24-323 | AGE: 9 | WEIGHT: 11-04 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: W. Mullins
Went off as the favourite for the 2021 National, but failed to get round the course. In December he went to Ascot, where despite leading for much of the race, he blundered at the penultimate fence and then refused at the last. A third place at Doncaster redeemed his season to some extent, but he was still well beaten.
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NO: 37 | FORM: P-46R3 | AGE: 10 | WEIGHT: 10-09 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: J. O’Neill
Mount Ida has chalked up four wins and placed three times in her last eight starts, a decent strike rate that included a win at Cheltenham in the Kim Muir. However, a very poor outing in the Paddy Power Mares’ Chase in 2022 saw her finish last. Not the ideal preparation for Aintree.
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NO: 11 | FORM: 13-117 | AGE: 8 | WEIGHT: 11-04 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: G. Elliott
Stepped up in distance at Warwick in January and won on his first trip at 3m5f so stamina won’t be an issue. That gave his Official Rating a big boost, enough to make the cut for the 2022 Grand National.
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NO: 47 | FORM: 8-F312 | AGE: 8 | WEIGHT: 10-05 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: E. Lavelle
Given the strength of the competition, it’s doubtful that Noble Yeats would mount a serious challenge at Aintree. Historically, seven-year-olds have a dismal record in the Grand National.
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NO: 35 | FORM: 469P29 | AGE: 7 | WEIGHT: 10-09 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: E. Mullins
One of just seven grey runners entered into the Grand National 2022 and after a long break returned to racing this season, winning at Cheltenham in December. Is that one race enough prep for Aintree?
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NO: 49 | FORM: 2U9P-1 | AGE: 10 | WEIGHT: 10-04 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: V. Williams
Discorama finished seventh in the Grand National last year after putting up a good performance. However, he was running out of steam by the end. Difficult to see the Paul Nolan trained horse improving on last year’s performance, especially considering the handicapper has ‘rewarded’ his 2021 efforts with a few extra pounds.
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NO: 27 | FORM: 257-52 | AGE: 9 | WEIGHT: 10-10 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: P. Nolan
In the Gold Cup of 2020, Santini finished runner-up to Al Boum Photo. Since then, he has failed to replicate that form. Nevertheless, he’s a good price for a quality chaser and the handicapper hasn’t gone too hard on him. Definitely worth a second look for E/W backers.
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NO: 15 | FORM: 3P-428 | AGE: 10 | WEIGHT: 11-01 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: P. Gundry
Was given a weighty 11-07 in the 2021 Grand National and he seemed to enjoying the race until he parted company with his jockey at fence 26. Is back in 2022 to have another crack at the Aintree fences. Although, It’s hard to see how he’ll make an impression based on his recent form.
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NO: 1 | FORM: 5PU-U0 | AGE: 10 | WEIGHT: 11-10 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: H. De Bromhead
Mighty Thunder should be well suited for the Grand National distance. His win in the Scottish Grand National last year puts him in a favourable position to make a statement at Aintree. However, he pulled up in last two outings. So doubts remain.
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NO: 36 | FORM: 21-4PP | AGE: 9 | WEIGHT: 10-09 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: L. Russell
Ran a blinder to win the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown in December, his first chase win and by far his biggest success to date. Currently number 51, so might not make the cut.
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NO: 51 | FORM: 43-61P | AGE: 9 | WEIGHT: 10-04 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: N. Meade
Ran in the Irish Grand National last year to finish 7th and hasn’t won so far this season despite several attempts. Needs to find his winning form from last season.
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NO: 22 | FORM: 46P644 | AGE: 7 | WEIGHT: 10-12 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: G. Elliott
In November 2021, finished third behind Royal Pagaille and A Plus Tard in the Betfair Chase. A minor injury kept him out of the Cheltenham Festival, but it looks like he’ll be headed to Aintree. Concerns remain over his preparation time and the distance.
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NO: 17 | FORM: 341-73 | AGE: 10 | WEIGHT: 11-00 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: M. Winters
11 wins or places from 14 starts is an impressive record for the Henry Daly trained horse. Most recently a winner at Ascot in February, beating Fiddlerontheroof.
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NO: 48 | FORM: -37231 | AGE: 8 | WEIGHT: 10-05 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: H. Daly
Only recently returned to racing after a long absence. He finished fourth in the race at Newbury on March 5th over two miles and four furlongs. Grand National will be a tough test for him.
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NO: 26 | FORM: 2/37-4 | AGE: 10 | WEIGHT: 10-10 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: B. Pauling
A runner for all the ‘I’m A Celebrity’ fans out there, in 2021 Dingo Dollar skipped Aintree and headed for the Scottish Grand National where he finished 2nd. Does he have what it takes to become the King of Castle at Aintree? He’ll certainly move quicker than Naughty Boy in this trial.
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NO: 32 | FORM: 12-435 | AGE: 10 | WEIGHT: 10-10 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: S. Thomson
The fall in the Becher Chase over the Grand National fences in December remains the biggest negative. Nevertheless, Top Ville Ben has performed well since then, although his best runs have come over hurdles.
40/1
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NO: 29 | FORM: P5F312 | AGE: 10 | WEIGHT: 10-10 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: P. Kirby
A horse with a long history in the Grand National, which he has raced in three times, and one of the most experienced runners entered this year. He came in fourth in 2018, fifth in 2019 and pulled up in 2021. Can the 12-year-old soar at Aintree once again? We’ll see.
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NO: 31 | FORM: -39098 | AGE: 12 | WEIGHT: 10-10 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: A. Martin
Before making his seasonal debut at Newbury in February, De Rasher Counter was sidelined for over a year. Can he bring home the bacon at Aintree? Recent form suggests he’ll have too much on his plate here.
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NO: 23 | FORM: 4P/2-4 | AGE: 10 | WEIGHT: 10-11 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: E. Lavelle
Ran in the Topham Chase last season but unseated his jockey. Has notched up a couple of solid wins this season but rarely runs beyond three miles so the distance of the Grand National may be a problem.
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NO: 14 | FORM: 3U-112 | AGE: 9 | WEIGHT: 11-02 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: K. Bailey
From 12 starts, he has won four races and finished second four times. Despite lacking experience beyond 3m, he has never fallen, unseated his rider, or pulled up, which bodes very well for his chances.
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NO: 20 | FORM: -31217 | AGE: 9 | WEIGHT: 10-12 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: N. Twiston-Davies
Started out as a competitive novice chaser, but never realised his full potential due to injury. The winner of the Grand National Trial Handicap Chase at Punchestown in February and sixth place finish in the Ultima at Cheltenham followed. It wouldn’t be a major surprise to see him place.
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NO: 44 | FORM: 6-5716 | AGE: 11 | WEIGHT: 10-06 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: G. Elliott
In 2021, Freewheelin Dylan became the biggest-priced Irish Grand National winner in history when he romped home at 150/1. In the wake of that win, his trainer has been looking forward to getting him to Aintree. His odds are shorter for this race, but he remains an attractive option for those seeking a long shot with an outside chance.
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NO: 33 | FORM: 1-46UP | AGE: 10 | WEIGHT: 10-09 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: D. McLoughlin
Secret Reprieve was a convincing winner of the Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow in January 2021 and was entered for the National. However, with fewer horses getting withdrawn than anticipated, he narrowly missed out on a place and didn’t make the cut. May miss the cut again in 2022.
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NO: 62 | FORM: F11-5P | AGE: 8 | WEIGHT: 10-00 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: E Williams
Was recently moved from trainer Mick Channon to Donald McCain after new change of owner. Has primarily run at Cheltenham, racing there nine times but unfortunately is so far down the list for the 2022 Grand National that he is unlikely to get a run this year.
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NO: 67 | FORM: -21234 | AGE: 10 | WEIGHT: 9-13 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: D. McCain
A name more commonly associated with a stand in Croke Park, Hill Sixteen was second in the Becher Chase in December before going on to the Welsh Grand National where unfortunately he pulled up. But looks solid over the Aintree fences so could come good on the day.
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NO: 58 | FORM: 362P42 | AGE: 9 | WEIGHT: 10-00 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: S. Thomson
A cross country specialist and long-time rival to Tiger Rol. Easyland was entered in the 2021 Grand National but withdrawn after being given top weight. He’s back this year and while he’s not carrying top weight, the handicapper still hasn’t made it easy for Easyland.
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NO: 4 | FORM: 42-PPP | AGE: 8 | WEIGHT: 11-07 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: J. O’Neill
One blip this season in the Welsh National but otherwise has notched up three second place finishes. Deise Aba ticks a lot of boxes and could make for a decent each-way bet.
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NO: 41 | FORM: P-22P2 | AGE: 9 | WEIGHT: 10-07 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: P. Hobbs
Has headed to the Cheltenham Festival for five consecutive years and despite coming close has never won a major race there. Has only won once since November 2019 and despite being a terrific horse, just doesn’t look threatening enough for the National.
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NO: 7 | FORM: P-15P8 | AGE: 10 | WEIGHT: 11-05 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: C. Tizzard
A very speculative entry into the betting market as Stones and Roses hasn’t for an Official Rating that would make the cut for the 2022 Grand National. And the handicapper agreed. Unfortunately needs far too many horses above him to come out to make the starting line this year.
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NO: 75 | FORM: 1-4U59 | AGE: 8 | WEIGHT: 9-06 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: W. Mullins
Last year, he finished 15th in the National, 129L behind the winner. Class Conti have shown no improvement this season, little to suggest that’ll chance at Aintree this Saturday.
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NO: 34 | FORM: 40-P90 | AGE: 10 | WEIGHT: 10-09 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: W. Mullins
Tried his hand in the Cross Country at Cheltenham but pulled up having not jump very well. Hasn’t been in form this season but if anybody can work some magic it’s his trainer Henry De Bromhead.
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NO: 43 | FORM: 43/00P | AGE: 10 | WEIGHT: 10-07 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: H. De Bromhead
Having run in the Grand National for the first time in 2017, he came back to Aintree in 2018 but was unfortunately brought down, he skipped 2019, 2020 was canceled, and was back last year to finish 6th. Blaklion is the oldest runner entered this year. I doubt he could win it, but with a fair wind behind him, he might sneak into places.
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NO: 42 | FORM: 6-511P | AGE: 13 | WEIGHT: 10-07 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: D. Skelton
Ran in the Grand National last year but pulled up at fence 20. It doesn’t appear that he’s a fan of the Aintree fences based on his performance in the Becher Chase this season.
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NO: 21 | FORM: -UP26P | AGE: 9 | WEIGHT: 10-12 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: R. Hobson
He was having a decent season with four placed finishes on the bounce. Then he pulled up in the Goffs and unseated his rider at Cheltenham. To rebound here, Brahma Bull will need to find something special.
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NO: 8 | FORM: 2333PU | AGE: 11 | WEIGHT: 11-05 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: W. Mullins
Except for a debut PTP, he has only tried 3m+ three times. Two of those times, he failed to finish or was last and on his most recent entry, he finished third from five runners over 3m2f. I don’t see how he can compete if there’s another mile added.
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NO: 16 | FORM: 602803 | AGE: 10 | WEIGHT: 11-00 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: G. Elliott
The horse has only attempted more than 2m6f twice in 14 chase starts, back in 2019/20. One can hardly imagine that he can make an impression in the Grand National marathon.
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NO: 9 | FORM: -3012F | AGE: 9 | WEIGHT: 11-05 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: G. Elliott
Was entered last year, but connections chose the Irish Grand National instead, the mare finished in 11th place. She hasn’t been in the best of form since returning to racing this year, pulling-up twice from four starts.
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NO: 39 | FORM: 0-8PP2 | AGE: 9 | WEIGHT: 10-08 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: W. Mullins
Trainer Nicky Henderson will be hoping Caribean Boy can end the trainers Grand National hoodoo. However, in four starts this season, he has either pulled up, fallen or been outclassed. There’s some hope following a win over 3 miles at Kempton in January, but not much.
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NO: 24 | FORM: P-0F1P | AGE: 8 | WEIGHT: 10-11 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: N. Henderson
In January, he won the Bet365 Handicap Chase at Ascot, giving his profile a decent boost. Nevertheless, it was his first big win, and he will have to dig deep to have a significant impact on this race.
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NO: 40 | FORM: 4-721F | AGE: 9 | WEIGHT: 10-08 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: H. Fry
Recently switched from Thomas Mullins to Henry De Bromhead and has yet to run for her new trainer. However, she last won a race in November 2020, though she did finish 9th in the Irish Grand National last year.
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NO: 25 | FORM: 9-P452 | AGE: 9 | WEIGHT: 10-11 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: T. Mullins
After winning the Grand Sefton Handicap Chase at Aintree in 2021, moved straight into the betting markets for the Grand National. Attempted the Aintree fences once again in the 2021 Becher Chase but fell at the Chair.
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NO: 56 | FORM: 41FP63 | AGE: 9 | WEIGHT: 11-01 | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | TRAINER: P. Bowen
What are the odds on the Grand National?
The average odds of a winning Grand National horse are around 20/1 – while 24 of the last 30 Grand National winners returned a double-figure price. The only three recent winners who had less than four runs were Ballabriggs in 2011, One For Arthur in 2017 and Tiger Roll in 2019, with only three runs each.
Until recently, it was commonly assumed that horses carrying over 11 stone never win. This allowed punters to rule out a decent slice of the entrants. However, this trend is showing signs of reversal in recent years, not least in 2015 when Many Clouds carried the monster weight of 11st 9lb to victory, while since 2009 we’ve had six Grand National winners carry 11st or more in weight.
Grand National ante post betting tips & predictions
If you fancy an early punt, these Grand National ante post tips could help you pick a winner. If you feel your horse will improve through the season, it’s very likely the Grand National ante post betting odds will get shorter ahead of the race. Remember, all betting Grand National 2022 ante post odds are subject to change as certain horses might not run, jockeys may make unexpected decisions over their preferred rides, the Aintree ground will suit specific horses depending on the weather, and others will head into the Grand National in better form leading up to the race.
Horses that have run in previous Aintree Grand Nationals are well worth considering too. This was backed-up in 2019 with the 2018 Grand National winner – Tiger Roll. The 2018 third – Anibale Fly – managed to run a gallant fifth in the race in 2019. Here are our best Grand National ante-post tips for 2022’s favourites.
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Grand National Runners 2022 Facts & Figures
The Grand National race is 4 miles, 2 ½ furlongs.
SHORTEST WINNING DISTANCE
Neptune Collonges by a nose from Sunnyhillboy in 2012.
FURTHEST WINNING DISTANCE
A distance – Cloister (1893), Covertcoat (1913), Shaun Splash (1921), Tipperary Tim (1928), Mr What (1958) and Red Marauder (2001).
HIGHEST WINNING WEIGHT
12st 7lb carried by four winners to victory in the Grand National: Poethlyn (1919), Jerry M (1912), Manifesto (1899) and Cloister (1893).
This is a record that will not be broken as the top-weight was lowered to 12st in 1956, then went down to 11st 12lb in 2002 and to 11st 10lb in 2009.
Since Poethlyn, only four horses have triumphed with 12st or more – Red Rum (12st in 1974), Reynoldstown (12st 2lb in 1936), Golden Miller (12st 2lb in 1934) and Sprig (12st 4lb in 1927).
LOWEST WINNING WEIGHT
9st 6lb by Freetrader in 1856. The minimum weight now is 10st, regardless whether a horse’s rating merits less (termed “racing from out of the handicap”).
The race’s popularity in recent years has seen few entries from out of the handicap make the final field.
SPECIAL DISCRETION
The Randox Health Grand National is the only race where the official handicapper specially frames the weights, often taking into account past Aintree form.
The weights are announced at a launch in February and do not change afterwards as there are no penalties for success after that time. British Horseracing Authority Head of Handicapping Phil Smith has framed the weights since 1999. Smith has encouraged the best horses to take part by compressing the weights at the top of the handicap since 2001 – giving them a more lenient mark than their official rating, mainly because of the race’s long distance.
He was rewarded with the closest finish in Grand National history in 2012 when Neptune Collonges defied 11st 6lb to beat Sunyhillboy by a nose, while Many Clouds, the 2015 Grand National winner, carried 11st 9lb, the highest victorious weight since Red Rum’s 12st in 1974.
SMALLEST NUMBER OF FINISHERS
Two, in 1928 when 42 started, with Tipperary Tim beating the remounted Billy Barton by a distance. Three finished in both 1913 and 1951. The remounting of horses was banned in all races by the British Horseracing Authority in November, 2009.
MOST FINISHERS
23 in 1984, from 40 starters. There were 22 finishers in 1963, 1987 and 1992.
MOST RUNNERS
66 in 1929, while 57 lined up in 1947. The maximum field size is now 40.
LEAST RUNNERS
10 in 1883
FASTEST GRAND NATIONAL TIME
Mr Frisk (1990) 8m 47.8s.
SLOWEST GRAND NATIONAL TIME
Lottery (1839) 14m 53s.
MOST COMMON WINNING AGE
Nine-year-olds have won 45 of the 169 runnings of the Grand National where the winner’s age was recorded. The best recent record is by 11-year-olds, accounting for three of the last five winners – Neptune Collonges (2012), Auroras Encore (2013) and Pineau De Re (2014).
OLDEST WINNER
Peter Simple (1853), aged 15.
YOUNGEST WINNER
Alcibiade (1865), Regal (1876), Austerlitz (1877), Empress (1880) and Lutteur III (1909) were all aged five. Since 2012, only seven-yearolds and upwards can take part.
WINNING AGES IN THE LAST 30 RUNNINGS
8-Y-O (3 winners) Party Politics (1992), Bindaree (2002) and Many Clouds (2015).
9-Y-O (9 winners) West Tip (1986), Rhyme ‘N’ Reason (1988), Lord Gyllene (1997), Bobbyjo (1999), Papillon (2000), Hedgehunter (2005), Comply Or Die (2008), Mon Mome (2009) and Rule The World (2016).
10-Y-O (7 winners) Rough Quest (1996), Earth Summit (1998), Monty’s Pass (2003), Numbersixvalverde (2006), Silver Birch (2007), Don’t Push It (2010) and Ballabriggs (2011).
11-Y-O (8 winners) Maori Venture (1987), Mr Frisk (1990), Seagram (1991), Miinnehoma (1994), Red Marauder (2001), Neptune Collonges (2012), Auroras Encore (2013) and Pineau De Re (2014).
12-Y-O (3 winners) Little Polveir (1989), Royal Athlete (1995) and Amberleigh House (2004).
SOME FAMOUS GRAND NATIONAL GAMBLES
The very first winner Lottery (1839) was made 5/1 favourite following his earlier success in the Cheltenham Steeplechase.
Another successful 19th century punt came in 1866 when owner/ trainer Edward Studd had £1,000 at 40/1 about Salamander. His £40,000 winnings would equate to nearly £3 million at today’s values.
Manifesto hit the bookies hard on both occasions he won the Grand National, in 1897 and 1899. He was sent off 6/1 favourite for his first win when owned by heavy-gambling Irish solicitor Harry Dyas. He was 5/1 second favourite two years later when scoring for new owner John Bulteel. The 4/1 favourite was his half-sister Gentle Ida, who fell.
A confident Vincent O’Brien told owner Joe ‘Mincemeat’ Griffin to have a good bet on Early Mist in the 1953 race. Griffin won £100,000 when his horse came in and he also owned the 1954 winner Royal Tan, trained by O’Brien too.
Prolific gambler Terry Ramsden bet £50,000 eachway at 8/1 about Mr Snugfit in the 1986. The horse, who was also combined in doubles and trebles, returned a profit when coming fourth.
Papillon’s success in 2000 for trainer Ted Walsh and his jockey son Ruby was a popular victory. Tipped by the Racing Post’s Pricewise column at 33/1 on the morning of the race, he was sent off at 10/1 by race time.
Part-owner Mike Futter estimated his total winnings were £800,000 when Monty’s Pass scored in 2003. The five-person Dee Racing syndicate netted over £1 million on the winner, who started at 16/1 but had been backed down from 66/1 by his owners.
OUTSIDERS WINNING
100/1 Mon Mome (2009), Foinavon (1967), Caughoo (1947), Gregalach (1929) and Tipperary Tim (1928).
66/1 Auroras Encore (2013), Ayala (1963), Russian Hero (1949), and Rubio (1908).
50/1 Last Suspect (1985), Anglo (1966), Sheila’s Cottage (1948) and Forbra (1932).
SHORTEST-PRICED WINNERS
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