The Grand National is a famous horse race that has been run annually at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England since 1839.
It is a handicap steeplechase race that covers a distance of 4 miles and 514 yards (approximately 7.2 kilometers) and features 30 fences. Overall, the Grand National has a rich and colorful history that spans nearly two centuries, and it remains one of the most exciting and challenging horse races in the world today.
The Football 24-7 Betting Tip for this year’s winner is “Our Power” with Sam Twiston-Davies and trained by Sam Thomas. The horse has been allocated No.35 Jersey and is in great form.
The Full Line up of horses running in the Grand National 2024 has been added below.
Grand National Runners List for 2024
- A Wave Of The Sea
- Ain’t That A Shame
- Any Second Now
- Back On The Lash
- Born By The Sea
- Cape Gentleman
- Capodanno
- Carefully Selected
- Cloudy Glen
- Coko Beach
- Corach Rambler
- Darasso
- Delta Work
- Diol Ker
- Dunboyne
- Enjoy d’Allen
- Escaria Ten
- Eva’s Oskar
- Fortescue
- Francky du Berlais
- Fury Road
- Gabbys Cross
- Gaillard du Mesnil
- Galvin
- Hill Sixteen
- Le Milos
- Lifetime Ambition
- Longhouse Poet
- Minella Trump
- Mister Coffey
- Mr Incredible
- Noble Yeats
- Our Power
- Recite A Prayer
- Roi Mage
- Sam Brown
- The Big Breakaway
- The Big Dog
- Vanillier
- Velvet Elvis
The race this year will be live on ITV and ITV X on Saturday April 15th @ 5.15pm.
The winner of the Grand National in 2022, “Nobile Yeats” will be racing again for the Prestigious title. The favourite Tiger Roll and Minella Trump will also be participating in the race.
Some of the most famous winners of the Grand National include:
- Red Rum: Perhaps the most famous Grand National winner of all time, Red Rum won the race three times (in 1973, 1974, and 1977) and finished second twice. He was known for his incredible stamina and jumping ability, and remains one of the most beloved horses in the history of the sport.
- Tiger Roll: One of the most recent Grand National winners, Tiger Roll has won the race twice (in 2018 and 2019) and was set to attempt a historic third consecutive win in 2020 before the race was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He is known for his incredible jumping ability and speed, and remains one of the most exciting horses in the sport today.He was set to attempt a historic third consecutive win in 2020 but the race was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Golden Miller: Another legendary horse, Golden Miller won the Grand National in 1934 and also won the Cheltenham Gold Cup five times in a row from 1932 to 1936. He was the first horse to win both races in the same year, and remains the only horse to have accomplished that feat.
- Aldaniti: won the Grand National in 1981 in one of the most emotional victories in the history of the race, as his jockey Bob Champion had recovered from cancer to ride him to victory.
- Foinavon: won the Grand National in 1967 at odds of 100/1 in a race that was marred by chaos and confusion after a pile-up at the 23rd fence. Foinavon was far behind the leaders at the time and was able to jump the fence without interference to win the race.
- Reynoldstown: This talented horse won the Grand National in 1935 and also won the Cheltenham Gold Cup twice. He was known for his speed and agility, and was a dominant force in the sport during his era.
- Manifesto: A true Grand National legend, Manifesto won the race twice (in 1897 and 1899) and finished second twice. He also completed the course a record eight times, and remains one of the most durable and consistent horses in the history of the race.
There have been many other great horses that have won the Grand National over the years, and the race remains one of the most prestigious and challenging horse races in the world. Each horse has its own unique strengths and accomplishments, and the race remains one of the most challenging and prestigious in the world of horse racing. A quick guide to this years horses can be found on the BBC Grand National resource page.
Types of Horse Racing Bet you can place on the National
There are many different types of bets that can be placed on horse races, ranging from simple single bets to more complex combination bets. Here are some of the most common types of horse racing bets:
- Win: A bet on a horse to win the race.
- Place: A bet on a horse to finish in either first or second place.
- Show: A bet on a horse to finish in either first, second, or third place.
- Exacta: A bet on two horses to finish in first and second place in the exact order.
- Quinella: A bet on two horses to finish in first and second place in any order.
- Trifecta: A bet on three horses to finish in first, second, and third place in the exact order.
- Superfecta: A bet on four horses to finish in first, second, third, and fourth place in the exact order.
- Daily Double: A bet on the winners of two consecutive races.
- Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Pick 6: Bets on the winners of three, four, five, or six consecutive races.
- Placepot: A bet on a horse to place in each of the first six races of a race card.
These are just a few examples of the many different types of bets that can be placed on horse races. Each bet has different odds and potential payouts, and the complexity of the bet will affect the level of risk and potential reward involved. It’s important to understand the different types of bets before placing a wager, and to only bet with money that you can afford to lose. The Jockey club have some great Grand National resources and imagery that is worth reviewing if you get the chance. Football 24 7 also has a dedicated section detailing all of the latest football betting tips for 2024.
The History of the Grand National
The Grand National is a famous horse race held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England. The race has a long and storied history dating back to 1839, when it was first run as the “Grand Liverpool Steeplechase.” Our Grand National Runners 2024 resource has been put together as a free guide for our readers to learn from.
The first Grand National was won by a horse named Lottery, ridden by jockey Jem Mason. The race was run over a distance of 4 miles and 3 furlongs, with 30 fences to be jumped along the way. Over the years, the race has undergone many changes and modifications, but it has always remained one of the most challenging and prestigious steeplechases in the world.
One of the most famous and successful horses in the history of the Grand National is Red Rum, who won the race three times (in 1973, 1974, and 1977) and finished second twice. Red Rum became a national icon in the UK and is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all time.
In recent years, the Grand National has faced some controversy over concerns about the safety of the race, with some calling for changes to the course and the number of fences. Despite these concerns, the race remains an important part of British sporting culture and attracts huge crowds of spectators each year.
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