The tape will go up on the world's greatest steeplechase on Saturday 14th April 2012 in the Grand National Chase at the Aintree Racecourse, with more prize money on offer than ever before. The Grand National is the most avidly followed and watched horse race in the British Isles, never failing in its quest to provide the spectacular, the heroics and the misfortunes of the race. It is also the single biggest betting event in sport and this year will be no exception when the forty Grand National runners with their jockeys go to post.
Check out this year's Grand National runners.
You can get all the latest bookmaker prices and odds from our special dedicated odds comparison chart for the Grand National. Plus we will be covering each twenty-one races of the Aintree Festival meeting with odds updated each day. Just click on the price you want for that horse and you will be taken to that bookmaker where you can open a new betting account and place your bet, it's easy as that.
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| Ballabriggs | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 |
| Junior | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 |
| West End Rocker | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 |
| Synchronised | 10/1 | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | - | 16/1 | 16/1 |
| Shakalakaboomboom | - | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 |
| Niche Market | - | 33/1 | 20/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 |
| Cappa Bleu | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 |
Check out all the latest 2012 Grand National odds.
Last year's runner Oscar Time has picked up an injury and will miss the 2012 Grand National.
2010 winner Don't Push It has been retired to stud in Ireland. The horse gave Tony McCoy his first win in the race and can now look forward to retirement at Martinstown Stud.
Giles Cross was cut for the 2012 National following his second place effort in the Welsh National at Chepstow on the 27th December. Winner was the Richard Lee trained Le Beau Bai.
The wonderfully named Shakalakaboomboom was given a quote of 25/1 for the 2012 National following his win in the staying chase at Cheltenham's International meeting in December. Trainer Nicky Henderson hasn't won the National but he confirmed that Aintree's showpiece would be on the horizon for this horse.
West End Rocker was backed in to around 20/1 for the 2012 Grand National following his win over the Aintree fences in the Becher Chase in December. The Alan King trained horse failed to get round in last year's National but a year on he could be one to consider.
2011 Grand National winner Ballabriggs heads the betting for the 2012 renewal for trainer Donald McCain Jr at odds of 16/1. Beshabar and Junior are also well fancied in the ante-post betting.
Check the Grand National Results.
The horse racing action dosen't just stop at the Grand National, with twenty other races of top quality National Hunt action taking place, we have all the odds for each race and the latest betting news as it happens. Click on the links to get the latest race odds and free bet offers.
Thursday 12th April 2012 - Liverpool Day
| Time | Race | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.00 | Liverpool Hurdle Odds | Grade 1 | Betting Offers |
| 14.30 | Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices' Hurdle Odds | Grade 1 | Betting Offers |
| 15.05 | Totesport Bowl Odds | Grade 1 | Betting Offers |
| 15.40 | John Smith's Fox Hunters Chase Odds | Class 1 | Betting Offers |
| 16.15 | Matalan.co.uk Red Rum Chase Odds | Grade 3 | Betting Offers |
| 16.50 | Manifesto Novices' Chase Odds | Grade 2 | Betting Offers |
| 17.25 | Silver Cross Handicap Hurdle Odds | Listed | Betting Offers |
Friday 13th April 2012 - Ladies Day
| Time | Race | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.00 | Top Novices' Hurdle Odds | Grade 2 | Betting Offers |
| 14.30 | Mildmay Novices' Chase Odds | Grade 2 | Betting Offers |
| 15.05 | Melling Chase Odds | Grade 1 | Betting Offers |
| 15.40 | Topham Chase Odds | Listed | Betting Offers |
| 16.15 | Sefton Novices' Hurdle Odds | Grade 1 | Betting Offers |
| 16.50 | John Smith's Handicap Hurdle Odds | Grade 3 | Betting Offers |
| 17.25 | Mares Open Flat Race Odds | Listed | Betting Offers |
Saturday 14th April 2012 - Grand National Day
| Time | Race | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.45 | Mersey Novices' Hurdle Odds | Grade 2 | Betting Offers |
| 14.15 | Maghull Novices' Chase Odds | Grade 1 | Betting Offers |
| 14.50 | Dick Francis Aintree Hurdle Odds | Grade 1 | Betting Offers |
| 15.25 | John Smith's Handicap Chase Odds | Betting Offers | |
| 16.15 | 2012 GRAND NATIONAL ODDS | Grade 3 | Betting Offers |
| 17.00 | Conditional Jockeys' Hurdle Odds | Grade 2 | Betting Offers |
| 17.35 | Champion Open Flat Race Odds | Grade 3 | Betting Offers |
As with any horse race, assessing the form of a horse is all important before placing your bet. This is no different with the Grand National, but with forty runners to choose from, it can be a long drawn out job to reach that all important conclusion. We'll highlight all forty runners with a brief summary as to their form going into the big race, giving you the best chance to pick the winner!
Forty runners will go to post in the world's biggest steeplechase on Saturday 14th April 2012 and we'll have each horse covered in our extensive Grand National runners section, featuring racecard, form, who trains and who rides the horses plus the all important odds. We'll also have a dedicated page for each horse taking part in the 2012 Grand National.
Tuesday 14th February sees the official launch of the 2012 Grand National weights in London and we'll have the full list here on our dedicated Grand National Weights page as soon as the list is complete. 2010 Grand National winner Don't Push It topped the weights last year and carried a mammoth 11st10lbs in his failed bid to win back-to-back Nationals.
As with any big horse racing festival, the online bookmakers will be pulling out the stops to ensure there is plenty on offer for the punter during Grand National week. We have a dedicated page where all the bookmaker special offers and free bets will be highlighted. Just click on any of the bookmaker links on this site and you will be entitles to any of the advertised offers.
2012 Grand National free bets and special offers.
If you need any help picking out a winner in the 2012 Grand National, we have enlisted the help of Channel 4 Racing presenter Tom Lee, who is on hand to give his view on the big race and provide invaluable tips throughout the Aintree Festival meeting.
If you're looking for a sweepstake kit to use in the office at work or amongst friends, we've our very own printable sweepstake kit exclusively for the 2012 Grand National detailing all the free bets you can get via the Betting Directory. Simply follow the easy to use instructions and have a bit of fun watching the big race.
2012 Grand National Sweepstake Kit.
Grand National OddsCompare bookmakers odds for the outright winner of the 2010 Grand National
Grand National Free BetsBookmakers free bets and betting offers for the Grand National
Grand National BetsThere are a wide range of bets that can be placed on the Grand National
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