LONDON, ENGLAND -- The biggest betting event of the year is upon us. On Saturday the 5th of April millions of horseracing fans around the world will watch the greatest horse race of them all, the Aintree Grand National race, run at Aintree racecourse.
The 2008 Grand National will once again see hundreds of millions of pounds invested in fixed betting and pool betting markets. The ante-post markets have been active for several months as punters have attempted to take advantage of pre-race speculation to find the best odds and prices on the Grand National runners.
During this period one horse has emerged as a clear race favourite. Cloudy Lane, trained by Donald McCain, son of Grand National legend Ginger McCain, is priced at Grand National odds of 11/2 by William Hill to win the Grand National. The next closest priced Grand National runners are late movers Slim Pickings and Comply or Die, both priced at 10/1 odds by William Hill.
Despite the fact that the Aintree Grand National 2008 has produced a clear favourite, punters around the world know that the Grand National is nothing if not unpredictable. With top runners including Dun Doire, Hedgehunter and L'Ami all priced over 20/1, shrewd Grand National betting strategists will make sure they have some money on the runners capable of producing an upset on Grand National day.
The action at Aintree does not stop with the Grand National. The Grand National 2008 Meeting that has grown up around the Grand National includes several more top quality national hunt races, including the Melling Chase and totesport Bowl. With the likes of Kauto Star and Master Minded set to participate in these races, punters are spoilt for choice by the excellent Grand National meeting betting opportunities on offer.
About Aintree Grand National Betting
If you want more information on the Grand National, including profiles of all the major players, information on tickets and travel and insights into the rich history and heritage of this event, look no further than Grand National Betting.
As the largest and most comprehensive guide to the Grand National, Grand National betting offers more than a complete resource on Aintree racecourse, Grand National records and statistics and the famous winners of this event. Betting is what defines the Grand National, and at Grand National Betting you'll find detailed guides to picking winners, placing bets, betting terminology and making the most of your Grand National betting opportunities.
Partnered by William Hill, Aintree Grand National Betting is also able to offer a once off £25 free Grand National bet to all racing fans who open a new account with William Hill during this period.
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