2011 Grand National, Betting Tips

With so many entrants making an appearance in the Grand National, it can seem like an almost impossible task to try and select a winning runner. There are dozens of entrants every single year (forty to be precise) in the Grand National, with the 2011 Grand National set to be no exception – making it as hard ever to try and mark a winner from the fray. Of course, as everybody knows, winning isn’t everything; picking a horse than can achieve a place (whether it be first, second or third) is still a difficult task.

There are several helpful hints and tips that can go a long way towards helping you select the horse who can make the most out of your money. Below are some useful Grand National betting tips that can help to make 2011 a winning year.

The first important statistic to consider when attempting to pick a horse that will place, is paying attention to horses’ age; this is due to the simple fact that bets made on older horses are tantamount to throwing your money away. There have only been three twelve-year-old horses to win the Grand National within the last twenty years; the figure only climbs slightly to twelve horses in the entirety of the Grand National’s history. Conversely, it is also a smart move to discount any inexperienced horses; only one seven-year old horse has ever won the Grand National (all the way back in 1940). The next tip is mostly common sense, however, it often gets overlooked by many pundits: pay attention to whether a horse has experience running over distances.

The Grand National is a long race and can take its toll on those horses who are not accustomed to the exertion that it requires. Paying close attention to whether or not a horse has fallen in its previous races is another wise move: this can seriously hinder a horse’s prospects. Finally, it pays to do some research in a formbook; this can give you valuable information on whether a runner is capable of attaining glory at the Grand National. Websites such as BetRescue can also provide a similar service, as well as displaying bonuses, various promotional offers and even a free bet or two!