Runners, Riders & Odds Grand National 2023
Grand National 2023
There can be little doubt that the Grand National is one of the most exciting horse races in the world with countless millions following the action live on TV each year and the Aintree grandstands full to bursting.
With up to forty horses contesting the gruelling race each year, picking a winner is no easy task. Nevertheless you can check out the latest betting odds and all the necessary information for the 2023 Grand National with our handy at-a-glance guide.
Quick guide to picking a winner
Unfortunately there is no magic formula for picking a winner in the Grand National, however there are ways in which you can boost the chances of you getting a winning return on your stake. Some punters choose a favourite or relevant name or colour of silks and while these approaches can bear fruit, more credible and scientific strategies are to be recommended.
If you are lucky enough to actually be at Aintree Racecourse for the 2023 Grand National, then a visit to the parade ring before the big race is a must. Here you can check out the horses ‘in the flesh’ and check out the fitness or temperament of your preferred runner. If a horse seems to be agitated, restless or is sweating excessively, then it is best avoided. If a horse appears to be calm and composed, then this is a good sign and it should in theory give a better account of itself in the contest.
Whether you’re at Aintree or watching on TV, it is important that you study the form of each runner before deciding upon which one to back. The numbers next to the horse’s name indicate finishing positions in past races. Always take these numbers in context however as a third placed finish could easily be in a race with three runners, in which case it has come last! Look at all numbers and letters, for example ‘C’ means that the horse is a course winner, ie: it has won at Aintree. ‘D’ means that it has won over the distance as the race in which it has been entered. ‘U’ and ‘F’ means that it has unseated and fallen while ‘S’ means slipped and ‘P’ means pulled up by the jockey.
All the runners have odds and these indicate the theoretical chance of it winning the race, the prices fluctuating depending on how much backing they have. The odds can shorten when they are being heavily backed or they can drift when they come out of favour. A drifting price means that there is less support for the runner and this can be due to many factors such as unsuitable conditions or change of jockey.
As already mentioned, there really isn’t a magic formula for bagging a winner from the list of Grand National runners but by doing a bit of research, you can certainly increase your chances.
Good luck!!!
Odds shown are subject to change.
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