The Grand National is a yearly National Hunt equestrian race held at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool. This is England’s biggest handicap chase in which horses have to carry a weight relative to theirs. The weight is contingent on the horse’s official rankings. This means that horses with the highest rank will have to chase with the maximum weight.
The handicap helps ensure that all horses in the race have the same chance of winning. This is one aspect that makes the race a favourite among bettors. At the upcoming Grand National 2011 too, betting will be a crucial element. If you are new to Grand National 2011 Betting, here are a few points that can help you wager efficiently:
How to Start Grand National Betting
The first step to Grand National 2011 Betting is selecting a widely used online bookmaker. Next, create an account with the bookmaker and make your first deposit in it. When doing this, you may have to deposit a minimum amount that may be specified by the site. Following this, you will be able to wager on the Grand National horses for an amount equalling that in your account.
Our Tip: Number 16. CALGARY BAY (IRE)
Calgary Bay is our tip for this years grand national winner and at 33-1 , this could be a nice earner. Ridden by Haden Frost, the eight-year-old has never won over further than three miles, yet his jumping prowess holds the key. A big, powerful animal, Calgary Bay looks tailor-made for the National, having yet to fall in 15 starts over fences. Bet on Calgary Bay now.
Types of Bets in Grand Nationals
Of the many bets used in horse racing, three are used in the Grand Nationals. They are – win bets, place bets and each-way bets. Here are the different aspects you should know about each of these bets:
Win bet
One of the most important types of wagers that can be placed in the Grand Nationals is the win bet. With this, you will be betting that the horse you pick will win the first place in the race. If the horse wins the race, your betting stakes amount gets multiplied by the odds and is offered to you in addition to your original Grand National 2011 Betting amount.
Place bet
A place bet is another wager used by many in the Grand Nationals. With this bet, you will be wagering that the horse you pick will be placed in one of the top positions. This is based on the number of places that are extended by bookmakers for the place bets. In a race like the Grand Nationals where typically 40 horses compete, bookmakers sometimes extend the first five places for the place bet.
Each way bet
An each way bet is a combination of the win bet and place bet. The amount that you wager with this bet is divided between the two bets. So, if the horse you choose wins the first place, your winnings will include the odds on both the win and place bets. But, if your horse does not win the race nor does it place in the first few positions, you lose the amount you wagered on both.
What to Bet on at the Grand Nationals 2011
Bettors choose different aspects when deciding which horse to bet on at the Grand Nationals. One such aspect is the favourite in the race. You can choose either the current or old favourite. Another way to decide which horse to bet on is the horse’s weight and its handicap.
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