Grand National 2025 Betting Guide for Beginners

The Grand National is Britain’s biggest horse race and a betting tradition for millions. In fact, roughly 13 million people in the UK (about a third of adults) place a bet on the Grand National each year. It’s broadcast globally to an audience of millions of viewed and is famously popular even among those who don’t follow horse racing at other times.

Many people bet on the Grand National as their only flutter of the year – often picking a horse by a funny name or lucky number, so you may be new to this event... If that's the case don’t worry, don't worry, as this beginner-friendly guide will walk you through the basics of Grand National 2025 betting, from understanding bet types and unique factors to step-by-step instructions on how to place a bet.

Grand National 2025 takes place on Saturday, 5th April, at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool. It's part of a three-day festival running from Thursday, 3rd April.

• Win Bet: You bet on a horse to finish first. Simple and straightforward.
• Each-Way Bet: Two bets in one – one on the horse to win and one to place (finishing in the top 4 positions). Even if your horse doesn't win but places, you'll still get a partial payout.
• Forecast & Tricast Bets: Forecast involves picking the horses to finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order; Tricast means picking the top three in exact order.
• Accumulator Bets: Multiple selections combined into one bet. All must win to collect, but potential returns can be substantial.