Grand National betting tips: Punters going grey this year

Comprising almost a fifth of this year’s intended runners, the bookies are offering 7/2 on a grey winner – which would be only the fourth in the near-200-year-history of the National.

Intense Raffles and Vanillier are the leading greys in the betting, while Fil Dor is the pack’s rank outsider at 66/1.

Elsewhere, 6/1 says all six greys finish the race and it’s 40/1 for a sensational all-grey podium (greys to finish first, second and third).

Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: "Will it pay to go grey? Plenty of punters will make their Grand National picks based on colour, and with a record number among this year's field, it could be a grey day for bookies this weekend."

As well as insights into the favourites, Ladbrokes also has a Grand National betting guide for beginners released, offering tips ahead of the big race at Aintree this weekend.

Leading trainer and Ladbrokes ambassador Dan Skelton will also be providing insights on the ground from all three days of Aintree, including his thoughts on Saturday's main event/

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All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.