How to place a bet on the Grand National online: A step-by-step guide

An exciting 2023 Grand National resulted in Corach Rambler becoming just the third Scottish-trained winner in the 184-year history of the race.

The 8/1 favourite came home 2¼ lengths clear of second-placed Vanillier, with Gaillard Du Mesnil and the 2022 winner Noble Yeats filling third and fourth places.

The 2024 renewal is set for Saturday April 13, when a new reduced maximum field of 34 runners will tackle the 4m 2f steeplechase that is the biggest and most-watched race in Britain.

Corach Rambler is the favourite after finishing third in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, with I Am Maximus and Vanillier completing the top three in the betting.

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How to bet on the 2024 Grand National: choosing a betting site

First you will need to sign up to one of the many UK betting sites. Below is our list of trusted betting sites, along with the Grand National betting offers they have for new customers to use.

How to to bet on the Grand National contents

• How to sign up for Grand National betting site
• Finding the 2024 Grand National betting page
• Adding a selection to your bet slip
• Different types of 2024 Grand National bets
• Withdrawing your winnings

How to sign up for Grand National betting site

The process of joining and signing up online to place a bet on the Grand National will be different in the detail for each site, but the majority follow similar steps to the ones outlined below. 

While it can take as little as 10 minutes to sign up, it is definitely worth giving yourself some extra time if you need to take things at a steady pace.

1. Click the "Claim Offer" button next to the offer you wish to claim.
2. Click the button to register a new account. This might also say "sign up" or "create account".
3. Fill in any personal details requested by the betting site, including verifying you are over 18 years old.
4. Enter your details for your deposit method, making sure you deposit and/or bet the correct amount to trigger the sign-up offer.
5. Select a horse and place your bet on the Grand National. Find out more about placing a Grand National bet online below.

How to place a bet on the 2024 Grand National online

Once you’ve signed up and earned some free bets you’re ready to place a bet on the Grand National – unless you need some help choosing your selections (more on that below).

Finding the 2024 Grand National betting page

Your first task is to find your way to the 2024 Grand National section on the betting site you want to place a bet on. There will be a different way to do this on each site but we have produced a general walkthrough to assist you.

With the race now a year away, the Grand National tab is not simply on the side or top of betting sites.

Instead, you will have to click through to the horse racing section of the sportsbook. From there, there will be a further tab at the top or side of the page that is labelled ‘ante-post’.

The Grand National will not be the only race listed there but should be easy to find. Once you have clicked on that, you can add the horse that you fancy to your bet slip.

Placing a bet on the 2024 Grand National online: adding a selection to your bet slip

Once you’ve been able to access the page that shows a list of all the Grand National runners and have located the horse you want to bet on you will need to add them to your bet slip and place your bet. Steps for doing this are as follows:

1. Click on the odds next to the horse you want to bet on in the Grand National. They will then be added to your bet slip, which should pop up on your screen.
2. Fill in the amount you would like to stake on your horse in the appropriate box. If you would like to be each-way then tick the box on the bet slip marked each-way or EW. You will find more information on the different types of Grand National bets below.
3. If you already have deposited the money required to place your bet then simply click the button marked "place bet" or something similar to place your bet with the money you have deposited. The bet slip will update to tell you when this is done.
4. If you haven’t deposited yet then you will be prompted to do so before you can place your Grand National bet or bets.
5. If you have earned free bets and would like to use them to make a Grand National bet, then your bet slip will usually feature a button or box to switch on or tick to use them. 

Different types of 2024 Grand National bets you can place online

The most common types of bets people place on the Grand National are the following:

Win-only

A win-only bet is fairly self-explanatory: you bet on the horse to win the race. For you to make any return on your stake, the horse that you have backed must win the Grand National.

Each-way

There are usually 40 runners competing for Grand National glory each year at Aintree so picking the winner can be a tough task, especially if you’re an occasional bettor rather than a serious racing fan.

That’s why most people betting on the Grand National will look to bet each-way (often abbreviated to EW). This is effectively placing two bets: one on the horse to win and one on the horse to finish within a designated number of places advertised in the each-way terms at the top of the list of runners, and so giving punters a bigger chance of earning a payout.

• Example: each-way: 1/5 odds, 1,2,3,4,5 places

The place part of your each-way bet pays out at a fraction of the "to win" odds that are listed. In this case the place part of your each-way bet pays out at 1/5 of the win odds if your horse finishes in the first five places. If your horse wins the race you will also be paid out for the win part of the bet at the full win price listed. 

For example, let’s say you place a £10 each-way bet (total stake of £20) on a horse at odds of 50/1 with the above each-way terms. That means you have £10 on the horse to win at odds of 50/1 and £10 on the horse to finish in the top five at odds of 10/1 (a fifth of the to-win odds).

If your horse then wins the Grand National, both the win and place parts of your each-way bet will be paid out so your returns will be £620. This consists of your win bet (£10 x 50 = £500) plus your place bet (£10 x 10 = £100) and your full stake back (£20).

However, if your horse places by finishing second, fourth or fifth, the win part of your each-way bet will fail and your £10 stake will be lost. The place part of your each-way bet will be a winner so you will win £110 (£10 x 10 = £100) plus your £10 stake.

Withdrawing your winnings (if you’re lucky!)

If you’re in good betting form and find yourself lucky enough to earn some winnings from your Grand National bets, you will want to ensure you know all the ways you can withdraw the money to your account. Once again this will can vary slightly between sites, but will generally be as follows:

1. Locate the link to access details related to your account. This is most often in the top left or top right of the screen with a title such as "My Account" or the username you chose when creating the account.
2. Once you have clicked on this button you should see a menu, which will include an option such as "Withdraw" or "Banking" or similar.
3. Choose your withdrawal method and how much you want to withdraw and hit the button to withdraw your winnings. The betting site will then tell you how long the money typically takes to arrive back in your chosen account. 

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