Grand National Tips
Grand National Tip 1 - Vic Venturi
Vic Venturi was hampered at the very first fence and then hampered again and unseated his rider at the twentieth fence. His jockey reported that the horse was really enjoying the experience and was very unlucky. Similar profile to last years runner-up
Black Apalachi he could make amends in 2011

Bet on
Vic Venturi now at
40-1 with
Bet 365 and get a
£200 Free Bet
Grand National Tip 2 - Merigo
Merigo won the Scottish National in 2010 under an inspired ride from the front under Timmy Murphy. Also won the Eider in 2009, so his stamina has been doubly underlined and he has form on all types of ground. Looks to tick all the right boxes and looks great value.

Bet on
Merigo now at
33-1 with
VC Bet and get a
£50 Free Bet
Grand National Tip 3 - Ballabriggs
Ballabriggs won the Kim Muir off top weight in 2010 and looks a horse with a big future. Trained by Donald McCain he looks very likely to be aimed at the 2011 Grand National.

Bet on
Ballabriggs now at
33-1 with
VC Bet and get a
£50 Free Bet
Grand National Tip 4 - Maljimar
Maljimar was still going well last year when coming to grief at Bechers Brook. Likely to be aimed at the Grand National again in 2011 again and could improve for the experience of jumping the Aintree fences

Bet on
Maljimar now at
50-1 with
William Hill and get a
£25 Free Bet
Grand National Tips 2011 - The Short List
With some very good odds on these runners, we suggest you back each of our shortlisted grand national tips each way. For your information, the tips are listed in our order of preference above.
2011 Grand National Tips - Based on Previous Winning Trainers
Take your tip straight from the Grand National trainers mouth. The trainers of these horses know just what it takes to win a Grand National. See our best
tips from the trainers
2011 Grand National Tips - Based on Trends
With years of Grand National History, its easy to identify the type of horse required to win the Grand National. We have gone through all the stats and these are the best
Grand National tips according to the past winners!
By looking at the Grand National trends of past winners, we can narrow the runners down to leave us with the best bets for the 2011 Grand National.
The tips we highlight here along with the last ten
previous winners, all share the following characteristics -
- 8 to 12 years old
- handicap rating above 135 on the day
- weight of 11 stone 5lb or under
- won over at least three miles
- run in at least ten chases
- won a chase worth at least £17,000
Each one of these Grand National trends should be considered when looking at the list of this years
Grand National runners and we explain why in detail on our
Grand National Trends page.
Grand National Tips 2011 - From The Form Races
Watch videos of key races to get your Grand National tips. We have looked back at 20 years worth of form from the key Grand National trials to give you the tips on where this years Grand National winner could have run.
Check out the
Last years grand national form, the
Becher Chase and the
Irish Grand National form.
2011 Grand National Tips - From the Bookies
If the bookies make a mistake with the odds on one of the Grand National runners then it could cost them thousands. We have scrutinised the bookmakers to find out which horses they think will run well. Which ones dont they want to take money on and why?! See our page showing the
Bookies Grand National Tips