Grand National Stats
Thanks to Deano for sharing his thoughts for how to find the grand national winner according to stats.
Grand National Stats
Deano tries to narrow the Grand National field using recent
Grand National stats.
- Since 1988 only one horse that has been placed or indeed won in the previous years national has gone onto win the following year.
- Only three horses in the history of the National have won the race in consecutive years. Red Rum the most recent (1973-4).
- Since 1990 13 horses have gone for the double but the results speak for themselves (PPPPP00464026).
- Since 1990 four winners failed to complete the Grand National course the year before.
- The starting price of a Grand National horse may not seem that important but that seems to be following a trend too. Only three Grand National favorites have won in the last 21 years. Although joint favourite Comply Or Die won in 2008.
- Only three Grand National winners from the last 11 have been bigger than 16/1 at the start of the race.
- Middle of the Grand National betting market seems to be key as 11/1 shot Numbersixvalverde proved in 2007.
- Every winner of the Grand National since 1970 has previosuly won over 3 miles so that must be taken into account when making a selection.
Grand National Stats Picks 2009
Our
Grand National trends page has used similar stats and trends to narrow down the grand national field.
These are the main picks for the Grand National 2009. They meet the key stats and look well handicapped.
Black Apalachi ran just once before the weights were announced and that was in a hurdle race. He ideally needs soft ground and will be a great bet if the rain comes.

Bet on
Black Apalachi now at
20-1 with
Ladbrokes and get a
£25 Free Bet
The Irish Grand National winner holds solid chances especially if he gets his good ground.
Hear The Echo
Kilbeggan Blade could be very well in at the weights.
Sorry. Kilbeggan Blade is not running in the 2010 Grand National
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My Will's Gold Cup 5th confirms he is a classy horse who seems to have got into the race on a much lower weight than he should.

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My Will now at
43-1 with
Betfair and get a
£25 Free Bet
Rambling Minster has shown improved form since the weights were released, fits all the key trends, looks well handicapped and has been aimed at the race.
Sorry. Rambling Minster is not running in the 2010 Grand National
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Comply or Die won last years race well and in a good time. We are happy to forgive some poor runs in less than ideal conditions and think he will make a strong defence of his crown.

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Comply Or Die now at
25-1 with
Paddy Power and get a
£20 Free Bet
Now check out our final
Grand National Tips