Like the boat race, Christmas and Wimbledon, the Grand National comes round once a year, and it is a right of passage for evey member of society to get down to a bookies and place a bet. However, if you are a gambling virgin Sport.co.uk have picked five horses that could make you a millionaire this weekend. We stress could...
Rambling Minster
The eleven-year-old is an experienced runner being a former Scottish National winner, and he stands a great chance in this Saturday’s race. Winning two big races at Cheltenham and Haydock this season Rambling Minster has proved he has the stamina to win big races.
Sport.co.uk rating: 7 / 10
Average odds: 10 / 1
My Will
Trained by the 'Special One' Paul Nicholls, and ridden by Ruby Walsh a two time Grand National winner, makes My Will a favourite among the experienced punters. Walsh and Nicholls had the midas touch at Cheltenham and it would take a brave man to dismiss their chances at Aintree. My Will is a consistent jumper, but race experience could be a stumbling block.
Sport.co.uk rating: 8 / 10
Average odds: 9 / 1
Kilbeggan Blade
Plenty of stamina and a sound jumper, Kilbeggan Blade was mentioned as the ‘dark’ horse for a Grand National win this year. The ten-year-old has a light racing weight, and runs excellent over fences. He is ridden by Graham Lee this year; and the Grand National winning jockey has already talked up his chances of bringing home the bacon. Kilbeggan Blade has everything a runner needs to win at Aintree. The blade is proving to be popular among the regulars.
Sport.co.uk rating: 8 / 10
Average odds: 20 / 1
Butler’s Cabin
Butler’s Cabin did a great job in winning the 2007 Irish National and is another firm favourite up and down the country. He was leading in last year's National but fell on the second circuit, prompting many punters to question his jumping. However, being an experienced horse and ridden by the magic man Jonjo O'Neill, this will be the horse that your martes recommend to you.
Sport.co.uk rating: 6 / 10
Average odds: 10 / 1
Irish Invader
Although very young, he has appeared a fluent jumper, last winning in the Cashel Chase this year. The trainer believes that Irish Invader is in his peak carrying a superb chance of winning this Saturday’s race. Irish breeds are always preferred by punters in the Grand National. Plus the Invader has won a three mile hurdle, showing great stamina at his age. Always worth a punt...
Sport.co.uk rating: 7 / 10
Average odds: 18 / 1