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How often do nine year old horses win Grand National races?

Nine year old horses have won 35.6% of races in this time, with eight year olds the second most frequent, winning 19.2% of Grand Nationals run since the Second World War.

How often do favourites win the Grand National?

Since the maximum field size of 40 runners was introduced in 1984 there have been six winning favourites in 35 Grand Nationals, roughly once every six years or around 17% of races. The first thing to do is to elect a time period to look at when it comes to the Grand National.

What is the average age of a horse winning the Grand National?

The average age of Grand National winning horses between 1946 and 2019 is 9.7 years old. Nine year old horses have won 35.6% of races in this time, with eight year olds the second most frequent, winning 19.2% of Grand Nationals run since the Second World War.

What age do horses have to be to run in the National?

So it is that horses that owners and trainers wish to run in the National need to be aged seven or older. Not only that, but they also need to meet certain other criteria in order to take part in the race.

What percentage of Grand National winners come from ten-year-olds?

Over 80% of the Grand National winners since 1990 have come from horses in this age range. Ten-year-olds have just got the edge with a 30.4% success rate (which means seven wins since 1990) over nine and eleven-year-olds who have both posted six wins, gaining a strike rate of 26%.

What is the best age to bet on the Grand National?

If you want a decent chance of winning the National, having a bet on a horse aged between nine and eleven-years-old seems to make sense. Over 80% of the Grand National winners since 1990 have come from horses in this age range.

What is the best age to choose a horse for Grand National?

History tells us that nine is the peak age for a Grand National winner. Although the race has been won by horses aged from five to 15, a quarter of all winners have been nine years old. Choosing a horse between the ages of eight and 11 therefore makes sense.

Which horse racing races are the favourites?

The best race to look at when it comes to the favourites is the Grand National, with the field for the race normally being so big that the favourite can change from one minute to the next. Very quickly, it’s just worth telling you a little bit about the Grand National and why it’s such a much-loved event.

How important is a winner’s attitude at the Grand National?

Given that the Grand National comes shortly after another demanding meeting – the Cheltenham Festival – horses need to be in tip-top form to recover from the tough run and enter the Grand National with a winner’s attitude. 27 of the last 30 Grand National winners had a chase race over at least 3m.

What is the best age for a horse to win Grand National?

Good luck following our Grand National tips for 2021. 8 to 10 is the optimal age for a Grand National winner. Only 4 winners have carried 11st 3lb or more in the last 20 years. Look for a horse with previous experience over the big Aintree fences.

How do you choose a horse for the Aintree Grand National?

The Aintree Grand National fences require a level of maturity from the horses that usually comes with age and experience. So first off, eliminate all of those horses that are younger than eight or older than 11 years of age. In the last 20 years, 19 of the winners have come from that age group.

What are the criteria for selecting a horse for the Grand National?

The first criteria is the Runner’s age. The Aintree Grand National fences require a level of maturity from the horses that usually comes with age and experience. So first off, eliminate all of those horses that are younger than eight or older than 11 years of age.

What is the best age to buy a horse for Grand National?

All rational thought suggests that you are better off looking for a younger recruit. If you want a decent chance of winning the National, having a bet on a horse aged between nine and eleven-years-old seems to make sense. Over 80% of the Grand National winners since 1990 have come from horses in this age range.

How many horses does it take to win the Aintree Grand National?

Usually this leaves use with a shortlist of 10 or fewer horses who have the ‘right stuff’ to win at Aintree. The first criteria is the Runner’s age. The Aintree Grand National fences require a level of maturity from the horses that usually comes with age and experience.

How many horses are in the Randox Grand National?

On Saturday, 40 horses will be lining up for the greatest racing event of them all, the Randox Grand National at Aintree. Last year, Rachael Blackmore became the first woman to win it, riding Minella Times to victory.

How can you tell a horse’s chances of winning the Grand National?

You can see their age, weight, number (when available), jockey colours, our star rating and their latest grand national odds. Alongside this we give a very brief comment on each horses chances in this year’s Grand National.

How much is the Grand National horse race worth?

It’s worth a whopping £500,000 to the winner, so who will be crowned a Grand National hero this time around? Daryl Carter is here with a weight order runner by runner guide to the blue ribboned event on Saturday. It’s worth a whopping £500,000 to the winner, so who will be crowned a Grand National hero this time around?

What makes a good horse for the Grand National?

The horse’s age – Younger horses tend to have more speed than stamina while older ones go vice versa. However, the latter usually come with a better record in the race due to their experience in making difficult jumps. On the other hand, a horse needs to be in its prime to stand a chance in the Grand National.

What is a reserve horse in the Grand National?

Reserve horses aren’t exactly bad – after all, any horse capable of staying the distance over 4 miles, 2-and-a-half furlongs is a magnificent racer. But the Grand National rarely sees a reserve do well in the race. Reserves can suddenly enter the running list – and therefore the horse racing betting odds – in the lead-up to the big day.

What happens if a horse loses the Grand National?

If you think a horse will win a race you can put a straight ‘win bet’ on it. This means if the horse wins, you win. If the horse loses, you lose. It’s very straightforward. However, the Grand National has 40 runners and as one of the largest races in the world, anything can happen.

What is the minimum age to enter the Grand National?

A horse will be able to be entered in the grand national if it meets the minimum entry criteria. The race is open to horses aged 7 and older with a handicap of 120 or higher. All entries must also have finished in the first four in a chase of 3 miles or longer.

Why is the Grand National a handicap race?

The Grand National is a handicap, which means each runner is awarded an official rating by the BHA handicapper, based on previous form and reflects that horse’s ability. The higher the rating, the more weight that horse must carry in order to create a level playing field.

What is the average age of a Grand National winner?

What Is the Average Age of Grand National Winners? The average age of Grand National winning horses between 1946 and 2019 is 9.7 years old. Nine year old horses have won 35.6% of races in this time, with eight year olds the second most frequent, winning 19.2% of Grand Nationals run since the Second World War.

Are there any grey horses in the Grand National?

Grand National Grey Horses. In Aintree history, there have been only three Grand National Grey Horses to win the great race. Yet, every year in the build-up to the Grand National the myth about grey horses comes back. Whether there is a reason behind it or not, the fact remains.

What is the Grand National horse racing?

The Grand National distance is eye-watering. It is quite literally one of the biggest events in horse racing. Not only do 500 million people watch the race live on TV each year, but the prize pot of £1m is hugely lucrative for owners.