Grand National Betting Offers 2027

  How to Maximize Your Grand National Free Bets

There are some fantastic offers for new and existing customers. Take advantage of the former and then look to squeeze the most value with the latter. There might be additional free bets or money back specials. We also recommend looking out for odds boosts for the big races. Look out for extra places and best odds guaranteed. With lots of different bookmaker accounts, you can cherry-pick the best offers for each of the races.

There's now the opportunity to land plenty of Grand National free bets. The big question is how to place them effectively. We recommend a number of different strategies when using these attractive bonuses.

Strategy 1: Use Free Bets on the Grand National Itself

The Grand National is one of the biggest betting races of the year with a massive field of up to 34 runners. The large field means there are always big-priced winners and free bets give you the perfect opportunity to back an outsider without risking your own stake. With so many runners, the each-way markets are particularly attractive as bookmakers often pay out on 4th, 5th and even 6th place.

Strategy 2: Spread Your Free Bets Across the Three Days

The Aintree Festival runs across three days with quality racing throughout. Day One features the Anniversary 4-y-o Novices' Hurdle, Day Two has the Topham Chase over the Grand National fences, and Day Three is headlined by the Grand National itself. Spreading your free bets gives you more chances to land a return.

Strategy 3: Go For a Big-Priced Acca

Some bookies will give you a free bet bundle. This may have different components including a multiple bet. If this is the case, then you could do worse than place an acca across the big races over the three days. This is the sort of bet that can serve several purposes. There's a big payout if you manage to get all the selections home.

Understanding the Types of Offers & Jargon

Bet and Get Offers

These are the most common type of new customer signup offer. For example, you might sign up and bet £10 to get £30 in free bets. You need to register an account and fund your balance using an available payment method. Customers are then required to place a first bet at minimum odds such as evens (2.0). Once this qualifying bet has been settled, a bookmaker will then credit your account with the welcome bonus.

Non-Runner No Bet

This concession is particularly important for the Grand National. With a maximum of 34 runners going to post, late withdrawals are common. Non-Runner No Bet means you'll get your money back if your selection doesn't line up. Several horses have been pulled out on the morning of the race in previous years, so this insurance is vital for ante-post punters.

Enhanced Odds / Price Boosts

Several bookies will attract new customers with a price boost. They might seriously inflate the odds of a well-fancied runner to win the Grand National. There's the chance to bet a small stake on this runner at a huge price. It tends to be the case that winnings are paid out in free bets. However, it's still a great option if you fancy a horse to win.

Extra Places

With up to 34 runners in the Grand National, extra places are a huge bonus. Standard each-way terms are typically 1/4 or 1/5 odds for the first four places. However, many bookmakers extend this to 5th, 6th or even 7th place for the Grand National. This significantly increases your chances of landing a return.

The Fine Print: What to Look Out For

It's a legal requirement for each Grand National betting offer to have terms and conditions. It's worth scanning through to make sure you understand how a welcome bonus might work. Here are the main things to note:

• Payment Method: some payment methods won't be eligible to claim a free bet. You're generally on safe ground by using a bank debit card or a method like Apple Pay. Try to avoid e-wallet options like PayPal.
• Minimum Odds: bookmakers will generally need you to place a qualifying bet at minimum odds. We typically see evens (2.0) as the benchmark. Sometimes you can take smaller-priced selections if you're putting them in a multiple.
• Expiry Date: if you're using the free bets for the Grand National, bear in mind that there's an expiry date. Seven days should give you more than enough time to use them.
• Stake Not Returned: the free bet stake is nearly always not included in any winnings. Bear this in mind when selecting the odds for your selections.