Grand National 2023: Antepost Tips to choose from one week ahead

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07 April 2023

Grand National 2023: Antepost Tips to choose from one week ahead

The Grand National has long been regarded as the most famous horse race in the world. A four mile and two furlong marathon, forty horses and jockeys will jump over 28 fences in their bid to add their names to the famous list of past winners.

Tens of millions will be staked on the race and the race will be broadcast all over the world. If you are looking to place a bet on this year’s contest, below are some of our best Grand National antepost bets, one week ahead of the big race.

The favourites: Corach Rambler, Delta Work and Noble Yeats among the most backed ante post picks

The beauty of the Grand National is that any horse that takes their place in the final line up has a genuine chance of winning, however there will be certain horses who will be more popular than others.

Corach Rambler: Antepost favourite from 2017 winning trainer’s stable

Corach Rambler has been installed as the race favourite by the majority of the biggest bookmakers. Twice a winner at Cheltenham over the past two seasons, many believe that the Lucinda Russell trained runner will have both the stamina and class to last the distance. Russell has Grand National form, she trained the winner of the 2017 race One for Arthur and is looking for a second win in the race. Corach Rambler is the most popular 2023 Grand National ante post tip by far.

Delta Work: Popular tip following Cheltenham win and last year’s third place finish

Irish horses always have to be respected in the Grand National and Delta Work looks to have a great chance of success.

A former Grade 1 winner, he heads into the race having won the Cross Country race at the Cheltenham Festival. Third in the race last year, he has the stamina to last the trip and is bound to be a popular selection.

Noble Yeats: Last year’s Grand National winner back to repeat?

Rounding out the top three in the pre race betting is last year’s winner Noble Yeats. A winner of the race at 50-1, he backed up his victory with a win back at the course in December.

He clearly loves the course and his trainer Emmet Mullins has clearly targeted success in this race once again. Lightly raced, he has already proved he has the class to win around the famous Aintree course and looks certain to play a big part in proceedings this year.

Mr Incredible: Never count out a Willie Mullins horse

Willie Mullins has long been regarded as the premier national hunt trainer. In recent times we have become accustomed to seeing his stable of top quality horses dominate the biggest jumping festivals and in Mr Incredible he looks to have a great chance of adding to his Grand National haul.

By no means a prolific winner, his second place finish in the Wigley Group Classic Handicap Chase showed a horse that looked to have a liking for the longer distances. He was expected to win the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival but could only finish in a disappointing third. Despite not being able to stick his head in front, you can never discount a Mullins horse and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him play a huge part in proceedings.

Gaillard du Mesnil: One to watch over the distance

The other main Mullins contender is Gaillard du Mesnil. Ahead of the Cheltenham Festival he was expected to win the National Hunt Chase with ease but only managed to win that race in a thriller of a finish. He finished the race strongly that day, suggesting that a longer distance could suit. He should be one to watch with interest.

Longer shots: Galvin, Le Milos and The Big Breakaway

Horses have won the Grand National at huge prices with Mon Mome famously winning the race at 100-1. Wherever you look there is plenty of value that can be found and here are just a few horses that might be worth backing at some bigger prices.

Galvin: Back to his best form after an inconsistent season?

Gordon Elliot’s best chance of the race looks to be Delta Work but in Galvin he saddles another classy operator.

A winner at Grade 1 level, he finished fourth in the 2022 Cheltenham Gold Cup. Whilst his form has been patchy this season, his narrow second in the Cross Country at Cheltenham Festival suggested he may have returned back to his best and his connections will be hopeful of a bold showing.

Le Milos: A repeat of Coral Gold Cup win where he beat the antepost favourite?

Dan Skelton has developed a knack for winning some of the very biggest races and in Le Milos he looks to have a live contender.

This race has clearly been the plan all year and he will head into the race incredibly lightly raced. A win in the Coral Gold Cup suggested that he should have a liking for the longer distance and it’s interesting that he finished clear of race favourite Corach Rambler that day. A repeat of that performance could see him go very close.

The Big Breakaway: Keep an eye on the weather forecast

Early on in his career much was expected of The Big Breakaway. A giant of a horse, things haven’t quite gone to plan and he finds himself heading into the Grand National at a huge price.

He showed a liking for marathon distances when running second in the Welsh Grand National. He could be one to keep an eye on if the course and race is impacted at all by rain.