Grand National Betting / Editor / 03 January 2010 / Leave a comment

The Grand National Odds drift and move throughout the days and hours leading up to the big race. However, you might not know that the Grand National betting market is open months before the race starts and well before the official runners and riders have been announced.

Latest news and rumours coming out of stables up and down the land will impact how the market is looking. So to ensure you get the best price you need to keep your finger on the pulse. Listen to the podcasts from Timeform Radio - they'll keep you up to date on the latest goings on with the horses.

When to place your Grand National bet is a problem that cannot be overlooked. Do you like the odds early and risk everyone else joining in and seeing the odds tumble or do you wait until late and hope that the odds drift? Timing in many forms of life is important and in terms of maximising your earning potential when placing a bet it is very apt.

When all is said and done there will not be more than 40 runners and riders in the 2010 Aintree Grand National. So that means 39 potential losers and that elusive one winner. It means that the odds of you winning seem longer but remember - Betfair isn't all about backing on a winning horse but is also about laying a bet on a losing horse.

This in the unique part of a betting exchange and about Betfair. If you believe that a horse isn't going to win then put up some favourable Grand National odds on it but for laying and wait and see if someone wants to take the odds that you are offering on that horse.

If you want to make sure you're backing or laying at a good price it is always worth while doing some research. Check out all the Grand National odds and read all the pieces on betting.betfair. These blogs are written by our experienced team of writers who know horse racing so they should be able to give you a pointer or two.

We hope you enjoy your Aintree Grand National betting experience. Keep checking our Grand National blog for all the latest betting tips and articles from our expert team of horse racing bloggers.