/ Editor / 02 January 2010 /

For most people here in the UK and overseas the Grand National is about one thing - betting.

From office sweepstakes to online betting - this Saturday in the Spring brings Fan v Fan betting to a new level with experienced gamblers betting with those who are after a once a year flutter.

Betfair offers a free Grand National bet for all new accounts. All you have to do is open an account with Betfair and deposit £25 and place your bet. If you win then excellent but if you lose Betfair will put £25 right back in your account to place another bet.

You can decide how you play your free Grand National bet. You can go for a favourite or go for glory and a big bet. Had you backed Mon Mome last year at 101 then you'd be taking £2500 out of your account with your free £25 bet - not bad.

Before you place your free Grand National bet though do some research. Don't just bet on the horse with your favourite name or the horse that sounds like it should be fast. 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 and are there to help make sure you get all the advice and insight you need to make the best informed pick you can.

So, if you are a casual punter then give us a chance to help steer you in the right direction. Make use of Betfair's free Grand National bet offer and don't just throw the money away on a whim. Do your research and give yourself the best chance to make a profit on what many call 'The Greatest Horse Race in the World'.

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.

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