If you were in any doubt about whether the Grand National retains its betting primacy with the general public, then look no further than the betting data as it once again topped the table as the biggest gambling event of the year.
Last year, the race beat the Super Bowl into second place and it repeated the feat in 2025 as more people bet on the outcome of the Aintree contest than any other sporting fixture.
While animal rights protesters have targeted it, and modifications to the race have changed its dynamics in recent years, the race continues to hold a special place in the betting public’s imagination and holds an enduring appeal for a wide cross-section of punters.
