2008 Grand National Runners
Handicaps for the Grand National are established in late February, and the odds quoted below are subject to change. For all the latest Grand National odds visit William Hill.
Bewleys Berry
Bewleys Berry is known as a versatile runner, having won races on a variety of different turf conditions. His one outing at the Grand National at Aintree saw him succumb to Becher’s Brook on the first circuit, however he did enough to be noted as a genuine Grand National contender. In 14 starts in National Hunt chases, Bewleys Berry has pulled off 3 wins and another 3 top three finishes. Current odds on Bewleys Berry taking the race are 25/1.
Hot Weld
Hot Weld has already run several big races in his career, claiming the coveted Scottish Grand National in 2007. The British-born horse has also chalked up race wins at the Cheltenham festival, and won the Betfred Gold Cup at Sandown the same week as his Scottish National triumph. With the Scottish National victory coming on a 4 mile course, there is little dispute that Hot Weld has the stamina to win a Grand National. With 7 wins from 23 starts hot weld is currently favoured with 20-1 odds.
Hedgehunter
This Dublin-born bay is a previous Grand National winner, having won the race in 2005. He also achieved the position of runner-up at the 2006 Grand National, and was unlucky to fall while in 3rd place at the 2004 Grand National. Without a doubt, Hedgehunter is one of the 2008 Grand National runners most familiar with the challenging Aintree racecourse. Hedgehunter boast 4 wins in 17 chase starts with another 8 top 3 finishes. At odds of 33/1 Hedgehunter may offer some of the best returns of any of the 2008 Grand National runners.
Slim Pickings
Slim Pickings looks like being a good bet for the 2008 Grand National. The horse put in a good performance at the 2007 Grand National achieving a top three finish. Pundits believe that the horse has the speed to take on the best, and that his failure to claim the 2007 Grand National title was down to a lack of stamina. In the interim Slim Pickings has been moved to a new stable and may be on the verge of fulfilling the promise he showed during 2005 when he won THREE races. Bookies have this 2008 Grand National runner at 25-1 odds.
