In this post, we take a look at the BoyleSports Irish Grand National odds and give you a rundown of the chances of each of the betting favourites.
BoyleSports Irish Grand National Odds
| Horse | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Rockett | 4/1 | 20% |
| Where It All Began | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Wheres Frankie | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Daily Present | 20/1 | 4.8% |
| Macs Charm | 20/1 | 4.8% |
| Intense Raffles | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Desertmore House | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Hartur Darc | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Yeah Man | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Any Second Now | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Senior Chief | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Wellhavewan | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Favori De Champdou | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Good Time Jonny | 16/1 | 5.9% |
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Irish Grand National Betting Favourites
Nick Rockett
Odds
The favourite to win the Irish Grand National is Nick Rockett at odds of 4/1. Those odds imply that the horse has a 20% chance of winning the 2024 BoyleSports Irish Grand National.
Pedigree
Sire: Walk In The Park (IRE)
Dam: Eireann Rose (IRE)
Career Record
Race Type | Runs | Wins | 2nds | 3rds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chase | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Hurdle | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
NHF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
PTP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Rules Races | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Form
Ahead of the Irish Grand National, the 7-year-old trained by Wille Mullins has a record of 4 victories and 1 runner-up finish from 7 outings on track.
Nick Rockett most recently ran at Navan last month over the 3-mile distance, the horse would finish a narrow runner-up from in the 5-horse field coming 1 and ¼ lengths back of winner American Mike.
Verdict
The Willie Mullins stable is in dominant form and this horse should come on further from its recent narrow defeat—a major player in the market.
Intense Raffles
Odds
The second favourite to win the Irish Grand National is Intense Raffles at odds of 6/1. Those odds imply that the horse has a 14.3% chance of winning the Irish Grand National.
Pedigree
Sire: Martaline (GB)
Dam: Une Artiste (FR)
Career Record
Race Type | Runs | Wins | 2nds | 3rds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chase | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Hurdle | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Flat Tuf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Rules Races | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Form
The 6-year-old Intense Raffles trained by Thomas Gibney has a career record of 5 victories, 2 runner-up finishes and 1 third-place finish from 11 races.
Intense Raffles most recently was a rampant winner of a 4 horse field at Fairyhouse last month (February) winning over the 3-mile 1 and ½ furlong distance coming 43 lengths ahead of runner-up Brompton Belle and was ridden by Daryl Jacob.
Verdict
The horse's most recent outings have eagle-eyed punters intrigued, however, his last jockey Daryl Jacob is out of the race with a broken collarbone.
Desertmore House
Odds
The joint third favourite to win the Irish Grand National is Desertmore House at odds of 8/1. Those odds imply that the horse has an 11.1% chance of winning the Irish Grand National.
Pedigree
Sire: Court Cave (IRE)
Dam: Swinley Bottom (IRE)
Career Record
Race Type | Runs | Wins | 2nds | 3rds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chase | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Hurdle | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
PTP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Rules Races | 20 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Form
The 9-year-old Desertmore House trained by Martin Brassil has a record of 5 victories, 1 runner-up finish, and 2 third-place finishes from 20 races.
The horse most recently ran at Naas last month where it finished third from the field of 14 horses coming 6 ½ lengths back of winner Noble Birth. That loss means the horse hasn’t won a race since winning the Guinness Kerry National last September.
Verdict
This race has always been the long-term aim for the horse, but recent form would still have me questioning the horse at odds of 8/1.
Hartur Darc
Odds
Next in the betting for the Irish Grand National is Hartur Darc also odds at 8/1. Those odds suggest the horse has an 11.1% chance of winning the Irish Grand National.
Pedigree
Sire: Diamond Boy (FR)
Dam: Maisy Daisy (IRE)
Career Record
Race Type | Runs | Wins | 2nds | 3rds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chase | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Hurdle | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
NHF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
PTP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Rules Races | 15 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Form
The 7-year-old Hartur Darc has a career record of 4 victories, 1 runner-up finish and 3 third places from 15 races.
The horse most recently ran earlier this month at Naas winning over the 3-mile 1 furlong trip beating 11 horses including closest challenger Positive Thinker by 1½ lengths. This was the horse's second successive win since switching to Gavin Cromwell.
Verdict
Since switching to the Cromwell stables the horse has been in brilliant form and is a worthy contender.
Yeah Man
Odds
Yeah Man is a 10/1 shot to land the Irish Grand National, those odds imply the horse has a 9.1% chance of winning the race on Monday.
Pedigree
Sire: Westerner (GB)
Dam: Baraza (IRE)
Career Record
Race Type | Runs | Wins | 2nds | 3rds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chase | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Hurdle | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
PTP | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Rules Races | 13 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Form
The 7-year-old Yeah Man for Gavin Cromwell has a career record of 2 victories and 4 runner-up finishes from 12 races.
The horse most recently ran at Haydock last month, returning to the track following a 56-day break. The horse won the 10-horse field coming 1 ½ lengths ahead of runner-up My Silver Lining to win its first race since February 2023 in Thurles.
Verdict
Yeah Man seems to be running itself into form in its last 2 runs and certainly has each-way claims here.
Recent Irish Grand National Winners
Year | Horse | Age | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
2023 | I Am Maximus | 7 | Willie Mullins |
2022 | Lord Lariat | 7 | Dermot McLoughlin |
2021 | Freewheelin Dylan | 7 | Dermot McLoughlin |
2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2019 | Burrows Saint | 9 | Willie Mullins |
2018 | General Principle | 8 | Gordon Elliot |
2017 | Our Duke | 7 | Jessica Harrington |
2016 | Rogue Angel | 8 | Mouse Morris |
2015 | Thunder And Roses | 7 | Sanda Hughes |
2014 | Shutthefrontdoor | 7 | Jonjo O’Neill |
2013 | Liberty Counsel | 10 | Dot Love |
2012 | Lion Na Bearnal | 10 | Thomas Gibney |
2011 | Organisedconufusion | 6 | Arthur Moore |
2010 | Bluesea Cracker | 8 | James Motherway |
2009 | Niche Market | 8 | Bob Buckler |
2008 | Hear the Echo | 7 | Mouse Morris |
2007 | Butler’s Cabin | 7 | Jonjo O’Neill |
2006 | Point Barrow | 8 | Pat Hughes |
2005 | Numbersixvalverde | 9 | Martin Brassil |
2004 | Granit d’Estruval | 10 | Ferdy Murphy |
2003 | Timbera | 9 | Dessie Hughes |
2002 | The Bunny Boiler | 8 | Noel Meade |
2001 | Davids Lad | 7 | Tony Martin |
2000 | Commanche Court | 7 | Ted Walsh |
What is the Irish Grand National?
The Irish Grand National is a National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older.
When is the Grand National?
The Irish Grand National will take place at Fairyhouse on Monday the 1 st of April.
BoyleSports Irish Grand National Distance
The race is run over a distance of about 3 miles and 5 furlongs (5,834 metres).
How Many Obstacles in the Irish Grand National?
Horses during the Grand National will jump up to 24 fences.
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