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 | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| Any Second Now | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Hartur D’arc | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Where It All Began | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Where's Frankie | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Favori De Champdou | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Frontal Assault | 20/1 | 4.8% |
| Minella Cocooner | 22/1 | 4.3% |
| Cool Survivor | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Intense Rattles | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Yeah Man | 15/2 | 11.8% |
| Senior Chief | 9/1 | 10% |
| Good Time Johnny | 9/1 | 10% |
| Wellhavewan | 9/1 | 10% |
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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 9/2. Those odds imply that the horse has a 18.2% 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.
Yeah Man
Odds
Yeah Man is a 15/2 shot to land the Irish Grand National, those odds imply the horse has a 11.8% chance of winning the race.
Pedigree
Sire: Westerner (GB)
Dam: Baraza (IRE)
Career Record
Race Type | Runs | Wins | 2nds | 3rds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chase | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
PTP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Rules Races | 12 | 4 | 0 | 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.
Senior Chief
Odds
Next in the betting market to win the Irish Grand National is Senior Chief House at odds of 9/1. Those odds imply that the horse has an 10% chance of winning the Irish Grand National.
Pedigree
Sire: Gentlewave (IRE) (13.1f)
Dam: Absalom's Girl (GB)
Career Record
Race Type | Runs | Wins | 2nds | 3rds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chase | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Hurdle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
NHF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
PTP | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Rules Races | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Form
The 7-year-old Senior Chief House trained by Henry de Bromhead has a record of 3victories, 3runner-up finishes, and 2 third-place finishes from 8races.
The horse most recently ran at Punchestown last month where it finished it ran out victorious from the field of 7 horses coming 3/4 of a lengths ahead of runer-up Duffle Coat, to land it's third career success and first since March 2023 at Navan.
Verdict
A consistent sort and recent run suggests that it may have found the winning formula again. Certainly one to keep an eye out for.
Good Time Johnny
Odds
Next in the betting for the Irish Grand National is Good Time Johnny also odds at 9/1. Those odds suggest the horse has an 10% chance of winning the Irish Grand National.
Pedigree
Sire: Shirocco (GER) (12.5f)
Dam: Shaylejon (IRE)
Career Record
Race Type | Runs | Wins | 2nds | 3rds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hurdle | 16 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
NHF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Chase | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Flat-Turf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rules Races | 28 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
Form
The 9-year-old Good Time Johnny has a career record of 5victories, 1 runner-up finish and 4 third places from 28 races.
The horse most recently ran at Fairyhiuse last February finishing third from a field of 4 horses and a massive 59 lengths back of winner Intense Rattles. That means the horse is winless in his last 5 races since Cheltenham 2023 when it won the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle.
Verdict
Plenty of lengths to find based off recent form, avoid.
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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