Are you having a bet on the national UK?.
Posted by Various_Extreme_8773@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 35 comments
Going back 20 years almost everyone had a bet on the national.
Be interesting to see how many of you guys will be bothering this year. As seems to have lost a lost of interest.
I have put a tenner on I am maximus.
No_Chemist2922@reddit
I noticed there are usually lots of offers during big events like the National UK, and they give me incentive to place small bets. As the saying goes, you can't win if you don't bet at all. Won a tidy sum betting on Wellington on today's 13:45 Aintree race.
I just made use of compilation sites like https://www.ukbetoffers.co.uk and https://www.bestbettingsites.co.uk/ (or just google them yourselves) to explore new sites, using the welcome offers as incentive to explore platforms. It's always nice to have extra free bets to scratch that itch.
Just remember to bet with ONLY what you can afford and all's good.
spectator_mail_boy@reddit
I've put a 10 e/w on one (Monty), and will put a few small (lol, smaller!) bets on ones for the kids and wife. Let them pick in the morning. Everyone cheers on their horse. Nice bit of fun.
Various_Extreme_8773@reddit (OP)
Nice one. At least a few of us are keeping to tradition.
Adam_the_Penguin@reddit
I didn't even know it was happening
Crafty-Reality-9425@reddit
I've never placed a bet so I'm not sure how to do it. Does anyone know if bookmakers are taking bets on the number of horses that will die this year? I'm feeling lucky and fancy a flutter.
DukesBicep@reddit
Aye I've backed Dusty Carpet.
Never been beat
down_side_up_sideway@reddit
£2 sweepstake at work. Drew Panic Attack 🤞
smellyfeet25@reddit
No. Never been a gambler
Bigboymeatcity@reddit
6 million horses have died in the grand national
Hambatz@reddit
I like your stile
BeersAndGym@reddit
LOL. What.
Xaavuza@reddit
I might do tbf
CursiveComet@reddit
Nope. Only horse I ever bet on came last and got shot.
Hambatz@reddit
Yeah I am
Lazy-Kaleidoscope179@reddit
I'm betting 50p for every negative comment about racing on this thread.
breaded_skateboard@reddit
That'll show 'em
/s
nitnitnotnot@reddit
No. I used to be into the Grand National until the year 8 horses died. The dead/injured horses were covered in tarpaulins for the last circuit. I cried my eyes out and never participated again.
Icy_Appearance_8610@reddit
Love this race.
R0gu3tr4d3r@reddit
Yes I love it.
Zealousideal_Pop3121@reddit
Nope. Never have and never will.
reader270@reddit
Nope. It’s always seemed a particularly cruel event.
sci-fi_hi-fi@reddit
Absolutely not, abhorrent sport. Should be banned.
i-am-a-passenger@reddit
If I remember, yes. It certainly used to be a much bigger event, but there is far more competition for our attention these days.
BarnacleExpressor@reddit
Christ no, do you have any idea how many racehorses die every year? It's a brutal sport and I'll have no part in it.
Infamous_Telephone55@reddit
In the last 12 months 160 horses have died in horses racing incidents including one at Aintree today.
I won't be placing any bets.
Maleficent-Win-6520@reddit
I’m not a fan of competitive horse racing.
Etheria_system@reddit
Never have, never will. It’s evil
Apple_Master@reddit
I don't support animal cruelty so...no.
ChopperChedder22@reddit
Had free 5er for the horses today on PP. chose a random horse and then found it came in, might give a tenner on the national.. maybe.. is it tomorrow?
Various_Extreme_8773@reddit (OP)
Yes
sophietheadventurer@reddit
https://www.animalaid.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Victims-of-British-and-Irish-Horse-Racing-Annual-Report-202526.pdf
LittleBonsaiTree@reddit
Not for around 6 years. I've made more money than I've bet but I don't feel comfortable betting on animals being used for human entertainment.
FinanceBloke99@reddit
No, I find horse racing cruel.
LIONLDN@reddit
If they're giving out free bets then maybe! 💀
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