THE world’s biggest race is just around the corner with 34 horses and jockeys set to line up in the Randox Grand National.
It’s the 177th running of the grand old race watched by millions around the world in one of the biggest betting events on earth.
Last year’s Grand National winner I Am Maximus takes his place in the competitive field once again.
Here at Sun Racing, we’ve worked tirelessly to put together an extensive list of the top betting offers and exclusive bonuses offers from our commercial partners, in no particular order, to make sure YOU are in the best possible position for the big one.
The 6 best bonuses and sign-up offers from our partners
Betfred
Offer: Bet £10 Get £50 in free bets
Not yet with Betfred? Why not!? Brand new customers can get a tremendous £50 in free bets to spend on sport!
Once registered and deposited, simply stake £10+ on any sports market and new customers will receive £50 in free bets, credited as:
- 3 x Sports free bets
- 2 x Acca free bets
Tote
Offer: Bet £10 Get £40 in bonuses
Tote are huge in the racing sphere and with that comes huge offers.
This one for the Grand National is no different. Brand new customers who sign up to the bookmaker can claim £40 in free bets and bonuses to spend at Aintree!
The bonuses are credited as so:
- £20 Tote credit
- £10 free sports bet
- 50 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza
BetMGM
Offer: Bet £10 Get £40 in free bets
BetMGM are rewarding new customers with £40 in free bets when staking £10 on the Grand National!
Those free bets are:
- 1 x £10 football
- 1 x £10 horse racing
- 2 x £10 Bet Builders
talkSPORT BET
Offer: Bet £10 Get £30 in free bets
talkSPORT BET are marking the Grand National with a terrific new customer offer.
New customers who stake £10 will receive £30 in free bets – to be used on the racing from Aintree!
William Hill
Offer: Bet £10 Get £60 in bonuses
William Hill have the highest reward total in the list, giving out £60 in free bets and bonuses when registering and staking £10!
Once the initial £10 is settled, a £20 Vegas Bonus will be credited to use on selected games.
Then to receive the Sports Bonus of 4 x £10, you must make a minimum stake of £10 (with cash or from your winnings from the Vegas Free Bet, once wagering requirements are met) at odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater on any sportsbook market!
So you’ll get:
- £20 Vegas Bonus
- 4 x £10 sports free bets
Coral
Offer: Bet £5 Get £20 in free bets
Coral are rewarding new customers with £20 in free bets when signing up and just staking £5!
Once you have placed your first qualifying bet of £5+, Coral will credit your account with 4x £5 free bets to be used on horse racing!
When is Aintree Festival 2025?
- The Aintree Festival will return on Thursday, April 3 2024.
- It will run between April 3 and Saturday, April, 5.
- The first race will take place at 1.45 pm on Thursday and Friday.
- On the Saturday, the first race will begin at 1.20pm.
When is the Grand National 2025?
- The Randox Grand National will take place on April 5, 2025.
- The race is due to go off at 4pm.
Previous Grand National winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Trainer |
| 2024 | I Am Maximus | 8 | Willie Mullins |
| 2023 | Corach Rambler | 9 | Lucinda Russell |
| 2022 | Noble Yeats | 7 | Emmet Mullins |
| 2021 | Minella Times | 8 | Henry De Bromhead |
| 2019 | Tiger Roll | 9 | Gordon Elliott |
| 2018 | Tiger Roll | 8 | Gordon Elliott |
| 2017 | One For Arthur | 8 | Lucinda Russell |
| 2016 | Rule The World | 9 | Mouse Morris |
| 2015 | Many Clouds | 8 | Oliver Sherwood |
| 2014 | Pineau De Re | 11 | Dr Richard Newland |
Ts&Cs
*Betfred. New customers only. Register (excl 05/04/25), deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility exclusions & T&Cs Apply. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply.
*Tote. New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Only valid with code B10G40 on registration. £10 min qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £10 Win + £10 Place). Receive £20 Tote Credit, £10 Free Sports Bet and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. 7-day expiry on free bets & Tote Credit. Your first bet will be your qualifying bet. One per customer. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org.Full T&Cs apply.
*BetMGM. New cust only. 7 days to place a qualifying bet of £10 at Evens (1/1) or above for 2 x £10 Free Bets (min odds 2/1) & 2 x £10 Free Accas (trebles & above at min odds per line 1/2). Expires 14/03/25 23:59. Cannot be used on e-sports & non-UK/IE horse racing. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.
*talkSPORT BET. 18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet £10 on any horse racing at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 6x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments & Apple Pay only. Scroll down for T&Cs. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly
*William Hill: 18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. Get £60 Bonus split between Vegas & Sports in the following manner – (i) Deposit £10 to unlock £20 Vegas Free Bet on Selected Games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); then (ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash (excl. £10 deposit) or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, receive £40 Sports Free Bets excluding Virtual Markets (4x £10, 7 days expiry). Payment methods & country restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply. #ad
*Coral. Eligible UK+IRE players. Paypal & some deposit & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 = 4x £5 free bets. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. No cash-out, restrictions & T&Cs apply. 18+ T&Cs Apply. Begambleaware.org
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- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
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- Never chase their losses
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