Aintree 5 April 2025 Nick Rockett© Healy Racing PhotosGrand National extra places should be sought out by punters prior to the big event this weekend at Aintree Racecourse. Many operators pay four to six Grand National extra places but if you delve a bit deeper, you will find better-value offers, sometimes up to seven or even eight places.
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The Grand National is a thrilling betting heat as 34 runners and riders go to post for one of the greatest spectacles of the National Hunt season. Bookmakers compete to offer extra Grand National places, so it is always worth seeking out which operators are paying most places on the famous Aintree contest. Give yourself the greatest opportunity to get a return on selected horses by taking advantage of the following Grand National extra place specials.
NOVIBET IS PAYING TEN PLACES IN THIS YEAR'S GRAND NATIONAL
Which bookmakers are offering Grand National 2026 Extra Places in Ireland? Read on for more information.
BoyleSports is offering six places in the Grand National 2026 for those horses finishing 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th. BoyleSports will pay out at 1/5 of the horse's starting price.
Novibet is currently is offering TEN Grand National each-way places in 2026. Your return will be paid out at 1/5 of the horse's starting price.
The world’s leading bookmaker, bet365 is offering six Grand National each-way places in 2026. Your return will be paid out at 1/5 of the horse’s starting price if your horse finishes 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th.
BetVictor is offering four places in the Grand National 2026 for those horses finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th. BetVictor will pay out at 1/4 of the ‘to win’ odds.
Coral Grand National places are among the most claimed for the Aintree Festival and the bookmaker will be paying out on Grand National 2026 five places for those finishing 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th at 1/4 of the odds of the horse’s starting price.
Paddy Power will be paying out six Grand National places in 2026 but at 1/5 of the odds of the horse’s starting price - when finishing 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th.
LiveScore Bet is offering four places in the Grand National 2026 for those horses finishing 2nd, 3rd or 4th LiveScore Bet will pay out at 1/4 of the outright odds.
William Hill is offering five places in the Grand National 2026 for those horses finishing 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th, William Hill will pay out at 1/5 of the outright odds.
SpreadEx is offering five places in the Grand National 2026 for those horses finishing 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th, SpreadEx will pay out at 1/5 of the outright odds.
Unibet will be paying out four Grand National places in 2026 but at 1/4 of the odds of the horse’s starting price - when finishing 2nd, 3rd or 4th.
Ladbrokes will be paying out five places in the Grand National 2026 for those finishing 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th at 1/4 of the odds of the horse’s starting price.
Betfair will be paying out six places at 1/5 of the horse’s starting price in the Grand National this year, for those finishing 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th.
Quinnbet will be paying out four Grand National places in 2026 but at 1/4 of the odds of the horse’s starting price - when finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th.
Each-way betting means you get a return if your horse is placed in a race. If there are sixteen or more runners in the field, you will receive a pay out if your horse finishes in the first four. If you place an each-way bet and your selection finishes 2nd, 3rd or 4th, you are paid out at 1/4 of the horse’s starting price.
Watch our video to learn all about each-way betting and how it works.
Once you have chosen your selection for a race, check its current odds and consider whether the price is big enough to warrant an each-way bet.
Read our guide to each-way betting for more information.
