The Grand National – the United Kingdom’s most spectacular horse race – takes place on April 14 at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. As a spectacle, nothing catches the attention of the UK public more than the National. It is a race that draws in the casual punter like no other. It is a huge betting event in the UK, with anything up to half a billion dollars expected to be placed on the race.
Here are five things to keep in mind before you bet:
1. The Grand National is a longshot gambler’s dream race