The Grand National is one of the most iconic and eagerly anticipated horse races in the world. Every year, millions of people around the globe tune in to watch the race and to find out which horse will be crowned the winner. This year’s race is no different, and the competition is set to be intense. With so many horses in the running, it can be difficult to pick a favourite to win the Grand National. Here, we take a look at some of the horses that are tipped to be the favourites to win this year’s race.
Overview of Grand National 2021
The Grand National is a National Hunt horse race run every spring at Aintree Racecourse, near Liverpool, England. The race is open to horses aged four or older and is run over a distance of four miles and two and a half furlongs. The race is particularly well-known for its difficult fences, which have become iconic in the world of horse racing. The 2021 Grand National is set to take place on April 10th and is one of the biggest races of the year.
Favourite Horses for the 2021 Grand National
Cloth Cap
Cloth Cap is one of the favourites to win the 2021 Grand National. The nine-year-old gelding is trained by Jonjo O’Neill and is currently the highest-rated horse in the race with a rating of 166. Cloth Cap is a strong contender and has won three of his last five races, including the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury in December 2020. He has also won the Scottish Grand National and is seen as one of the most experienced horses in the race.
Burrows Saint
Burrows Saint is another horse that is seen as a favourite to win the 2021 Grand National. The eight-year-old gelding is trained by Willie Mullins and is currently rated at 164. He has a good record in big races, having won the Irish National in 2019 and the Munster National in 2020. He also finished second in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury in December 2020, and is seen as a strong contender for the 2021 Grand National.
Native River
Native River is another horse that is highly tipped to win the 2021 Grand National. The 11-year-old gelding is trained by Colin Tizzard and is currently rated at 162. He has a good record in big races, having won the Welsh Grand National in 2019 and the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2018. He also finished fourth in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury in December 2020 and is seen as one of the strongest contenders in the race.
Minella Times
Minella Times is another horse that is seen as a potential favourite to win the Grand National. The nine-year-old gelding is trained by Henry de Bromhead and is currently rated at 161. He has a good record in big races, having won the Grade 1 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham in December 2020. He also finished second in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury in December 2020, and is seen as a strong contender for the 2021 Grand National.
Tiger Roll
Tiger Roll is one of the most popular horses in the Grand National and is seen as a potential favourite to win the race. The 10-year-old gelding is trained by Gordon Elliott and is currently rated at 155. He has a good record in big races, having won the Grand National in both 2018 and 2019. He also finished third in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury in December 2020 and is seen as one of the strongest contenders in the race.
Conclusion
The 2021 Grand National is set to be an exciting race and there are many horses that are seen as potential favourites to win the race. Cloth Cap, Burrows Saint, Native River, Minella Times and Tiger Roll are all seen as strong contenders for the race. Whichever horse wins, it is sure to be an exciting race and one that will be remembered for a long time.