This year’s Grand National is expected to break all previous records for betting turnover on the most famous horse race in the world as the nation goes horse racing and gambling mad for oen day. Industry insiders are predicting record turnover both both on the high street and with more people than ever vefore anticipated to place their Grand National bets via the internet.

The Grand National is a race steeped in heritage and has become something of a Great British institution over the years. Many of the millions of people who place bets on the 40 runner, 4 mile 4 furlong marathon steeplechase over Aintree’s famous fences will often only place the one bet during the course the year and that will be on the Grand National. The estimated total worth of bets placed within the betting industry is predicted to be in the region of £650 million and whilst it is usually a big pay day for bookmakers this year’s race may make for little more uncomfortable viewing.

One of the main reasons that bookmakers have come to love the Grand National so much is because the winning horse is often a big price, resulting more people backing losers than winners, thus bigger profits for the bookies! However, this year looks set to be different with the shortest priced favourite in years set to line up - the 6/1 shot Cloudy Lane. Many people will automaticaly back the favourite becuase it is the easiest selection method, but this favourite has an excellent chance and will be even more popular as a result of being trained by David McCain, son of Ginger McCain, trainer of the most famous Grand National horse of all - Red Rum. If Cloudy Lane can justify his favourite tag and does go on to win the Grand National, bookmakers will be bracing themselves for yet another record - the most paid out on a single race.