FREE National sweepstake kit & tips
AND they’re off! It’s time for the greatest steplechase in the world as the Randox Health Grand National takes place tomorrow.
Forty horses will gallop for victory and bokies are bracing themselves for a gambling frenzy.
Panters up and down Britain will be tuning in or the thrilling race, and an incredible 600 million people in 140 countries are expected to watch the Aintree action.
As always, the National is anyone’s to win, but Definitly Red is an early favourite along with Vieux Lion Rouge, One For Arthur and Blaklion.
And Irish trainer Mouse Morris – the man behind last year’s winner Rule The World – will be hoping for repeat success with his entries Rogue Angel and Thunder And Rogues.
The Randox Health Grand National will be shown on ITV for the first time after they snapped up the UK broadcasting rights, at 5.11 pm. But whether you are having a flutter or not, you can still be part of the action with our great Daily Star sweepstake kit. Set it up with your workmates or pals.The panel on the right lists all 40 runners plus the four reserves who will run if another horse withdraws.
Cut out each name, fold them all up and put them into a hat.
As each person draws a horse, write his or her name in the box next to the relevant runner in the master chart on the left.
If you charge each person £1 for a horse, this will produce a kitty of £40. Check whether there have been any withdrawals – and whether the reserves will need to be substituted for the non-runners.
We suggest a first prize of £20, a second of £10, a third of £6 and a fourth of £4. But it’s up to you. Just make sure you explain the rules to all those taking part before you take their money!