The 2018 Randox Health Grand National was concluded in a photo finish between Tiger Roll and Pleasant Company in front of 70,000 racegoers at Aintree this afternoon.
Tiger Roll was triumphant despite it being an incredibly close finish for last years’ champion jockey David Mullins who was on board Pleasant Company. Tiger Roll made it the second win for Trainer Gordon Elliot and for Owner, Michael O’Leary. The winning distance of a head is the second shortest in recent history – Neptune Collonges won by a nose from Sunnyhillboy in 2012.
The 2018 Randox Health Grand National saw five of the first six horses be Irish-trained. It is thought to be the first time that all of the first four horses across the line were trained in Ireland. It was the 26th Irish-trained winner of the Randox Health Grand National.
Winning trainer Gordon Elliott said after the trophy presentation: “Tiger Roll is unbelievable. He has won at three Cheltenham Festivals. He is well named because all he wants to do is help you, and he fights for you the whole time.
“I have been friends with Davy [Russell, the winning jockey] since we were 15 or 16. We have been knocking around together, so it is great he has won a Grand National for me.
“It is a bit of a long story [about how we bought Tiger Roll]. To be honest, the night we went to the sales, I wanted another horse but Michael [O’Leary, the owner] said I was not good enough to get him. There were a few effs and buts and I did not get the horse I wanted but I got Tiger Roll, so I was very lucky.”
Grand National Champion Jockey Davy Russell said “This time of year you get the first cut of grass in the garden, and there was no such thing as lawnmowers with collecting buckets on them in those days. It became the one time when I enjoyed raking up the grass and would make the piles into Aintree fences.
Advice on how to make a lot of money in horse betting sites
Besides the big National, it is possible to bet regularly on horse racing to win more money. Countless platforms are beginning to attract enthusiasts to make turf or tierce bets online. Players have maintained a strong interest in these sites because they allow them to win regularly. However, knowing about horse racing is not enough to amass winning bets. There are several essential aspects involved. If you don’t know the secret to winning the jackpot, follow these tips.
Ensure the legality of the horse betting site before registering
It is easy to find online betting platforms, but it is also simple to lose your way. The majority of sites are designed to rip off players. So, beginners are their first target. To avoid wasting your money or getting your personal information leaked, only register on legal sites. TVG online or Television Games Network is the place to go if you are located in the United States to bet safely.
This licensed betting provider in America can be accessed via a smartphone or tablet. However, the US states which have received approval by the state authorities are limited. You can find a list of nations where horse betting is approved on TVG.com.
TVG winning strategies
Be aware that the big winners getting rich from horse racing use effective techniques. It’ s not enough to choose a jockey at random, but rather to combine several probabilities to make your bet profitable.
First, the professionals apply the Dutching technique to make a winning bet. This technique consists of betting on several jockeys by splitting the bet on the same race. In this way, if one of the horses wins the race, you win. It is recommended to bet on 5 or more horses to increase your chances of winning. However, by splitting your bet, you also split your winnings, as the other jockeys will lose the race.
Take a look at the bookmakers’ picks
Applying the advice of experts enables you to analyze the profile of the horses and their jockey before betting your money. These specialists refer to several data such as the history of the jockeys and their horses, the weather conditions or the race calendar before making their prognosis. In that case, don’t hesitate to rely on the bookmakers’ statistics, especially if you are still a novice in this field. With time and experience, you can analyze the skill of each participant in the races on your own. But for the time being, it’ s a good idea to keep these tips in mind.
Focus on the long-term
In turf or any other horse betting, having a long term vision of the bet is essential to win a lot of money. The best way to improve your chances of winning is to perform step by step. Thus, by measuring your bets, you can spread your financial resources and avoid losing on too attractive odds.