Who is paying the most each-way places for the Grand National 2025?

When it comes to the world’s greatest steeplechase, picking a winner can seem as challenging as Aintree’s 30 formidable fences and the four-and-a-quarter-mile slog that the field of 34 will tackle.

Ordinarily, for a handicap with a field as big as the National, which has a limit of 34 runners, the nation’s bookmakers would pay out on the first four runners for each-way bets. But the National is no ordinary race and this guide details the operators that are offering five, six and even seven places.

Grand National places 2025: Who is paying most each-way places?

Below you can find our extensive guide to which bookmakers are paying out on the most places for the 2025 National. We will continue to revise this table as and when operators update their place terms in the countdown to the big race.

At the time of writing, Befred has taken the lead by offering seven places. Sky Bet, bet365, Paddy Power, William Hill, Betfair, Bet Victor, Unibet, BetMGM, BoyleSports, Star Sports, LiveScore Bet, Betway, BetGoodwin, Spreadex, Sporting Index, QuinnBet and Midnite are all tracking the leader closely on six places. All of the operators listed above are paying out at 1/5 odds.

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Grand National places for each-way bettors

In 1929, a record field of 66 runners contested the Grand National and the race was won by a 100/1 shot, Gregalach. A limit of 40 runners was introduced in 1984, for safety reasons, and was lowered again last year to 34 – the maximum number for this year’s race.  

That is still stacked when compared with other races, so punters are likely to opt for each-way bets that deliver a payout if a horse they have picked finishes within the specified amount of places.

• Here are the runners and riders for the 2025 Grand National

For handicap races (such as the Grand National) with 16 runners or more, the industry standard for bookmakers is to pay out on each-way bets for the first four finishers. However, the Grand National is the biggest race of the year so, as mentioned, the majority of bookies will be offering extra places as an incentive for punters to use them.

Read our guide to each-way bets ahead of the National to find out more.

You can also find out more information on exactly how to place a bet on the Grand National with our exclusive guide.

Who is offering Non-Runner No Bet for the 2025 Grand National?

Sky Bet, bet365, William Hill, Paddy Power, Betfair, Unibet, Betfred and BoyleSports are among the operators currently offering Non-Runner No Bet (NRNB) on the Grand National. 

When NRNB is available on a race, it means that if you bet on a horse when the market is still under ante-post rules and your selection doesn’t run, instead of the bet being settled as a loser as it usually would, the operator will return your stake.

This is incredibly useful if you want to place a bet more than two days before the race begins, for example if you want to take advantage of new customer offers in the build-up to the race or will be unable to place a bet closer to the race because you are travelling.

How many places is Sky Bet paying for the 2025 Grand National?

Sky Bet is currently paying out on six places at 1/5 of the odds for the 2025 Grand National although, like the race itself, there’s still some time to go.

How many places is bet365 paying for the 2025 Grand National?

bet365 is one of a number of operators offering six places at 1/5 of the odds for the Grand National, but keep checking this article to see whether that increases as the big race draws closer.

How many places is Paddy Power paying for the 2025 Grand National?

Paddy Power is also offering to pay out on the first five places at 1/5 of the odds for the Grand National and we will bring you news of any increase from the Irish operator as soon as it happens.

How many places is William Hill paying for the 2025 Grand National?

William Hill is paying out on the first six finishers in the Grand National, again at 1/5 of the odds. If those terms change between now and the big race on April 5, you can read about it here.  

How many places is CopyBet paying for the 2025 Grand National?

CopyBet has joined the list of operators paying out at 1/5 of the odds on the first six past the post in the Grand National, and if that number increases you can discover the news here.

Looking for the latest news and betting insight for the Grand National meeting?

Visit our Grand National hub for all the best betting offers, tips and analysis across the three days of the action from the festival at Aintree, including the big race itself, the 2025 Randox Grand National, on Saturday April 5 at 4.00pm. 

All the information in this article is correct at the time of writing but odds can be subject to change.