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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Luke Baker

How many times has the favourite won the Grand National?

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The Grand National is something of a national betting event in the UK, with bookies anticipating that over £250m worth of bets being placed by Brits on the race this weekend.

The Aintree showpiece sees everyone from hardcore gamblers to once-a-year bettors having a flutter but who should you opt to put your money on? The favourites seem so tempting but does it pay to back those horses at shorter odds?

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