Grand National Non-Runner No Bet Bookmakers: The Complete List

The Grand National is one of the most famous and toughest horse races in the world. It's a very popular event and 600 million people watch it on TV all over the globe. The race is part of a three-day race meeting held in Liverpool. Here at Bet & Skill we love this particular feature offered by bookmakers and below you’ll find all you need to know about betting on the Grand National 2023 with a Non Runner No Bet wager...

The Grand National is the biggest race of the National Hunt calendar and every year both experienced punters and rookies alike place their bets to win a prize pot.

While many bets will be placed on the Starting Price, plenty of horse racing fans will be eyeing up the Grand National odds months in advance.

When getting your bets in early, it’s always useful to place them with a Non Runner No Bet offer (NRNB) on all the Grand National Runners.

What is Non Runner No Bet? 

Firstly, you may well wish to know what Non Runner No Bet actually is. It’s a relatively simple concept to understand and well worth taking on any ante-post bet should it be offered.

The offer, which many bookmakers offer, allows you to place a bet on a horse in the build up to the race and if it doesn’t make the starting gates, you’ll receive your stake money back.

What this does is essentially void your bet if your horse doesn’t run, meaning you don’t lose any money for no real reason.

For Example:Let’s say BetVictor were offering Non Runner No Bet in the build up to the 2023 Grand National. The odds are currently looking a little like this:

• 14/1 Any Second Now
• 14/1 Gaillard Du Mesnil
• 16/1 Longhouse Poet
• 16/1 Le Milos
• 20/1 Vanillier
• 25/1 Our Power

And of course a host of other names. In this instance you might want to bet on Vanillier. You back him with a £20 Non Runner No Bet. If the horse was to then not run in the race, you would receive your stake money back.

Which Bookmakers Offer NRNB? 

Many bookmakers offer Non Runner No Bet throughout the year and more and more will begin to promote this offer as April approaches.

The likes of William Hill, 888sport, Betfair and Coral regularly offer the promotion and it’ll be well worth keeping your eye out for them as the Grand National approaches.

We’ll make sure we bring you all the best Non Runner No Bet offers as the weekend approaches as well as plenty more offers such as free bets, enhanced odds and more.

Simply head to our horse racing page for everything you need to know about the Grand National.

How do I play Non Runner No Bet? 

Once you’ve found a Non Runner No Bet offer, it’s very simple to play. In fact, you would play a Non Runner No Bet just as you would a Race Winner bet.

You’ll see the odds just as a Race Winner, or Each Way Bet and you simply bet on the horse you think will win or place.

The only thing you need to do differently, is select the market with the Non Runner No Bet offer.

Should your horse not run, your stake money will go straight back into your betting account.

Frequently Asked Questions  

When is the Grand National 2023?

The National is the highlight of Aintree's Grand National meeting at Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside, which this year runs from Thursday, April 13 to Saturday, April 15. The 2023 Grand National takes place at 5.15pm on Saturday.

What is the Grand National?

It's the most famous horse race on the planet with a £1 million prize pool.

The race is open to horses aged 7 and older with a handicap of 120 or higher. All entries must also have finished in the first four in a chase of 3 miles or longer.

30 fences are taken by a 40-runners field over a trip just short of 4¼ miles.

What about Grand National non runners?

Horses may have injuries or ilnesses but there are a number of additional reasons. Some horses prefer certain ground conditions (eg. heavy ground) and if these aren't in place connections may decide not to run their horse. Some horses have multiple entries and may decid to run a different race (eg. the Irish Grand National that is run few weeks later).

What happens if the horse I backed doesn't run?

If you’ve placed your bet with a sportsbook on the NRNB promotion, you receive your stake back into your account. If you aren’t covered by the Non Runner No Bet offer then, unfortunately, you lose your stake before the race has even started.

This is a good reason to check which betting sites are offering the best free bets and betting offers for the Grand National.

Which is the Best Betting Site for the Grand National?

The Aintree Grand National is a much-anticipated highlight on the UK horse racing calendar and attracts a huge number of online wagers. With an increasing number of bookmakers available to the betting public, it’s hard to know who’s the best betting site. We have listed and ranked the top 10 Grand National betting sites.

For more, head over to our dedicated page for the best horse racing betting sites.