Virtual Grand National Odds, Runners & Favourites

The Virtual Grand National is a virtual contest that has been held since 2017. The software, developed by Inspired, uses the latest CGI technology for a computer simulation of the race at Aintree, replicating it with winners and even fallers! Looking for this year's Virtual Grand National best odds? Check this page!

2022 Virtual Grand National Betting Info

Gaming provider Inspired Entertainment has been chosen by UK Jockey Club for a sixth consecutive year to produce the Virtual Grand National (VGN) race and Virtual Grand National Race of Champions. The virtual races will be broadcast by ITV  4at 21:15 BST on Saturday April 8th – the day before the actual race is scheduled to run.

The second showing of the race will be on the main ITV channel at 1pm on Saturday 9th April.

In agreement with the UK Gambling commission the race will be pre-recorded by production company Carm productions on behalf of ITV. Only a small number of people will know the outcome - all of who will be subject to strict confidentiality obligations. Meanwhile no horse racing betting sites and no licensed betting operator will be party to the result in line with strict gambling regulations.

2022 Virtual Grand National Runners 

The 40 official runners and reserves of the real-life Grand National will be announced on Thursday. You can find here a list of all the entries, along with the opening odds, name, breeding, weight, age, and trainer.

Minella Times (IRE) 9 11 9 Mr John P. McManus Henry de Bromhead Ireland 16-1

Delta Work (FR) 9 11 8 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott Ireland 8-1

Easysland (FR) 8 11 7 Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O'Neill 40-1

Any Second Now (IRE) 10 11 7 Mr John P. McManus T. M. Walsh Ireland 8-1

Run Wild Fred (IRE) 8 11 6 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott Ireland 16-1

Lostintranslation (IRE) 10 11 5 Taylor & O'Dwyer Colin Tizzard 66-1

Brahma Bull (IRE) 11 11 5 Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins Ireland 66-1

Burrows Saint (FR) 9 11 4 Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins Ireland 20-1

Mount Ida (IRE) 8 11 4 KTDA Racing Gordon Elliott Ireland 25-1

Longhouse Poet (IRE) 8 11 3 Sean & Bernardine Mulryan Martin Brassil Ireland 16-1

Fiddlerontheroof (IRE) 8 11 3 Taylor, Burley & O'Dwyer Colin Tizzard 16-1

Two For Gold (IRE) 9 11 2 May We Never Be Found Out Partnership 2 Kim Bailey 33-1

Santini 10 11 1 Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Polly Gundry 33-1

Samcro (IRE) 10 11 0 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott Ireland 66-1

Farclas (FR) 8 11 0 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott Ireland 20-1

Escaria Ten (FR) 8 11 0 McNeill Family Gordon Elliott Ireland 10-1

Good Boy Bobby (IRE) 9 10 12 Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel Twiston-Davies 33-1

Lord du Mesnil (FR) 9 10 12 Mr Paul Porter & Mike & Mandy Smith Richard Hobson 66-1

Coko Beach (FR) 7 10 12 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott Ireland 33-1

De Rasher Counter 10 10 11 Makin' Bacon Partnership Emma Lavelle 40-1

Kildisart (IRE) 10 10 10 Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Ben Pauling 33-1

Discorama (FR) 9 10 10 Andrew Gemmell/Thomas Friel Paul Nolan Ireland 33-1

Top Ville Ben (IRE) 10 10 10 Harbour Rose Partnership Philip Kirby 33-1

Enjoy d'Allen (FR) 8 10 10 Mr John P. McManus Ciaran Murphy Ireland 12-1

Anibale Fly (FR) 12 10 10 Mr John P. McManus A. J. Martin Ireland 40-1

Dingo Dollar (IRE) 10 10 10 M Warren J Holmes R Kidner & J Wright Sandy Thomson 40-1

Freewheelin Dylan (IRE) 10 10 9 Miss Sheila Mangan Dermot Anthony McLoughlin Ireland 40-1

Class Conti (FR) 10 10 9 Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins Ireland 66-1

Noble Yeats (IRE) 7 10 9 Mr Robert Waley-Cohen Emmet Mullins Ireland 25-1

Mighty Thunder 9 10 9 Allson Sparkle Ltd Lucinda Russell 33-1

Cloth Cap (IRE) 10 10 9 Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Jonjo O'Neill 33-1

Snow Leopardess 10 10 8 Andrew Fox-Pitt Charlie Longsdon 14-1

Agusta Gold (IRE) 9 10 8 Dr S. P. Fitzgerald W. P. Mullins Ireland 66-1

Phoenix Way (IRE) 9 10 8 Mr John P. McManus Harry Fry 40-1

Blaklion (GB) 13 10 8 Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton 66-1

Poker Party (FR) 10 10 8 Robcour Henry de Bromhead Ireland 66-1

Deise Aba (IRE) 9 10 7 Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Philip Hobbs 50-1

Death Duty (IRE) 11 10 6 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott Ireland 33-1

Domaine de L'Isle (FR) 9 10 6 Mr L M Power and Mr Ian Hutchins Sean Curran 100-1

Eclair Surf (FR) 8 10 5 Dominic Burke & Tim Syder Emma Lavelle 14-1

Fortescue 8 10 5 Mr T. F. F. Nixon Henry Daly 25-1

Grand National Reserves

Commodore (FR) 10 10 4 Mrs C Watson & Mrs S Graham Venetia Williams 50-1

Romain de Senam (FR) 10 10 4 Judith Wilson David Pipe 100-1

School Boy Hours (IRE) 9 10 4 Mr John P. McManus Noel Meade Ireland 33-1

Roi Mage (FR) 10 10 2 Mr D. G. Pryde Patrick Griffin Ireland 66-1

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Virtual Grand National: Latest Odds 

SNOW LEOPARDESS and DELTA WORK go off as the highestpriced favourite (8/1) in many years. Third and fourth favourites are Ted Walsh's ANY SECOND NOW (10/1) and Gordon Elliott ESCARIA TEN (12/1) while ENJOY D'ALLEN, who finished finished third in both the Irish Grand National last year and in the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown in December, is backable at 14/1. Last year's Virtual Grand National winner MINELLA TIMES is available at 16/1.

You can find the odds for the 2022 Virtual Grand National below.

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Frequently Asked Questions 

What is the Virtual Grand National

The Virtual Grand National is a virtual contest that has been held since 2017. The software, developed by Inspired, uses the latest CGI technology for a computer simulation of the race at Aintree, replicating it with winners and even fallers!

What TV channel is the Virtual Grand National on?

This year's Virtual Grand National is broadcasted live on ITV 4 for viewers in the UK. Live streaming will be provided to subscribers via the ITV Hub website or app. You can watch the Virtual Grand National free live stream via any compatible electronic device (smartphone, smart TV, computers, etc..) at 9:15pm on Friday 8th April 2022.

Is The Virtual Grand National A Pre-Recorded Race? 

The Virtual Grand National 2022 will be pre-recorded the day before the race and only a small number of people will know the outcome - all of who will be subject to strict confidentiality obligations.

Who won last year's Virtual Grand National?

In 2021, Cloth Cap won the computer-generated race, while pulling up on the 28th fence in the real chase. This marked a rare blotch on the VGN's esteemed track record - the simulation has an impressively strong track record so far.

How accurate is the Virtual Grand National algorithm?

Simulating how such a complex race is run is no easy task, but special algorithms and random number generator take into account hundreds of variables and real sport factors (past form, ground conditions, weather conditions, etc..), trying to simulate almost identical circumstances of the real-life Grand National.

Anyway, the virtual winner usually performs very well in the real-life race.

In 2017, the algorithm came up with six of the top-10 finishers and the runner-up in the real race won The Virtual Grand National. In 2018, the simulated race selected six of only 12 finishers and the winner. The computer chose three of the top five finishers, including Tiger Roll, in 2019.

Do horses fall in the Virtual Grand National?

They do, but one of the great advantages of the Virtual Grand National is that neither horse nor jockey gets hurt if they do take a tumble. Horses can also refuse, be brought down, unseat their rider or be pulled up just like in the real event.

Will online bookies taking bets on the VGN?

All online bookmakers have also confirmed that bets and winnings on this year's Virtual Grand National will not be capped.

Can I get a free bet on the Virtual Grand National 2022? 

With all physical betting shops not accepting bets on the VGN, punters keen for a bet on the Virtual Grand National 2022 will need to exclusively rely upon online betting sites. Anyway, several online bookmakers will remove their welcome offer and free bets for the Virtual Grand National.

If you fancy getting a free bet ahead of the big race you can take a look at our hand-picked list of the best free bets.

What betting markets are available on the Virtual Grand National?

You will be able to bet on the outright winner and place each-way bets on the Virtual Grand National.

Hence, the betting odds for the real-life race are a lot more diverse, as the best bookies will feature each-way Grand National betting, outright bets, and will also offering odds on forecast, tricast, system bets and many other types of wager on the signature race of jumps racing.

Is there any chance that a horse is a Non runner in the VGN?

Unlike real-life horse racing, in the virtual world all the Grand National Runners will take part into the most famous steeplechase race in the world over the big Aintree fences.

Which are the best bookmakers for the 2022 Virtual Grand National?

The Aintree Grand National is a much-anticipated highlight on the horse racing calendar in Great Britain and attracts a huge number of online wagers. The virtual race is also very popular as racing fans are excited to see how accurate the simulated race is in comparison to the real thing.

We have listed and ranked the top 10 Virtual Grand National betting sites below...