{"id":18144,"date":"2025-12-22T14:08:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T11:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=18144"},"modified":"2026-03-12T11:35:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:35:14","slug":"welsh-grand-national-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/welsh-grand-national-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Welsh Grand National 2025: Preview &#038; Betting Odds"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwaWQlM0QlMjJXUmFjaW5nRXZlbnRzV2lkZ2V0JTIyJTIwJTJGJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][vc_raw_js]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[\/vc_raw_js][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the year 2025 nears its end, the Chepstow Racecourse gets ready for one of its biggest National Hunt steeplechases, the Coral Welsh Grand National. If you are looking for an event to direct your post-Christmas and Boxing Day cheer to, this seems like the right fit!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The richest chase in Wales is hosted by the Chepstow Racecourse. Its history goes back to the beginning of the 20th century, where in the 1920s it was opened first as a flat race course. The first jump race took place two years after its establishment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since then, the Chepstow Racecourse has been operating throughout the year, offering jump races in the winter season and flat races in the summer season. It hosts a number of notable races, including the Welsh Grand National, one of Britain\u2019s Premier handicap chases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The meeting takes place on 27 December every year, and in 2025 this happens to be a Saturday. The Play Coral \u201cRacing-Super-Series\u201d For Free Novices\u2019 Hurdle Race will open this year\u2019s meeting as its first race, while The Coral \u201cWe\u2019re Here For It\u201d&#8217; Handicap Steeple Chase will close the event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The eponymous The Coral Welsh Grand National Handicap Steeple Chase is scheduled in the second half of the day, right before the closing chase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/horse-racing\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13634 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CrossSell_HorseRacingTracks.jpg\" alt=\"Epsom Derby Festival 2025\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CrossSell_HorseRacingTracks.jpg 900w, https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CrossSell_HorseRacingTracks-300x83.jpg 300w, https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CrossSell_HorseRacingTracks-768x213.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Key Dates &amp; Timings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Coral Welsh Grand National 2025 will be conducted in the last week of December and last for one day. The event will include seven races. The entire meeting is called after its headline race.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Day One: Coral Welsh Grand National\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>When<\/strong><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Saturday, 27 December\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Gate opening<\/strong><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 10:00 am<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>First race<\/strong><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 12:00 pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Headline race<\/strong><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2:50 pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Last race<\/strong><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3:25 pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>After race entertainment<\/strong><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approx. 3:40 pm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The daily race card for the Coral Welsh Grand National 2025 is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, 27 December<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Going:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chase course: good to soft (soft in places); hurdle course: good to soft (soft in places)<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Time<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Race<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Distance\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Conditions\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">12:00 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE PLAY CORAL &#8220;RACING-SUPER-SERIES&#8221; FOR FREE NOVICES&#8217; HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices&#8217; Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 3)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">About two miles\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 16 yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4YO+ \u00a317,400.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">12:30 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE CORAL RACING CLUB JOIN FOR FREE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)\u00a0 (CL 4)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">About two miles\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 16 yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">3YO+ \u00a316,500.00 Rating 0-115<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">1:05 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE CORAL &#8220;PIPPED-AT-THE POST&#8221; AND WIN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 4)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">About two miles\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 16yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4YO+ \u00a317,000.00 Rating 0-120<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">1:40 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE CORAL FINALE JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">About two miles\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 16 yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">3YO \u00a380,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2:10 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE CORAL &#8220;DAILY REWARDS SHAKER&#8221; HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Two miles seven and a half furlongs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 7f 131yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4YO+ \u00a330,000.00 Rating 0-145<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2:50 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE CORAL WELSH GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Three miles about six and a half furlongs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(3m 6f 136yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4YO+ \u00a3170,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">3:25 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">THE CORAL &#8221;WE&#8217;RE HERE FOR IT&#8221; HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)\u00a0 (CL 2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Two miles about three and a half furlongs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">(2m 3f 98yds)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">4YO+ \u00a335,000.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Headline Races at the Welsh Grand National 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Coral Welsh Grand National 2025 includes 7 races conducted during one day of the event. The meeting caters to the tastes of the motley crew of race enthusiasts who will be visiting the Chepstow Racecourse on 27 December by presenting various conditions, tracks, and runners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Welsh Grand National Handicap Chase (Saturday, 27 December)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Coral Welsh Grand National Handicap Chase is a Premier Handicap National Hunt steeplechase that accepts both male and female horses aged four years or older. It is run over the distance of about 3 miles and 6 1\u20442 furlongs (3 miles 6 furlongs and 130 yards, or 6,154 metres) and includes twenty three fences to be jumped.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established in 1895, the chase was originally held at the Ely Racecourse in Cardiff. It has since changed its venue several times, until arriving at the Chepstow Racecourse in 1949.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But that wasn\u2019t the only change, as the date of the race was also moved multiple times. Its original place on the racing calendar was Easter Tuesday, until in 1969 it was moved to February. Ten years later this was changed again, and since 1979 the Welsh Grand National Handicap Chase has been conducted in late December, one day after Boxing Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It received its Premier Handicap status in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, there are 42 runners announced to compete in this year\u2019s race, but this number may change before the day of the race. Jockeys for the race are still awaiting confirmation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The current full list of contenders and their trainers runs as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intense Raffles (age 7, trainer Thomas Gibney)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haiti Couleurs (age 8, trainer Rebecca Curtis)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr Vango (age 9, trainer Sara Bradstock)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nassalam (age 8, trainer Gary &amp; Josh Moore)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay Away Fay (age 8, trainer Paul Nicholls)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monbeg Genius (age 9, trainer Jonjo &amp; AJ O&#8217;Neill)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyland (age 8, trainer Nicky Henderson)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marsh Wren (age 9, trainer Stuart Edmunds)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rock My Way (age 7, trainer Joe Tizzard)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tanganyika (age 7, trainer Venetia Williams)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makin\u2019yourmindup (age 8, trainer Paul Nicholls)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iron Bridge (age 9, trainer Jonjo &amp; AJ O&#8217;Neill)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collectors Item (age 8, trainer Jonjo &amp; AJ O&#8217;Neill)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O\u2019Toole (age 9, trainer Sturart Crawford)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Git Maker (age 9, trainer Jamie Snowden)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shomen Uchi (age 8, trainer Sam Thomas)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deafening Silence (age 8, trainer Dan Skelton)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monmiral (age 8, trainer Paul Nicholls)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O\u2019Connell (age 9, trainer Sue Smith)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncle Bert (age 8, trainer Nigel &amp; Willy Twiston-Davies)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Westerninthepark (age 7, trainer Olly Murphy)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inch House (age 8, trainer Paul Nicholls)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brave Kingdom (age 9, trainer Paul Nicholls)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dom Of Mary (age 9, trainer James Owen)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hung Jury (age 10, trainer Martin Keighley)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Livin On Luco (age 7, trainer Philip Hobbs &amp; Johnson White)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regal Blue (age 8, trainer Jonjo &amp; AJ O&#8217;Neill)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jubilee Express (age 8, trainer Sam Thomas)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aworkinprogress (age 6, trainer Nick Gifford)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beaufort Scale (age 6, trainer Gordon Elliott)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minella Blueway (age 7, trainer Evan Williams)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saladins Son (age 7, trainer Anthony Honeyball)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Silver Lining (age 9, trainer Emma Lavelle)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pats Fancy (age 10, trainer Rebecca Curtis)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">De Legislator (age 8, trainer Lucinda Russell &amp; Michael Scudamore)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holokea (age 6, trainer Mickey Bowen)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imperial Alex (age 8, trainer Tom Lacey)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onethreefivenotout (age 9, trainer Gordon Elliott)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Theonewedreamof (age 6, trainer Dan Skelton)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karuma Grey (age 7, trainer Debra Hamer)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Of The Bill (age 9, trainer Nigel &amp; Willy Twiston-Davies)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where It All Began (age 9, trainer Gordon Elliott)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/horse-racing\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13634 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CrossSell_HorseRacingTracks.jpg\" alt=\"Epsom Derby Festival 2025\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CrossSell_HorseRacingTracks.jpg 900w, https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CrossSell_HorseRacingTracks-300x83.jpg 300w, https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CrossSell_HorseRacingTracks-768x213.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Betting at Welsh Grand National<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Betting at horse races is a long standing tradition in Britain, and the Welsh Grand National chase does its share to contribute to it. Alongside with online betting, punters will have an opportunity to place a wager on their favourite horse race betting market at the racecourse, either at a specialised betting facility or with the bookies at the tracks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At 7bet, we offer a wide range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/horse-racing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">horse race betting markets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> both for domestic and international events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that odds for the Coral Welsh Grand National Chase 2025 will be available closer to the event date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Betting at the Coral Welsh Grand National Chase 2025 includes various horse betting markets, with some of the most popular ones being:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Win:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As in any other sport, this betting market has the most straightforward objective, i.e. predict the outcome. In horse racing this means that you can place your wager on a horse that you see as the most likely to finish the race in the first place. Should your prediction be correct and your horse wins, you will be eligible for a payout proportional to the offered odds and your stake size. The simplicity of the concept behind this betting market makes it a good fit for newbie punters. At the same time, as it is based on the outcome of the race, it is equally exciting for seasoned bettors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Place:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have a favourite horse you want to place your bet on but would like to do so with somewhat lower risks, this betting market may be worth a try. Placement in horse racing means that the horse comes to the finish line within the winning top, which may vary from top two to top four depending on how many runners participated in the race. What works in your favour here is that you don\u2019t have to predict the horse\u2019s exact placement. As long as it is placed within the winning top, your wager wins. This bet will be especially fitting for races where your favourite horse has to compete against strong rivals.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>First Two (or First Three):<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With this betting market you get an opportunity to place a wager on the entire winning top. The number of winners will vary from the first two to the first three, based on the number of horses running on the track. However, this doesn\u2019t mean that you are placing a separate stake on each horse, but rather one wager on all of them at once. What you actually have to do is identify which horses will come to the finish line within the winning top and the order in which they will finish the race. The important thing here is that all horses have to finish in the exact order you specified in your bet. If any of them isn\u2019t placed or they come to the finish line in a different order, you will lose your wager.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Two From Three:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The mechanism behind this betting market is in many ways similar to the one we described above, but it comes with a slightly lower risk. Under this bet, you are trying to predict two out of the three horses that will finish the race in the winning top. This means you need to name two horses, however you are not defining the order in which they will come to the finish line. Any placement within the winning top will work toward your bet. The only thing to be aware of is that both horses have to be placed. If either of them doesn\u2019t finish within the winning top, your wager won\u2019t qualify for a payout.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always remember to gamble responsibly and treat betting as a form of entertainment and not means for financial gain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Buy Tickets<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tickets for the Coral Welsh Grand National 2025 are available for purchase on the official website of the Chepstow Racecourse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two enclosures offered to the race goers for this event are the Grandstand &amp; Paddock Enclosure and Premier Enclosure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Grandstand &amp; Paddock Enclosure is the more affordable option. You will get access to the viewing position from where you can follow the action on the track. You will also have a view of the pre-parade ring and parade ring. Additionally, this pass grants you access to a wide selection of food and drink facilities, as well as betting outlets. You are welcome to stay for the after race live entertainment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price for the Grandstand &amp; Paddock Enclosure ticket is \u00a332 per person. You can get a discounted price of \u00a327 per person if you are buying tickets for a group of 10 or more people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Premier Enclosure ticket comes with majestic views of the track and access to pre-parade ring and parade ring. You can also enter any public area open to the Grandstand ticket. On top of that, enjoy your food and drinks in premier eateries and bars or come for some horse race betting action to the finest betting facilities on the grounds. After the race, feel free to join the live entertainment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price for the Premier Enclosure ticket is \u00a342 per person. If you are purchasing tickets for 10 or more visitors, you will be offered a discounted price of \u00a337 per person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, Chepstow Racecourse offers ticket packages, each with its own extra perks. If you would like to enhance your day at the races with some fine dining, tickets to The View Restaurant are still available and cost \u00a3249 per person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children aged 17 and under are welcome to attend the Coral Welsh Grand National free of charge if they are accompanied by an adult with a ticket. Children\u2019s free tickets will be available at the gate on the day of the race.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to dress code, Chepstow Racecourse tends to be rather relaxed and encourages its visitors to dress for comfort. In the Grandstand &amp; Paddock Enclosure you are free to dress casually and can wear a fancy dress as long as it is not deemed offensive or problematic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Premier Enclosure leans more towards smart outfit, permitting smart jeans and tailored shorts but ruling out ripped jeans or casual shorts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, sports kits and team colours are prohibited on the entire territory of the racecourse to avoid unnecessary conflict and confrontations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Travel &amp; Transport Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Coral Welsh Grand National is conducted at the Chepstow Racecourse located at the following address: Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6EH. You can reach your destination by various means of transportation from different directions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are coming to the Chepstow Racecourse by rail, Chepstow Train Station is your designated destination. You will find that it is well connected with other parts of the country through direct and connection trains.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Direct:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Birmingham, Cardiff, Cheltenham Spa, Derby, Gloucester, Newport, Nottingham<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Connections at Newport:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> London (Paddington), Hereford, Shrewsbury, Crewe, Manchester, Swansea, all parts of Wales, Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Salisbury, Portsmouth, all parts of South and West England<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Connections at Cheltenham Spa:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yorkshire, North East of England, Scotland<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chepstow Train Station is located within a 10 minute walk from the town centre. You can also take advantage of the shuttle bus service that runs between the train station and Chepstow Racecourse through the town\u2019s bus station. Price of a single ticket is \u00a31.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use the same shuttle service if you travel to Newport Train Station. Buses run directly to Chepstow Racecourse. Price of a single ticket is \u00a35, and you can make the return trip for free if you present the ticket to the driver.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you choose to drive to the racecourse, from the M4 East (Junction 21) or M4 West (Junction 23), take the M48 and exit at Junction 2 (Chepstow) to get to the A466 Chepstow to Monmouth Road. Follow the brown racecourse signs that will bring you to the location. Chepstow Racecourse is located in the vicinity of the Severn Bridge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are flying in for the Coral Welsh Grand National Chase, you can choose one of the two airports closest to the racecourse. Bristol Airport is approximately 30 miles away, while Cardiff Airport is approximately 45 miles. Both are connected to the Chepstow Racecourse by rail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Welsh Grand National Handicap Chase Past Winners<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originating in 1895, the Welsh Grand National chase has seen a parade of exceptional horses, skilled jockeys, and experienced trainers who would triumphantly reach the finish line and take the champion crown home. The horses who won the Welsh Grand National chase in the past 25 years since 2000 were the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Year\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Winner<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Age<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Jockey<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Trainer<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Jocks Cross<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Brian Crowley<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Venetia Williams<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2001<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Supreme Glory<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Leighton Aspell<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Pat Murphy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2002<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Mini Sensation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Tony Dobbin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Jonjo O&#8217;Neill<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2003<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Bindaree<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Carl Llewellyn<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Nigel Twiston-Davies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2004<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Silver Birch<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Ruby Walsh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Paul Nicholls<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2005<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">L&#8217;Aventure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Leighton Aspell<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Paul Nicholls<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2006<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Halcon Genelardais<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Wayne Hutchinson<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Alan King<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2007<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Miko de Beauchene<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Andrew Thornton<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Robert Alner<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2008<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Notre Pere<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Andrew Lynch<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Jim Dreaper<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2009<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Dream Alliance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Tom O&#8217;Brien<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Philip Hobbs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2010<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Synchronised<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Tony McCoy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Jonjo O&#8217;Neill<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2011<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Le Beau Bai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Charlie Poste<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Richard Lee<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2012<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Monbeg Dude<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Paul Carberry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Michael Scudamore<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2013<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Mountainous<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Paul Moloney<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Richard Lee<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Emperor&#8217;s Choice<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Aidan Coleman<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Venetia Williams<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2015<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Mountainous<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Jamie Moore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Kerry Lee<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2016<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Native River<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Richard Johnson<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Colin Tizzard<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Raz De Maree<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">James Bowen<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Gavin Cromwell<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Elegant Escape<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Tom O&#8217;Brien<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Colin Tizzard<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Potters Corner<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Jack Tudor<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Christian Williams<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Secret Reprieve<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Adam Wedge<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Evan Williams<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Iwilldoit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Stan Sheppard<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Sam Thomas<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">The Two Amigos<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">David Prichard<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Nicky Martin<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Nassalam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Caoilin Quinn<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Gary Moore<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Val Dancer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; 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Earlier in 2024 he had won three other first places and two third places, which was his most successful season since his debut in 2022.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While he has participated in three other races earlier this year, now 8 year old Val Dancer hasn\u2019t been announced to run in this season of the Welsh Grand National.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both for jockey Charlie Hammond and trainer Mel Rowley the 2024 victory was their first at the Welsh Grand National chase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Welsh Grand National Handicap Chase Records<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the Welsh Grand National chase allows horses of both genders aged four years and older to participate in the competition, all contenders have a chance to enter the race and potentially win it more than once in their career. 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