Its Irish Grand National time today as the 3:55 race at Fairyhouse is the Powers Irish Grand National Chase. This race sees thirty or so runners take to the testing 3m5f at Fairyhouse looking to be crowned Irish National champion for 2009 – we’ll provide you with our top 4 tips to win the race and one to lay below:

Irish Grand National 2009 Backing Tips

The following 4 horses represent the horses we believe have the best chance to make up the frame in today’s Irish National – they should be backed each way – the prices were accurate at the time of publication, though you should of course check before placing bets!

1. Rare Bob – 14/1 Ladbrokes
2. Justpourit - 66/1 Paddy Power, Blue Square
3. Wichita Lineman - 11/1 Paddy Power
4. Casey Jones - 16/1 Bet365

Most bookies are paying out on 4 places for this year’s Irish Grand National – Sky Bet have gone 5 places – don’t forget to look left and right for any free bet offers you can take advantage of too!

Irish National 2009 Laying Tip

As in the Aintree National, we recommend laying Himalayan Trail, who is currently trading at around 27 on Betfair’s Irish National win market and 6.2 on Betfair’s Irish National place market.