Aintree Bowl Tips & Odds
The feature of the first day of the Grand National meeting, the Bowl always proves to be a thrilling affair, with the best staying chasers in training on both sides of the Irish Sea heading to Aintree for a crack at Grade 1 glory on the festival's opening day, Thursday, each season. Read More
The latest odds for the Aintree Bowl will be listed below just as soon as they become available.
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Aintree Bowl Tips
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About The Aintree Bowl
First run in 1984, the Bowl has grown into a fantastic race on the National Hunt calendar and more than just a consolation for the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
The race itself is run over just shy of 3m1f and is a Grade 1 race for horses aged five and over, with 19 fences to be jumped.
Only four horses have ever won the Bowl on more than one occasion, with Silviniaco Conti the last two to do so, and it can be a tough race for punters to decode - with the race coming at the end of a long campaign.
There is no doubt that the 2020 race will be hotly anticipated once again and it will be fascinating to see which equine superstar can become the latest name to win the Liverpool contest.
Willie Mullins' 2025 Aintree kicked off in stunning style and GAELIC WARRIOR made it even better when scoring under a masterful Patrick Mullins ride.
Aintree Bowl Key Trends
- Five of the last 10 winners have been sent off favourite
- The biggest SP over the last 10 winners has been 17/2
- Six of the last 10 winners have been trained in the UK
- Paul Nicholls has won three of the last 10 renewals.
Previous Winners Of The Aintree Bowl
Year | Winner | Winning Jockey | Winning Trainer | Starting Price | AGE |
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2025 | Gaelic Warrior | Patrick Mullins | Willie Mullins | 11/4 | 7 |
2024 | Gerri Colombe | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott | 9/4 Fav | 8 |
2023 | Shishkin | Nico De Boinville | Nicky Henderson | 7/4 Fav | 9 |
2022 | Clan Des Obeaux | Harry Cobden | Paul Nicholls | 13/2 | 10 |
2021 | Clan Des Obeaux | Harry Cobden | Paul Nicholls | 5/2 Fav | 9 |
2020 | NO RACE | ||||
2019 | Kemboy | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins | 9/4 Fav | 7 |
2018 | Might Bite | Nico De Boinville | Nicky Henderson | 4/5 Fav | 9 |
2017 | Tea For Two | Lizzie Kelly | Nick Williams | 10/1 | 8 |
2016 | Cue Card | Paddy Brennan | Colin Tizzard | 6/5 Fav | 10 |
2015 | Silviniaco Conti | Noel Fehily | Paul Nicholls | 7/4 Fav | 9 |
2014 | Silviniaco Conti | Noel Fehily | Paul Nicholls | 9/4 | 8 |
2013 | First Lieutenant | Bryan Cooper | Mouse Morris | 7/2 | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About The Aintree Bowl
When is the Aintree Bowl?
The Aintree Bowl will take place on Thursday 9th April, 2026.
Where can I watch the Aintree Bowl?
Watch the race live on ITV1 and Racing TV which also offer options to stream the race via their streaming services.
Alternatively, most bookmakers offer a free live horse racing stream allowing you to watch the race after you've placed a bet.
Who is the most iconic winner of the Aintree Bowl?
A plethora of big name horses have won the Bowl in recent years including Barton Bank, Florida Pearl, Exoctic Dancer, Silviniaco Conti, Cue Card and Might Bite, but it is hard to look past Desert Orchid.
He is perhaps best known for other wins in his career, including winning the King George VI Chase at Kempton on four occasions, but he got his head in front in Liverpool back in 1988.
Are there any trials for the Aintree Bowl?
The path to the Aintree Bowl is a pretty clear one, and the key contenders for this race usually run in the previous month’s Cheltenham Gold Cup, though occasionally winners of the Ryanair Chase can step up in trip. Earlier in the season, it’s worth keeping an eye on the Betfair Chase at Haydock, the King George VI Chase at Kempton, the Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham and the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown.
Who is the most successful jockey in the Aintree Bowl?
The Bowl has a fantastic roll of honour, and seven jockeys share the accolade of being the race’s winning most rider, with two wins apiece; Richard Dunwoody, Thierry Doumen, AP McCoy, Timmy Murphy, Noel Fehily, Paddy Brennan, and Ruby Walsh.
Who is the most successful trainer in the Aintree Bowl?
Paul Nicholls is the winning most trainer in the history of the Aintree Bowl, with five wins. Nicholls’ victories in the race came courtesy of See More Business (2000), What A Friend (2010) Silviniaco Conti (2014 and 2015), and Clan Des Obeaux (2021).