State Of Play Odds

State Of Play seems to have been around a good while (won the Hennessy Gold Cup in 2006) but he proved himself as good as ever when finishing fourth in the 2009 Grand National. He has not been seen since being pulled up in the 2009 Hennessy Gold Cup but he hadn't run since December when running well in the Grand National last year so the absence is not a worry.

State Of Play Grand National Odds

Current odds on State Of Play to win the Grand National are below. He goes best fresh so it is no surprise he has been given just one run this season. He goes very well at Aintree and connections will be hoping State Of play runs into a place again at the very least.

State Of Play at 43-1 with Betfair

Reasons To Back State Of Play

1. Finished fourth in the race last year.

2. Has won on soft and good to firm so is versatile with regards to the ground.

3. Been trained with this race in mind all season.

State Of Play at 43-1 with Betfair

State Of Play Odds - To Place

State Of Play has placed in seven of his fiftenn starts over fences. On first look that is not that great but considering many of those races have been against top class horses at level weights you would have to say it is a very good record.

Back State Of Play to place at 5/1 with Betfair.

State Of Play Odds - To Fall

State Of Play is a great jumper who has never fallen or unseated in his career. He has also run well over the Grand National fences so you would expect him to be ok once again this season.

Back State Of Play not to finish the Grand National

State Of Play Odds - To Complete The Course

State Of Play has completed on all but one of his starts on the racecourse and even though he has been well beaten on occasions he has usually finished the race and therefore he looks a good bet to complete the course, especially after his run last year.

Back State Of Play to complete the course at Evens with SkyBet.

State Of Play Odds - Top British Horse

State Of Play has a fair chance of being the top British horse at this year’s Grand National. It certainly looks as though he is a solid selection for those backing him and he should run well whatever happens. Granted luck in running he could emerge as the top British horse.

The Best Grand National Bet on State Of Play

State Of Play looks a well handicapped horse if at his best and we know he loves Aintree. Some will worry about him being pulled up in his only run this season but he has had plenty of time to recover from that. Back State Of Play each way and you should get a good run for your money.

State Of Play at 43-1 with Betfair