New £500,000 bonus on offer for Grand National trial winners

A new £500,000 bonus will be on offer for any horse that wins one of three designated trials before following up with victory in the Randox Grand National.

William Hill is sponsoring three established warm-ups for the famous handicap, the Becher Chase at Aintree, the Classic Chase at Warwick and the Grand National Trial at Haydock

The connections of any horse who can win one of those contests and then go on to take the Grand National itself will receive a £500,000 bonus on top of the existing prize money – taking the full winning prize fund at Aintree in April to £1million in total.

Dickon White, regional director north west at the Jockey Club, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting William Hill with this fantastic initiative in the build up to the Randox Grand National.

“The introduction of the William Hill Half A Mill will generate a real excitement throughout the season and we hope to incentivise some of the leading Grand National contenders to try out their credentials in one of the three qualifying races.”

Mark Howarth, William Hill’s director of racing, added: “The Grand National has a special place in the British sporting calendar and we’re excited to further elevate the build-up, and to encourage as many Grand National hopes to run in some very recognised trials for the world’s greatest race.”