2025 Aintree Bowl Odds - Grey Dawning leads Spillane's Tower in Aintree betting
The opening day of the Grand National Festival at Aintree features the renowned Aintree Bowl, a Grade One race anticipated to spotlight some of the finest chasers. In 2025, Grey Dawning tops the betting odds following strategic decisions by skipping Cheltenham. Spillane's Tower, Gaelic Warrior, and Embassy Gardens also present strong cases for success. With seasoned horses like Stage Star, Ahoy Senor, and the revered Sam Brown contesting, this event ensures captivating excitement. With entries confirmed and odds set, enthusiasts can prepare for a highly competitive display.
- Latest odds and betting for the 2025 Aintree Bowl
- This Grade One takes place at Aintree on Thursday 3rd April
- Grey Dawning and Spillane's Tower feature in the betting
The opening day of Aintree's Grand National Festival is headlined by the Aintree Bowl. This Grade One has been won by some of the best staying chasers the sport has ever produced and viewers look set for a fantastic renewal in 2025.
Here's the latest Aintree Bowl betting and a look through the most likely runners.
2025 Aintree Bowl Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Grey Dawning | 5/2 |
| Spillane's Tower | 11/4 |
| Gaelic Warrior | 6/1 |
| Stage Star | 6/1 |
| Ahoy Senor | 7/1 |
| Embassy Gardens | 10/1 |
| Bar | 12/1 |
2025 Aintree Bowl Entries
Grey Dawning skipped the Cheltenham Gold Cup to target Aintree and Dan Skelton's star sits atop the betting, having beaten Grand National contender Iroko at Kelso. Spillane's Tower also bypassed the Cheltenham Festival following his underwhelming run in the King George and Jimmy Mangan's raider is fancied to strike on his second British start of the year.
Willie Mullins has handed an entry to Gaelic Warrior, who missed Cheltenham due to working poorly at home after the Dublin Racing Festival. Mullins could also be represented by New Year's Day Chase winner Embassy Gardens, and former Grade One winner Blue Lord.
Stage Star proved his stamina when finishing second to L'Homme Presse in the Cotswold Chase and Paul Nicholls' star comes into this Grade One fresh. Ahoy Senor always saves his best for Aintree, but will have to bounce back following a fall in the Gold Cup at Cheltenham.
The Real Whacker managed to complete the Gold Cup course, finishing fifth behind Inothewayurthinkin. Protektorat and Djelo will step back up in trip following fourth and seventh-place finishes in the Ryanair Chase three weeks ago.
Gordon Elliott's Conflated steps back into open company having struggled in the Plate Handicap Chase last month. Anthony Honeyball's ageless 13-year-old, Sam Brown completes the line-up. on day one of the Grand National Festival.
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