Grand National day 1: Bet £50, get a £25 free bet with Star Sports

The Grand National Festival has arrived! The action kicks off at Aintree on Thursday, 9th April, and Star Sports is celebrating with an exclusive Day 1 welcome bonus.

If you are looking to tackle the famous National fences, you can secure a £25 free bet simply by placing a qualifying wager on the afternoon’s showcase event.

By backing your chosen horse in the thrilling Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase at 3.30pm, you guarantee yourself a substantial free bet to keep the momentum going throughout the racing weekend. It is the perfect strategy to build your bankroll early in the three-day spectacular!

How to claim your Star Sports Aintree offer:

1. Register: Create your new online Star Sports account using the promo code AINTREE1.
2. Bet: Wager £50+ (Win) or £25+ (Each-Way) on the Race Winner market for the 3.30pm Aintree race (Thursday, 9th April).
3. Check the odds: Ensure your qualifying selection is priced at Evens (2.0) or greater.
4. Claim your bonus: Your £25 Free Bet will be added automatically to your account once all terms are met!

Key terms & conditions:

• New online customers only using promo code AINTREE1.
• Promotion valid from 9am Wednesday 8th April 2026 to 3.30pm Thursday 9th April 2026.
• Qualifying bet must be placed on the 3.30pm Aintree race (Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase).
• The Free Bet must also be placed at odds of Evens (2.0) or greater and expires after 72 hours.
• Free bets cannot be split into smaller bets.
• Cashed out or void bets do not qualify.
• Full T&Cs apply.

Get your Aintree festival betting off to a flying start by securing your Star Sports bonus today!

About the author

Nathan Hill

Nathan Hill is an experienced sports writer who obsessively follows football – both the round ball and American kind – as well as range of other sports including F1, basketball, darts and snooker.

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