Sports Betting News: Grand National & Dubai World Cup to Clash in 2025

Horse racing fans are in for a treat next year, with the Grand National at Aintree set to be staged on the same day as the Dubai World Cup meeting. 
 
Both events are scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 5, setting up what promises to be a hectic day for horse racing betting sites worldwide. 

Read on as we look at this exciting development for the racing industry, before assessing some of the other top stories from the betting sector this week. 

The Dubai World Cup generally takes place on the last Saturday in March, but has been pushed back a week to form the culmination of a week of Eid al-Fitr celebrations. 
 
This places it on the same day as the Grand National at Aintree, establishing what will be a stellar day of wagering action on betting apps worldwide. 
 
Discussions about the timing of each race will likely take place to ensure they do not clash. The Grand National started at 4.00 pm last year, while the Dubai World Cup went off at 4.35 pm. 

The betting industry has given the thumbs to the Premier Racedays initiative following one of the busiest weekends in the flat racing calendar. 
 
Newmarket, York and Ascot all staged high-profile meetings last Saturday, with each course putting its biggest races in the two-hour protected window between 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm. 
 
Bookmaker turnover on course and on UK betting sites increased as punters embraced what is undoubtedly an exciting initiative in the sport. 

With Gareth Southgate resigning after England failed to win the 2024 European Championship, the Football Association need to find a suitable replacement. 
 
Graham Potter and Eddie Howe have been installed as the early 5/2 favourites on football betting sites to become the new England manager. 
 
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola could attract interest at odds of 28/1 given that he has previously indicated he wants to manage in international football.