2026 Scottish Grand National: Runners, Odds and Tips for Ayr

A area of 21 runners and riders will go to put up for the Coral Scottish Grand National (3.35) at Ayr on Saturday, however who will come out on prime? Get the total 2026 Scottish Grand National lowdown from our group of tipping consultants in our intensive runner-by-runner information.

2026 Scottish Grand National: remaining declarations and the total record of runners

Off the mark over fences in good type at Cheltenham (prolonged 3m2f, good to tender) in December and that is the furthest he is been; labored his means into rivalry on the Festival there (3m1f Ultima) on newest outing till some bumping on the house flip and working out of steam; not disgraced there however 4m must be one thing of a guess; cheekpieces are added.

Trainer: Margaret Mullins
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Forecast odds: 16-1

0-5 on this first chase marketing campaign however pipped at Cheltenham (2m4f, tender) in January and an in depth third of twenty-two within the Ultima on the Festival there (3m1f, good to tender) on newest outing; raised 5lb for this primary try at a marathon journey however he is comparatively unexposed and stored on stoutly in that daring present final time.

Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Jockey: Harry Cobden
Forecast odds: 7-1

Won two small-field handicaps at Kelso (tender/heavy) over the prolonged 2m7f, simply on penultimate begin (made most) regardless of the odd leaping indiscretion; wore cheekpieces that day and once more when a wonderful second of 17, coming from out the again, within the NH Chase at Cheltenham (3m6f, good to tender); his leaping generally is a bit sticky however he is a first-rate candidate for 4m.

Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
Jockey: Derek Fox
Forecast odds: 6-1

Made a nasty mistake on penultimate outing however he gained begins both facet and newest was the 4m2f Midlands National at Uttoxeter (tender) during which he was at all times outstanding and asserted by 8l on run-in, with Git Maker in third; up 7lb however his solely try at a marathon journey introduced a transparent profession finest.

Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Forecast odds: 9-1

11l third on this race (good to tender) final yr; 6lb decrease this time, as he isn’t fired on all cylinders this time period however this 11yo could also be harmful to dismiss, together with as first-time blinkers change his regular cheekpieces.

Trainer: Sam Thomas
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Forecast odds: 25-1

Willie Mullins had six runners in each the final two renewals, together with the winners (each younger horses unproven past 3m); this time, with the trainers’ championship out of attain, he depends on simply this 7yo who was delivered with what appeared a profitable problem beneath Patrick Mullins within the Kim Muir at Cheltenham (3m2f, good) final time solely to seek out that Ask Brewster battled again; up 6lb and extra to show on tender floor, however he must be in critical calculations.

Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Patrick Mullins
Forecast odds: 15-2

Second-season chaser who took his kind to new ranges over about 3m1f-3m2f at Cheltenham initially this season however, after wind surgical procedure, light badly from three out when 10-1 for the Kim Muir there final month; must bounce again with one other profession finest and he has extra to show on this third try at a marathon journey.

Trainer: Warren Greatrex
Jockey: James Bowen
Forecast odds: 20-1

3m4f resulted in an 8l win at Cheltenham final April and, over shorter, he is gained two of his three begins this season; newest was the 3m2f Kim Muir at Cheltenham final month during which he was at all times entrance rank beneath Shane Cotter and responded so effectively when Road To Home joined him on run-in; up 7lb however 4m is unlikely to be an issue; what might be is that every one 5 of his chase wins have been on good floor or good to agency.

Trainer: Cath Williams
Jockey: Shane Cotter
Forecast odds: 11-1

Unraced past 3m2f however ought to keep additional than that; 15l winner of a significant 3m handicap at Kempton final February however he is discovered his revised mark a bit too powerful since (shut second to Herakles Westwood at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day) and remains to be 10lb larger at the moment; others are a bit extra persuasive.

Trainer: Sam Thomas
Jockey: Dylan Johnston
Forecast odds: 14-1

Seemingly nothing just like the pressure of outdated; not confirmed past 3m both, with heavy defeats on his solely two makes an attempt at 3m1f or 3m2f; the previous was on newest begin when overwhelmed 46l at 150-1 within the Ultima at Cheltenham and all this season’s kind suggests he shall be a giant outsider once more.

Trainer: Georgina Nicholls
Jockey: Olive Nicholls
Forecast odds: 100-1

The means he asserted within the Grand National Trial at Haydock (3m4f, good to tender) final February made this race look an interesting proposition, however he light badly when it was put to the check and later misplaced the Haydock race on account of a banned substance; this season has been very disappointing however a minimum of he is 9lb decrease than 12 months in the past and his yard has been in nice kind.

Trainer: Nicky Richards
Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Forecast odds: 33-1

Half-brother to top-class Protektorat; made three notable steps ahead on diverse floor over 3m at Ascot this season, together with for a very good prize on newest begin when he led two out for a clearcut win; raised one other 4lb however he is a rising pressure, more likely to show effectively handicapped if he will get this journey, which can also be possible; on the shortlist.

Trainer: Tom Lacey
Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Forecast odds: 10-1

Missed 2024 and got here up a bit brief in his six races since, despatched chasing for his 5 begins this time period; formed as if he stayed when third of 5 on the step as much as 3m4f at Haydock final time however he wants significantly better than that; maybe the next wind surgical procedure (his second) will assist his trigger.

Trainer: Donald McCain
Jockey: William Maggs
Forecast odds: 33-1

Ex-Irish 11yo (5 races for present yard) who has not gained since July 2022 however practically put that proper in first-time cheekpieces (stored since) over 3m2f at Newbury in February, dropping out within the remaining strides; second of three at Ascot (3m) three weeks in the past was creditable ultimately, after he’d been indifferent at one level, and that helps to envisage him as a stayer, however this race is a lot more durable.

Trainer: Nick Scholfield
Jockey: Sean Bowen
Forecast odds: 33-1

Ex-French 6yo who has proven promise in defeat in his 4 begins for this yard; newest was the Kim Muir at Cheltenham (3m2f, good; acts on tender) during which he was joint-second favorite, by no means posed the slightest menace to Ask Brewster or Road To Home however handed practically all his different rivals to complete fourth of 23; whether or not he is battle-hardened sufficient for it is a query however there’s little or no doubt that he stays able to higher.

Trainer: Joseph O’Brien
Jockey: JJ Slevin
Forecast odds: 5-1

Won the Somerset National over an prolonged 3m2f at Wincanton in January 2025 and second within the Welsh National Trial at Chepstow in December this time period; he additionally confirmed final season that he stays 3m4f however there have been too many disappointing reveals in main long-distance handicaps for him to be tremendously fancied for this one.

Trainer: AJ & Jonjo O’Neill
Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Forecast odds: 50-1

The key to him is tender floor, on which he was third on this race in 2024 and had for the primary time since over fences when third of 16 off at the moment’s mark to Isaac Des Obeaux within the Midlands National at Uttoxeter (4m2f) on newest outing; blinkered on final two outings; each-way claims.

Trainer: Jamie Snowden
Jockey: Jonathan Burke
Forecast odds: 18-1

Chasing on final 4 begins, profitable on good floor at Taunton (2m7f) on first and newest; overcame interference to oblige in ultimately clearcut trend in a small area on newest, so absolutely stays able to higher (up one other 3lb since) and that urged he might keep past 3m; that is his first try to do this and this 6yo ran respectably on tender floor on penultimate begin.

Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Forecast odds: 18-1

9yo who’s effectively associated (half-brother to Kildisart and The Big Breakaway) however very evenly raced for his age; distant second of 17 at Navan (3m, heavy) in his first handicap chase, which he adopted with significantly better kind to win 13-runner Dublin National at Leopardstown (3m4f, yielding to tender) final time, scooting simply over 6l clear on the run-in; has a a lot larger British mark at the moment but additionally untapped potential and he is one to think about.

Trainer: Sarah Connell
Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Forecast odds: 20-1

Three wins (wore cheekpieces for final two) and a second from his final 4 begins, throughout about 3m/3m1f; unraced past that however there’s an awesome deal about him which means that he will not actually come into his personal till handed a significant check of stamina; he receives one at the moment and, regardless of the step up in school, consequently makes critical enchantment.

Trainer: Mark Walford
Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Forecast odds: 12-1

Won the Edinburgh National over an prolonged 3m7f at Musselburgh in 2023 and 2025 (each good to tender); creditable fifth on this race in 2023 however pulled up in it final yr and has not recaptured his kind in his solely two begins since; given a wind operation since newest and it helped when he had one in 2024; wants a re-evaluation.

Trainer: Alastair Ralph
Jockey: Ciaran Gethings
Forecast odds: 66-1

The 2026 Scottish Grand National verdict

2. Montegard

3. King Of Answers

By Richard Austen

The Cheltenham Festival showcased the claims of King Of Answers (third alternative), Ask Brewster (who could discover at the moment’s floor in opposition to him), Road To Home, Kim Roque and Quebecois, who’re all to be taken significantly, as is Isaac Des Obeaux who gained a proper slog for the Midlands National that weekend. They usually are not the one main contenders, nonetheless, and the winner could come from amongst those that have been working in reasonably quieter waters. There is, for occasion, an awesome deal to love about Montregard (second alternative) however desire is for CHASINGOUTTHEBLUES, who’s one other progressive seven-year-old at about 3m however one who has been shouting stamina much more loudly. Promontory additionally wants a point out given the type of his win within the Dublin National, regardless that he’s now a lot larger within the weights.

What time is the Scottish Grand National and how can I watch it?

The 2026 Coral Scottish Grand National shall be proven stay on ITV and Racing TV in Britain at 3.35pm on Saturday.

What is the bottom at Ayr for the Scottish Grand National?

The floor circumstances at Ayr for the Scottish Grand National had been reported to be tender, good to tender in locations on Thursday with extra rain showers predicted earlier than race time on Saturday.

2026 Scottish Grand National: forecast betting odds for the large race

*In racecard order

• Blaze The Way 16-1
• Quebecois 7-1
• King Of Answers 6-1
• Isaac Des Obeaux 9-1
• Our Power 25-1
• Road To Home 15-2
• Herakles Westwood 20-1
• Ask Brewster 11-1
• Katate Dori 14-1
• Stolen Silver 100-1
• Famous Bridge 33-1
• Montregard 10-1
• Maximilian 33-1
• Gabbys Cross 33-1
• Kim Roque 5-1
• Collectors Item 50-1
• Git Maker 18-1
• Cap Vert 18-1
• Promontory 20-1
• Chasingouttheblues 12-1
• Magna Sam 66-1

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