The Coral Scottish Grand National (3.35) at Ayr is likely one of the large leap racing betting heats of the season, with 21 runners going to publish for the 4m chase price £200,000. A choice of our tipsters, analysts and reporters have picked out their greatest wager within the race.
Forecast odds: 6-1
By Harry Wilson, tipster
King Of Answers regarded nicely forward of his mark when bolting up in first-time cheekpieces within the mud at Kelso on his penultimate begin and produced a profession greatest off a 10lb greater mark when second within the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham final month, displaying he dealt with higher floor within the course of.
The Racing Post Rating of 151 he achieved that day suggests a 3lb rise to a mark of 143 shouldn’t be past him, and the additional emphasis on stamina ought to play to his strengths.
Jky: Derek Fox Tnr: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
Forecast odds: 7-1
By Jack Haynes, reporter
Quebecois ran his greatest race but when third from the entrance within the Ultima and ought to be an enormous participant within the Scottish National.
The Paul Nicholls-trained seven-year-old received a novice handicap hurdle at this assembly final 12 months, beating current Martin Pipe eyecatcher Jump Allen by 4 and three quarter lengths.
The Ultima kind was franked by Grand National positioned horses Iroko and Jagwar and Quebecois can affirm the promise of that effort when tackling a marathon journey for the primary time.
Jky: Harry Cobden Tnr: Paul Nicholls
Forecast odds: 15-2
By James Hill, tipster
Given Willie Mullins has crammed half the placings over the past two years in this race, I’m a bit stunned his Road To Home is just not favorite.
He was a neck away from breaking his coach’s Cheltenham Festival duck in handicap chases final month and may have extra to supply over staying journeys.
Jky: Mr P W Mullins Tnr: W P Mullins
Forecast odds: 16-1
By Joe Eccles, reporter
Blaze The Way has loved a productive first season over fences, getting off the mark in this sphere when touchdown a aggressive handicap chase at Cheltenham in December.
Although not fairly at that degree in two subsequent outings he did form a bit higher than the naked outcome within the Ultima final time, having been hampered and shedding his place on the flip for dwelling.
He strikes as the kind who could possibly be suited by a dour check and the addition of first-time cheekpieces could unlock some enchancment.
Jky: Danny Mullins Tnr: Ms Margaret Mullins
Forecast odds: 18-1
By Matt Rennie, reporter
Git Maker could also be susceptible to youthful sorts, however I can nonetheless see him operating one other large race within the Scottish Grand National.
The ten-year-old was advantageous third within the 2024 operating behind Macdermott and blinkers have helped him not too long ago, with a stable run within the Grand National Trial at Haydock earlier than a very good third within the Midlands National at Uttoxeter.
This slight drop in journey will assist and he is 4lb decrease than when third two years in the past. Don’t be stunned if he is in with a very good shout beneath an in-form Jonathan Burke.
Jky: Jonathan Burke Tnr: Jamie Snowden
Forecast odds: 20-1
By David Toft, deputy raceday editor
Easily probably the most attention-grabbing runner within the Scottish National must be Promontory, who on the age of 9, has solely run 9 instances and secured two victories.
Just 5 of these begins have been over 2m7f or additional, and he heads into this off a profession greatest at Leopardstown on his first try previous 3m beneath Donagh Meyler, who is aware of a factor or two about successful Nationals.
Carrying the well-known silks of Malcolm Denmark, he ought to have enchancment in him and he’s an enormous worth with that in thoughts.
Jky: Donagh Meyler Tnr: Sarah Joanna Connell
2026 Scottish Grand National full information
What time does the Scottish Grand National begin?
The 2026 Scottish Grand National is scheduled to begin at 3.35pm BST on Saturday, April 18.
How many horses run within the 2026 Scottish Grand National?
There are 21 runners declared for the 2026 Scottish Grand National.
Who received the Scottish Grand National final 12 months?
Captain Cody received the 2025 Scottish National, offering Willie Mullins with back-to-back victories having struck with Macdermott in 2024.
What channel is the Scottish Grand National on?
The Scottish Grand National shall be broadcast dwell on ITV1. You can additionally watch the race on Racing TV and stream it by bookmakers’ web sites when you have a funded account or place a qualifying wager.
How do I place a wager on the Scottish Grand National?
You can place a wager on the Scottish Grand National on-line, in betting outlets, or by way of cellular apps with most main bookmakers. If you’re searching for further worth, head over to our free bets page.
What is each-way betting and the way does it work for the Scottish Grand National?
An each-way wager is basically two bets in a single: one a part of your stake goes in your horse to win, and the opposite half goes on it to put. If your horse wins, you receives a commission on each components. If it solely locations — often ending within the prime 5 – 6 relying on the bookmaker — you’ll obtain a payout at a fraction of the win odds, usually 1/5 or 1/4.
The Scottish Grand National is a chief race for each-way betting due to the big subject and lengthy odds, giving punters a shot at a good return even when their horse doesn’t win.
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Confirmed runners and riders for the Scottish Grand National at Ayr on Saturday
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