The Grand National at Aintree may be over for another year, but the Scottish Grand National remains a standout event in the National Hunt calendar. There are plenty of appealing betting offers and free bets available for the race at Ayr, so take your pick and explore the confirmed runners and riders below.
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Full T&CsScottish Grand National 2026 – All you need to know
Here are some key facts and figures to help you get up to speed when it comes to the Scottish Grand National. The Scottish Grand National follows the Grand National hosted at Aintree in mid to late April every year.
When is the Scottish Grand National, how long is it and where’s it run?
The Scottish Grand National is a jumps race, run at Ayr, Scotland each year. The race is run over 4 miles, making it a very long race. There are a total of 27 fences to be jumped, and the actual date of the race varies slightly from year-to-year, so the 2026 Scottish Grand National will be run on Saturday 18th April 2026.
Scottish Grand National runners 2026
Although up to 30 horses are allowed to race in the Scottish Grand National, only 21 runners have been confirmed at the final declaration stage. Willie Mullins hasn’t got a huge contingent heading up to Scotland, with only Road To Home representing the prolific Irishman’s stable on Saturday. Will you back him to take down his rivals, or is now the moment to go with an alternative?
| Runners | Jockeys | Trainers | Latest odds* |
|---|
| Kim Roque | JJ Slevin | J P O’Brien | 11/2 |
| King Of Answers | Derek Fox | Linda Russell | 13/2 |
| Road To Home | Patrick Mullins | Willie Mullins | 17/2 |
| Ask Brewster | Mr S Cotter | Mrs C Williams | 18/1 |
| Isaac Des Obeaux | Sam Twiston-Davies | Paul Nicholls | 11/1 |
| Montregard | Stan Sheppard | Tom Lacey | 9/1 |
| Quebecois | Harry Cobden | Paul Nicholls | 11/1 |
| Chasingouttheblues | Jamie Hamilton | Mark Walford | 9/1 |
| Blaze The Way | Danny Mullins | Margaret Mullins | 25/1 |
| Git Maker | JJ Burke | Jamie Snowden | 18/1 |
| Herakles Westwood | James Bowen | Warren Greatrex | 25/1 |
| Katate Dori | Dylan Johnston | Sam Thomas | 25/1 |
| Our Power | Danny Gilligan | Sam Thomas | 28/1 |
| Kap Vert | Sean Houlihan | Philip Hobbs | 20/1 |
| Promontory | Donagh Meyler | Sarah Connell | 14/1 |
| Famous Bridge | Sean Quinlan | Nicky Richards | 33/1 |
| Maximilian | William Maggs | Donald McCain | 28/1 |
| Gabbys Cross | Sean Bowen | Nick Scholfield | 40/1 |
| Collectors Item | Jonjo O’Neill Jr | Jonjo O’Neill | 50/1 |
| Magna Sam | C Gethings | Alastair Ralph | 80/1 |
| Stolen Silver | Miss O Nicholls | Georgina Nicholls | 125/1 |
*Odds updated at 6pm on 17th April 2026 and are subject to change.
Scottish Grand National each-way places
It can be frustrating when the horse you’ve backed finishes just outside the places, so make you keep an eye on the sites which pay the most Scottish Grand National each way places. Sky Bet currently lead the way with 5, while a number can be expected to pay out on the first six Scottish Grand National horses to cross the line come race day.
What are the best Scottish Grand National betting offers?
The table below summarises the best Scottish Grand National betting offers for 2025. You can find the full list of Scottish Grand National free bets at the top of this page.
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Scottish Grand National winners
Vicente is the most recent Scottish Grand National winner to come out on top twice in a row. Check out the Scottish Grand National winners roll of honour below.
- 2025 – Captain Cody (9/1)
- 2024 – Macdermott (18/1)
- 2023 – Kitty’s Light (4/1 fav)
- 2022 – Win My Wings (13/2)
- 2021 – Mighty Thunder (8/1)
- 2020 – Cancelled
- 2019 – Takingrisks (25/1)
- 2018 – Joe Farrell (33/1)
- 2017 – Vicente (9/1 fav)
- 2016 – Vicente (14/1)
- 2015 – Wayward Prince (25/1)
How to watch and live stream the Scottish Grand National?
The Scottish Grand National is a real highlight of the Scottish horse racing calendar, and is a a week after this year’s English National, so it’s well worth finding the time to watch the drama unfold live. Most good betting sites now provide free live streaming too, which means you can sign-up and deposit ahead of the Scottish Grand National to watch the race through the website or app, without even placing a bet on the race.
Being able to cash out your bets midrace is another perk of watching the Scottish Grand National unfold online, so it’s beneficial to find the best betting site for you as we build up to the race.
Scottish Grand National FAQ
What date is the Scottish Grand National 2026?
The 2026 Scottish Grand National will take place on Saturday 18th April 2026.
What time is the Scottish Grand National?
The Scottish Grand National 2026 race is scheduled to start at 3.35pm.
Where is the Scottish Grand National held?
The Scottish Grand National is staged at Ayr racecourse in Scotland.
What won the Scottish Grand National?
Captain Cody won the 2025 Scottish Grand National, at odds of 9/1. He was trained by Willie Mullins.
What are the runners for the Scottish Grand National?
Kim Roque heads the confirmed Scottish Grand National runners list.
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