All eyes on Ayr for the £200,000 Scottish Grand National showdown
The Scottish Grand National is one of the standout races in the closing weeks of the Jump season, with Ayr’s feature event being the most lucrative race in Scotland thanks to its £200,000 prize fund.
It has played a significant role in determining the outcome of the last two British Trainers’ Championships, both of which Willie Mullins won, with the Closutton handler landing the race in each of the last two seasons. Captain Cody famously led home Klarc Kent for a Closutton 1-2 in last year’s renewal, following the dramatic 2024 success of Macdermott.
Stamina and jumping are vital in the Scottish Grand National, with runners facing 27 fences over a gruelling four miles at Ayr. Full race details for this year’s renewal are below.
Scottish Grand National 2026 date
The Scottish Grand National takes place at Ayr on Saturday, 18th April.
Scottish Grand National 2026 start time
The Scottish Grand National starts at 15:35.
Scottish Grand National 2026 TV & Streaming Details
The Scottish Grand National will be broadcast live on ITV1 with coverage starting at 12.45. The race will also be shown live on Racing TV, while it can be streamed on the BAR 1 Betting website & App.
Scottish Grand National 2026 runners
Are you a keen student of the form book? Or perhaps you have a lucky number or a favourite name? Here is a comprehensive list of this year’s Scottish Grand National contenders.
#1 Blaze The Way
#2 Quebecois
#3 King Of Answers
#4 Isaac Des Obeaux
#5 Our Power
#6 Road To Home
#7 Guard The Moon
#8 Herakles Westwood
#9 Ask Brewster
#10 Duffle Coat
#11 Katate Dori
#12 Stolen Silver
#13 Famous Bridge
#14 Montegard
#15 Maximilian
#16 Gabbys Cross
#17 Kim Roque
#18 Collectors Item
#19 Git Maker
#20 Kap Vert
#21 Val Dancer
#22 Promotory
#23 Chasingouttheblues
#24 J’Arrive De L’Est
#25 Magna Sam
How to Bet on the 2026 Scottish Grand National
Prices on the 2026 Scottish Grand National at Ayr will appear on the BAR 1 Betting website & app later this week, while ante-post prices are available in all BAR 1 Betting shops – Find your nearest store here.
Early indications suggest that the Joseph O’Brien-trained Kim Roque and the Scottish-trained King of Answers are likely to be among the market principals.
