The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Grand National

Scottish Grand National: Dan Skelton aims to dent Mullins title bid

The Irish trainer and Dan Skelton have 18 and 10 runners respectively at Ayr as they reprise their battle for the prize

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2025

Scottish Grand National: Willie Mullins’ Macdermott takes thrilling win on line

Willie Mullins is on the verge of winning the UK jump trainers’ championship after his 18-1 shot Macdermott was victorious at the Scottish Grand National

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2024

Lucinda Russell mourns Mighty Thunder after Scottish Grand National winner suffers aneurysm

Mighty Thunder, winner of the Scottish Grand National in 2021, died in the Ayr stables after unseating his rider during Saturday’s race, a week after his trainer won the Grand National

Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2023

Scottish Grand National 2023 full race card and tips - list of runners and odds on Saturday

Ayr hosts the Scottish Grand National and seven other races on Saturday

Irish Mirror · Apr 22, 2023

Harry Skelton misses Scottish Grand National meeting after heavy fall at Cheltenham

Dan Skelton said his brother Harry will have his injured shoulder assessed on Friday, after he fell from Heltenham at Cheltenham on Wednesday and missed the rest of his rides

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023

Corach Rambler to miss Scottish Grand National but Lucinda Russell has two other runners in Ayr showpiece

Last weekend's Grand National winner won't be going for a double in Scotland after victory at Aintree.

Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023

2023 Grand National: Red Rum's Grand National trophies returned to Aintree

Red Rum's three winning trophies from Aintree marathon (1973, 1974 and 1977) returned along with Scottish Grand National trophy from 1974 and will be on display during the three-day meeting this year

Liverpool Echo · Mar 31, 2023

Ayr Racecourse is criticised for Scottish Grand National bar operations and drink incidents

South Ayrshire's licensing board will hear a damning report on bar operations held at one of the biggest events of the year.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022

Ayr Racecourse criticised for behaviour of bar staff at Scottish Grand National

AYR Racecourse has been blasted for the behaviour of bar staff brought in for the Scottish Grand National and racegoers who damaged neighbouring…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2022

Grand National Festival tips plus best bets for Ffos Las, Taunton, Chelmsford and Limerick

We had thrills at last week's Scottish Grand National and expect more on Merseyside.

Daily Record · Apr 7, 2022