2022 Scottish Grand National: the runners, the odds, the verdict

An unusual quirk of the calendar sees the Coral Scottish Grand National run before the Aintree version on April 9. A total of 24 runners go to the post in a typically competitive running of the marathon contest at Ayr on Saturday. Here is a rundown of the runners and riders as well as the latest odds and big-race verdict

3.35 Ayr Saturday: Coral Scottish Grand National racecard and betting

1 Hill Sixteen

Excellent second in Kelso Listed Chase but handicapper's reaction makes things tough on Saturday.

Trainer: Sandy Thomson
Jockey: Mark McDonagh
Odds: 28-1

2 Vintage Clouds

Creditable efforts in this in the past; now 12 and pulled up at Cheltenham Festival latest.

Trainer: Sue Smith
Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Odds: 40-1

3 Kitty's Light

Back to form at Kempton last time out; unlucky not to win big 3m5f handicap last April.

Trainer: Christian Williams
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Odds: 7-1

4 Fantastikas

Only seventh in Ultima at Cheltenham but worth a second look given trainer's record in race.

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Odds: 12-1

5 Fidux

Unraced beyond 3m1½f but stayed on well over that trip in November; not ruled out each-way.

Trainer: Alan King
Jockey: Daryl Jacob
Odds: 66-1

6 Jersey Bean

Progressive nine-year-old who won over 3m4f at Haydock last time out in November; on the shortlist.

Trainer: Oliver Sherwood
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Odds: 22-1

7 Win My Wings

Won the competitive Eider Chase over 4m1f last time out; very much respected up 8lb.

Trainer: Christian Williams
Jockey: Rob James
Odds: 8-1

8 Ashtown Lad

Solid novice chase form up to 3m; brother Beg To Differ was fourth in a Welsh National.

Trainer: Dan Skelton
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Odds: 9-1

9 The Wolf

Second over 3m7½f at Musselburgh latest; could go well if minimising the blunders.

Trainer: Olly Murphy
Jockey: Adrian Heskin
Odds: 12-1

10 Streets Of Doyen

NON-RUNNER

11 Stormy Judge

Form of last March's win at Navan is strong and this step up in trip could suit.

Trainer: Pat Fahy
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Odds: 13-2

12 Via Dolorosa

Has shot up the weights and is in a much hotter race, but this ten-year-old is clearly thriving.

Trainer: David Pipe
Jockey: Tom Scudamore
Odds: 22-1

13 Prime Venture

11-year-old who hasn't been at his best the last twice but this extreme test of stamina may help.

Trainer: Evan Williams
Jockey: Adam Wedge
Odds: 66-1

14 Chirico Vallis

Ten-year-old who has been better than ever this term but needs something extra now in cheekpieces.

Trainer: Neil Mulholland
Jockey: Richie McLernon
Odds: 25-1

15 Innisfree Lad

Third in the Eider at Newcastle last time out; each-way claims if again on a going day.

Trainer: David Dennis
Jockey: Brian Hughes
Odds: 28-1

16 One More Fleurie

Won in fine style on this card last April but has struggled on his three runs this season.

Trainer: Ian Williams
Jockey: Charlie Todd
Odds: 14-1

17 Major Dundee

2-3 over fences and his trainer won this with a seven-year-old novice in 2013; firmly in calculations.

Trainer: Alan King
Jockey: Tom Cannon
Odds: 10-1

18 History Of Fashion

Unexposed Irish raider who could relish Saturday's extreme test of stamina.

Trainer: Pat Fahy
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Odds: 18-1

19 Court Master

Fair fourth in Eider latest; needs something extra to reward each-way backers once more.

Trainer: Michael Scudamore
Jockey: Richard Patrick
Odds: 33-1

20 Ask A Honey Bee

Not obviously well treated for this hot handicap but the step up in trip may suit.

Trainer: Fergal O'Brien
Jockey: Connor Brace
Odds: 28-1

21 The Ferry Master

Fourth last year and 5lb lower this time around; returned to form last time out.

Trainer: Sandy Thomson
Jockey: Ryan Mania
Odds: 11-1

22 El Paso Wood

Respectable fourth in Midlands National but soundly beaten; likely vulnerable once more.

Trainer: David Pipe
Jockey: Philip Armson
Odds: 28-1

23 Cool Mix

Consistent ten-year-old who is now 6lb lower than when fifth in this last year; could go well.

Trainer: Iain Jardine
Jockey: Alan Doyle
Odds: 11-1

24 Strong Economy

Four-time course winner but faces a tough task from 4lb out of the handicap.

Trainer: Ian Duncan
Jockey: Derek Fox
Odds: 100-1

The verdict

With Danny Mullins an excellent man to have on board, Irish raider Stormy Judge is the pick ahead of stablemate History Of Fashion.

If you want more on the Scottish National:

Confirmed runners and riders for the 2022 Scottish Grand National at Ayr

Big-race tips: why this horse can win Saturday's Scottish National

Ayr prepared for capped sell-out crowd of 15,000 on Scottish National day

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