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2023 Scottish Grand National: the runners, the odds, the verdict

A field of 21 runners will line up for the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr (3.35) on Saturday shown live on ITV and Racing TV. This weekend's big betting race is sure to be a cracker and here we provide the lowdown on every contender and provide a tip . . .


3.35 Ayr (Saturday, April 22): Coral Scottish Grand National racecard and betting


Scottish Grand National runners and odds: the full list of horses for Ayr

1 Dusart

Won at this meeting 2022; underperformed both starts this term and now tries headgear

Trainer: Nicky Henderson
Jockey: Nico de Boinville
Forecast odds: 25-1

Silk
Dusart15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Nico de Boinville Tnr: Nicky Henderson

2 Threeunderthrufive

This season, including one go at 3m5f, has failed to live up to initial chasing promise

Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Jockey: Adrian Heskin
Forecast odds: 25-1

Silk
Threeunderthrufive15:35 Ayr
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Jky: A P Heskin Tnr: Paul Nicholls

3 Monbeg Genius

Non-runner


4 Empire Steel

Snatched a 2m7f Listed win last time and has proved himself at 3m2f; races a bit freely

Trainer: Sandy Thomson
Jockey: Ryan Mania
Forecast odds: 22-1

Silk
Empire Steel15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Ryan Mania Tnr: Sandy Thomson

5 Elvis Mail

Non-runner


6 Kitty's Light

Second in this last year; hard work but surged back to form for 4m Eider win last time

Trainer: Christian Williams
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Forecast odds: 6-1

Silk
Kitty's Light15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Jack Tudor Tnr: Christian Williams

7 Malina Girl

3m4f win in the 13-runner Ulster National at Downpatrick (soft) three weeks ago

Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Forecast odds: 14-1

Silk
Malina Girl15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Sean Flanagan Tnr: Gavin Cromwell

8 Undersupervision

Back up 4lb but he's shaping more and more like the out-and-out stayer

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Forecast odds: 20-1

Silk
Undersupervision15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Sam Twiston-Davies Tnr: Nigel Twiston-Davies

9 Ruthless Article

Second and first in two 3m2f races at Uttoxeter last summer, the furthest he's been

Trainer: Rebecca Curtis
Jockey: Tom Bellamy
Forecast odds: 40-1

Silk
Ruthless Article15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Tom Bellamy Tnr: Rebecca Curtis

10 Lord Accord

Ran well in the autumn; soft ground presumably to blame for heavy defeats last two starts

TrainerNeil Mulholland
Jockey: Richie McLernon
Forecast odds: 33-1

Silk
Lord Accord15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Richie McLernon Tnr: Neil Mulholland

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11 Flash Collonges

Five-runner race at Newbury (near 3m, good) latest was his first chase win, at the seventh attempt

TrainerPaul Nicholls
Jockey: Harry Cobden
Forecast odds: 11-1

Silk
Flash Collonges15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Harry Cobden Tnr: Paul Nicholls

12 Cooper's Cross

This sort of trip is very new territory but he impressed in 3m win on good in January

TrainerStuart Coltherd
Jockey: Sam Coltherd
Forecast odds: 25-1

Silk
Cooper's Cross15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Sam Coltherd Tnr: Stuart Coltherd

13 Cap Du Nord

Excused latest start and still looks on a competitive mark; uncertain to stay well enough

Trainer: Christian Williams
Jockey: Nick Scholfield
Forecast odds: 20-1

Silk
Cap Du Nord15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Nick Scholfield Tnr: Christian Williams

14 Flash De Touzaine

4m is a step in the dark and good going would be something new away from his early bumpers

Trainer: Liz Doyle
Jockey: Richard Deegan (3)
Forecast odds: 40-1

Silk
Flash De Touzaine15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Richard Deegan (3lb)Tnr: Liz Doyle

15 Manothepeople

Best days in front of him; needs to stay on a lot more strongly than he did last time

Trainer: Fergal O'Brien
Jockey: Paddy Brennan
Forecast odds: 12-1

Silk
Manothepeople15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Paddy Brennan Tnr: Fergal O'Brien

16 Famous Bridge

Non-runner


17 Your Own Story

Progressive, strong-staying seven-year-old who delivered big performances at 4m and 3m4f last twice

Trainer: Lucinda Russell
Jockey: Derek Fox
Forecast odds: 13-2

Silk
Your Own Story15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Derek Fox Tnr: Lucinda Russell

18 Waitnsee

Non-runner


19 Magna Sam

Off 267 days, stable debut was clearcut win at Musselburgh (near 4m, good to soft)

TrainerAlastair Ralph
Jockey: Alex Edwards
Forecast odds: 18-1

Silk
Magna Sam15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Alex Edwards Tnr: Alastair Ralph

20 Mighty Thunder

Won this race in 2021 but not remotely in the same form since; 3lb out of the handicap

Trainer: Lucinda Russell
Jockey: Patrick Wadge (5)
Forecast odds: 18-1

Silk
Mighty Thunder15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Patrick Wadge (5lb)Tnr: Lucinda Russell

21 Flower Of Scotland

Non-runner


22 Half Shot

In good form, runner-up to Elvis Mail (3m2f) on latest outing, but 7lb out of the handicap

TrainerIain Jardine
Jockey: Conor O'Farrell
Forecast odds: 40-1

Silk
Half Shot15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Conor O'Farrell Tnr: Iain Jardine

23 Small Present

Stays 3m3f; out of form last three starts; cheekpieces given a second go; 8lb out of handicap

TrainerSue Smith
Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Forecast odds: 50-1

Silk
Small Present15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Sean Quinlan Tnr: Sue Smith

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The verdict

The Lucinda Russell stable can complete a famous National double thanks to Your Own Story. Next best are Undersupervision and Kitty's Light.

Silk
Your Own Story15:35 Ayr
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Jky: Derek Fox Tnr: Lucinda Russell

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