The Scottish Grand National gets underway at Ayr today, with a couple of significant absentees confirmed for the headline race. Willie Mullins had been targeting a third successive victory in the four-mile contest, following triumphs for Macdermott in 2024 and Captain Cody 12 months prior.

However, his sole entry, Road To Home, has been withdrawn from the race. Ask Brewster, who got the better of Road To Home in the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival, is also a non-runner, with conditions currently Soft (Heavy in Places) after heavy rainfall on Friday and overnight into Saturday. Montregard bids to hand JP McManus his first victory in the race, hot on the heels of I Am Maximus’ Grand National triumph at Aintree just one week ago.

The gelding secured a handicap chase victory over three miles at Ascot on his most recent outing in February, having previously finished behind The Jukebox Kid — who is well fancied for the Irish Grand National — when pulled up on the occasion before that.

Here’s a full list of the runners and riders, as well as a tip for each race:

Scottish Grand National 2026

1.10pm: 2m1⁄2f (2m110y) Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+)

1 Matata (IRE) J J Slevin 25/1

2 Calico (GER) Harry Skelton 9/1

3 Traprain Law (FR) Patrick Wadge 4/1

4 Sans Bruit (FR) Harry Cobden 3/1

5 Le Nez Creux (FR) Conor Stone-Walsh 9/2

6 Palacio (FR) Dylan Johnston 6/1

7 Moudan (IRE) Sean Bowen 13/2

8 Classic Maestro (IRE) Luke Scott (3) 20/1

9 Aeros Luck (IRE) Mr Lucas Murphy (7) 16/1

1.45pm: 3m (3m20y) CPMS Novices’ Champion Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2) (5yo+)

1 Califet En Vol (IRE) James Bowen Non-Runner

2 Gamesters Guy Jack Tudor 22/1

3 Kdeux Saint Fray (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies 6/1

4 Milcree (IRE) Sean Quinlan 8/1

5 Al Kalila (IRE) J J Slevin 12/1

6 Young Jack (IRE) Danny McMenamin 14/1

7 Ayiko Danny Mullins 28/1

8 Pounding Poet (IRE) Stan Sheppard 22/1

9 Walking On Air (IRE) Harry Cobden 25/1

10 Diamond Dealer (IRE) Harry Skelton 10/3

11 Just Over Land (FR) Dylan Johnston 11/1

12 Caughtinyourtrance (IRE) Ryan Mania 18/1

13 I Wish You (FR) Patrick Wadge 8/1

14 Big John Wayne (IRE) Derek Fox 13/2

15 Blakey Boy (IRE) Peter Kavanagh 11/1

2.20pm: 2m Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (A Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4yo+)

1 Tutti Quanti (FR) Harry Cobden 9/4

2 Captain Hugo (IRE) Sean Houlihan 4/1

3 Gibbs Island Stan Sheppard 15/2

4 Tellherthename (IRE) Harry Skelton Non-Runner

5 Ooh Betty (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies 12/1

6 Secret Squirrel Jonathan Burke 13/2

7 Queenie St Clair (IRE) Sean Bowen 11/1

8 All In You (FR) James Bowen 7/1

9 Dedicated Hero (IRE) Danny McMenamin 11/1

10 Welsh Charger (IRE) Ciaran Gethings 40/1

2.55pm: 3m1⁄2f (3m70y) Jordan Electrics Ltd Seafield Trophy Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 2) (4yo+)

1 World Of Fortunes (IRE) Mr R Sugrue (7) 3/1

2 Holly Hartingo (IRE) Ciaran Gethings 25/1

3 Game Colours (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies 9/1

4 Pinot Rouge (IRE) Nathan Moscrop 28/1

5 Love Of Neymore Charlie Price 7/1

6 Fox’s Fancy (IRE) Derek Fox 15/2

7 Twistthenightaway (IRE) Harry Skelton 15/8

8 Azahara Palace Danny McMenamin 11/1

9 Princess Keri (IRE) Harry Cobden 16/1

10 Starlyte (IRE) Patrick Wadge Non-Runner

3.35pm: 4m (3m7f176y) Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+)

1 Blaze The Way (IRE) Danny Mullins 28/1

2 Quebecois (FR) Harry Cobden 11/1

3 King Of Answers (IRE) Derek Fox 9/2

4 Isaac Des Obeaux (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies 10/1

5 Our Power (IRE) Danny Gilligan 25/1

6 Road To Home (IRE) Mr Patrick Mullins Non-Runner

7 Herakles Westwood (FR) James Bowen 25/1

8 Ask Brewster (IRE) Mr S Cotter (7) Non-Runner

9 Katate Dori (FR) Dylan Johnston 28/1

10 Stolen Silver (FR) Miss O Nicholls (5) 100/1

11 Famous Bridge (IRE) Sean Quinlan 28/1

12 Montregard (FR) Stan Sheppard 7/1

13 Maximilian (GER) William Maggs (3) 20/1

14 Gabbys Cross (IRE) Sean Bowen 40/1

15 Kim Roque (FR) J J Slevin 9/2

16 Collectors Item (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr 50/1

17 Git Maker (FR) Jonathan Burke 12/1

18 Kap Vert (FR) Sean Houlihan 20/1

19 Promontory (IRE) Donagh Meyler 15/2

20 Chasingouttheblues (IRE) Jamie Hamilton 6/1

21 Magna Sam Ciaran Gethings

4.15pm: 2m51⁄2f (2m5f91y) Stagecoach Your Designated Driver Novices’ Hurdle (Winners Of One) (GBB Race) (Class 2) (4yo+)

1 Apache Tribe (IRE) Danny Gilligan 1/1

2 Laguna Beach (FR) James Bowen 16/1

3 Leader Crik (FR) Non Runner

4 Our Boy Stan Sean Bowen 17/2

5 Stride On (IRE) Derek Fox 8/1

6 Timesareachanging (IRE) Philip Donovan 11/1

7 Allfor (IRE) Patrick Wadge 28/1

8 West Hill Verde (FR) Sean Houlihan 10/3

9 Queens Secret (IRE) Danny McMenamin 50/1

4.48pm: 2m Golf Inn Prestwick Luxury Accommodation Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) (Class 2) (4-6yo)

1 Coconut Man Jack Power 25/1

2 Jardin De Tunis (FR) Derek Fox 25/1

3 Old Habits (IRE) Sean Bowen 13/2

4 Skerry Hill (IRE) Danny Gilligan 3/1

5 Close House (IRE) Danny McMenamin 12/1

6 Finisk Pride (IRE) Patrick Wadge 20/1

7 Keops Des Bordes (FR) Harry Skelton 5/2

8 Kershaw (IRE) James Bowen 50/1

9 Le Cold Grey (FR) Harry Cobden 28/1

10 Brady Hartsfield (IRE) Alex Harvey 5/1

11 Busted Springs Nathan Moscrop 150/1

12 Sea Tempest (IRE) Stan Sheppard 17/2