Scottish Grand National 2026: King Of Answers leads runners and riders at Ayr Racecourse

The Scottish Grand National 2026 takes place at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday with King Of Answers heading the field as favourite for Lucinda Russell

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The 21-horse field has been finalised for the Scottish Grand National, which is set to take place on Saturday.

English Grand National-winning handler Willie Mullins has surprised many by putting forward just one runner for the contest. He will be hoping to follow up his triumph with I Am Maximus last weekend through Road To Home. The handler has claimed the prize for the past two years with Macdermott and Captain Cody.

The market leader for the contest at Ayr is King Of Answers, prepared by Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore. Other prominent contenders include Kim Roque (prepared by Joseph O’Brien) and Quebecois, who managed a runner-up spot at Cheltenham.

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Owner JP McManus is also seeking another victory following I Am Maximus’ success, with Montregard taking part in the contest. The complete field for the Scottish Grand National was revealed on Thursday morning. Here’s a breakdown of the competitors, reports the Express.

Confirmed Scottish Grand National runners:

1. Blaze The Way, Mags Mullins

2. Quebecois, Paul Nicholls

3. King Of Answers, Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore

4. Isaac Des Obeaux, Paul Nicholls

5. Our Power, Sam Thomas

6. Road To Home, Willie Mullins

7. Herakles Westwood, Warren Greatrex

8. Ask Brewster, Cath Williams

9. Katate Dori, Sam Thomas

10. Stolen Silver, Georgina Nicholls

11. Famous Bridge, Nicky Richards

12. Montregard, Tom Lacey

13. Maximilian, Donald McCain

14. Gabbys Cross, Nick Scholfield

15. Collectors Item, J & A O’Neil

16. Kim Roque, Joseph O’Brien

17. Git Maker, Jamie Snowden

18. Kap Vert, Philip Hobbs and Johnson White

19. Promontory, Sarah Connell

20. Chasingouttheblues, Mark Walford

21. Magna Sam, Alastair Ralph