Kim Roque and King Of Answers head a wide-open betting market in Ayr’s demanding four-mile handicap showdown.
The Scottish Grand National returns to Ayr Racecourse on Saturday, April 18, with a typically deep and competitive handicap over four miles and 27 fences. As always, it brings together proven stayers, progressive chasers, and a few outsiders all chasing one of the most demanding prizes in National Hunt racing.
Run just a week after Aintree, this is often a race where stamina, jumping and late-season form are tested to the limit.
When is the Scottish Grand National 2026?
The 2026 Scottish Grand National is set to take place on Saturday, April 18 at Ayr Racecourse, one of the standout fixtures in the UK jumps racing calendar.
The Scottish Grand National is run over four miles with 27 fences at Ayr, scheduled for 15:35 on Saturday, April 18. With 49 entries competing for a maximum field of 30, it is a true test where stamina and jumping ability are key in this £200,000 feature race.
Run over a gruelling four-mile trip, it is often seen as Scotland’s answer to the Aintree Grand National, attracting a strong field of staying chasers looking to make their mark at the end of the season. The race typically forms the centrepiece of a packed day of racing at Ayr, with significant prize money and betting interest drawing attention from across the racing world.
2026 Scottish Grand National Odds: Who is the Favourite To Win This Year?
The market for the 2026 Scottish Grand National is starting to take shape, and it is currently a tight one at the top.
As things stand, Kim Roque and King Of Answers head the betting as joint-favourites at around 6/1, with very little separating the pair in early markets.
| Grand National 2026 Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| King Of Answers | 6/1 | bet365 |
| Kim Roque | 6/1 | William Hill |
| Road To Home | 8/1 | BetVictor |
| Qubecois | 10/1 | William Hill |
| Ask Brewster | 10/1 | Skybet |
Odds last updated at 4PM Tuesday, 14th April. View the full market on the Scottish Grand National Betting page on Oddschecker.
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Kim Roque has attracted strong support due to his profile as a staying type who looks well treated in the weights, while King Of Answers sits alongside him as another consistent contender with the right attributes for a race of this nature.
Just behind the market leaders, horses like Road To Home and Quebecois are priced around 8/1, with a cluster of runners including Ask Brewster, Isaac des Obeaux, and Montregard sitting in the 10/1 range.
Scottish Grand National 5-day Confirmations
At this stage, the confirmed runners and riders for the 2026 renewal are still subject to final declarations, which are usually made closer to race day.
Typically, the field includes up to 30 runners, all of whom must meet strict entry criteria and demonstrate stamina over long-distance chase conditions.
Here are the confirmed Runners so far:
2026 Scottish Grand National Confirmations:
- Blaze The Way - Margaret Mullins, Ireland
- Quebecois – Paul Nicholls
- King Of Answers – Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
- Isaac Des Obeaux – Paul Nicholls
- Our Power – Sam Thomas
- Road To Home – Willie Mullins, Ireland
- Guard The Moon – Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
- Herakles Westwood – Warren Greatrex
- Ask Brewster – Mrs C Williams
- Duffle Coat – Gordon Elliott, Ireland
- Katate Dori – Sam Thomas
- Stolen Silver – Georgina Nicholls
- Famous Bridge – Nicky Richards
- Montregard – Tom Lacey
- Maximilian – Donald McCain
- Gabbys Cross – Nick Scholfield
- Kim Roque – Joseph O'Brien, Ireland
- Collectors Item – Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
- Git Maker – Jamie Snowden
- Kap Vert – Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
- Val Dancer – Mel Rowley
- Promontory – Ms S. J. Connell, Ireland
- Chasingouttheblues – Mark Walford
- J'Arrive de L'Est – Emmet Mullins, Ireland
- Magna Sam – Alastair Ralph
Who Won the 2025 Scottish Grand National?
The 2025 Scottish Grand National was won by Captain Cody, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Harry Cobden.
Captain Cody landed the race at odds of 9/1, holding off stablemate Klarc Kent to secure victory at Ayr, delivering a strong staying performance over the marathon trip.
