Scotland’s premier horse race is approaching faster than Ruby Walsh over hurdles, and with a record-breaking prize money of £200,000 up for grabs, 2025 is set to be a cracker. We’ve been given strict instructions not to emerge from our war room until our Scottish Grand National Tips are locked and loaded, so here we are, armed and ready to show you where the value lies this week.
- 1 Scottish Grand National Ante-Post Betting Odds
- 2 Scottish Grand National Betting Tips Today
- 3 How We Select Our Scottish Grand National Betting Tips
- 4 Scottish Grand National Jockey & Trainer Stats
- 5 Ayr Racecourse Tips
- 6 Best Scottish Grand National Betting Sites
- 7 Scottish Grand National Key Stats & Facts
- 8 Additional Horse Racing Meetings
- 9 ThePuntersPage Final Say
- 10 Scottish Grand National Betting FAQs
Scottish Grand National Ante-Post Betting Odds
It’s a famously chaotic build-up to the race, with 100+ runners entering several months before they head to post. The field is capped at 30, so as you can imagine, there’s a lot of (highly informed) guessing at this point. We’ve included the top 20 along with their Scottish Grand National odds below. Stick a bookmark on this page, as we will keep it up to date with any changes.
| Horse | Ante-Post Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Vango | 8/1 | Unibet |
| Victtorino | 10/1 | Unibet |
| Kandoo Kid | 12/1 | Unibet |
| Apple Away | 12/1 | Unibet |
| Henrys Friend | 12/1 | Unibet |
| Threeunderthrufive | 14/1 | Unibet |
| Embassy Gardens | 14/1 | Unibet |
| Broadway Boy | 14/1 | Unibet |
| Does He Know | 14/1 | Unibet |
| Marsh Wren | 16/1 | Unibet |
| Git Maker | 16/1 | Unibet |
| Inis Oirr | 20/1 | Unibet |
| Slipway | 20/1 | Unibet |
| Trelawne | 20/1 | Unibet |
| Grandero Bello | 20/1 | Unibet |
| Horantzau Dairy | 20/1 | Unibet |
| Intense Raffles | 20/1 | Unibet |
| Surrey Quest | 20/1 | Unibet |
| Senior Chief | 20/1 | Unibet |
| Mr Incredible | 20/1 | Unibet |
Scottish Grand National Betting Tips Today
This festival is a real celebration. Two days of horse racing bliss, hosted at the iconic Ayr Racecourse – it doesn’t get much better. But we’re super early with our tips for the Scottish Grand National, and all we’ve got to work with are ante-post odds for the main event. We don’t want to leave you hanging, so we’re given you a sneak peek of what to expect and as soon as fields are confirmed, we’ll drop them in below.
Scottish Grand National Betting Tips Day 1 – Ladies Day at Ayr
Day one is party time. The ladies are in town, and what a day to open the meeting. Champagne corks are popping, and the vibes are relaxed, as the meeting builds in quality and anticipation.
However, don’t sleep on day one. There are some high-quality Class 2, 3 and 4 races, none more so than the Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase, won in 2024 by Paul Nicholls-trained Outlaw Peter. Over the two days, we’d argue that Friday is easier to pick out Scottish Grand National betting value than Saturday, so keep your eyes peeled as we try to hit the ground running.
| Start Times | Race | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1.20pm | Remus Uomo Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 4YO+ | 2m |
| 1.50pm | Abbott Risk Consulting Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 4YO+ | 2m |
| 2.20pm | Get Home Safe With Thistle Cabs Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 4YO+ | 3m 70y |
| 2.50pm | Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase (Class 2) 5YO+ | 2m 4f 110y |
| 3.20pm | Coral ‘We're Here For It' Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 4YO+ | 2m 5f 91y |
| 3.55pm | SEKO Logistics Scotland Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Class 3) 5YO+ | 2m 110y |
| 4.30pm | GS Group ‘Hands & Heels' Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 4YO+ | 2m 4f 100y |
| 5.00pm | GS Group ‘Hands & Heels' Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 4YO+ | 2m 4f 100y |
Scottish Grand National Betting Tips Day 2 – Grand National Day at Ayr
It’s show time, friends. The big day has arrived, and what a day of racing it is. We’ve full coverage of tips for the Scottish Grand National below, but there’s tons of value from the seven other races as well.
The best of the rest is the Class 1, Grade 2 Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle. Tom Cannon rode a brilliant race onboard Alan Kings’ Favour And Fortune last year, winning by three-quarters of a length, as part of an epic four-way tussle in a contender for race of the year.
Kicking off the day is another Class 1- the ultra-competitive Scotty Brand Handicap Chase. 15/2 shot Tommy’s Oscar romped home in 2024, carrying a whopping 12 stone and underlining its, at the time, eye-watering Official Rating of 152.
And there are few spectacles in sport as entertaining as the obligatory final punt of the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival than the NH Flat Race. If you’re there in person, the winners for the week are in the bars, while the losers hope their 80/1 “NAP” will romp home. But we all know how this goes, don’t we? As fields are finalised and Scottish Grand National betting odds become more readily available, we’ll update this section with picks for all the day's races.
| Start Times | Race | Distance |
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| 1.15pm | Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Class 1) 5YO+ | 2m 110y |
| 1.50pm | Cpms Novices' Champion Handicap Chase (Class 2) 5YO+ | 3m 20y |
| 2.25pm | Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (Class 1) 4YO+ | 2m |
| 3.00pm | Jordan Electrics Ltd Seafield Trophy Mares' Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 4YO+ | 3m 70y |
| 3.35pm | Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Class 1) 5YO+ | 3m 7f 176y |
| 4.10pm | Let Good Times Roll With Stagecoach Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 4YO+ | 3m 70y |
| 4.45pm | Tennent's Novices' Hurdle (Class 3) 4YO+ | 2m 4f 100y |
| 5.20pm | Golf Inn Prestwick Open NH Flat Race (Class 2) 4YO to 6YO | 2m |
Tips for the Scottish Grand National 2025
Drum roll, please. The moment you’ve all been waiting for. Our hotly anticipated Scottish Grand National betting tips are here. Well, at least the ones based on early ante-post odds.
Nevertheless, the value lies in the early markets, and if you can get on before they’re fully open, you’re ahead of the game.
Make Good Use of Non-Runner, No-Bet Wagers
Betting on the ante-post means that, as standard, if your horse doesn’t run, you lose your stake. It’s a trade-off for the bigger odds you get from these markets. However, the best online bookies now have NRNB protection. This means that if they don’t run, bets from ante-post markets will be refunded. Check out BetVictor, bet365 and race sponsor, Coral, as three of the best Scottish Grand National betting sites for NRNB.
Mr Vango to Win the Scottish Grand National 2025 – Heavy/Soft Ground (8/1 with Unibet)
The bookies have declared Mr Vango as the early favourite, and we are inclined to agree. He’s won three of his last five, with the most significant coming in the Handicap Chase at Haydock, winning by 3 lengths, staying on strongly at the 3m 1f 125y track. The going will be key, and the heavier, the better. All three wins have been on Heavy (two wins) or Soft (Heavy in Places). His final race before running in the (English) Grand National is on March 13th, at Cheltenham. A place finish will verify the 8/1 starting price; a win will see it shortened but reinforced as our top Scottish Grand National tip.
Victtorino to Win the Scottish Grand National 2023 – Good/Soft Ground (10/1 with Unibet)
Truth be told, it was tough to pick between Victtorino and Mr Vango. Ultimately, it will come down to the ground – Heavy, go with Mr Vango, Good-Soft, Victtorino. The latter ticks a lot of boxes. The right age (seven). Four Class 1 wins from eight starts over 3m. Official Rating of 146. Top 20 jockey in Charlie Deutsch. And won in an impressively strong field in the Betfair Swinley Handicap Chase at Ascot, in February. He’ll feature next at the Cheltenham Festival, running at 3m 1f for the first time, which should allow us to see how he fares on the slightly longer track with better ground.
Marsh Wren Each-Way in the Scottish Grand National (16/1 with Unibet)
If we were judging a beauty contest this week, Marsh Wren would win it all. Just a stunning mare and so graceful over jumps. She’s got all the class to go on and win this week, and at 16/1, a place or each-way bet is the play. She’s got four wins in six and has slowly been upping the distance to test her staying power. Rated at 145 last time out at Market Rasen, she blew a competitive Class 1 field away by 16 lengths. The caveat will be her desire to lead from the front, given that she’s yet to race at 3m+. Keep track of her over the coming weeks to see how she runs, but at 16/1, she’s too good not to sit up and take note.
How We Select Our Scottish Grand National Betting Tips
Let’s be honest for a minute. Picking the winner of races like the Scottish Grand National is not easy. It’s a long, chaotic race, which makes it incredibly exciting but hard to call. Many variables are at play, but like anything to do with betting, we can drastically increase our chances by combining data, trends, and form.
We’ve spent hours finding value for our own Scottish Grand National tips, but we also want to give you the tools to find yours. Listed below are the processes and key attributes linked to the race to help you do this. If you manage to pick a winner, see this as a legally binding contract that you must give us a shoutout on X (@ThePuntersPage). Or a virtual high-five, at least.
The race is open to five-year-olds and up. Eight of the last 11 winners were between seven and 10, making this an obvious place to start. 2024 saw the joint youngest race winner in Macdermott, with the oldest Wilsford (12), in 1995.
As one of the elite National Hunt races of the year, the field is one of the best in show. Class Rating is imperative. Vital, in fact. All the last eleven winners have been rated at 135+. Ideally, look for horses that have improved in class over the season rather than those on the decline.
The racecourse is a behemoth, at 3m 7f 167y. There aren’t many this long throughout the season, so finding those successful at this distance is tricky. Look for horses that have covered the 3m mark as a starting point. Nine of the last 11 winners have had at least seven races and two wins at 3m+.
This can be split four ways: course, distance, season and chase. You should look for horses with at least five chase runs (9/11 from past winners) and two chase wins (8/11). Course form is less important than the distance, which we’ve touched on above. For season form, pick horses that have at least five runs and one win throughout the season.
The Scottish Grand National is a handicap race, so weight gets added depending on the horse rating. The higher the rating, the more weight they get. 10 of the last 11 winners have weighed between 10st 0lb and 11st 3lbs.
The race is unique, which means that versatility plays less of a role. You really need to be looking at those long-distance hauliers to get the job done. Success in smaller fields, on different ground and shorter distances, is a bonus.
It may be April, but let’s not kid ourselves into thinking that the weather will play fair. This is Scotland, after all. Don’t fixate on the race day's forecast, instead, look at it in the days or weeks prior. Lots of rain will mean Heavy ground. If there’s been a warm, dry spell, it could improve to Soft, even Good to Soft in places.
Ignoring the fact that the race is the best part of 4m and has 27 jumps to navigate for just a second, Ayr Racecourse is relatively benign. It’s flat, for the most part, which means it’s quick for a National Hunt race. The going will play a role, and owners will be waiting until the last minute to make a call for those who favour certain types of ground. Get onto the ante-post market as soon as possible to get advantageous odds before the going is released. Don’t forget to utilise Non-Runner, No-Bet promotions to cover you if they drop out.
Scottish Grand National Jockey & Trainer Stats
One of the most overlooked aspects of horse racing betting is trainer and jockey form. It plays a huge role and, like any other sport, is a great metric to judge a horse's chances in a race.
Trainers, like athletes, get into a grove. The yard finds a formula that works, and they stick with it until, at some point, it stops working. This could be anything from nutrition, schedule, facilities, recovery, re-location (saving on travel time) and the calibre of employees at the yard. Heck, even AI is starting to play a role!
Jockeys follow a similar route, but it’s important to not just look at the win column when betting on the Scottish Grand National. We’re looking for riders who get the max from a horse, and this is not always necessarily a win but more who can extract the most from their ride. In 2025, the likes of Sean Bowen and Harry Skelton aren’t your typical household names but are masters in the art of taking a horse up a level, highlighted by a combined 260+ wins for the pair this season alone.
Top 10 Jump Jockeys for 2024/25
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bowen | 754 | 143 | 19% |
| Harry Skelton | 545 | 124 | 23% |
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 531 | 91 | 17% |
| Harry Cobden | 406 | 84 | 21% |
| Gavin Sheehan | 443 | 77 | 17% |
| James Bowen | 374 | 68 | 18% |
| Ben Jones | 357 | 64 | 18% |
| Brian Hughes | 570 | 62 | 11% |
| Jonathan Burke | 398 | 60 | 15% |
| Jack Tudor | 342 | 54 | 16% |
Top 10 Jump Trainers for 2024/25
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Skelton | 778 | 148 | £2,357,166 |
| Paul Nicholls | 394 | 73 | £1,766,909 |
| Nicky Henderson | 287 | 58 | £1,466,583 |
| Nigel Twiston-Davies | 363 | 64 | £1,204,413 |
| Venetia Williams | 204 | 37 | £1,140,537 |
| Olly Murphy | 453 | 106 | £1,119,691 |
| Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill | 444 | 61 | £998,836 |
| Ben Pauling | 306 | 55 | £917,255 |
| Joe Tizzard | 291 | 55 | £874,163 |
| Fergal O'Brien | 470 | 58 | £861,727 |
Scottish Grand National Latest Trends
Since the switch to Ayr Racecourse in 1966, 50 of the last 57 (87.72%) Scottish Grand National winners were aged seven to 10.
Only one horse (5.26%) has won carrying a weight of 11st 10lb+ since 2004 (Grey Abbey 11st 12lb).
There have been just three (5.26%) back-to-back winners since 1966: Barona (1975, 1976), Andorma (1984,1985) and Vicente (2016, 2017).
Since 2003, 14 of the last 20 winners (70%) have been handicapped at 14lb+ than the top-rated horse.
11 of those 14 winners (78.57%) have carried less than 20lb+ of the top-rated horse.
Horses who ran at odds of 18/1 or higher in the race prior to the Scottish Grand National have not won any (0%) of the last 20 meetings.
In the last 20 races, only three Scottish Grand National winners (15%) have gone off as favourites.
The only horse to win both the Scottish Grand National and the Grand National in the same year was Red Rum in 1974.
Ayr Racecourse Tips
It doesn’t get much better than Ayr Racecourse. The Scots just know how to make a great sporting venue, filled with charm, character and a cracking day out to boot. It’s the premier track in the country, but for good reason. And if you’ve not been there, it’s well worth a visit.
The course is a left-handed loop of 1m 4f and hosts both flat and National Hunt racing throughout the year. For the Scottish Grand National, the horses will have 27 fences to navigate, completing just under three full laps at an official distance of 3m 7f 167y.
Course form is one of the best metrics to look at, and it plays a key role in our Scottish Grand National tips. Miss Lucinda V Russell is one of the most successful trainers at the track, with 46 winners out of 270 runners. For jockeys, keep an eye out for Daryl Jacbo and Bruce Lynn. If they get rides, their combined 34 wins from 164 races will be like gold dust. We’d be shocked if one or both didn’t get a run.
Best Scottish Grand National Betting Sites
With the Grand National a couple of weeks prior, it’s safe to say that it’s a huge week of top-class horse racing action for the bookies. We’ve sorted the best Scottish Grand National betting sites, highlighting what they’re good at and why you should use them. We’ve listed them from one through 10 below, but they’re all great, just different, which is a positive.
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Payment methods (8):
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This bookmaker is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), ensuring compliance with strict regulations designed to promote fairness, transparency, and the safety of players. The UKGC license is a mark of trust, safeguarding your funds and personal information while encouraging responsible gambling. Learn more about the UKGC here
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18+. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and Full T&Cs apply. Bet Responsibly. GambleAware.org #ad |
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This bookmaker is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), ensuring compliance with strict regulations designed to promote fairness, transparency, and the safety of players. The UKGC license is a mark of trust, safeguarding your funds and personal information while encouraging responsible gambling. Learn more about the UKGC here
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This bookmaker is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), ensuring compliance with strict regulations designed to promote fairness, transparency, and the safety of players. The UKGC license is a mark of trust, safeguarding your funds and personal information while encouraging responsible gambling. Learn more about the UKGC here
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This bookmaker is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), ensuring compliance with strict regulations designed to promote fairness, transparency, and the safety of players. The UKGC license is a mark of trust, safeguarding your funds and personal information while encouraging responsible gambling. Learn more about the UKGC here
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This bookmaker is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), ensuring compliance with strict regulations designed to promote fairness, transparency, and the safety of players. The UKGC license is a mark of trust, safeguarding your funds and personal information while encouraging responsible gambling. Learn more about the UKGC here
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This bookmaker is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), ensuring compliance with strict regulations designed to promote fairness, transparency, and the safety of players. The UKGC license is a mark of trust, safeguarding your funds and personal information while encouraging responsible gambling. Learn more about the UKGC here
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UK Gambling Commission
This bookmaker is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), ensuring compliance with strict regulations designed to promote fairness, transparency, and the safety of players. The UKGC license is a mark of trust, safeguarding your funds and personal information while encouraging responsible gambling. Learn more about the UKGC here
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This bookmaker is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), ensuring compliance with strict regulations designed to promote fairness, transparency, and the safety of players. The UKGC license is a mark of trust, safeguarding your funds and personal information while encouraging responsible gambling. Learn more about the UKGC here
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UK Gambling Commission
This bookmaker is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), ensuring compliance with strict regulations designed to promote fairness, transparency, and the safety of players. The UKGC license is a mark of trust, safeguarding your funds and personal information while encouraging responsible gambling. Learn more about the UKGC here
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They’re Race Sponsors for a Reason
Jonathan Askew – I’ve picked Coral as the standout this week, but to be honest, any of the top five go above and beyond. As the race sponsor, they’ll have exclusive Scottish Grand National betting offers on top of existing promos like specials, boosted odds and no-runner, no-bet. New accounts can claim a £20 free bet, but I’d recommend claiming this before race day as they might withdraw it on Saturday. I’ve seen this a lot for the Grand National, and while not as common for the Scottish, I wouldn’t risk it, just in case.
Exclusive Scottish Grand National Betting Offers
There are tons of offers for both days of the Scottish Grand National, and we’ve compiled them all into one handy spot below. You’re welcome!
Scottish Grand National Betting Sites With Livestreaming
Livestreaming and horse racing go together like Paul Nicholls and a tweed jacket. Most of the major bookies will be featuring the race, although it’s worth pointing out that most will require you to have placed a bet on the race or to have a funded account to access the stream.
Some of the best livestreaming betting sites this week include Coral (voted as our best Scottish Grand National betting site for the week), bet365, and Betfred. You can watch online or via their respective betting apps, but do bear in mind that if you’re betting live, streams have slight delays, so don’t take what you see as up-to-the-second gospel.
Scottish Grand National Key Stats & Facts
Additional Horse Racing Meetings
ThePuntersPage Final Say
So, there you have it. Our (early) Scottish Grand National tips, and hopefully, we bag a winner or two from these. Use the information we’ve provided to formulate your own bets, and note which bookies have the best betting offers for the week to eke out a little extra value. Come race day, we’ll be cracking open the Macallan, enjoying some haggis, neeps and tatties, and putting the old tartan to good use, all while enjoying one the biggest days in the Scottish horse racing calendar.
Scottish Grand National Betting FAQs
The two standout bookies for betting on the Scottish Grand National this year are Coral and bet365. Between them, they have Best Odds Guaranteed (BOG), boosted markets, livestreaming, and, most importantly, no-runner, no-bet promotions.
It can be, but as with all races, you must do your research. It’s not always a happy hunting ground for favourites, with just three winners in the last 20 meetings. Given the vast field size, excruciatingly long track and unpredictability of the race, generally, there’s better value for place and win bets further down the field.
Yes. The bookies offering livestreaming include Coral, bet365, Betfred and Boylesports, just to name but a few. Streams are free, but you’ll need an account, and most will require that account to be funded and/or have placed a bet within 24 hours of the race.
An ante-post bet on the Scottish Grand National is when you wager before the course betting markets open. Basically, anything before race day is classified as ante-post. The plus point to betting ante-post is that the odds are generally higher, but the negative is that you lose your stake if they don’t run. Some bookies, like Coral and bet365, offer non-runner, no-bet (NRNB) insurance to cover this.
Well, you can use our amazing Scottish Grand National tips, of course. Our crack team spends weeks in the build-up to the race analysing potential picks, and then we curate them in a wonderful looking article for your pleasure. Simple, really.
Yes, free bets can be used on any horse race, and this includes the Scottish Grand National. We will note that some bookies withdraw free bets on the day of the race for new accounts, so if you want to take advantage of these, do it sooner rather than later.
Right here! We’ve already done all the hard work to bring you the best betting offers for the week. We looked at dozens of different bookies in the UK to see who’s offering what and compare them, as each is different.