In this post, we take a look at the 2024 Scottish Grand National odds and give you a rundown of the chances of each of the betting favourites.
2024 Scottish Grand National Odds
Horse | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Mr Incredible | 7/1 | 12.5% |
Git Maker | 7/1 | 12.5% |
Macdermott | 15/2 | 11.8% |
Spanish Harlem | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Anglers Crag | 9/1 | 10% |
Stay Away Fay | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Inis Oirr | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Whacker Clan | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Ballygrifincottage | 14/1 | 6.7% |
Mr Vango | 14/1 | 6.7% |
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What is the Scottish Grand National?
The Scottish Grand National is the most prized race in Scotland’s National Hunt racing calendar. It is a handicap race open to horses aged 5 years and older.
Scottish Grand National Distance & Obstacles
The Scottish Grand National is run over a distance of 3 miles, 7 furlongs and 176 yards. Horses will have to navigate 27 fences over the course of the race.
Prize Money
The total purse for this race is £200,000 with £112,540 going to the winner.
How To Watch The Scottish Grand National
When? The Scottish Grand National is scheduled for an off-time of 3.35 pm on Saturday, April 20th.
Where? The race will be run at Ayr Racecourse.
Scottish Grand National Betting Favourites
Macdermott
Odds
The favourite to win the Scottish Grand National is the Willie Mullins-trained Macdermott at odds of 5/1. Those odds imply that the horse has a 16.7% chance of landing the National for his owners.
Pedigree
Sire: Saint Des Saints (FR)
Dam: Venerie (FR)
Career Record
Race Type | Runs | Wins | 2nds | 3rds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chase | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
NHF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Rules Races | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Form
The 6-year-old Macdermott trained by Willie Mullins has a career record of 2 victories, 1 runner-up finish and 1 3rd place from 9 races.
Macdermott most recently was a rampant winner at Fairyhouse earlier this month coming 12 lengths ahead of runner-up Better Times Ahead to win the 9-horse field with Danny Mullins on the saddle.
Verdict
Willie Mullins heads into this race looking to land the UK trainers title and with this his leading fancy, you wouldn’t be surprised to see Macdermott passing the winning line Saturday.
Mr Incredible
Odds
The second favourite to win the Scottish Grand National is another Willie Mullins-trained horse this time Mr Incredible at odds of 6/1. Those odds imply that the horse has a 14.3% chance of winning the Scottish Grand National.
Pedigree
Sire: Westerner (GB) (11.6f)
Dam: Bartlemy Bell (IRE)
Career Record
Race Type | Runs | Wins | 2nds | 3rds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chase | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
PTP | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Rules Races | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Form
The 8-year-old Mr Incredible trained by Willie Mullins has a career record of 2 victories, 4 runner-up finishes and one 3rd- finish from 12 races.
Mr Incredible most recently ran in the Aintree Grand National, which ended disappointingly when he was unseated at the 15th fence. That run makes it 9 races without a win, which last came at Naas back in November 2021.
Verdict
Recent form suggests that he could be a bit away from success here, but you can’t rule out Mullins having a few tricks up his sleeve, I’d avoid punting on Mr Incredible.
Anglers Crag
Odds
The third favourite to land the Scottish Grand National is Anglers Crag for Brian Ellison at odds of 8/1. Those odds suggest the horse has an 11.1% chance of spoiling the Mullins party.
Pedigree
Sire: Multiplex (GB) (10.2f)
Dam: Overyou (GB)
Career Record
Race Type | Runs | Wins | 2nds | 3rds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chase | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NHF | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
PTP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Rules Races | 15 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
Form
The 9-year-old Anglers Crag trained by Brian Ellison has a career record of 6 victories and has finished 3rd on 5 occasions from 15 outings.
The horse most recently ran at Newcastle back in February where it won the 12-horse field coming a nk clear of runner-up Prince Des Fichaux. That was the horse’s 4th successive win across 4 different courses since returning from injury and a change in trainer.
Verdict
Brian Ellison has got a tune out of Anglers Crag since the change, and I think the horse could be a value punt to continue its winning form at 8/1.
Git Maker
Odds
Another horse which is currently priced at 8/1 and has an 11.1% chance of success in the Scottish Grand National is the Jamie Snowden-trained Git Make.
Pedigree
Sire: Court Cave (IRE) (12f)
Dam: Maisy Daisy (IRE)
Career Record
Race Type | Runs | Wins | 2nds | 3rds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chase | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Hurdle | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
PTP | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Rules Races | 11 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
Form
The 8-year-old Git Maker has a career record of 6 victories and 3 third-place finishes from 11 races. The horse's last victory came at Lingfield back in November.
The horse most recently ran at Cheltenham in the Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase where the horse finished runner-up albeit 8 lengths back from winner Inothewayourthinkin from the 22-horse field.
Verdict
Down in the weights, that could turn the tide in the horse's favour, but I’d still be avoiding punting on Git Maker on Saturday.
Stay Away Fay
Odds
Stay Away Fay is priced at 12/1 for the Scottish Grand National for Paul Nicholls which suggests the horse has a 7.7% chance of victory on Saturday.
Pedigree
Sire: Shantou (USA) (14.3f)
Dam: Augusta Bay (GB)
Career Record
Race Type | Runs | Wins | 2nds | 3rds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chase | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Hurdle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
PTP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Rules Races | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Form
The 8-year-old Sail Away Fly is a consistent sort who has a career record of 4 victories, 1 runner-up finish and has come 3rd on 1 occasion from 8 races.
The horse most recently ran at the Cheltenham Festival in the Brown Advisory Chase where it was disappointingly pulled up 2 out after leading early. The jockey post-race said the horse was never travelling well.
Verdict
Consistent sort and while the Cheltenham run was disappointing, the horse is very consistent and has great each-way claims.
Profile Of Previous Scottish Grand National Winners
Year | Horse | Age | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
2023 | Kitty’s Light | 7 | Christian Williams |
2022 | Win My Wings | 9 | Christian Williams |
2021 | Mighty Thunder | 8 | Lucinda Russell |
2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2019 | Takingrisks | 10 | Nicky Richards |
2018 | Joe Farrell | 9 | Rebecca Curtis |
2017 | Vicente | 8 | Paul Nicholls |
2016 | Vicente | 7 | Paul Nicholls |
2015 | Wayward Prince | 11 | Hilary Parrott |
2014 | Al Co | 9 | Peter Bowen |
2013 | Godsmejudge | 7 | Alan King |
2012 | Merigo | 11 | Andrew Parker |
2011 | Beshabar | 9 | Tim Vaughan |
2010 | Merigo | 9 | Andrew Parker |
2009 | Hello Bud | 11 | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
2008 | Iris de Balme | 8 | Sean Curran |
2007 | Hot Weld | 8 | Ferdy Murphy |
2006 | Run For Paddy | 10 | Carl Llewellyn |
2005 | Joes Edge | 8 | Ferdy Murphy |
2004 | Grey Abbey | 10 | Howard Johnson |
2003 | Ryalux | 10 | Andy Crook |
2002 | Take Control | 8 | Martin Pipe |
2001 | Gingembre | 7 | Lavinia Taylor |
2000 | Paris Pike | 8 | Ferdy Murphy |
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