Confirmed Scottish Grand National 2026 runners and riders
Paddy Power News brings you the Scottish Grand National runners and riders for the 2026 renewal at Ayr on Saturday, 18th April
news.paddypower.comHere are the latest confirmed runners for the Scottish Grand National 2026 at Ayr, along with some context on entries and where to check updates.
Core information
- The field for the 2026 Scottish Grand National at Ayr was finalized in mid-April 2026, with 21 confirmed runners including notable contenders such as Blaze The Way, King Of Answers, Quebecois, Isaac Des Obeaux, Promontory, Road To Home, and Montregard among others. This lineup reflects Irish, British, and Welsh-trained entrants aiming for the four-mile test over fences.[1][2][4]
Key runners to watch
- Blaze The Way (IRE) – top-weighted entry in many lists, ridden by Danny Mullins, representing a strong Irish challenge.[3][1]
- King Of Answers (IRE) – Derek Fox aboard, competing for a Scotland-based race with credible form.[1][3]
- Quebecois (FR) – ridden by Harry Cobden, highlighted after Cheltenham form showing capability on testing ground.[3][1]
- Road To Home – Willie Mullins’ other entry in some summaries, with a single contender from that yard.[2][1]
- Isaac Des Obeaux (FR) – Sam Twiston-Davies on a consistent staying-hunt profile.[2][1]
- Promontory – Donagh Meyler ride, a horse with scope after nine prior starts.[1][2]
Odds and expert perspectives
- Early odds and tips for the race circulated shortly after entries were announced, with Blaze The Way among the contenders at the top end of many bookies’ lists, and Road To Home noted due to Mullins’ success in the race in recent years.[3][1]
- Additional analysis and a pinstable guide with runner-by-runner breakdowns, including pinstickers and expert verdicts, were published ahead of the race day.[8][10]
Where to get the latest updates
- For the most up-to-date runner list, post-entries changes, and any late substitutions, check reputable race-news outlets and bookmaker pages around Ayr race day. Examples include racing-focused outlets and bookmakers' Scottish Grand National previews, which typically publish final confirmations and any last-minute scratchings.[4][8]
If you’d like, I can collate the full, final list with jockeys and current odds in a compact table, or pull the latest post-race wrap-up once the race has concluded. I can also annotate each runner with their trainer, recent form, and likely ground preferences to help you compare them side-by-side.[8][1]