When is the Scottish Grand National 2025? Ayr date, start time, runners and betting

It was a thriller last year!

Macdermott winning the Scottish Grand National at Ayr

The Scottish Grand National is one of the most gruelling tests of stamina in the game.

Ayr’s biggie – the richest Jumps race in Scotland – sees the runners and riders tackle a total of 27 obstacles over four miles.

Last year’s renewal proved crucial to the destination of the trainers’ championship as Willie Mullins saddled Macdermott to the £112,540 top prize after a thrilling photo finish.

Scottish Grand National odds will soon be found on the Paddy Power website and Paddy Power app, otherwise all the key details for this year’s renewal are below.

Scottish Grand National 2025 date

The Scottish Grand National is set to take place at Ayr on Saturday, 12th April.

Scottish Grand National 2025 start time

The Scottish Grand National post time is scheduled for 15:35.

How to watch the Scottish Grand National 2025

You can watch the Scottish Grand National live on paddypower.com and the Paddy Power app or on ITV1.

Scottish Grand National 2025 runners and riders

A total of 60 horses hold entries for the Scottish Grand National ahead of confirmations and final declarations. We will update this page with the potential runners nearer the time!

Scottish Grand National 2025 betting

Scottish Grand National odds are on paddypower.com and prices for the leading contenders can be seen on our snazzy widgets below.

Johnnywho is the favourite with Paddy Power for the Scottish Grand National after a neck defeat to Daily Present in the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival.

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Johnnywho Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Antepost)

 

The Changing Man is next in our early betting and was also a runner-up at the Cheltenham Festival after finishing best of the rest behind Myretown in the Ultima.

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The Changing Man Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Antepost)

*Odds quoted on the widget are Future Racing / Antepost prices which means that if your selection does not run in the race for whatever reason – you will lose your stake under traditional Antepost rules

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