Exceptional Scottish Grand National Selection: Favoring 12-1 Shot This Year

I would be keen on a maiden hurdle around Wincanton with Harry Cobden riding one for Paul Nicholls on any given day. A 26-runner handicap chase over four miles is a different scenario, and not one I would typically consider, but I am making an exception for this year’s Ayr showpiece as I have a strong feeling about a particular horse. This unexposed seven-year-old appeared to benefit greatly from the addition of a visor, securing a comfortable victory at Musselburgh in early February. I believe he is still on the rise despite being raised a stone for that win.

He was withdrawn from the Midlands National at Uttoxeter due to unsuitably soft ground, which may work in his favor as he arrives at this race fresh and could defy the rise in the handicap on ground that suits him and over a trip that plays to his strengths.