Macdermott has a crucial angle covered in the Scottish Grand National

The anticipation for the upcoming Scottish Grand National is heightened due to the 155-year absence of an Irish-trained winner. Despite this historical gap, Irish-trained horses have made a significant 8.6% representation in the Scottish National since 2013, and this year’s field will feature 31% Irish competitors. Additionally, the ground condition is a topic of discussion, as the recent rain will result in unambiguously soft conditions, which is noteworthy as a Scottish Grand National has not been run on soft ground since 1999.

It is important to not get overly caught up in the prestige of the race, as previous winners have also triumphed in other challenging races such as the Eider and the bet365 Gold Cup. This illustrates the common threads that unite these marathon handicaps.