Latest News About Scottish Grand National 2026 Runners

Here are the latest confirmed runners for the 2026 Scottish Grand National at Ayr, based on recent race previews and final declarations.

Key contenders:

• Blaze The Way (IRE) – Danny Mullins
• Quebecois (FR) – Harry Cobden
• King Of Answers (IRE) – Derek Fox
• Isaac Des Obeaux (FR) – Sam Twiston-Davies
• Our Power – Danny Gilligan
• Road To Home – Patrick Mullins
• Herakles Westwood – James Bowen
• Ask Brewster – Shane Cotter
• Katate Dori – Dylan Johnston
• Stolen Silver – Olive Nicholls
• Montregard (JP McManus) – Jonathan Burke
• Promontory – Donagh Meyler
• Kap Vert – Sean Houlihan
• Magna – Sam Ciaran Gethings
• And several others in the 21-horse field

Notes and context:

• The final field for the 2026 edition features 21 runners, with a mix of Irish and UK-trained horses, and Scotland’s own entrants in the mix. This aligns with typical Ayr preparations, where Willie Mullins has targeted the race with Road To Home as a single representative in some years, while other Irish-trained runners have been prominent in recent renewals.[1][2][3][8][10]
• The race is a four-mile chase at Ayr, with substantial prize money and a deep handicap field, which often makes for a wide-open contest. Expect strong staying power over the long trip and a test of a horse’s ability to handle testing ground and stamina, as noted in previews and race reports surrounding the 2026 renewal.[2][3][7]

Would you like a quick table comparing runners by age, rating, and current odds, or a brief expert-tip shortlist with reasons for each pick? I can also pull up the latest betting odds from a specific bookmaker if you have a preferred source.[4][7][1]