Scottish Grand National 2025: Race Stats & Trends
After the thrill of last weekend's Grand National at Aintree, eyes now turn to Ayr, and this Saturday's Scottish Grand National.
Another huge betting event, Scottish Grand National Day is a busy time for betting sites as punters look to land a Saturday winner.
We’ve gone deep into the Scottish Grand National archives, analysing key stats and historical trends to hopefully help steer you towards this year’s winner.
Scottish Grand National - 3:35pm Saturday, Ayr
One of the most popular races on the calendar, the Scottish National is an excellent race for using free bets, with the added sideshow this year of trainers Dan Skelton and Willie Mullins battling it out to be crowned UK Jumps Champion Trainer.
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Time: 3:35pm
- Race Type: Handicap Steeplechase
- Distance: 4 miles
- Venue: Ayr Racecourse
- Winner's Prize Money: ££112,540
Scottish Grand National Stats & Trends
Are you looking to back a Scottish Grand National winner?
Our Scottish Grand National Stats and Trends Guide is here to help in your punting battle against the horse racing betting sites.
We've analysed key patterns from past renewals to highlight the qualities most common in previous winners.
Favourites
The Scottish Grand National has been a tricky race for punters to solve, with just three of the last 11 winners being favourites or joint-favourites, and just four of the previous 11 were in the top three in the betting.
Fourteen of the last 21 Scottish National winners returned at double-figure odds, including last year's winner Macdermott at 18/1 and the 2019 winner, Takingrisks, at 25/1.
In fact, the average winning SP in the last 20 Scottish Grand Nationals is 19/1.
Previous Run
Five of the last eleven winners of the Scottish Grand National were victorious on their final run before the race, highlighting the importance of strong recent form.
Nine of the last eleven winners had run within the previous 43 days, while all 21 previous winners had their most recent start within 57 days of the big race.
These stats suggest that fitness and recent race sharpness are key factors when picking a potential winner.
Age
Seventeen of the last 21 winners of the Scottish Grand National were aged eight or older, showing a clear trend toward more experienced horses.
Additionally, eight of the last eleven winners were between seven and ten years old, suggesting that this age bracket is typically the sweet spot for success in the race.
Course Form
Five of the last eleven winners of the Scottish Grand National had at least one previous run at Ayr, highlighting the value of course experience, while two of those eleven had previously won at the track.
Scottish Grand National Previous Winners
Check out the last ten winners of the Scottish Grand National below.
| Year | Winner | Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Macdermott | Willie Mullins |
| 2023 | Kitty’s Light | Christian Williams |
| 2022 | Win My Wings | Christian Williams |
| 2021 | Mighty Thunder | Lucinda Russell |
| 2020 | Meeting Abandoned | — |
| 2019 | Takingrisks | Nicky Richards |
| 2018 | Joe Farrell | Rebecca Curtis |
| 2017 | Vicente | Paul Nicholls |
| 2016 | Vicente | Paul Nicholls |
| 2015 | Wayward Prince | Hilary Parrott |
Scottish Grand National Betting Tips
Our expert tipsters, Charlie McCann and Alan Kelly, will be sharing their free horse racing tips for Saturday’s Scottish Grand National right here on the site closer to race day.
