Scottish Grand National LIVE as Ayr 2022 showpiece event returns in style with bumper crowds

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It's Scottish Grand National day and we’ve got 24 runners to look forward to in our feature race of the day. Ahead of next week's Grand National, there's a keen entry as Ayr racecourse plays host to 15,000 racegoers.

We had a Scots winner last year and you wouldn’t rule one out this time around though the bookmakers suggest that there’s a strong likelihood of a Welsh protagonist as Christian Williams saddles Kittys Light and Eider Chase winner, Win My Wings.Nigel Twiston-Davies has a tremendous record as a trainer in the contest and his son, Sam, has won twice as a rider – the pair team up for Fantastikas.Dan Skelton was the man to follow on yesterday’s card as he scooped both big prizes so don’t be surprised to see money for Ashtown Lad.They set off on their journey at 3:35.Earlier in the afternoon we have the Scottish Champion Hurdle.

A Grade 2 event that is unusual in that it is a limited handicap.Onemorefortheroad has been progressive throughout the season and was a very fair fourth in the Imperial Cup at Sandown Park, but the best form could lie with West Cork.Brian Hughes continues his quest to get towards 200 winners and he will hope that Minella Drama will take him one step closer in the Future Champion Novices’ Chase (3:00).They also race at Newbury, Chepstow and Lingfield.

Join us LIVE with all the news, comment and results and naturally we'll have plenty of Racing tips to hopefully help you find a winner. #Ad Bet just £10 on today's racing with Betfred and get £60 in bonuses!18+, new UK customers only, T&Cs applyWe've got eight races today for you to get stuck into this afternoon...1:15 Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Listed) 2m 110y1:50 CPMS Novices' Champion Handicap Chase 3m 20y2:25 Coral Scottish Champion