A WEEK on from his success on Merseyside, Patrick Mullins is still on cloud nine as he goes in search of huge double in the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr Saturday.
The last seven days have been a tale of celebrations for the record-breaking amateur, who reduced his father Willie to tears after booting home Nick Rockett to win the Randox Grand National.
With the festivities over, the team machine will again fire up its engines this weekend, with a formidable raiding party bound for the west of Scotland.
The event takes place at Ayr Racecourse, and is run over a course just short of four miles with 27 jumps.
In the £200,000 feature, Mullins will be aboard Olympic Man, who opened his account over fences at the third attempt at Naas a month ago.
“He’s probably got enough weight for what he’s done, but with the step up in trip and how unexposed he is, he has a nice profile for it,” said the rider.
“His jumping is going to have to stand up as he has been a bit ropey at times and this is obviously his first handicap, but I think he goes there with a good chance.”
Olympic Man is one of six Mullins runners in the Scottish Grand National, with the Sean O’Keeffe-ridden Chosen Witness the likely favourite.
When is the 2025 Scottish Grand National?
The first races took place on Friday April 11, but the Scottish Grand National itself takes place on Saturday April 12.
The Grade 3 National Hunt steeplechase will feature a field of up to 30 runners with the start time of 3.35pm.
What channel is the Scottish Grand National on?
Coverage of the day is shown live on ITV1 and STV from 1pm, with the race starting at 3.35pm.
Is there a live stream?
Viewers can watch the Scottish Grand National on ITVX and the STV player via their smart TV, smartphone or tablet.
What is the Scottish Grand National 2025 prize money?
The prize money total of £112,540 will be handed to winning team with a total prize purse of £200,000 on offer.
Who are the runners for the Scottish Grand National 2024?
There are currently 23 horses that have been entered into the Scottish Grand National but a maximum of 30 horses can run.
