Kap Vert Secures Scottish National Gold for Hobbs and White

The top National Hunt prize in Scotland was claimed by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, as Kap Vert pulled ahead of Git Maker and Kim Roque in the Coral Scottish Grand National. Having only his fifth outing over fences, the six-year-old consistently demonstrated strong form under Sean Houlihan. Although inexperienced, his jumping skills were impressive, unlike Midlands National winner Isaac Des Obeaux, who lost his chance after a significant error early in the home straight and finished fourth. Git Maker made a substantial mistake nearly a mile from the finish but managed to recover, ultimately finishing second, just a length and a half behind, and edging out the 4-1 favourite Kim Roque in third. This victory served as ample consolation for Hobbs and White, who earlier finished second in the Scottish Champion Hurdle with Captain Hugo, taking home the £112,000 first prize to Somerset.