Kap Vert Secures Scottish National Gold for Hobbs and White

In a thrilling conclusion to Scotland's most prestigious National Hunt event, Kap Vert, trained by Philip Hobbs and owned by Johnson White, emerged victorious in the Coral Scottish Grand National, outpacing Git Maker and Kim Roque. Under the skilled guidance of Sean Houlihan, the six-year-old Kap Vert demonstrated exceptional stamina and jumping prowess, despite having only his fifth outing over fences. Meanwhile, Isaac Des Obeaux, the Midlands National winner, faltered due to a critical error, ultimately finishing fourth. Git Maker, who committed a significant mistake nearly a mile from the finish line, managed to recover and secure second place, narrowly edging out the favored Kim Roque. This triumph served as a welcome consolation for Hobbs and White, who had earlier finished second in the Scottish Champion Hurdle with Captain Hugo, and they will return to Somerset with the substantial £112,000 first prize.