In a thrilling Coral Scottish Grand National, Kap Vert delivered a stunning performance, outpacing Git Maker and Kim Roque to claim Scotland's premier National Hunt prize for Philip Hobbs and Johnson White. Under the skilled guidance of Sean Houlihan, the six-year-old demonstrated exceptional endurance and jumping prowess, despite being relatively inexperienced with only five runs over fences.
In contrast, Midlands National winner Isaac Des Obeaux faltered, committing a crucial error that relegated him to fourth place. Meanwhile, Git Maker's mistake almost a mile from the finish line nearly cost him his ride, but he managed to recover and secure a respectable second place, narrowly edging out favorite Kim Roque.
This significant win, worth £112,000, served as a welcome consolation for Hobbs and White after finishing second in the Scottish Champion Hurdle with Captain Hugo earlier in the day.