In a thrilling conclusion to Scotland's most prestigious National Hunt competition, Kap Vert, trained by Philip Hobbs and owned by Johnson White, emerged victorious, outpacing Git Maker and Kim Roque in the Coral Scottish Grand National. Under the skilled guidance of Sean Houlihan, the six-year-old Kap Vert demonstrated remarkable composure and jumping prowess, considering it was only his fifth outing over fences. Conversely, Midlands National winner Isaac Des Obeaux, despite being well-positioned, committed a critical error early in the home straight and eventually finished fourth.
Another notable mistake occurred when Git Maker, nearly a mile from the finish line, almost unseated Jonathan Burke, but the horse managed to recover and secure a second-place finish, just a length and a half behind the winner, while favourite Kim Roque came in third. This victory served as a significant consolation for Hobbs and White, who had earlier finished second in the Scottish Champion Hurdle with Captain Hugo, taking home the substantial £112,000 first prize. The day's events were marked by intense competition, setting the stage for future races.