After the hurly burly of the Grand National, Scotland stages its own event at the end of April when they run the Scottish Grand National at Ayr. Run over a distance of 4 miles and 110 yards, the race is a firm favourite of the betting public and always attracts a huge competitive field. Many runners who take part in the Aintree Grand National also turn up at Ayr - though their overall record is not great. Popular winners and prior National winners in its recent history include Red Rum, Little Polvier and Earth Summit but of late it is horses specifically laid out for the contest who have done best. One trainer to be the right side of Ferdy Murphy who recent record in the Scottish Nation speaks for itself. Paris Pike Joes Edge and Hot Weld have all been successful for the Irish handler and any of his entries for the big race need close scrutiny. As ever both Betfair and Skybet are offering free bets on the race to first time registrants and if you miss out on your Grand national free bet then this surely is the time to take advantage. Coral Scottish Grand National; sponsors bet: 6-1 Miko De Beauchene, 7-1 Old Benny, Opera Mundi, 8-1 Halcon Genelardais, 9-1 Noir Et Vert, 10-1 Patsy Hall, 12-1 Butler's Cabin, 14-1 Wild Cane Ridge, 16-1 Mon Mome, Ossmoses, Vodka Bleu, 20-1 Kilbeggan Blade, Newbay Prop, Openide, Philson Run, Leading Man, 25-1 bar.