Scottish Grand National prize money
The Scottish Grand National is worth £150,000 for the 2021 running , £84,405 of it to the winner . That makes it the 471st richest of the 997 races on this site and the 38th richest in Great Britain.
Every figure here is the money the race announces, in the currency it announces it in. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
What the Scottish Grand National is
Premier Handicap · 4m (6,538 metres) · Turf · Ayr Racecourse
- Racecourse
- Ayr Racecourse
- Country
- Great Britain
- Grade
- Premier Handicap
- Distance
- 4m (6,538 metres)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Chase
- Open to
- Five-years-old and up
- Direction
- Left-handed
- First run
- 1867
The winner takes 56% of the fund. The remaining £65,595 is shared between the horses behind, on a scale the racecourse sets race by race rather than a fixed one.
Where the Scottish Grand National prize money goes
the British Horseracing Authority sets the shares, and the Scottish Grand National is jumps racing
| Who takes it | Share of the fund | Out of this purse |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | 78.25% | £117,375 |
| Trainer | 7.85% | £11,775 |
| Jockey | 7.52% | £11,280 |
| Stable staff | 4.75% | £7,125 |
| Industry causes | 1.63% | £2,445 |
Every share here is a percentage of the £150,000 fund rather than of the winner's cheque, and the rider's figure covers the whole field rather than the winning rider alone. The same rule pays every race in the country, and where a purse goes in Great Britain works it out across all of them.
Every Scottish Grand National winner
79 runnings, 1947 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kap Vert6 | Sean Houlihan | Philip Hobbs & Johnson White |
| 2025 | Captain Cody7 | Harry Cobden | Willie Mullins |
| 2024 | Macdermott6 | Danny Mullins | Willie Mullins |
| 2023 | Kitty's Light7 | Jack Tudor | Christian Williams |
| 2022 | Win My Wings9 | Rob James | Christian Williams |
| 2021 | Mighty Thunder8 | Tom Scudamore | Lucinda Russell |
| 2019 | Takingrisks10 | Sean Quinlan | Nicky Richards |
| 2018 | Joe Farrell9 | Adam Wedge | Rebecca Curtis |
| 2017 | Vicente8 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Paul Nicholls |
| 2016 | Vicente7 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Paul Nicholls |
| 2015 | Wayward Prince11 | Robbie Dunne | Hilary Parrott |
| 2014 | Al Co9 | Jamie Moore | Peter Bowen |
| 2013 | Godsmejudge7 | Wayne Hutchinson | Alan King |
| 2012 | Merigo11 | Timmy Murphy | Andrew Parker |
| 2011 | Beshabar9 | Richard Johnson | Tim Vaughan |
| 2010 | Merigo9 | Timmy Murphy | Andrew Parker |
| 2009 | Hello Bud11 | Paddy Brennan | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 2008 | Iris de Balme8 | Charlie Huxley | Sean Curran |
| 2007 | Hot Weld8 | P. J. McDonald | Ferdy Murphy |
| 2006 | Run for Paddy10 | Carl Llewellyn | Carl Llewellyn |
| 2005 | Joes Edge8 | Keith Mercer | Ferdy Murphy |
| 2004 | Grey Abbey10 | Graham Lee | Howard Johnson |
| 2003 | Ryalux10 | Richard McGrath | Andy Crook |
| 2002 | Take Control8 | Ruby Walsh | Martin Pipe |
| 2001 | Gingembre7 | Andrew Thornton | Lavinia Taylor |
| 2000 | Paris Pike8 | Adrian Maguire | Ferdy Murphy |
| 1999 | Young Kenny8 | Brendan Powell | Peter Beaumont |
| 1998 | Baronet8 | Adrian Maguire | David Nicholson |
| 1997 | Belmont King9 | Tony McCoy | Paul Nicholls |
| 1996 | Moorcroft Boy11 | Mark Dwyer | David Nicholson |
| 1995 | Willsford12 | Rodney Farrant | Jenny Pitman |
| 1994 | Earth Summit6 | David Bridgwater | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 1993 | Run for Free9 | Mark Perrett | Martin Pipe |
| 1992 | Captain Dibble7 | Peter Scudamore | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 1991 | Killone Abbey8 | Chris Grant | Arthur Stephenson |
| 1990 | Four Trix9 | Derek Byrne | Gordon W. Richards |
| 1989 | Roll-a-Joint11 | Brendan Powell | Chris Popham |
| 1988 | Mighty Mark9 | Brian Storey | Frank Walton |
| 1987 | Little Polveir10 | Peter Scudamore | John Edwards |
| 1986 | Hardy Lad9 | Micky Hammond | Jumbo Wilkinson |
| 1985 | Androma8 | Mark Dwyer | Jimmy FitzGerald |
| 1984 | Androma7 | Mark Dwyer | Jimmy FitzGerald |
| 1983 | Canton9 | Kevin Whyte | Neville Crump |
| 1982 | Cockle Strand9 | David Dutton | Ken Oliver |
| 1981 | Astral Charmer8 | John Goulding | Harry Bell |
| 1980 | Salkeld8 | Denis Atkins | Neville Crump |
| 1979 | Fighting Fit7 | Colin Hawkins | Ken Oliver |
| 1978 | King Con9 | Peter Craggs | Graham Renilson |
| 1977 | Sebastian V9 | Ridley Lamb | Harry Bell |
| 1976 | Barona10 | Paul Kelleway | Roddy Armytage |
| 1975 | Barona9 | Paul Kelleway | Roddy Armytage |
| 1974 | Red Rum9 | Brian Fletcher | Ginger McCain |
| 1973 | Esban9 | Jimmy Bourke | Robert Clay |
| 1972 | Quick Reply7 | Maurice Barnes | Harry Bell |
| 1971 | Young Ash Leaf7 | Peter Ennis | Ken Oliver |
| 1970 | The Spaniard8 | Barry Brogan | Ken Oliver |
| 1969 | Playlord8 | Ron Barry | Gordon W. Richards |
| 1968 | Arcturus7 | Pat Buckley | Neville Crump |
| 1967 | The Fossa10 | Andrew Turnell | Fred Rimell |
| 1966 | African Patrol7 | Johnny Leech | Robert Fairbairn |
| 1965 | Brasher9 | Jimmy FitzGerald | Tommy Robson |
| 1964 | Popham Down7 | Johnny Haine | Fulke Walwyn |
| 1963 | Pappageno's Cottage8 | Tim Brookshaw | Ken Oliver |
| 1962 | Sham Fight10 | Tommy Robson | T Robson |
| 1961 | Kinmont Wullie7 | Chris Stobbs | Arthur Stephenson |
| 1960 | Fincham8 | Mick Batchelor | J White |
| 1959 | Merryman II8 | Gerry Scott | Neville Crump |
| 1958 | Game Field8 | Jack Boddy | J Fawcus |
| 1957 | Bremontier10 | Adolphe Rossio | P Taylor |
| 1956 | Queen's Taste10 | Dick Curran | H Clarkson |
| 1955 | Bar Point8 | Derek Ancil | Bobby Renton |
| 1954 | Queen's Taste8 | George Slack | H Clarkson |
| 1953 | Queen's Taste7 | Tommy Robson | H Clarkson |
| 1952 | Flagrant Mac8 | Jimmy Power | Bobby Renton |
| 1951 | Court Painter11 | Frankie Carroll | Verley Bewicke |
| 1950 | Sanvina10 | Ken Oliver | J Wight |
| 1949 | Wot No Sun7 | Arthur Thompson | Neville Crump |
| 1948 | Magnetic Fin9 | Lionel Vick | Charlie Hall |
| 1947 | Rowland Roy8 | Mr Richard Black | Fulke Walwyn |
79 of the 79 runnings name the rider, 79 name the trainer and 0 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Scottish Grand National more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a trainer
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Taste | 3 | 1953, 1954, 1956 |
| Vicente | 2 | 2016, 2017 |
| Merigo | 2 | 2010, 2012 |
| Androma | 2 | 1984, 1985 |
| Barona | 2 | 1975, 1976 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Scottish Grand National in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 461 | Robert B. Lewis StakesSanta Anita Park | United States | £150,376 | $200,000 |
| 462 | San Vicente StakesSanta Anita Park | United States | £150,376 | $200,000 |
| 463 | Smarty Jones Stakes (Parx)Parx Casino and Racing | United States | £150,376 | $200,000 |
| 464 | Sunshine Millions ClassicSanta Anita Park, Arcadia, California & | United States | £150,376 | $200,000 |
| 465 | Twilight DerbySanta Anita Park | United States | £150,376 | $200,000 |
| 466 | Baring Bingham Novices' HurdleCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 467 | Becher ChaseAintree Racecourse | Great Britain | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 468 | Festival Trophy Handicap ChaseCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 469 | Hampton Court StakesAscot Racecourse | Great Britain | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 470 | Johnny Henderson Grand Annual ChaseCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 472 | Spa Novices' HurdleCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 473 | Supreme Novices' HurdleCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 474 | Triumph HurdleCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 475 | Chester VaseChester Racecourse | Great Britain | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 476 | Premio Presidente della RepubblicaCapannelle Racecourse | Italy | £140,000 | €163,800 |
| 477 | Coronation Futurity StakesWoodbine Racetrack | Canada | £134,200 | CA$250,000 |
| 478 | Bayerisches ZuchtrennenMunich Racecourse | Germany | £132,479 | €155,000 |
| 479 | Grosser Preis von BerlinHoppegarten Racecourse | Germany | £132,479 | €155,000 |
| 480 | Preis des WinterfavoritenKöln-Weidenpesch | Germany | £132,479 | €155,000 |
| 481 | Adrian Knox StakesRandwick Racecourse, | Australia | £132,275 | AU$250,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Scottish Grand National in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in Great Britain
122 races, 38th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becher Chase | Aintree Racecourse | Premier Handicap | £150,000 |
| Festival Trophy Handicap Chase | Cheltenham Racecourse | Premier Handicap | £150,000 |
| Hampton Court Stakes | Ascot Racecourse | Group 3 | £150,000 |
| Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase | Cheltenham Racecourse | Premier Handicap | £150,000 |
| Spa Novices' Hurdle | Cheltenham Racecourse | Grade 1 | £150,000 |
| Supreme Novices' Hurdle | Cheltenham Racecourse | Grade 1 | £150,000 |
| Triumph Hurdle | Cheltenham Racecourse | Grade 1 | £150,000 |
| Chester Vase | Chester Racecourse | Group 3 | £140,000 |
Every race in Great Britain we hold a purse for is on the Great Britain prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Scottish Grand National winner get?
£84,405. That is 56% of the £150,000 the Scottish Grand National is worth, and the rest is shared down the field.
What is the total Scottish Grand National prize money?
£150,000, for the 2021 running.
Where does the Scottish Grand National rank among the richest races in the world?
471st of 997. 470 races pay more, the nearest of them Robert B. Lewis Stakes. In Great Britain it is 38th of 122.
Which horse has won the Scottish Grand National most often?
Queen's Taste, 3 times, in 1953, 1954, 1956.
Which jockey has won the Scottish Grand National most often?
Mark Dwyer, with 3 wins between 1984 and 1996.
When was the Scottish Grand National first run?
1867. This page holds 79 runnings, from 1947 to 2026.
How far is the Scottish Grand National?
4m (6,538 metres), on turf, at Ayr Racecourse.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money