Aye Right on course for Scottish National

Trainer Harriet Graham has confirmed Aye Right could run in next month's Scottish Grand National at Ayr.

The eight-year-old is enjoying a short break after finishing third in last week's Ultimate Handicap Chase on day one of the Cheltenham Festival.

Aye Right was unable to keep pace with Vintage Clouds but produced a solid display at Prestbury Park. It was the fourth time in succession that Aye Right has been placed at graded or Listed level this season.

While his last win came at Newcastle in January 2020, Graham is confident her charge will get his preferred good ground at Ayr in April.

“We're not guaranteed that we'll run him again this season because once you get to here, there is very little (to choose from for him),” she told reporters.

“There's the Scottish National, and I think there's two races at Sandown at the end of the month – and that's about it.

“It will be ground dependent and other entries. But we're certainly going to be aiming him for that (Scottish National), and then take it how it comes.

“He does like good ground, so we'd be very tempted to run him on that and see if he gets the trip.”