2008 Scottish Grand National field declared

The final field for the 2008 Scottish Grand National has been confirmed, with Alan King’s Halcon Genelardais set to carry top weight in one of the biggest national hunt races of the year. Despite carrying 11st 12lbs, Halcon Genelardais is a strong contender for the title, having won the Welsh National in 2006.

Only two other horses are weighted to participate in the handicap proper. The first is Alan King’s National Hunt Chase winner Old Benny, and the second is Opera Mundi, representing Paul Nicholls in the race.

Only two Irish racehorses have made it into the field of 24 that will run at Ayr on Sunday. Tony Martin is represented by Patsy Hall while In The Loop runs for Roy Wilson.

A notable omission from the field is Butler’s Cabin, who was not declared, possibly as a result of his fall during the 2008 Grand National at Aintree.

With two days to go before the 2008 Scottish Grand National is run, two horses are tied at the top of the odds tables, with both Miko de Beauchene and Old Benny priced at 11/2 to William Hill. Halcon Genelardais is second lowest priced at 2008 Scottish Grand National odds of 13/2.