Tom Scudamore: “I’m very confident in Rathlin Rose running a big race.”

Our racing ambassador goes in the Scottish Grand National

I had another great ride off Vieux Lion Rouge in the Grand National last weekend. We jumped every fence really well but unfortunately they were just quicker than me from the second last to home.

He’s been amazing for us round Aintree and it was another great spin in the big race.

The further Tiger Roll went the better he seemed to travel and he is just a phenomenal horse. It was great for racing and I can only give credit to everybody involved with him.

I’ve had a couple of good winners this week, particularly Legal History down at Exeter. He is progressing really nicely and the future looks very bright for him. 

I’m looking forward to getting up to Ayr this weekend for the Scottish National and it’s nice to go there in some good form.

Saturday – Ayr

1.25 – Lillington

Lillington has done nothing but surprise me this year and he has come on so well. He has gone from strength to strength and whilst this is by far his toughest assignment to date you just cannot rule him out.

We have said that on each of the last three starts and he was won them all and he certainly has every chance to top off his season with a win here.

3.35 – The Coral Scottish Grand National – Rathlin Rose

Rathlin Rose ran very well last time out over at Ascot and although he can blow hot and cold he is in a rich vein of form at the moment. I’m very confident that he will run a big race.