Kitty's Light heads 31 Scottish Grand National confirmations in bid for huge Christian Williams double

Kitty's Light will bid to go one better than his runner-up finish in last year's Coral Scottish Grand National (3.35) as he heads 31 confirmations for the Ayr feature on Saturday. 

The seven-year-old finished behind stablemate Win My Wings 12 months ago and returns for Scotland's marathon handicap in an attempt to secure a second consecutive success in the race for trainer Christian Williams, who also left in Swinley Chase winner Cap Du Nord at the five-day confirmation stage on Monday. 

The potential runners were reduced from the initial 60 entries, with many horses from Saturday's Grand National, including winner Corach Rambler, not confirmed for the £200,000 contest. 

Corach Rambler's trainer Lucinda Russell may instead rely on Your Own Story and Mighty Thunder, who claimed the Scottish National in 2021 under Tom Scudamore. 

Monbeg Genius, who finished third behind Corach Rambler at the Cheltenham Festival, also remains in contention for this weekend's feature contest for Jonjo O'Neill, with fellow Ultima runners Oscar Elite and Threeunderthrufive also confirmed. 

Top weight is likely to be shouldered by Dusart, who was pulled up on his last start behind Ahoy Senor in January's Cotswold Chase and could become Nicky Henderson's first runner in the race since 2018. 

Also featuring on Ayr's undercard is the Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (2.25), which attracted 19 runners at the confirmation stage including last year's winner Anna Bunina. 

All of the leading market principles for the Grade 2 contest remained in contention including Tolworth third Nemean Lion, who scored at this level in Kelso's Premier Novices' Hurdle last month, and Morebattle runner-up Colonel Mustard. 

Scottish Grand National confirmations

Dusart
Threeunderthrufive
Monbeg Genius
Empire Steel
Elvis Mail
Kitty’s Light
Oscar Elite
Gevrey
Revels Hill
Malina Girl
Undersupervision
Sail Away
Ruthless Article
Lord Accord
Coolvalla
Flash Collonges
Cooper’s Cross
Cap Du Nord
Our Jet
Flash De Touzaine
Notachance
Manothepeople
Famous Bridge
Your Own Story
Waitnsee
Magna Sam
Mighty Thunder
Flower Of Scotland
Half Shot
Domaine De L'Isle
Small Present

Coral Scottish Grand National (3.35 Ayr, Saturday)

Coral: 4 Kitty’s Light, 13-2 Monbeg Genius, 10 Gevrey, Malina Girl, Your Own Story, 12 Empire Steel, Flower Of Scotland, 14 Dusart, Elvis Mail, Flash Collonges, Undersupervision, 16 Magna Sam, Notachance, Manofthepeople, Oscar Elite, Threeunderthrufive, 20 Coolvalla, Cooper’s Cross, Cap Du Nord, Famous Bridge, Revels Hill, 25 bar

Classic contenders Chaldean and Noble Style set for Greenham clash

Leading 2,000 Guineas fancy Chaldean could make his seasonal return at Newbury on Saturday as he heads 16 entries for the Group 3 Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes (2.40). 

The star juvenile suffered just one defeat last season but ended his two-year-old campaign by snatching victory in the Dewhurst Stakes for Andrew Balding and Frankie Dettori, who returns to action in Britain this week after spending the winter abroad.

Chaldean is 6-1 for the Newmarket Classic on May 6 and is the shortest-priced British hope in the race. He will bid to improve a disappointing week for Juddmonte following the news that their other leading Guineas hope Nostrum was ruled out of the early part of the season on Monday.

Chaldean: could kick off his Classic campaign on Saturday at NewburyCredit: Edward Whitaker

Indestructible, who finished runner-up twice behind Chaldean last season, could line up for Karl Burke alongside Godolphin's Noble Style, who is 10-1 for the Guineas following his unbeaten two-year-old campaign. 

Charlie Appleby's operation may also be represented in the Group 3 Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes (1.30) by Hurricane Lane and Yibir, with the pair last seen on the track in July. 

Ascot Gold Cup runner-up Mojo Star features among the 11 entries in the colours of Amo Racing, who will also send out Listed winner Magical Sunset in the Dubai Duty Free Stakes (2.05). 

The Group 3 race, registered as the Fred Darling, has attracted 22 entries which include Lowther Stakes 1-2 Swingalong and Queen Me. 

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