One for Arther becomes second ever Scottish-trained Grand National winner
One For Arthur has become only the second-ever Scottish-trained winner of the Grand National.
One For Arthur has become only the second-ever Scottish-trained winner of the Grand National.
The 14-1 shot, ridden by Derek Fox, kept Cause Of Causes at bay and clinched the steeplechase at Aintree.
It’s the first time a Scottish-trained horse has won the race since Rubistic in 1979.
One For Arthur is trained by Kinross-based Lucinda Russell, whose partner and assistant is former champion jockey Peter Scudamore.
She said: ''What a day! We have a fantastic team behind us and I'm just so pleased.
“He's amazing. He's improved every time. I kept thinking barring accidents, he would win the National and he has.
“Together (Peter and I) we have had good and bad times but the horses are all back in form now.
“It's brilliant for Scotland. I said it's for Scotland, but it's really for the team and the yard.
“It's out of this world.”
First Mininster Nicola Sturgeon tweeted her congratulations, saying: “Congratulations #OneForArthur - and well done to Derek Fox, @lucindavrussell and team. #grandnational2017.”
Scottish bookmakers McBookie.com estimate that Scottish punters are celebrating a £5 million windfall following the Randox Health Grand National on Saturday.
Paul Petrie, McBookie.com spokesman, said: “It is a bad day for Scottish bookmakers but a great day for punters and more importantly for Scottish racing.
“It has been a long time since we have celebrated a Scottish winner and although it has cost us a fortune, we couldn't be more happy for Lucinda Russell.”
William Hill trading director Terry Pattinson said: “Early signs are that we won in England but got stuffed in Scotland.
“Not our Grandest of Grand Nationals.”