Pre-race favourite Kitty’s Light burst clear of the field despite a poor clearance over the last fence to win the Scottish Grand National at Ayr.
The showpiece started on time despite a late attempt to disrupt the race by a small number of protestors.
Jockey Jack Tudor brought home the 4-1 chance, who finished second in last year’s race, ahead of Cooper’s Cross in second, at 25-1.
Flash De Touzaine was third at 40-1, while Threeunderthrufive was fourth.
Tudor dedicated the win to trainer Christian Williams and his family.
“This means an awful lot to Christian – his little girl’s really unwell,” he said. “It has been a massive lift to him more than anyone. It means a lot this one.”
Seven-year-old Kitty’s Light was well backed to triumph over the four-mile course and its 25 fences despite what Tudor described as the horse’s obvious limitations.
He added: “He’s very different. He’s small, he’s Flat-bred, he’s not a brilliant jumper, but he’s just trained to the absolute limit.”
