Scottish Grand National 2025: Captain Cody wins but MacDermott and The Kniphand die at Ayr

Captain Cody won the Scottish Grand National at Ayr, but the race was overshadowed by the deaths of two horses.

The 9-1 winner lead a one-two for Willie Mullins from stablemate Klarc Kent.

The result moves the Irish trainer, who landed the Grand National at Aintree a week ago with Nick Rockett, a step closer to a second British championship.

However, the Mullins-trained 2024 winner Macdermott and The Kniphand both suffered fatal injuries. The Kniphand, trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies, was one of several fallers in the race, while Macdermott was pulled up.