Scottish Grand National entries as Willie Mullins sends 10 to Ayr and Kitty's Light looks to retain crown

The Coral Scottish Grand National has received 71 entries, including strong contenders from Willie Mullins, last year's winner Kitty's Light and Cheltenham winner Sine Nomine.

Despite his impressive record, including a remarkable 100th win at the Cheltenham Festival in March, Mullins insists he is not interested in challenging for the British trainers' title. However, with a strong team heading to the Randox Grand National, he looks set to be well represented in three more valuable April contests too. For Sandown, Mullins has made 13 entries, while ten are in the Ayr feature, all of whom are also engaged at Sandown.

The three not given the Scottish option are Stattler, Minella Cocooner and Nick Rockett. Mullins has also entered five in the Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle on the same card. Gordon Elliott has put both By Your Side and Samui in the race, So Scottish could represent Emmet Mullins while Boodles winner Lark In The Mornin is in the frame for Joseph O'Brien.

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