Scottish Grand National tips plus best bets for Chepstow, Lingfield, Newbury and Wolverhampton

MAJOR DUNDEE (3.35) can charge to victory for Alan King in the Scottish Grand National at Ayr.

The Lanarkshire-born handler loves to target this race and the seven-year-old fits the bill perfectly.

The gelding hammered the useful The Golden Rebel on his fencing bow over 2m 5f at Fakenham.

The son of Scorpion then relished tackling three miles when cosily defeating Tanarpino at Bangor.

He took another big step froward when second to Fuji Flight in a red-hot Newbury novice last time.

There is plenty more to come from this smart young stayer who can put a strong field to the sword.

MALYSTIC (1.15) can shade the Scotty Brand Handicap Chase for Dundee-born Peter Niven.

The gelding made rapid headway over fences last term with easy wins at Wetherby and Newcastle.

However, he really excelled himself when second to Allmankind the Future Champions’ Chase here.

The eight-year-old was going well when unseating his rider on his return at Doncaster last month.

The son of Malinas should be fighting fit so he can resume his upward curve under Brian Hughes.

SOUNDS RUSSIAN (1.50) can bag a cracking renewal of the CPMS Novices' Champion Chase.

Ruth Jefferson’s charge opened his account over fences by hammering Bavington Bob at Sedgefield.

The seven-year-old stayed upwardly mobile when absolutely bolting up from Uptown Harry at Kelso.

He then took the step up to three miles in his stride when crushing Niceandeasy at the same venue.

The gelding looks a real Graded-performer so he can land this valuable prize for his shrewd handler.

Donald McCain remains in top gear so I’m on BARRICHELLO (2.25) in the Scottish Champion Hurdle.

The gelding built on some fair efforts when brushing aside Universal Dave at Bangor in November.

He raised