King has faith in Scottish National hope Godsmejudge

Proud Scotsman Alan King believes Godsmejudge could be coming back to form at the right time ahead of his defence of the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr.

Although based at Barbury Castle Stables in Wiltshire, King was born in Lanark and raised outside Hamilton and described last year’s triumph as “something awfully special”.

Godsmejudge has endured a disappointing campaign so far, pulling up on his last two appearances, but King, who also saddles Midnight Appeal, is hopeful he can bounce back this weekend.