Late decision likely on Building run

John Quinn has reiterated that Character Building will only run in tomorrow’s Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr as long as he is satisfied with the ground.

The National Hunt Chase runner-up has been allotted just 10st 10lb, with capable conditional jockey Dougie Costello taking off a further 3lb, and Quinn readily admits he might never get the chance off such a mark again.

After chasing home subsequent Irish Grand National winner Butler’s Cabin at Cheltenham, the ante-post favourite’s form has a rock-solid look to it.

“We’re hoping to run, subject to the ground being all right,” said Quinn.

“It is his main objective, this is the race we want to run in. He’s in at Punchestown next week, but his preference is for the Scottish National and it’s their call as to how the ground is produced.

“My owner walked it on Wednesday, a connection to the yard walked it this morning and I’ll be walking it this evening. I’ll also walk it at six o’clock tomorrow morning. We’ll give it every chance.

“He’s been in great nick since Cheltenham. He’s a good sound jumper, he stays and his form is good. He’s unlikely to run in a big race of this mark again too.

“We intend to run unless we are not happy with the ground.”