RACING: Connections have their sights set on a third Scottish National with Merigo after the gallant 11-year-old regained his crown at Ayr on Saturday.
Trained by Lockerbie-based Andrew Parker, Merigo became the first horse for 27 years to win the showpiece race twice with a courageous effort.
Successful in 2010, he had to settle for second spot behind Beshabar 12 months ago but was brought back in the peak of form for another try.
Merigo answered weighing-room veteran Timmy Murphy's every call to hold Auroras Encore in a thrilling duel over the last three fences in the straight, gaining the day by a head.
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