One For Arthur has given Scotland its second ever winner in the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree.

Despite jumping into Blaklion at the second-last fence, the 14-1 shot was spring-heeled at the final obstacle of the extended four-and-a-quarter-mile test.

Responding to everything asked of him by Derek Fox, the Lucinda Russell-trained runner galloped on resolutely to keep Cause Of Causes at bay.

He clinched victory the world's greatest steeplechase, the first Scottish winner since Rubstic in 1979.

Fox only returned to horse racing this week after suffering a broken collarbone and wrist.

He said: "It's unbelievable. I can't believe it.

"He just jumped so well, even though he was a long way back. He never missed a fence, within reason. He was unbelievable.

"I was lucky to get back in time - I want to thank Jack Berry House. Without them I wouldn't have got back in time and I wouldn't have been as fit as I am."

Fox, who took over as stable jockey at Russell's Kinross yard following the retirement of Peter Buchanan, had been in the saddle for One For Arthur's other two wins this season, with the pair impressing in the Classic Chase at Warwick in January.

But the young rider had been sidelined by injury since suffering a fall at Carlisle on March 9, before successfully winning his race against time to be fit for Aintree.

Russell becomes the fourth woman to train the National winner after Jenny Pitman, Venetia Williams and Sue Smith.

She said: "It means everything. It's just incredible. I'm so proud of the horse. He jumped fantastic and Derek gave him a great ride.

"He's done us proud, he's done Scotland proud and he's done everyone at the yard proud.

"For a horse like that and a jockey like that what could be better? It's great to get these horses that finish strongly and I knew he would stay. It was a bit bold to say that, but we were right.

"It was funny, but everything has just gone so smoothly including winning the race.

"It is really dreamlike, but it's brilliant. We've got a fantastic team behind us and it's just great."