Aintree Races & Results 1 Friday 4th April 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Aintree Races & Results Tomform Friday 4th April 2025

There were 43 Races on Friday 4th April 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Leicester, 7 races at Aintree, 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Bath, 7 races at Wexford, 7 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 4th April 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:45 Aintree (Class 1) 24 - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +31%) Caldwell Potter	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(1) Caldwell Potter 11/4, Won Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase at Cheltenham over 2m5f by 6 1/2l last time; had run of race from front with dream inside trip that day; up in trip; more needed and probably wouldn't want the ground too quick Excellent front-running performance at the Cheltenham Festival; commands respect.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/1 +39%) Jordans	11 11/1(+39%)	(4) Jordans 11/1, Looked unenthusiastic beaten 7l in Plate Handicap Chase over 2m5f at Cheltenham last time; flatter track should help; Graded winner in autumn in Ireland; good ground key; usually held up; up in trip; stamina concerns Faces a difficult task at this level and has stamina to prove over the new trip.
3	7 3rd (7) (11/1 +8%) The Changing Man	11 11/1(+8%)	(7) The Changing Man 11/1, Second beaten 11l in Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham latest; Reynoldstown winner; trainer in form; consistent in high end handicaps throughout season; holds experience edge; outside chance Consistent this term; second in a Cheltenham Festival handicap over 3m1f last time.
5	5 \|B\| (5) (9/2 +68%) Quai De Bourbon	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(5) Quai De Bourbon 9/2, Unseated in Brown Advisory at Cheltenham latest when still going ok; remains unexposed but jumping an issue; chase form had knocks; stable holds stronger claims Unseated rider in the Brown Advisory but this 6yo remains a promising sort.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (4/1 +11%) Dancing City	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Dancing City 4/1, Winner of three G1s including Sefton on this card last year; stopped quickly after bad error in Brown Advisory at Cheltenham last time where too bad to be true; chase form had knocks but hurdles form working out well; player Grade 1 novice winner over hurdles on this card last year; retains potential over fences.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (11/4 -38%) Handstands	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(3) Handstands 11/4, Game when won Scilly Isles at Sandown over 2m4f by a short-head last time; slightly fortunate that day but form franked in Arkle; still progressing; longer trip no issue; strong claims Game performance in Grade 1 Scilly Isles at Sandown; progressive and top on the figures.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (20/1 0%) Don't Rightly Know	20 20/1(0%)	(8) Don't Rightly Know 20/1, Travelled well when won Mares' Chase (Listed) at Exeter over 3m by 2l last time; that form boosted in Ultima; enjoys making it; bold jumper; unbeaten over fences; can make presence felt Low-mileage 10yo who is still unbeaten over fences; rising force for Polly Gundry.

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13:45 Aintree (Class 1) 24 Race Class Flow

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There could be an early battle for supremacy with the likes of Handstands, who defeated subsequent Arkle winner Jango Baie in the Scilly Isles, Caldwell Potter and the talented Dancing City all likely to adopt a prominent position. With that in mind, a chance can be taken on STELLAR STORY, who came from off the pace to finish second in the Brown Advisory last time out. That was a career best over fences for Gordon Elliott's charge and, should this pan out favourably, it would come as no surprise were he to go one place better. Quai De Bourbon should go well with a clear round.

There is a compelling list of positives as regards HANDSTANDS, who is first choice ahead of Caldwell Potter and Stellar Story.

14:20 Aintree (Class 1) 20f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	22 1st (22) (14/1 +13%) Wellington Arch	14 14/1(+13%)	(22) Wellington Arch 14/1, In need of the experience beaten 3 1/4l off 120 at Uttoxeter last time where jumped poorly; that strong form; steadily progressive; good ground suits; very interesting off light weight Latest effort took his hurdles record to 21212; may do better still; not ruled out.
2	9 2nd (9) (8/1 -33%) Kopeck De Mee	8 8/1(-33%)	(9) Kopeck De Mee 8/1, Far too keen and appeared not to stay down the field in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham most recent; very well treated on French form; likely more to come for top yard but stamina and ground concerns Progressive in France; well beaten on debut for Willie Mullins but should do better.
3	7 3rd (7) (12/1 +40%) Favour And Fortune	12 12/1(+40%)	(7) Favour And Fortune 12/1, Not clear run down the field in Morebattle hurdle over 2m at Kelso most recent; not disgraced behind Impose Toi previously; step up in trip should suit; each way claims in open race Landed the Scottish Champion Hurdle last April and this may be the time to catch him.
4	2 4th (2) (7/1 +7%) Impose Toi	7 7/1(+7%)	(2) Impose Toi 7/1, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; ran to form beaten 3l off 141 in Coral Cup at Cheltenham last time; easy winner in hot handicap previously; good ground suits; probably bit to come Progressive; ran well in first-time cheekpieces in the Coral Cup most recently; solid.
5th	15 5th (15) (28/1 +58%) Ike Sport	28 28/1(+58%)	(15) Ike Sport 28/1, Raced freely down the field in Coral Cup over 2m5f at Cheltenham most recent; worth marking up previous effort good ground key; place claims if getting decent pace to aim at Has lost his consistency; addition of hood needs to make a difference.
6th	16 6th (16) (10/1 -25%) Wade Out	10 10/1(-25%)	(16) Wade Out 10/1, Easily won a novice hurdle at Wetherby by 19l last time; autumn form franked emphatically; trainer in form; longer trip should suit; opening mark lenient; strong claims for yard with good recent record at this meeting Ready success last time took his overall record to 5-7; open to further progress.
7th	18 7th (18) (20/1 -43%) Helnwein	20 20/1(-43%)	(18) Helnwein 20/1, Not clear run beaten 3 1/2l off 128 over 2m1f at Kelso last time where did too much too soon; second run after wind op; not proven trip; good mark on chase form; probably bit to come Unsuccessful over fences this term; notable win at Sandown (2m) on last hurdles start.
8th	8 8th (8) (9/2 +36%) Be Aware	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(8) Be Aware 9/2, Yard won this last year; travelled well beaten 8l in Coral Cup over 2m5f at Cheltenham last time; usually consistent in high end handicaps; good ground suits; often flatters with way he travels; touch more needed Outstayed over a stiff 2m5f when 3-1 favourite for the Coral Cup; remains of interest.
9th	5 9th (5) (25/1 +0%) Hansard	25 25/1(+0%)	(5) Hansard 25/1, Raced freely beaten 9l in County Handicap Hurdle over 2m1f at Cheltenham last time; significant jockey booking; up in trip Inconsistent this season; something to prove upped in distance.
10th	12 10th (12) (50/1 +50%) Minella Missile	50 50/1(+50%)	(12) Minella Missile 50/1, Below par down the field in Coral Cup over 2m5f at Cheltenham most recent; generally out of form since returning from lay off; usually held up; well treated on old Graded win; bit to prove Grade 2 winner last term; hard to fancy on this season's form.
11th	19 11th (19) (28/1 -12%) Tune In A Box	28 28/1(-12%)	(19) Tune In A Box 28/1, Below par comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Haydock last time; in good form prior; cheekpieces first time; drop down in trip a positive; winner at Punchestown festival last year; may need to come down a few lbs Below par last time but largely consistent otherwise; wears first-time cheekpieces.
12th	14 12th (14) (10/1 +9%) Wreckless Eric	10 10/1(+9%)	(14) Wreckless Eric 10/1, Not clear run beaten 1/2l off 127 over 2m at Sandown last time where looked in need of longer distance; up in trip; probably bit to come; not ruled out Unlucky second in the Imperial Cup; likely player provided he stays this new trip.
13th	1 13th (1) (40/1 +39%) Beacon Edge	40 40/1(+39%)	(1) Beacon Edge 40/1, Below par beaten 7l in Coral Cup last time; West Yorkshire Hurdle winner in autumn; doesn't always put it all in; vulnerable off big weight to less exposed rivals Ran respectably in the Coral Cup but this 11yo looks set for another supporting role.
14th	17 14th (17) (13/2 +59%) Listentoyourheart	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(17) Listentoyourheart 13/2, Yard won this last year; travelled well fourth beaten 10l in Premier Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) over 2m2f at Kelso latest; Listed winner in autumn; consistent; not proven trip; stable second string but threat if stamina holds up Consistent mare who is 3-5 over hurdles; has Grade 2 form; solid contender.
15th	20 15th (20) (10/1 +44%) Tintintin	10 10/1(+44%)	(20) Tintintin 10/1, Ran to form beaten 1l off 124 over 2m at Sandown last time finishing strongly; prefers a sharp track; not proven trip; good ground key; outside chance if stamina holds up Has made the frame in a few major handicaps at about 2m; each-way possibilities.
16th	6 16th (6) (28/1 +0%) Western Walk	28 28/1(+0%)	(6) Western Walk 28/1, Probably needed race well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Naas latest but ran well for a long way; spring Listed handicap form working out well; likely improver back on better ground; very interesting 2m6f/3m winner who is likely to find this sharp 2m4f inadequate.
17th	10 17th (10) (33/1 +34%) Gin Coco	33 33/1(+34%)	(10) Gin Coco 33/1, Below par well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Ascot latest in race he took previous year; returning from a break; up in trip; stamina concerns; best watched Along with several other runners he goes into unknown territory over 2m4f.
18th	21 18th (21) (20/1 +50%) Blenkinsop	20 20/1(+50%)	(21) Blenkinsop 20/1, Raced freely but finished well 5l third in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter most recent run proving ability remains after lay off; on last winning mark; bit to find with Wellington Arch on recent meeting Signs of retaining ability last time but faces a stiffer task in this field.
19th	13 19th (13) (40/1 -43%) Serious Operator	40 40/1(-43%)	(13) Serious Operator 40/1, Probably outclassed down the field in this last year when last seen; in good form prior; only 1lb higher here; bit to find back from long lay off Absent since coming up well short (off 1lb higher) in this race 12 months ago.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (12/1 +14%) Steel Ally	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Steel Ally 12/1, Travelled well second beaten a neck in National Spirit over 2m3f at Fontwell latest; well treated returned to handicaps; big player if stamina holds up Raised only 2lb for a good effort in Fontwell Grade 2 and remains unexposed beyond 2m.

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14:20 Aintree (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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IMPOSE TOI may have a large weight to carry but he looked like the winner of the Coral Cup before being worn down late in the piece by a well-handicapped Willie Mullins-trained inmate. A comfortable winner at Newbury on his penultimate start, the seven-year-old may have too much for unexposed Wetherby winner Wade Out, who could be well treated off a mark of 128 on his handicap debut. Fresh off a career-best effort when second in the National Spirit last time out, Steel Ally must enter calculations, as well as Listentoyourheart, who looks to have been laid out for this.

Back down slightly in distance and returned to a sharper course, BE AWARE (nap) is worth another chance. Wade Out is second choice.

14:55 Aintree (Class 1) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7/2 +0%) Salvator Mundi	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(8) Salvator Mundi 7/2, Yard won this last year; raced freely comfortably held in Supreme at Cheltenham last time where poorly placed having blown the start; Moscow Flyer winner prior; chance if settling with quick ground a plus Fifth in the Supreme Novices'; has work to do but he may well be capable of better.
2	5 2nd (5) (2/1 -45%) Romeo Coolio	2 2/1(-45%)	(5) Romeo Coolio 2/1, Ran to form 7 1/4l third in Supreme at Cheltenham most recent run where stole a lead at tape; consistent at top level and Grade 1 winner; sets the form standard; drying ground a plus; entitled to be thereabouts Third in the Supreme Novices' and holds leading form claims for top Irish yard.
3	4 3rd (4) (33/1 +34%) Karbau	33 33/1(+34%)	(4) Karbau 33/1, Yard won this last year; below par down the field in Supreme at Cheltenham most recent where found ground too quick; in good form prior though that had knocks; needs to improve and could do with some rain Easy win at Punchestown; tailed off in the Supreme but not written off for Willie Mullins.
4	2 4th (2) (14/1 +13%) Jet To Vegas	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Jet To Vegas 14/1, Travelled well when won Premier Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Kelso over 2m2f by 2 1/2l last time where got first run; steadily progressive though that weak enough form for grade; bit to find Grade 2 win at Kelso latest; needs another step forward but has done nothing but improve.
5th	6 5th (6) (28/1 +15%) Royal Infantry	28 28/1(+15%)	(6) Royal Infantry 28/1, Well backed fourth beaten 10l in Rossington Main at Haydock latest where jumped poorly and did too much too soon; off a short-break; had wind op; lot to find up in class Disappointing last time but wind op since; had previously looked one to follow; e-w chance.
6th	9 6th (9) (7/4 +47%) Tripoli Flyer	1.75 7/4(+47%)	(9) Tripoli Flyer 7/4, Something in hand won Dovecote at Kempton by 7 1/2l last time; steadily progressive; track should suit; drying ground a plus; placed in Graded bumper here last year; major player Impressive in the Dovecote; jumping is a worry but he could have a major say nevertheless.
7th	10 7th (10) (14/1 -27%) Diva Luna	14 14/1(-27%)	(10) Diva Luna 14/1, Raced freely 6 1/2l third in Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) over 2m1f at Cheltenham most recent run; Graded bumper winner here last year; drying ground a plus; very interesting getting weight from rivals Grade 2 bumper win here last April; third at Cheltenham Festival; might be thereabouts.
8th	3 8th (3) (150/1 -50%) Joltin N Jiving	150 150/1(-50%)	(3) Joltin N Jiving 150/1, Cosily won a novice hurdle at Carlisle over 2m1f by 8l last time; that form had knocks; so had debut defeat; hard to recommend taking big step up in grade Impressed at Carlisle but this is much hotter; others have more substance to their claims.
9th	7 9th (7) (40/1 +0%) Rubber Ball	40 40/1(+0%)	(7) Rubber Ball 40/1, Aided by leaders getting racing early when won a novice hurdle at Newbury by a length last time; steadily progressive; previous maiden win franked; off a short-break; improvement needed up in grade Arrives on the back of two wins but lots of improvement is needed now up in grade.

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14:55 Aintree (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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An appearance at the Cheltenham Festival has been a reliable stepping stone for past winners of this race and, with that in mind, ROMEO COOLIO has the right credentials after his commendable third-placed finish in the Supreme. The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding's previous start was an impressive display in landing the Grade 1 Future Champions at Leopardstown's Christmas fixture. Salvator Mundi is the pick of Willie Mullins' pair but could only manage fifth in the Supreme. Therefore, the progressive Tripoli Flyer may be a bigger threat to the selection on the back of his Grade 2 win at Kempton. Diva Luna offers some each-way appeal.

Preference is for Irish challenger ROMEO COOLIO following last month's third in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

15:30 Aintree (Class 1) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/6 -17%) Jonbon	0.666667 4/6(-17%)	(2) Jonbon 4/6, Winner of nine G1s including this last year; second beaten 18l in Champion Chase latest after all but falling mid race; did well to finish that close; 3-3 this season prior; tough to oppose Made bad mistake when 2nd in Champion Chase; he'll be hard to beat if leaving that behind.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/1 -27%) Protektorat	7 7/1(-27%)	(4) Protektorat 7/1, Winner of three G1s including 2024 Ryaniar; fourth beaten 20l in that contest latest; form of previous Fleur De Lys franked; going left handed key; 3l behind Jonbon in this last year; threat but unlikely to be reversing that on quicker ground 3rd in this last year; good as ever at Windsor in January; soundly beaten in Ryanair since.
3	3 3rd (3) (16/1 +27%) Matata	16 16/1(+27%)	(3) Matata 16/1, Made too much use of 2l third in Game Spirit (Grade 2) over 2m at Newbury most recent run where outstayed late at stiff track; flattered by previous handicap win; enjoys making it; not proven trip; big stamina concerns Progressive in handicaps this season; could outrun his odds if seeing out the trip.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (5/2 +29%) El Fabiolo	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(1) El Fabiolo 5/2, Winner of four G1s but below best since jumping fell to pieces in Champion Chase last year; raced freely second beaten 1 1/4l in Webster Cup (Grade 2) at Navan latest where out-battled and outstayed late; stamina concerns once more Could build on last month's Navan run but needs to prove he retains his superstar ability.

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15:30 Aintree (Class 1) 19f Race Class Flow

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JONBON was never able to recover from a bad mistake at the ninth fence in the Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival last month, but did well in the circumstances to stay on for second. The nine-time Grade 1 winner beat Protektorat (third) in last year's renewal and provided there are no mishaps, he should do the business. El Fabiolo was beaten four lengths into second behind the selection in a Grade 1 at Sandown last year and failed to justify short odds in a Grade 2 at Navan last month. However, he is in the right hands and could bounce back.

Last year's winner JONBON impressed in the winter and last month's Champion Chase defeat is excusable on account of a bad mistake.

16:05 Aintree (Class 1) 21f - 30 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (14/1 +58%) Gentleman De Mee	14 14/1(+58%)	(2) Gentleman De Mee 14/1, Winner of two G1s; not given hard time fourth beaten 6l in Webster Cup (Grade 2) over 2m4f at Navan latest; better ground a plus; has slipped to tempting mark but stamina to prove Last season's Champion Chase runner-up but he hasn't been at his best this term.
2	27 2nd (27) (22/1 +33%) Lisnamult Lad	22 22/1(+33%)	(27) Lisnamult Lad 22/1, Made too much use of comfortably held in Listed Handicap Chase over 2m1f at Leopardstown last time; just 1lb above last winning mark; going well when falling in Troytown in autumn; good ground suits; dangerous if getting into a rhythm Now just 1lb higher than when making all at Cheltenham in October; could make a bold bid.
3	22 3rd (22) (14/1 +0%) The Goffer	14 14/1(+0%)	(22) The Goffer 14/1, Well backed fourth beaten 9 1/2l in Cross Country over 3m5f at Cheltenham latest; down in trip; probably not the force of old and may want slower ground Encouraging fourth in the Cross Country at Cheltenham and he's not ruled out.
4	16 4th (16) (18/1 -50%) Amirite	18 18/1(-50%)	(16) Amirite 18/1, Probably needed race fourth beaten 23l in the Jimmy Neville Memorial Hurdle over 2m6f at Thurles latest; consistent staying chaser off similar marks; holds no secrets from handicapper Not at his best on his last few starts but on a handy mark and could bounce back.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/1 -11%) James Du Berlais	10 10/1(-11%)	(5) James Du Berlais 10/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; made too much use of beaten 10l in Listed handicap Chase at Leopardstown last time but ran well for a long way; runner up in this last year off 1lb lower; chance but battling qualities a concern Not easy to win with but he's just 1lb higher than when second in this last year.
6th	25 6th (25) (33/1 +18%) Jetoile	33 33/1(+18%)	(25) Jetoile 33/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Kempton latest; former Old Roan winner here; good ground key; doesn't look the force of old; bit to find Well treated on form as recent as last May but this 10yo has struggled in the main since.
7th	7 7th (7) (14/1 +13%) Ginny's Destiny	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Ginny's Destiny 14/1, Well beaten in Plate Handicap Chase at Cheltenham latest but did best of those forcing pace that day; generally out of form this term; cheekpieces first time; enjoys making it; well treated on novice Grade 1 form; danger if stamina holds up Runner-up in two 2m4f Grade 1s last spring but somewhat underwhelming this season.
8th	21 8th (21) (25/1 -14%) The King Of Prs	25 25/1(-14%)	(21) The King Of Prs 25/1, Raced freely when scored by 3l off 130 over 2m1f at Fairyhouse penultimate start; 15th beaten 31l off 138 last time in Grand Annual; not proven trip; wants slower ground Stamina to prove and below par in the Grand Annual, but progressive in Ireland previously.
9th	9 9th (9) (12/1 +52%) Soul Icon	12 12/1(+52%)	(9) Soul Icon 12/1, Well backed beaten 2l off 145 over 2m1f at Exeter last time; enjoys making it; up in trip; consistent at Graded level; bit to find on these terms and often out-battled late Won good-quality, seven-runner handicap at Kempton in December and is just 2lb higher here.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (80/1 -100%) Ash Tree Meadow	80 80/1(-100%)	(1) Ash Tree Meadow 80/1, Former Galway Plate winner and successful 4 times at Graded level; significant jockey booking; good ground key; probably high enough in weights; back from break and may be prep for summer campaign Back from a break with a return to form needed but he could prove well suited to this test.
10th	23 10th (23) (66/1 +34%) Dreal Deal	66 66/1(+34%)	(23) Dreal Deal 66/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Naas latest where needed run; former Graded hurdle winner; unexposed over fences but bit to find on these terms Two wins last spring but this 10yo is probably vulnerable in this hot handicap.
11th	12 11th (12) (50/1 -25%) Adamantly Chosen	50 50/1(-25%)	(12) Adamantly Chosen 50/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; below par down the field in Listed Handicap Chase at Leopardstown most recent when well fancied but went too fast; good ground key; enjoys making it; dangerous if getting into a rhythm One of five for Willie Mullins; he's struggled to get competitive this season.
12th	14 12th (14) (14/1 +22%) Marble Sands	14 14/1(+22%)	(14) Marble Sands 14/1, Slowly away beaten 3 1/4l off 75 over 2m at Southwell last time; Listed winner in autumn well treated on that; brings in strong handicap form; trainer in form; step up in trip a huge positive; threat Solid form in the main during this second season over fences & he's an each-way contender.
13th	20 13th (20) (40/1 -60%) Mars Harper	40 40/1(-60%)	(20) Mars Harper 40/1, Well treated at weights fourth beaten 6l in Plate Handicap Chase at Cheltenham latest benefitting from pace collapse; poor strike rate; bit to find Modest strike-rate and on long losing run, but ran well at Cheltenham Festival last month.
14th	30 14th (30) (10/1 +29%) Excello	10 10/1(+29%)	(30) Excello 10/1, Ran to form beaten a length off 132 over 3m at Sandown last time doing much the best of those up with the pace; cheekpieces first time; down in trip; well treated on French form; stable first string on jockey bookings; contender Ran well over 3m at Sandown last time and could benefit from the drop back in trip; chance.
15th	29 15th (29) (66/1 -100%) Escaria Ten	66 66/1(-100%)	(29) Escaria Ten 66/1, Below par well beaten in a handicap chase over 3m5f at Cheltenham latest where went too fast; inconsistent; visor first time; not the force of old; may find this on sharp side Promising run in Cheltenham Cross Country; could have a part to play now back down in trip.
16th	26 16th (26) (20/1 +0%) Lounge Lizard	20 20/1(+0%)	(26) Lounge Lizard 20/1, Well treated at weights when landed handicap by 3/4l off 131 over 2m4f at Huntingdon last time; enjoys making it; sound surface suits; doesn't always find for pressure; risky Won at Huntingdon latest; needs career best today but he's shown promise over these fences.
17th	10 17th (10) (28/1 +15%) Eldorado Allen	28 28/1(+15%)	(10) Eldorado Allen 28/1, Well beaten in Denman Chase over 2m7f at Newbury latest when went too fast; down in trip; off a short-break; ran well in National last year; dropping in weights; interesting at a price 11yo who is on a long losing spell but he ran well for a long way in last year's National.
18th	17 18th (17) (50/1 +0%) Gemirande	50 50/1(+0%)	(17) Gemirande 50/1, Wide trip and went too fast down the field in Plate Handicap Chase at Cheltenham most recent; generally out of form since winter wins; enjoys making it; bit to find on these terms 2 wins towards end of last year but 3 lesser runs have followed; has to get back on track.
19th	6 19th (6) (50/1 +0%) French Dynamite	50 50/1(+0%)	(6) French Dynamite 50/1, Appeared not to stay down the field in Cross Country at Cheltenham most recent; drop down in trip a positive; bit to find off this mark and poor strike rate Ran well for fair way before fading in Cheltenham Cross Country but others appeal more.
20th	24 20th (24) (14/1 +13%) Shantreusse	14 14/1(+13%)	(24) Shantreusse 14/1, Travelled well beaten 3l off 132 over 2m4f at Navan last time; did much the best of those forcing pace that day; big effort when seventh in this last year off this mark having jumped poorly; big chance if handling the quicker ground Made very bad mistake when 7th in this last year; could be involved if handling conditions.
21st	15 21st (15) (20/1 +20%) Fantastic Lady	20 20/1(+20%)	(15) Fantastic Lady 20/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 3m2f at Cheltenham latest where failed to stay; down in trip; good record in this race; well treated on Listed form; drying ground a plus; of interest Pulled up at Cheltenham Festival but the return to these fences could reignite some spark.
22nd	11 22nd (11) (28/1 -75%) Latenightpass	28 28/1(-75%)	(11) Latenightpass 28/1, Travelled well second beaten 7l in a Cross Country over 3m5f at Cheltenham latest just outstayed late by National fancy; down in trip; ran well in National here last year; bit more needed Likes these fences; ran well in Cheltenham Cross Country last time; firmly in calculations.
23rd	13 23rd (13) (33/1 -200%) Glengouly	33 33/1(-200%)	(13) Glengouly 33/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; unseated in Thyestes over 3m1f at Gowran Park latest when booked for midfield; out of form this term; down in trip; bit to find Runner-up in two major Irish handicaps last winter but not in the same form this term.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (5/1 +44%) Blue Lord	5 5/1(+44%)	(3) Blue Lord 5/1, Winner of three G1s; yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; 13l third in Ascot Chase (Grade 1) at Ascot most recent run hinting at revival after spell in doldrums following lay off; still needs to prove all the ability remains off this mark; risky 10yo; not the force of old but took step back in right direction last time; not ruled out.
18	18 \|PU\| (18) (15/2 +38%) Bad	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(18) Bad 15/2, Well backed when landed Handicap Chase by 1/2l off 134 over at Kempton last time; steadily progressive; quirks appear to have been ironed out; probably bit to come Things have clicked in these blinkers; clear with course specialist at Kempton latest.
19	19 \|PU\| (19) (16/1 +36%) Grandeur D'ame	16 16/1(+36%)	(19) Grandeur D'ame 16/1, Appeared not to stay down the field in Ultima Handicap Chase over 3m1f at Cheltenham most recent; got racing too early previously; down in trip; bit to find off this mark 9yo who has been better than ever this season; failed to stay 3m1f in the Ultima.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (25/1 +11%) Ga Law	25 25/1(+11%)	(4) Ga Law 25/1, Pulled up in Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham latest unsuited by return to smaller obstacles; drop down in trip a plus; former Paddy Power Gold Cup winner; better ground a plus; each way shout Return to form needed but he's 3lb lower than when 2nd in Paddy Power Gold Cup in November.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (50/1 -25%) Minella Drama	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) Minella Drama 50/1, Seemed to be on stiff mark down the field in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Musselburgh most recent; off a short-break; likes this venue; others better treated Out of form elsewhere the last twice but has a good record here over regular obstacles.
28	28 \|PU\| (28) (50/1 +0%) Western Zephyr	50 50/1(+0%)	(28) Western Zephyr 50/1, Made too much use of down the field in Grand Annual over 2m at Cheltenham most recent; not proven trip; has bled on occasions; stamina concerns; opposed In good heart in the autumn but well beaten the last twice and unproven at the trip.

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16:05 Aintree (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Having experience over the National fences has proved key when going back through the previous winners of this contest and last year's runner-up JAMES DU BERLAIS ticks plenty of the right boxes. Willie Mullins' gelding only gave way in the final stages 12 months ago and this forecast quicker ground may help. The nine-year-old's latest fifth at Leopardstown should have put him spot on and he makes the most appeal. The Nicky Henderson-trained Fantastic Lady may have found the ground too soft when finishing sixth last year and she shouldn't be underestimated. Prominent racers usually do well, which brings Glengouly, Amirite and Blue Lord into the reckoning.

The oldest horses in the field have plenty going for them. ELDORADO ALLEN is the pick ahead of Latenightpass then Escaria Ten.

16:40 Aintree (Class 1) 24 - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (14/1 +65%) Julius Des Pictons	14 14/1(+65%)	(7) Julius Des Pictons 14/1, Ran to form 8 1/2l third in Listed Novices' Hurdle over 2m1f at Exeter most recent run where held ever chance; that form nothing special but steadily progressive; plenty more needed and big stamina worries up in trip Creditable third in 2m Listed race in February but needs improvement over new trip here.
2	11 2nd (11) (50/1 +50%) Minella Rescue	50 50/1(+50%)	(11) Minella Rescue 50/1, Bit too much to do 2l third in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Haydock most recent run where looked touch unlucky; usually held up; top jockey back on board; track/ground ideal; could go well at generous odds Ran well in 3m handicap last month but form is well short of the standard required.
3	4 3rd (4) (25/1 +0%) Crest Of Fortune	25 25/1(+0%)	(4) Crest Of Fortune 25/1, Something in hand won a novice hurdle at Ayr over 2m4f by 5l last time; holds Jupiter Des Mottes on that; steadily progressive; tongue-tie first time; up in trip; bit to find up in class with stamina to prove 2-5 over hurdles after last month's Ayr novice win; up from 2m4f today; improvement needed.
4	12 4th (12) (7/2 +13%) Mister Meggit	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(12) Mister Meggit 7/2, Something in hand won a novice hurdle here over 2m4f by 5l last time; that form franked; kept fresh since; tongue-tie first time; open to marked improvement if stamina holds up over the longer trip Created very good impression when winning easily on hurdle debut here in November.
5th	15 5th (15) (6/1 +20%) Familiar Dreams	6 6/1(+20%)	(15) Familiar Dreams 6/1, Won Shannon Spray Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) at Limerick over 2m7f by 2 1/4l last time; further step up in trip should suit; more to come judged on flat and bumper form; every chance Smart in bumpers last year and a recent Grade 3 hurdle winner (albeit in a mares' race).
6th	3 6th (3) (3/1 +25%) Califet En Vol	3 3/1(+25%)	(3) Califet En Vol 3/1, Game when won Sidney Banks (Listed) at Huntingdon over 2m4f by 1/2l last time overcoming greenness; previous defeat franked twice at the top level; ought to relish this step up in trip; go close 2m3f Listed winner in February and open to improvement over this new trip; major player.
7th	1 7th (1) (17/2 +39%) Argento Boy	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(1) Argento Boy 17/2, Yard won this last year; down the field in Albert Bartlett over 3m at Cheltenham most recent where did too much too soon; best form has come on easier ground; bit more needed Useful on his going days but already has a very mixed record after only four hurdle starts.
8th	14 8th (14) (25/1 -39%) Western Knight	25 25/1(-39%)	(14) Western Knight 25/1, Unseated in River Don (Grade 2) over 3m at Doncaster latest when beaten; trainer in form; off a short-break; drying ground a plus but bit to find Held in Grade 2 races on last two hurdling starts but drying ground might aid his cause.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (13/2 -8%) Battle Born Lad	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(2) Battle Born Lad 13/2, Well backed when won Prestige Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Haydock over 3m by 5 1/2l last time where had run of race from front; steadily progressive; may contend but will need to settle better Made all in Haydock Grade 2 when upped to 3m in February; could take some catching.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (15/2 -7%) Jacob's Ladder	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(5) Jacob's Ladder 15/2, Bit in hand won Grade 3 Novice at Naas over 2m4f by 3 1/4l last time outstaying rivals in bottomless conditions; bumper form suggests quicker ground no issue; longer trip should suit; steadily progressive; contender 2-3 over hurdles after winning heavy-ground Grade 3 in February; upped from 2m4f today.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (16/1 -33%) Moon Rocket	16 16/1(-33%)	(13) Moon Rocket 16/1, Ran to form second beaten 5 1/2l in Prestige Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) over 3m at Haydock latest where conceded first run to Battle Born Lad; probably bit to come; not dismissed Second in two 3m Grade 2 hurdles this year; can pose a threat if aided by new cheekpieces.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (22/1 +45%) Holloway Queen	22 22/1(+45%)	(16) Holloway Queen 22/1, Well backed fourth beaten 8l in Jane Seymour Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) over 2m4f at Sandown latest where found little under penalty; flatter track a plus; steadily progressive; may want easier ground but not out of it getting weight Quite impressive winner of soft-ground Listed mares' race in December; below form since.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (40/1 +0%) King Of Answers	40 40/1(+0%)	(9) King Of Answers 40/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; raced freely fourth beaten 29l in a novice hurdle over 2m4f at Uttoxeter latest unsuited by heavily watered ground; stamina to prove and doesn't look stable first string Won Newcastle maiden in good style two starts ago but well held since; up in trip today.

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16:40 Aintree (Class 1) 24 Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Dual bumper winner MISTER MEGGIT could hardly have been more impressive when winning over 2m4f here on his hurdling bow. This represents a marked step up in class, but he has the potential to rate much higher over timber with the step up in trip likely to play to his strengths. The latter comment also applies to Listed winner Califet En Vol, who was doing his best work at the finish when scoring at Huntingdon. Battle Born Lad has nothing to prove regarding stamina, having enhanced his reputation with fine victory in a Grade 2 contest at Haydock over 3m. Gordon Elliott plays a strong hand, represented by Naas Grade 3 winner Jacob's Ladder and Familiar Dreams.

The suggestion is MOON ROCKET, who encountered some traffic and did not enjoy the run of the race when second in a Grade 2 last time.

17:15 Aintree (Class 2) 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	13 1st (13) (20/1 0%) She's A Saint	20 20/1(0%)	(13) She's A Saint 20/1, Raced freely beaten a length off 122 over 2m1f at Cartmel last time; returning from long layoff; has run well fresh before; interesting at a price Classy mare, still lightly raced; able when fresh and could have been saved for this.
2	8 2nd (8) (12/1 +64%) Slugger	12 12/1(+64%)	(8) Slugger 12/1, Ran to form fourth beaten 8l in Morebattle at Kelso latest where went too fast; worth marking that up; steadily progressive; drying ground a positive; each way player in open race 3-4 for this yard but limitations were seemingly exposed in the Morebattle at Kelso.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/4 +68%) Celtic Dino	2.25 9/4(+68%)	(4) Celtic Dino 9/4, Raced freely 13l third in Dovecote (Grade 2) at Kempton most recent run; enjoys making it; return to better ground a plus; more to come now handicapping but needs it to defy this mark He's a good jumper who could have a big role to play off this mark in his first handicap.
4	16 4th (16) (11/1 +0%) Jack Hyde	11 11/1(+0%)	(16) Jack Hyde 11/1, Well backed when won a novice hurdle at Southwell over 2m4f by 12l last time; steadily progressive; potentially thrown in for handicap debut; could complete hat trick Another improving novice, who hasn't been overly stretched to win minor races at Southwell.
5th	3 5th (3) (15/2 +46%) Alnilam	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(3) Alnilam 15/2, Travelled well beaten 1 1/4l off 133 in Morebattle at Kelso last time kicking on too soon off strong pace and outstayed by course specialist; drying ground a plus; big chance for yard with good record at this meeting 2nd in the Morebattle and 2lb lower here if taking into account Beau Morgan's allowance.
6th	22 6th (22) (50/1 +50%) Tapley	50 50/1(+50%)	(22) Tapley 50/1, Below par down the field in a handicap hurdle at Sandown most recent; enjoys making it; out of form this term and vulnerable in this grade 66-1 when well held in the Imperial Cup last time and he is again up against it.
7th	14 7th (14) (28/1 -56%) Luttrell Lad	28 28/1(-56%)	(14) Luttrell Lad 28/1, Well backed when landed handicap by 1 1/4l off 121 at Taunton last time; drying ground a plus; fair bit more required to follow up in better race Ran well in this last year and he's back after a return to winning ways at Taunton.
8th	7 8th (7) (20/1 -25%) Grimaud	20 20/1(-25%)	(7) Grimaud 20/1, Well backed when won a maiden hurdle at Gowran Park by 4l last time; previous maiden form had knocks; more to come now handicapping but UK handicapper has taken no chances Recent maiden winner and he's an unexposed handicap debutant for a top yard.
9th	10 9th (10) (16/1 -33%) Manuelito	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Manuelito 16/1, Well backed when landed handicap by 2l off 122 at Newbury last time given fine ride from the front; good ground suits; probably bit to come; not ruled out in open race Noticeably strong in the market when making all for a 2l success at Newbury; up 4lb.
9	9 \|B\| (9) (9/1 +36%) Moon Chime	9 9/1(+36%)	(9) Moon Chime 9/1, Well backed when landed handicap by 9l off 116 at Stratford last time; this much tougher but previous form franked emphatically; trainer in form; progressing since wind op; not ruled out Up 11lb for his Stratford win but that was only his second run back from wind surgery.
20	20 \|F\| (20) (18/1 +18%) Country Park	18 18/1(+18%)	(20) Country Park 18/1, Looked unenthusiastic fourth beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Ascot latest; worth marking that up as made big mid race move; down in trip; place claims Made a respectable handicap debut at Ascot and dropping back to 2m could benefit him.
10th	6 10th (6) (22/1 +0%) Washington	22 22/1(+0%)	(6) Washington 22/1, Raced freely and did too much too soon down the field in William Hill Handicap Hurdle at Newbury most recent; in good form prior landing Listed race in Ireland; bit to find off current rating 2-3 for Harry Derham and reasonable to put a line though his latest Newbury effort.
11th	5 11th (5) (40/1 +39%) Kings Hill	40 40/1(+39%)	(5) Kings Hill 40/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Fairyhouse latest; down in trip; highly tried since maiden win; mark still looks too high Will need to run a lot better than in his last three handicaps; opposable.
12th	12 12th (12) (11/2 +21%) Afadil	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(12) Afadil 11/2, Well backed beaten 1/2l off 122 at Sandown last time in Imperial Cup where looked winner; consistent in high end handicaps; each way shout but battling qualities a concern Third in this last year when 6lb higher; very nearly won the Imperial Cup last time.
13th	18 13th (18) (9/1 -13%) Hamsiyann	9 9/1(-13%)	(18) Hamsiyann 9/1, Well backed down the field in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Musselburgh most recent where too bad to be true; in good form prior; down in trip; thrown in on flat form; probably bit to come May yet have more to offer as a hurdler but this drop back to a sharp 2m is worrying.
15	15 \|DQ\| (15) (20/1 +60%) Old Gregorian	20 20/1(+60%)	(15) Old Gregorian 20/1, Bit too much to do beaten 2 1/2l off 121 at Kelso last time; generally consistent; sound surface suits; each way claims but bit to find with Alnilam on recent meeting Solid third in the Morebattle but again he may have no more than place aspirations.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (25/1 -79%) Fiercely Proud	25 25/1(-79%)	(2) Fiercely Proud 25/1, Pulled up in William Hill Handicap Hurdle at Newbury latest where never travelled after bad error; cheekpieces first time; prefers a sharp track; off a short-break Career-best form in his Ascot win and there were valid excuses last time at Newbury.

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17:15 Aintree (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

A tentative vote goes to the progressive DIAMONDS FOR LUCK, who has won his last three in comfortable fashion and a mark of 122 on his handicap debut could prove lenient. As long as the six-year-old handles the ground, he is likely to travel strongly through this contest with Imperial Cup third Afadil looking best placed to chase him home off 6lb lower than when third in this last year. A taking winner at Newbury last time out, Manuelito is expected to be thereabouts, while Celtic Dino is another to consider.

Dylan Johnston rides CELTIC DINO instead of the same connections' classy operator Lump Sum and his mount is of strong interest.

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