Aintree Races & Results Tomform Thursday 13th April 2023
There were 29 Races on Thursday 13th April 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Aintree, 7 races at Taunton, 7 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 13th April 2023
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(1) Banbridge 2/1, Landed the Martin Pipe in 2022 and has quickly made up into an even better chaser, winning a Grade 2 at Cheltenham in November. No match for El Fabiolo in Irish Arkle at Leopardstown and missed the Cheltenham Festival last month on account of the ground. Major claims.
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2nd (2) (3/1 +14%) Saint Roi
3
3/1(+14%)
(2) Saint Roi 3/1, Very smart hurdler who showed he's as good over fences with a Grade 1 success at Leopardstown on Boxing Day. Unseated halfway in the Irish Arkle but back on track at the Cheltenham Festival when third behind 2 very good novices, helped by the run of the race. In the mix back up in trip.
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3rd (5) (14/1 -17%) Visionarian
14
14/1(-17%)
(5) Visionarian 14/1, Irish raider who won his first couple of starts over fences last July and took a step forward when 2½ lengths to Saint Roi in Grade 1 at Leopardstown on Boxing Day. Failed by a long chalk to repeat that in Irish Arkle since though, so best to look elsewhere.
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4th (4) (28/1 +30%) Straw Fan Jack
28
28/1(+30%)
(4) Straw Fan Jack 28/1, Built for chasing and left his hurdle form behind when winning novices at Ffos Las (handicap) and Cheltenham in October. Lost unbeaten record over fences in a Newbury handicap next time and rather predictably found things too competitive in the Arkle last month. This another tough ask.
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5th (3) (1.5/1 +14%) Stage Star
1.5
1.5/1(+14%)
(3) Stage Star 1.5/1, Challow Hurdle winner last term who has excelled over fences this season, taking his form up another notch with victory in Golden Miller Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival last month. A bold-jumping front runner, he's in with a serious shout with better still to come.
LTO Selection:
13:45 Aintree Maiden Chase (Class 1)
20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
An intriguing Manifesto Novices' Chase to kick off the famous Grand National meeting with a small, yet relatively competitive field of five lining up. The Paul Nicholls-trained STAGE STAR caught the eye when bolting up in the Turners' at Cheltenham last month and he seems a worthy favourite, at the time of writing, based on the nature of that success. He has barely put a foot wrong since making the switch from timber to fences, with four wins from five chase starts, and he is entitled to add to that tally here. However, Grade 2 chase winner Banbridge was by no means disgraced when filling the runner-up spot in the Irish Arkle in February, despite finishing 10 lengths behind subsequent Arkle hero El Fabiolo, and a stiffer stamina test here can see him sneak even further into contention. Saint Roi finished in third behind his El Fabiolo at Cheltenham last month and is another to consider stepping up in trip.
Just the 5 runners for the Grand National Festival opener but it promises to be a cracker, STAGE STAR selected to take his record to 5-6 over the larger obstacles and add a second success at the top level to his CV following his Cheltenham Festival glory in the Golden Miller last month. The ground went against Banbridge that day, so he's fancied to give the selection most to think about returning from a couple of months off, with Saint Roi seemingly best of the rest.
This looks a good chance for the front-running STAGE STAR (nap), whose jumping is an asset, to add to his Grade 1 win at Cheltenham
(11) Zenta 1.25/1, Made it 2-2 over hurdles despite still looking in need of the experience in Fairyhouse Grade 3 before posting an excellent third in Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f), clear of rest. Very much the one to beat on that piece of form.
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2nd (1) (6/1 +8%) Bo Zenith
6
6/1(+8%)
(1) Bo Zenith 6/1, Winner of a newcomers race on sole start in France last spring and duly left his odds-on Sandown failure well behind when scoring in pretty decisive fashion at Haydock (15.6f). Stood out on form and followed up under a no-nonsense ride up in trip at Stratford (18.7f). Open to further progress.
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3rd (4) (6/1 +8%) Nusret
6
6/1(+8%)
(4) Nusret 6/1, Fairly useful 1m4f scorer on the level who is 2 from 4 over hurdles, resuming winning ways with a useful effort in the Adonis at Kempton (2m, good to soft) by 1¼ lengths from Perseus Way. Conditions ideal and ought to go well.
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4th (6) (25/1 +38%) Rightsotom
25
25/1(+38%)
(6) Rightsotom 25/1, Has a fair bit about him physically and stepped up on his hurdling debut form when 19¾ lengths sixth of 15 to Lossiemouth in Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f) 27 days ago. May do better again but this is another tough assignment.
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5th (8) (8.5/1 -13%) Scriptwriter
8.5
8.5/1(-13%)
(8) Scriptwriter 8.5/1, Useful on the Flat and has taken well to hurdles, scoring at Sedgefield and Cheltenham (Grade 2) before an excellent second back at latter venue in Finesse Hurdle. Disappointed in the Adonis (let down by jumping) last time but is clearly better than that and may bounce back. Yard won this last year.
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6th (2) (40/1 -43%) Chaos Control
40
40/1(-43%)
(2) Chaos Control 40/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in a Market Rasen juvenile (16.6f, good) in February. A lot more needed now upped in grade, though.
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7th (5) (10/1 +38%) Perseus Way
10
10/1(+38%)
(5) Perseus Way 10/1, Dual winner on the Flat who has quickly reached a useful level in this sphere, notching 2 wins and placing 3 times at Graded level. Bit better than result (badly hampered 3 out) when second to Nusret in the Adonis at Kempton but only midfield in the Fred Winter at Cheltenham last month.
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8th (9) (16/1 -45%) Greyval
16
16/1(-45%)
(9) Greyval 16/1, Twice a winner over 1½m in France and confirmed the promise of her hurdling debut when landing 9-runner listed event at Doncaster (16.6f, good). Barely came off the bridle when defying a penalty with ease at Huntingdon 16 days ago and she's well worth a crack at this level.
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9th (10) (16/1 +60%) Pawapuri
16
16/1(+60%)
(10) Pawapuri 16/1, Useful 11f Flat winner for William Haggas. Changed hands for 105,000 gns and shaped with plenty of encouragement under a considerate ride when 16¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Nusret in the Adonis at Kempton (2m). Has plenty to find, but she's open to lots of improvement and shouldn't be overlooked.
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10th (7) (20/1 +20%) Sarsons Risk
20
20/1(+20%)
(7) Sarsons Risk 20/1, Fairly useful Flat winner for Ian Williams who had a breathing op prior to making an impressive hurdling bow for his new yard at Doncaster. Fell 3 out in a first-time tongue strap in the Adonis and then was given a considerate ride back on the level at Kempton 15 days ago. Remains with potential.
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11th (3) (40/1 +60%) Jipcot
40
40/1(+60%)
(3) Jipcot 40/1, Showed fairly useful form over hurdles when landing a pair of events at Pau in February, including a listed race (17.4f). However, failed to match that form thrown in the deep end on his British debut at Cheltenham and looks set for another struggle.
LTO Selection:
14:20 Aintree Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Milton Harris secured his first ever Grade 1 success in this contest last year, when a dramatic finish saw Knight Salute snatch top honours in a stewards' enquiry from the Gordon Elliott-trained Pied Piper. So, it could be worth siding with the Harris-trained SCRIPTWRITER, even though he finished a disappointing sixth in the Adonis behind Nusret at Kempton in February. He has proven to be capable of much more and could well bounce back. The booking of Harry Cobden has to warrant a lot of respect and the gelded son of Churchill can deliver a bold showing here. Nonetheless, Zenta receives a fillies' allowance and should not be underestimated for powerful connections following a decent third in the Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last month. As well as Joseph O'Brien's inmate, Greyval and Perseus Way add further spice to the mix.
ZENTA ran a cracker for one so inexperienced when third in the Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival and very much sets the standard on that run. Of the opposition, Nusret took his form up a notch when landing the Adonis at Kempton last time and should go well again under similar conditions, while Scriptwriter clearly wasn't 100% that day and could easily bounce back for last year's winning yard.
Zenta's Triumph form took a couple of knocks on Monday. BO ZENITH is a solid alternative and Greyval is second choice.
(6) Shishkin 1.75/1, Following another wind op and equipped with a tongue strap, he proved that he's still one of the best in the business when landing the 21f Ascot Chase in February. Mistakes proved costly in the Ryanair next time but obvious chance if cutting out the errors upped in trip here. Tongue strap discarded.
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2nd (1) (2.75/1 +0%) Ahoy Senor
2.75
2.75/1(+0%)
(1) Ahoy Senor 2.75/1, Cosy winner of the Mildmay Novices' Chase at this meeting last year and back on track after bombing out in the King George when landing the Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham in January. Was going great guns when falling 6 out back there in the Gold Cup last time and claims granted a clear round.
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3rd (2) (3.33/1 -21%) A Plus Tard
3.33
3.33/1(-21%)
(2) A Plus Tard 3.33/1, Produced one of the best Gold Cup performances in recent times when landing the Cheltenham Festival showpiece last March. This season hasn't gone to plan but he was travelling well until hampered 6 out when bidding to retain his Gold Cup crown last month and the vibes from his yard have been upbeat.
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|PU| (4) (4.5/1 +25%) Conflated
4.5
4.5/1(+25%)
(4) Conflated 4.5/1, Notched his second Grade 1 success over fences when landing the Savills at Leopardstown over Christmas. Performed to an even higher standard when third in the Gold Cup last month and while he has a bit to find with Bravemansgame on that evidence, this slightly shorter trip/sharper track will help.
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|PU| (5) (25/1 +11%) Ga Law
25
25/1(+11%)
(5) Ga Law 25/1, Has improved this term after a long absence, finishing third in the Old Roan here prior to landing the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham in November. By no means disgraced in the Ryanair at the Festival last month and well worth another try at this trip, but he does have plenty to find.
LTO Selection:
14:55 Aintree Conditions Chase (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
When Ahoy Senor puts in a clear round he looks more than capable of winning a race at this level, but sadly that is never guaranteed with the eight-year-old who fell when leading in the Gold Cup and seemingly going as well as any at the time. He could go close here but with the late withdrawal of Bravemansgame, preference goes to SHISKIN who is trying 3m-plus for the first time, he stayed on well despite too many mistakes to finish second in the Ryanair Chase, if he does get home here with a clear round will be set to land the spoils here. A Plus Tard, although pulling up on both starts this season will be thereabouts after showing up well in The Gold Cup.
In what promises to be an absorbing renewal of this prestigious contest, A PLUS TARD is taken to emerge on top. Though pulled up both starts so far this season, he appeared to be travelling as well as any before being hampered when Ahoy Senor fell 6 out in the Gold Cup, and his imperious performance in that race last March remains fresh in the memory. Bravemansgame is a big player on the back of his fine Gold Cup second but if Shishkin puts it all together he will be an even bigger threat.
Having looked ready for a crack at this new trip, SHISHKIN gets the vote. Ahoy Senor has a good Aintree record and is feared most.
(1) Constitution Hill 0.13/1, Capped last year's campaign with exceptional performance in Supreme at Cheltenham Festival and has looked imperious in a trio of victories this term, taking Champion Hurdle without being asked a serious question last month. Looks sure to stay longer trip and can't be opposed.
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2nd (4) (20/1 +9%) Sharjah
20
20/1(+9%)
(4) Sharjah 20/1, Smashing 10-y-o who has twice finished runner-up in Champion Hurdle and, whilst he may not be quite the force of old, he's acquitted himself well in all 4 starts this term. latest when fourth of 24 in County Hurdle at Cheltenham last month. This longer trip not guranteed to suit, though.
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3rd (5) (14/1 +13%) Zanahiyr
14
14/1(+13%)
(5) Zanahiyr 14/1, Very smart hurdler who would likely have finished runner-up (fell at last) in this contest 12 months ago and ran right up to his best when 13 lengths third of 7 to Constitution Hill in Champion at Cheltenham latest. Return to longer trip a plus and should run well again.
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4th (6) (14/1 +13%) Epatante
14
14/1(+13%)
(6) Epatante 14/1, Classy mare who ran with credit behind stablemate Constitution Hill in Fighting Fifth and Christmas Hurdle this term before easily landing the odds in Doncaster Grade 2. Rare below-par effort in Mares' Hurdle last month but was a ready winner of this event last year and can bounce back to form.
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5th (2) (22/1 +33%) I Like To Move It
22
22/1(+33%)
(2) I Like To Move It 22/1, Smart novice hurdler last term who has took his form up another notch this season, landing Greatwood at Cheltenham on return to action and Kingwell at Wincanton in February. Finished well beaten in Champion since, though, and has plenty on his plate again here.
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6th (3) (50/1 +24%) Sceau Royal
50
50/1(+24%)
(3) Sceau Royal 50/1, Very smart hurdler/chaser who landed the odds at Kempton in a listed hurdle on his reappearance and has aquitted himself well in defeat since. However, this trip will stretch his stamina and others are preferred for places. Cheekpieces on for first time.
LTO Selection:
15:30 Aintree Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
No prizes for suggesting that CONSTITUTION HILL will win this as the reigning Champion Hurdler looks to cement his place as one of the best of all-time, and keep his unbeaten record under Rules intact. He was close to faultless at Cheltenham when beating State Man by nine lengths and although this is his first try at the trip, there is a school of thought that suggests he may even improve for it. Zanahiyr was behind the suggestion in third that day despite a mistake at the last and Gordon Elliott's six-year-old could be the one to follow him home, albeit at a respectful distance. Epatante won this last year and is another who could go well, but if Nigel Twiston-Davies allows I Like To Move It to settle on the pace and try to make every post a winning one, he could be the surprise package and hold on for a place at a bigger price.
This may be the last chance we get to see CONSTITUTION HILL over the smaller obstacles and it's difficult to envisage anything but another impressive winning display from this magnificent performer. Last year's winner Epatante is just preferred to Zanahiyr for the forecast spot.
The step up in trip should not pose a problem for Champion Hurdle winner CONSTITUTION HILL. I Like To Move It could finish second.
(11) Famous Clermont 4.5/1, Multiple point winner and useful form in hunter chases. Travelled well for a long way when sixth in Festival Challenge Cup at Cheltenham, so this drop back in trip (also tongue tied) could be in his favour.
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2nd (2) (16/1 +20%) Bennys King
16
16/1(+20%)
(2) Bennys King 16/1, Very smart handicap chaser and has mounted a minor revival in hunters lately, completing a double in convincing style at Fakenham last time. Can't be ruled out.
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3rd (16) (40/1 -21%) Lough Derg Spirit
40
40/1(-21%)
(16) Lough Derg Spirit 40/1, Useful hurdler/chaser for Nicky Henderson in the past. Back from a spell in points with an encouraging (travelled well) second at Gowran a month ago. Outside chance if he builds on that.
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4th (15) (4.5/1 +10%) Latenightpass
4.5
4.5/1(+10%)
(15) Latenightpass 4.5/1, Capped an excellent campaign last season by landing this event in gutsy style. Has looked as good as ever in points lately, so should go well in his bid to defend his crown.
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5th (25) (80/1 -21%) Time Leader
80
80/1(-21%)
(25) Time Leader 80/1, Winning pointer for this yard and he continued the good work when a smooth winner on hunter debut at Leicester (22.5f). Easily followed up at Stratford and latest run at Carlisle is best excused (broke blood vessel). Faces a stiff task in this company.
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6th (6) (20/1 -25%) Dento Des Obeaux
20
20/1(-25%)
(6) Dento Des Obeaux 20/1, 10-y-o who looked back to his fair best when landing a hunter at Thurles in facile style a month ago. Will probably be found out in this much better race, though.
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7th (19) (20/1 +0%) Not That Fuisse
20
20/1(+0%)
(19) Not That Fuisse 20/1, Useful chaser who scored at Wetherby on return and backed it up with a respectable second to I k Brunel at Taunton. Could get involved if they go too quick.
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8th (27) (3.33/1 +5%) Winged Leader
3.33
3.33/1(+5%)
(27) Winged Leader 3.33/1, Highly likeable sort who was cruelly denied in the 2022 Festival Challenge Cup at Cheltenham when last seen under Rules. Fit from a hat-trick between the flags and looks set for a bold showing.
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9th (18) (100/1 +0%) Matts Commission
100
100/1(+0%)
(18) Matts Commission 100/1, Very lightly raced under Rules and, while he is prolific in points, there's too much improvement for him to find.
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|B| (13) (28/1 +15%) I K Brunel
28
28/1(+15%)
(13) I K Brunel 28/1, Fairly useful chase winner (at 23f) for Olly Murphy last season and made a successful transition to hunters (winning pointer) at Taunton. Unseated rider at Cheltenham and this is another tough ask.
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|F| (14) (8/1 +20%) Its On The Line
8
8/1(+20%)
(14) Its On The Line 8/1, Isn't the most straightforward but put up his best effort under Rules when second in the Festival Challenge Cup at Cheltenham last time, finishing to good effect. Drop back in trip isn't ideal and he's not sure to be in the same form.
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|F| (23) (80/1 -21%) Sixteen Letters
80
80/1(-21%)
(23) Sixteen Letters 80/1, Fair chaser who landed a novice hunter at Wincanton with any amount in hand on his latest Rules outing 12 months ago. Has tasted further success in points since but he has a lot to find.
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|U| (12) (5.5/1 -10%) Fier Jaguen
5.5
5.5/1(-10%)
(12) Fier Jaguen 5.5/1, Multiple point winner who made a pleasing start in hunters when runner-up at Chepstow in April last year, travelling best. Easy winner between the flags last time and worthy of respect back under Rules.
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|U| (10) (40/1 +0%) Envoye Special
40
40/1(+0%)
(10) Envoye Special 40/1, Fairly useful chaser who completed a four-timer at Ffos Las in February and was far from discredited at Wincanton next time. Can't be completely dismissed.
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|U| (1) (100/1 -25%) Ami Desbois
100
100/1(-25%)
(1) Ami Desbois 100/1, Veteran who showed fairly useful form in this sphere last season but needs to put a poor run at Southwell behind him if he's to have any sort of chance.
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|U| (21) (200/1 -33%) Rewritetherules
200
200/1(-33%)
(21) Rewritetherules 200/1, Multiple point winner little encouragement under Rules of late.
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10th (7) (66/1 -32%) Dieu Vivant
66
66/1(-32%)
(7) Dieu Vivant 66/1, Doesn't win much but has run well the last twice and the nature of this race should play to his strengths. Cheekpieces back on and might get involved if they go off hard.
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11th (4) (33/1 +0%) Cousin Pascal
33
33/1(+0%)
(4) Cousin Pascal 33/1, Won this in 2021 and, while he's probably not quite as good these days, he wasn't totally disgraced when second at Leicester 44 days ago.
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12th (8) (33/1 +0%) Dorking Cock
33
33/1(+0%)
(8) Dorking Cock 33/1, Useful hunter chaser who should have won when neck second of 8 to Vaucelet at Down Royal in December. Tame display at the Festival last time and others make more appeal.
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13th (17) (10/1 +17%) Magic Saint
10
10/1(+17%)
(17) Magic Saint 10/1, Just useful nowadays but completed a rather straightforward task in ready fashion at Wincanton last time and has previously run well in big fields, so no forlorn hope.
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14th (24) (100/1 -25%) Step Back
100
100/1(-25%)
(24) Step Back 100/1, Former Bet365 Gold Cup winner who stepped up on hunter debut when second at Carlisle recently. Probably not up to this level anymore and faces competition for the lead.
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15th (20) (150/1 -50%) Reikers Island
150
150/1(-50%)
(20) Reikers Island 150/1, Useful chaser who scored twice in this sphere last season. Underperformed in last year's renewal, though, and was tailed off in a point last time.
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16th (3) (66/1 -65%) Coastal Tiep
66
66/1(-65%)
(3) Coastal Tiep 66/1, Unreliable type who was below his best when only third at Thurles last time. Has had a break since and cheekpieces now applied.
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17th (26) (200/1 -100%) Wagner
200
200/1(-100%)
(26) Wagner 200/1, Fairly useful chaser at best but he's short of the standard required to compete in this and was unplaced between the flags last time.
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|PU| (9) (66/1 -32%) Drop Flight
66
66/1(-32%)
(9) Drop Flight 66/1, Fair winning chaser in France. Has returned with a trio of placed efforts in hunters for this yard but more needed in this company.
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|PU| (28) (200/1 -33%) Write It Down
200
200/1(-33%)
(28) Write It Down 200/1, Unreliable chaser who was second in a point last time but looks out of his depth in this.
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|PU| (5) (200/1 +0%) Dalahast
200
200/1(+0%)
(5) Dalahast 200/1, Multiple chase winner in France but obviously not the force of old and is easily passed over despite first-time blinkers.
LTO Selection:
16:05 Aintree Hunter Chase (Class 2) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Cousin Pascal was a shock winner of this race back in 2021 and proved that the unexpected can happen over this unique course. However, WINGED LEADER, who appears to have been saved for this race, gets the vote. The nine-year-old looked set to be crowned champion of last year's Cheltenham Hunters' Chase but for being swallowed up in the dying strides. He arrives here on the back of three victories between the flags in Ireland and is likely to be spot on in his attempt to claim this contest. Famous Clermont's stamina appeared stretched by the extended 3m2f distance when weakening into sixth late on at Cheltenham last month and Chris Barber's inmate isn't taken lightly now dropped to 2m5f. Latenightpass boasts a fine record in the race, with last year's win under his belt and a fine second behind the aforementioned Cousin Pascal the season before. Tom Ellis' gelding is likely to be on the premises once more and can't be ruled out, while Fier Jaguen and Magic Saint make most appeal of the remainder.
WINGED LEADER is a straightforward, bold jumper, who tends to go forward, all attributes that lend themselves to this sort of test, and he's looked as good as ever in points recently, so he's a solid option. Last year's winner Latenightpass is set for another bold showing and Magic Saint has enough class to make his presence felt.
Although making his Aintree debut, the talented WINGED LEADER appeals most. Its On The Line and Latenightpass head the dangers.
(2) Dancing On My Own 7.5/1, Low-mileage 9-y-o who ran a cracker when runner-up behind The Last Day in this race 12 months ago, well served by an attacking front-running ride. Struggled to make an impact both starts in Ireland this winter but comes here fresh from 3 month break and better showing not ruled out.
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2nd (13) (4.5/1 -29%) Douglas Talking
4.5
4.5/1(-29%)
(13) Douglas Talking 4.5/1, Front runner who resumed progress to run out an emphatic winner at Ayr after 4 months off (had undergone a breathing operation) and backed that up with easy success at Sandown last month (jumping superbly). Hit with another 10 lb rise but unlikely he's finished improving yet.
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3rd (10) (16/1 -45%) The Last Day
16
16/1(-45%)
(10) The Last Day 16/1, Sparingly campaigned for a horse of his age and well prepared to land this race in convincing fashion from 2 lb lower mark 12 months ago. Not in same form either outing this term, pulled in Grand Annual last month. Hopes pinned on return to this venue having positive effect (2-2 over C&D).
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4th (11) (14/1 -17%) Hasankey
14
14/1(-17%)
(11) Hasankey 14/1, Made excellent strides over fences last season, winning 3 on the bounce prior to finishing sixth in Grand Annual at the Festival. Comes here in good order, runner-up at Warwick (16.2f) 2 weeks ago but his mark does look about right.
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5th (4) (6/1 +40%) Pay The Piper
6
6/1(+40%)
(4) Pay The Piper 6/1, Steadily found his form this season, readily regaining winning thread at Musselburgh (15.8f) in February and only just edged out in follow-up bid at Doncaster (16.4f) 6 weeks ago. Evidently at the top of his game and fancied to be thereabouts again.
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6th (6) (16/1 +27%) Before Midnight
16
16/1(+27%)
(6) Before Midnight 16/1, Multiple chase winner for this yard who returned in good order during the winter, running with credit when fourth at Doncaster (16.3f) in January, despite an uncharacteristic late mistake. Pulled up in Grand Annual since but he's now 4 lb below last winning mark. Cheekpieces/tongue tie discarded.
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7th (5) (6/1 +8%) Grey Diamond
6
6/1(+8%)
(5) Grey Diamond 6/1, Looked set to play a big part when falling 2 out at Sandown in January and duly confirmed promise of that run when running out a ready winner at Haydock (16.3f) 3 weeks ago, clear before 2 out and eased final 100 yds. Commands plenty of respect again despite 7 lb higher mark to defy.
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8th (8) (80/1 +20%) Vado Forte
80
80/1(+20%)
(8) Vado Forte 80/1, Returned to form from out of the blue to land 10-runner Galway handicap chase (18.2f) for Gordon Elliott last summer. Exploits mixed for present stable but in process of running well (likely to have finished third) when unseating last at Thurles (16.7f) in February. More needed here, though.
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9th (1) (3.33/1 +33%) Third Time Lucki
3.33
3.33/1(+33%)
(1) Third Time Lucki 3.33/1, Successful 3 times over fences last season and bounced back to best to score at Sandown (15.5f) in February. Again shaped well (fared best of those from off the pace) when fourth in last month's Grand Annual at Cheltenham and he's one to be interested in from 1 lb lower mark.
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10th (12) (40/1 -43%) Defan
40
40/1(-43%)
(12) Defan 40/1, Resumed progress on back of a break when successful at Ballinrobe (17f) last May. Below that level both starts since though, unable to land a blow (following 8 months off) when sixth in 7-runner Limerick handicap (19.5f) 18 days ago. Others make greater appeal.
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|PU| (14) (14/1 -27%) Hatcher
14
14/1(-27%)
(14) Hatcher 14/1, Failed to complete first 3 starts this winter but stopped the slide following wind op/3 months off when third in 9-runner Ascot handicap (16.7f) 11 days ago. Has tumbled in the weights but his task is to build on that now.
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|PU| (3) (14/1 +22%) Dads Lad
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14/1(+22%)
(3) Dads Lad 14/1, Improved model over fences during second half of last year, gaining third success at Cheltenham (15.9f) in October. Unable to get competitive in Greatwood Hurdle in November though and let down by his jumping on return from a break in last month's Grand Annual.
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|PU| (7) (16/1 +27%) Mackenberg
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(7) Mackenberg 16/1, Won his first 5 chase starts, the latest over 19f at Doncaster in November and he comes here on the back of finishing a creditable third back at that venue (16.4f) in March, albeit making late gains off a strong gallop. This understandably tougher.
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A fiercely competitive handicap where a case can be made for most of the field, but THIRD TIME LUCKI ran a fine race on ground softer than ideal to finish fourth having been slightly hampered two out in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham last month. He travelled well for most of that race and having been dropped 1lb since, he looks primed for a big effort. The biggest danger may come from Pay The Piper, who was denied by the narrowest of margins at Doncaster when last seen and should have conditions to suit. Douglas Talking is 2-2 this year, since having wind surgery, and can't be discounted, although a 10lb rise for his latest success tempers enthusiasm.
THIRD TIME LUCKI has bounced back to form in recent starts, successful at Sandown prior to faring best of those held up when fourth in last month's Grand Annual at Cheltenham. He's operating from a 1 lb lower mark here, and a strong pace to aim at will play to his strengths so he could well be the answer. Progressive 7-y-o Douglas Talking and facile Haydock-scorer Grey Diamond head up the dangers, whilst last year's winner The Last Day is another to keep an eye on.
Third Time Lucki will be suited by this track but DOUGLAS TALKING was impressive at Sandown and looks seriously progressive.
(4) Dysart Enos 6.5/1, Runner-up sole outing in Irish points and has looked a good prospect in winning both starts under Rules, the latter coming at Market Rasen a couple of months ago. Looks a player.
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2nd (6) (40/1 +50%) Golden Ace
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(6) Golden Ace 40/1, Golden Horn filly who showed a likeable attitude when making a winning debut at Wincanton on Boxing Day, rallying to lead again on the line. Not disgraced at Ascot next time but seems to be flying too high in this.
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3rd (18) (16/1 +0%) Williamstowndancer
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(18) Williamstowndancer 16/1, Impressive debut winner. Ran out in listed bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, good, 5/2) and slightly disappointing when fifth of 8 to Jetara at the same level at Navan last time. Travelled quite well that day, though, and a 137-day break will probably have done her good.
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4th (12) (40/1 +20%) Politacus
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(12) Politacus 40/1, Off the mark at the third attempt when landing a 14-runner event at Ascot (from Kay Tara Tara). Needs to up her game if she's to feature in this much stronger contest, though.
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5th (19) (3/1 +33%) Jolie Coeur Allen
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(19) Jolie Coeur Allen 3/1, Shaped very well when second of 17 in bumper at Fontainebleau (12.9f, good, 22/1) 7 months ago and has joined top connections subsequently. Should be ready to go and strength in the market would hold great significance.
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6th (5) (7.5/1 +6%) Gaillimh A Run
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(5) Gaillimh A Run 7.5/1, Straightforward mare who doubled her tally in a first-time tongue strap at Naas a month ago. Likely to give another good account for all that she might lack the ability of one or two.
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7th (13) (40/1 +0%) Rockstown Girl
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(13) Rockstown Girl 40/1, Scored on debut at Roscommon last July and has bettered that form since, a creditable third in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown last time. Likely to come up short for ability but worth her place.
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8th (1) (40/1 -21%) Alfie's Princess
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(1) Alfie's Princess 40/1, £220,000 5-y-o, Shirocco mare. Won sole start in Irish points (Mar 13) and couldn't quite justify market confidence starting out at listed level at Huntingdon in December. Clearly has plenty of ability and should improve.
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9th (20) (5/1 +17%) July Flower
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(20) July Flower 5/1, Unbeaten in a couple of French bumpers and looks an intriguing addition to this field having joined a top stable. Worth monitoring in the betting.
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10th (3) (40/1 -21%) Casa No Mento
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(3) Casa No Mento 40/1, Cheap purchase but looked a good prospect when landing a Hereford bumper and narrowly denied in listed company at Sandown next time. Merits respect.
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11th (16) (22/1 +0%) She's A Fine Wine
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(16) She's A Fine Wine 22/1, Confirmed encouragement of her debut when bolting up at Southwell recently and there could be more to come, so she's no forlorn hope despite the hike in grade.
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12th (14) (100/1 -52%) Saint Bibiana
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(14) Saint Bibiana 100/1, Left previous form behind when landing a bumper at Uttoxeter in December but that form isn't good enough to feature in this and she unseated her rider around halfway next time out.
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13th (2) (14/1 +0%) Baby Sage
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(2) Baby Sage 14/1, Flemensfirth mare who made the ideal start when landing a Warwick bumper 48 days ago. Good prospect but lack of experience could hold her back.
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14th (8) (40/1 -60%) Kay Tara Tara
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(8) Kay Tara Tara 40/1, Looked potentially useful when readily making a winning debut on Lingfield's AW in December. Good second to Politacus at Ascot subsequently but needs to do more if she's to make her presence felt in this.
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15th (15) (4.5/1 -35%) Seeyouinmydreams
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(15) Seeyouinmydreams 4.5/1, 235,000 gns buy after easily winning her sole start in Irish points last April. Had had wind surgery ahead of making winner bumper debut at Newbury 6 weeks ago (unchallenged) and looks all set to make a bold follow-up bid.
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16th (11) (28/1 -56%) Notkeepinyagoing
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(11) Notkeepinyagoing 28/1, Point winner who justified support when making a successful Rules debut at Galway 7 months ago. Not seen since, which would be a concern, but open to improvement if fitness isn't an issue.
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17th (17) (100/1 -52%) Telepathique
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(17) Telepathique 100/1, Confirmed debut promise when landing a 12-runner event at Warwick 48 days ago but has a lot more on her plate in this company.
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18th (10) (12/1 +40%) Magic Dawn
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(10) Magic Dawn 12/1, Improved markedly from debut when landing an 11-runner event at Punchestown 103 days ago and has joined a top Irish yard since, so further improvement seems likely.
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19th (7) (80/1 -142%) Ici La Reine
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80/1(-142%)
(7) Ici La Reine 80/1, Comfortable winner of her first two starts, both coming at Newcastle. Likeable type on early evidence, which will help in this scenario, but she has improvement to find.
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20th (9) (66/1 -100%) Lunar Discovery
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(9) Lunar Discovery 66/1, Won her first two starts in impressive style and only lost out on the hat-trick in the stewards' room at Ayr a couple of months ago. This is tougher but she's worthy of respect.
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Three of the last four runnings of this race have gone to an Irish raider and this year may be no different with most of the big trainers across the Irish Sea being represented. Last year's winning handler Willie Mullins is doubly represented with Williamstowndancer and Jolie Coeur Allen, the latter is having her first run on these shores having finished second in a French bumper last year and has since been purchased by J P McManus. However, JULY FLOWER was 2-2 in France having won a Grade 1 bumper in November on her most recent outing and, receiving 8lb from most of the field, she's taken to open her account for new connections at the first time of asking. The best chance from the home contingent appears to be Seeyouinmydreams, who couldn't have won any easier at Newbury on her Rules debut and looks an exciting mare for the future.
Paul Nicholls has enjoyed a cracking campaign in bumpers and his ex-pointer SEEYOUINMYDREAMS looked an exciting prospect when scoring at Newbury on debut, so she could be the way to go in a typically competitive renewal. Jolie Coeur Allen is a danger starting out for Willie Mullins and a big run from the unbeaten Dysart Enos would come as no surprise.
This could be between the two ex-French 4yos. JOLIE COEUR ALLEN was unlucky on her sole start and is preferred to July Flower.
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