Aintree Races & Results 1 Saturday 5th April 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Aintree Races & Results Tomform Saturday 5th April 2025

There were 43 Races on Saturday 5th April 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Aintree, 7 races at Yarmouth, 7 races at Bellewstown, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 5th April 2025

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

13:20 Aintree (Class 1) 24f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	20 1st (20) (28/1 +30%) Deep Cave	28 28/1(+30%)	(20) Deep Cave 28/1, Ground probably too testing comfortably held in Heroes Handicap Hurdle over 2m7f at Sandown last time; off a short-break; fair mark on old Irish form; place claims back on quicker surface Fourth to Titan Discovery at Windsor (3m) in January but a lesser run at Sandown since.
2	12 2nd (12) (11/2 +50%) Timmy Tuesday	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(12) Timmy Tuesday 11/2, Landed handicap by 6l off 122 over 2m4f at Down Royal last time; unlucky previously; step up in trip a plus; more to come Has won both handicap starts around 2m4f and trying 3m should suit; interesting runner.
3	17 3rd (17) (7/1 +50%) Double Powerful	7 7/1(+50%)	(17) Double Powerful 7/1, Probably needed race beaten 1 1/4l off 127 over 2m5f at Kempton last time; usually held up; not proven trip; handicapper may be catching up Progressive, winning six on spin before good placed efforts last twice; respected up at 3m.
4	14 4th (14) (12/1 +14%) Park Of Kings	12 12/1(+14%)	(14) Park Of Kings 12/1, Finished well from poor position in Martin Pipe over 2m4f at Cheltenham last time; in good form prior; trainer in form; longer trip should suit; sound surface key; consistent; threat In good form in competitive events around 2m4f; shapes as if should be as effective at 3m.
5th	19 5th (19) (5/1 +41%) Catch Him Derry	5 5/1(+41%)	(19) Catch Him Derry 5/1, Yard has won last two runnings of race; travelled well when scored by 3l off 123 over 2m7f at Exeter penultimate start; placed in Pertemps off 2lb lower last time; usually held up; chance Excellent third in Pertemps at Cheltenham and top yard has won this three times since 2019.
6th	11 6th (11) (16/1 +0%) Push The Button	16 16/1(+0%)	(11) Push The Button 16/1, Ran to form comfortably held in Martin Pipe over 2m4f at Cheltenham last time where flew home; closely matched with Park Of Kings on that; up in trip; top jockey back on board; probably bit to come Stayed on for creditable sixth in Martin Pipe, shaping as if return to 3m will suit.
7th	4 7th (4) (4/1 +60%) Act Of Authority	4 4/1(+60%)	(4) Act Of Authority 4/1, Flew home second beaten 4 1/4l in Martin Pipe; over 2m4f at Cheltenham latest; steadily progressive; longer trip should suit; on the premises Consistent type who goes well for Lewis Saunders; second at Cheltenham Festival latest.
8th	7 8th (7) (66/1 -32%) Dartan	66 66/1(-32%)	(7) Dartan 66/1, Below par down the field in Irish Cesarewitch over 2m1f at Curragh most recent; up in trip; sound surface key; stamina to prove up in trip back from break 2nd over fences last August but well held in hurdle/Flat race since; off for 188 days.
9th	13 9th (13) (50/1 -52%) Building Bridges	50 50/1(-52%)	(13) Building Bridges 50/1, Beaten 2l off 64 over 2m at Thurles last time; progressive in this sphere prior; step up in trip should suit; top jockey back on board; probably bit to come but needs it In good form last summer/autumn on Flat and over hurdles and has won when fresh before.
10	10 \|F\| (10) (6/1 +33%) Bill Joyce	6 6/1(+33%)	(10) Bill Joyce 6/1, Raced freely 12l third in Grade 2 over 2m4f at Cheltenham most recent run; worth marking that up as did plenty early; fair mark on Graded win; tongue-tie first time; not proven trip; in the mix if stamina holds up 2m4f Grade 2 novice winner; up in trip for handicap debut with tongue-tie added.
10th	5 10th (5) (14/1 +13%) Kamsinas	14 14/1(+13%)	(5) Kamsinas 14/1, Improved effort beaten a length off 136 over 3m at Doncaster last time; completely unexposed at 3m; sound surface suits; chance in open race Looked suited to 3m when second at Doncaster latest; unexposed as a stayer.
11th	21 11th (21) (25/1 +24%) Shanagh Bob	25 25/1(+24%)	(21) Shanagh Bob 25/1, Below par down the field in Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle over 3m at Cheltenham most recent; prefers a sharp track; not the force of old; may find ground on the quick side Well behind Jeriko Du Reponet and Catch Him Derry in the Pertemps Final; others preferred.
12th	3 12th (3) (9/1 +44%) Rushmount	9 9/1(+44%)	(3) Rushmount 9/1, Well backed when landed handicap by 3l off 129 over 2m6f at Thurles last time; placed at Listed level prior; up in trip; should show some improvement but needs it off stiff UK mark Going right way, scoring readily at Thurles last month; probably more to come from him.
13th	6 13th (6) (33/1 +34%) Whatcouldhavebeen	33 33/1(+34%)	(6) Whatcouldhavebeen 33/1, Not clear run comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Fairyhouse last time but hinted at revival; well treated on Grade 1 form; up in trip; saves best for Fairyhouse Dual hurdle winner; shaped as if return to 3m will suit when fifth of 16 over 2m4f latest.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (18/1 +18%) Barry Lyndon	18 18/1(+18%)	(8) Barry Lyndon 18/1, Travelled well when landed handicap by 2 1/2l off 128 over 2m4f at Fairyhouse last time; consistent; not proven trip; could show some improvement but stamina concerns Better than ever with 2m4f win latest and shapes as if he'll prove effective around 3m.
18	18 \|PU\| (18) (25/1 -39%) Jipcot	25 25/1(-39%)	(18) Jipcot 25/1, Below par down the field in Coral Cup (Handicap Hurdle) over 2m5f at Cheltenham most recent where made error at key stage; usually held up; up in trip; bit more needed Never involved in Coral Cup but in good form prior to that, including at 3m.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (50/1 +24%) Dinons	50 50/1(+24%)	(15) Dinons 50/1, Looked unenthusiastic beaten a nose off 130 over 2m7f at Hexham last time where hit front too soon and idled; remains well treated on old form; not discounted back from break In good form in first half of the season but returns from six months off in a hot race.

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13:20 Aintree (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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Jeriko Du Reponet only found his stable companion Doddiethegreat too strong for him in the Pertemps Final and has to be respected along with Catch Him Derry, who finished one place behind Nicky Henderson's gelding at Cheltenham. Act Of Authority shaped as though stepping up in trip would suit when runner-up in the Martin Pipe and may prove the biggest threat to BILL JOYCE. His third in the Challow to The New Lion reads particularly well and it's worth forgiving a below-par effort at Cheltenham in January.

A host with chances, the vote going to progressive 7yo TIMMY TUESDAY who could have more to give at 3m and back on a left-handed track.

13:55 Aintree (Class 1) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5/1 +75%) Honesty Policy	5 5/1(+75%)	(5) Honesty Policy 5/1, Yard won this last three runnings of race; well backed when won an auction hurdle at Leopardstown over 2m by 1 1/4l last time overcoming trouble; previous maiden win had knocks; bit more needed up in trip Progressive winner of last two races; up in class but open to improvement at new trip.
2	11 2nd (11) (17/2 +23%) Regent's Stroll	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(11) Regent's Stroll 17/2, Well backed when won a novice hurdle at Wincanton by 2l last time; hood first time; consistent; versatile ground wise; bit to find with Fingle Bridge on Exeter meeting Needs more than for two wins in relatively minor races but may do better for being hooded.
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 +76%) Funiculi Funicula	12 12/1(+76%)	(3) Funiculi Funicula 12/1, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; down the field in Supreme Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) over 2m at Cheltenham most recent; form of previous maiden win franked in handicaps; may find ground on the quick side Wide-margin winner of yard debut (2m1f, soft); 80-1, never sighted in the Supreme since.
4	8 4th (8) (17/2 -42%) Koktail Divin	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(8) Koktail Divin 17/2, Improved again when won a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown by 6l last time; previous placed maiden effort franked in Supreme; progressive; each way shout up in class Suited by 2m4f and a convincing winner at Leopardstown latest; one of the better ones.
5th	6 5th (6) (4/1 +50%) Horaces Pearl	4 4/1(+50%)	(6) Horaces Pearl 4/1, Well backed when won a novice hurdle at Newbury over 2m5f by 5 1/2l last time looking well worth this step up in grade; unbeaten in 5 rules runs including Graded bumper here last year; danger Won all five starts, including the bumper at this meeting in 2024; very promising hurdler.
6th	1 6th (1) (25/1 +38%) Castle Carrock	25 25/1(+38%)	(1) Castle Carrock 25/1, Raced freely 9 1/2l third in Premier Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) over 2m2f at Kelso most recent run where given too much to do; steadily progressive; longer trip should suit; each way shout Useful Sandown win on debut and respectable third in Grade 2 since; highly tried this time.
7th	9 7th (9) (5/2 +82%) Miami Magic	2.5 5/2(+82%)	(9) Miami Magic 5/2, Below par second beaten 7 1/2l in Dovecote (Grade 2) over 2m at Kempton latest; runner up in Grade 1 Formby here previously where ahead of Good And Clever; quicker ground a plus; thereabouts if stamina holds up Useful effort in Grade 1 here on Boxing Day; needs more for the new trip.
8th	4 8th (4) (12/1 +52%) Good And Clever	12 12/1(+52%)	(4) Good And Clever 12/1, Not clear run 22l third in Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) over 2m at Leopardstown most recent run; that form franked in Supreme; steadily progressive; could figure Close 3rd in bumper at this meeting last year; third in two Grade 1 hurdles; more needed.
9th	7 9th (7) (17/2 +74%) Kappa Jy Pyke	8.5 17/2(+74%)	(7) Kappa Jy Pyke 17/2, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; comfortably held in Turners Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) over 2m5f at Cheltenham last time where outclassed; previous maiden win had knocks; from top yard but plenty more needed Left clear for Punchestown win; tough task at Cheltenham since; may be similar story again.

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13:55 Aintree (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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Lulamba arrives on the back of a terrific effort in the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham. Denied by only a neck on that occasion, the four-year-old takes on his elders including the unbeaten HORACES PEARL. Fergal O'Brien's charge has built on his promising bumper form, that culminated with a victory in the Grade 2 at this meeting last year, by winning both subsequent starts in maiden/novice hurdles and he's taken to make his mark at this level. Miami Magic finished a creditable runner-up in a Grade 1 contest here on Boxing Day and this extra distance should suit. He's preferred to maiden hurdle winner Koktail Divin, while Gordon Elliott has won the last three renewals and relies on Honesty Policy.

Several of these have plenty of potential but Triumph Hurdle runner-up LULAMBA looks the one to beat with his 4yo allowance.

14:30 Aintree (Class 1) 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (10/1 +17%) Cruz Control	10 10/1(+17%)	(9) Cruz Control 10/1, Won this last year; pulled up in Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase over 3m at Wetherby latest where let down by jumping; returning from a break; bit to find Won this last year; a return to form is needed back from a break but he's not ruled out.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/4 +66%) Imperial Saint	2.75 11/4(+66%)	(2) Imperial Saint 11/4, Below par fourth beaten 7 1/2l in Pendil (Grade 2) over 2m5f at Kempton latest; 3-3 over fences at this venue; not proven trip; not out of it but career best needed off this rating Stamina to prove now up in trip but 3-3 here; could play leading role if seeing it out.
3	15 3rd (15) (25/1 +0%) Erne River	25 25/1(+0%)	(15) Erne River 25/1, Benefited from drop in class fourth beaten 7l in a handicap chase over 3m2f at Doncaster latest; sound surface key; well treated on old form; each way player Best run for a while when fourth at Doncaster latest but he needs to build on that today.
4	11 4th (11) (17/2 +29%) Weveallbeencaught	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(11) Weveallbeencaught 17/2, Well backed when scored by 9 1/2l off 128 over 3m at Doncaster three starts back; fourth beaten 13l off 136 last time; consistent strong stayer; holds no secrets from handicapper Ran well when 13l fourth in the Kim Muir last month and he might not be far away.
5th	8 5th (8) (4/1 +75%) Happygolucky	4 4/1(+75%)	(8) Happygolucky 4/1, Ideally suited by trip fourth beaten 16l in Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham latest; took this in 2021 off 10lb higher; drying ground a plus; prefers a sharp track; may contend Very lightly raced since winning this in 2021; encouraging run at Cheltenham last month.
6th	1 6th (1) (16/1 +20%) Sam Brown	16 16/1(+20%)	(1) Sam Brown 16/1, Game when landed Veterans' Handicap Chase by 3l off 152 over 3m2f at Newbury last time; consistent; narrowly denied in this last year; big chance if jumping holds up 13yo who has a lofty mark, but won last time and has a good record in this race; respected.
7th	5 7th (5) (13/2 +59%) Le Milos	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(5) Le Milos 13/2, Well backed when scored by 6l off 139 over 2m4f at Warwick penultimate start; went too fast last time; step back up in trip a plus; 2022 Coral Gold Cup winner off 4lb higher; interesting Snapped losing sequence at Warwick in February but this 10yo was only 6th at Newbury since.
8th	6 8th (6) (12/1 +52%) Richmond Lake	12 12/1(+52%)	(6) Richmond Lake 12/1, Pulled up in Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham latest where all but fell mid race; consistent prior; likes this track; each way shout Pulled up at Cheltenham Festival but has a useful record here; e-w claims back at Aintree.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (14/1 +30%) Charlie Uberalles	14 14/1(+30%)	(16) Charlie Uberalles 14/1, Pulled up in Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase over 3m at Kempton latest; good ground suits; needs to improve to figure off stiff looking mark Won at Doncaster in December but pulled up at Kempton since and out of the handicap today.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (15/2 +17%) Docpickedme	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(13) Docpickedme 15/2, Landed Great Yorkshire Handicap Chase by 2 1/4l off 129 over 3m at Doncaster last time; off a short-break; bit to find off career high mark in much better race 9yo who has been better than ever in good handicaps at Doncaster the last twice; chance.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (18/1 +10%) Shakem Up'arry	18 18/1(+10%)	(3) Shakem Up'arry 18/1, Down the field in Plate Handicap Chase over 2m5f at Cheltenham most recent; took that contest in 2024; up in trip; top jockey back on board; may find ground on the quick side Won off this mark at 2024 Cheltenham Festival (2m4f); doubts about trip and current form.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (33/1 +0%) Frero Banbou	33 33/1(+0%)	(14) Frero Banbou 33/1, Pulled up in Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham latest where went too fast and failed to stay; bit to find and big stamina concerns once more Won in November when upped to an extended 2m7f but hasn't shone the last twice.

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14:30 Aintree (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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Having posted a respectable fourth in the Grade 2 Pendil at Kempton in February, it may be worth taking a chance on IMPERIAL SAINT going up in trip. The biggest threat may emerge from the lightly-raced Peaky Boy, who was out of his comfort zone when finishing tailed off in the Reynoldstown at Ascot 49 days ago. The seven-year-old had previously looked progressive in handicap company and it's too soon to be writing him off. Ultima fourth Happygolucky commands respect, while Docpickedme can also get involved.

First and second in previous renewals of this race, veteran SAM BROWN gets the vote ahead of Imperial Saint.

15:05 Aintree (Class 1) 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (12/1 +14%) Hiddenvalley Lake	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Hiddenvalley Lake 12/1, Grade 1 placed when third in this race last year and second at Ascot in December; this is better-contested than either of those and flopped (bit keen, hung left) last time. Creditable third in this contest 12 months ago; flopped badly in lower grade last time.
2	10 2nd (10) (5/1 +23%) Strong Leader	5 5/1(+23%)	(10) Strong Leader 5/1, Below par last twice, latest when back from a wind op; been kept fresh for this since and smart peak form/good course record (121), the latter win in this last year, means he's shortlisted. Best to forgive last two efforts; registered a clearcut win in this race 12 months ago.
3	13 3rd (13) (15/2 +81%) Jetara	7.5 15/2(+81%)	(13) Jetara 15/2, Game winner when upped to 3m in mares' Grade 2 at Doncaster before respectable fourth in Mares' Hurdle (2m4f) at Cheltenham (ran to form); plenty more needed on just second start at 3m. Sole attempt over 3m resulted in Grade 2 mares' win; this is a stiffer assignment.
4	12 4th (12) (6/1 +25%) The Wallpark	6 6/1(+25%)	(12) The Wallpark 6/1, Has progressed well through the ranks, last twice making the frame in 3m Grade 1s; seemingly held by stablemate Teahupoo on latest Stayers' Hurdle form though. Made the frame in the Long Walk and Stayers' Hurdle since upped to Grade 1 level.
5th	7 5th (7) (10/3 +33%) Kitzbuhel	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(7) Kitzbuhel 10/3, Needs to find more on bare form and stamina to prove up in trip (though trainer is optimistic on that score); unexposed 5yo is two from two for this top yard and respected now. Two from two since joining Willie Mullins; interesting, assuming he stays the new trip.
6th	8 6th (8) (40/1 +0%) Monmiral	40 40/1(+0%)	(8) Monmiral 40/1, Smart form when second in a couple of Grade 2 3m hurdles in the winter and comes here fresher than some but fair bit more needed to be involved here; well beaten in this in 2023. Creditable second in Grade 2 contests the last twice but this is harder.
7th	2 7th (2) (16/1 +36%) Buddy One	16 16/1(+36%)	(2) Buddy One 16/1, Better over hurdles and back to something approaching his best at Cheltenham last time; second in this last year but work to do in stronger renewal this time. Second in this contest 12 months ago but has limitations, being 0-7 at Grade 1 level.
8th	1 8th (1) (22/1 +33%) Altobelli	22 22/1(+33%)	(1) Altobelli 22/1, In fine form since upped to 2m3f in cheekpieces and winning twice at Ascot; unexposed and possible 3m will suit but plenty more needed up in grade; left-handed track now too. Two from two since wearing cheekpieces but has something to prove upped in trip/class.
9th	4 9th (4) (15/2 +6%) Gwennie May Boy	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Gwennie May Boy 15/2, Made it four from seven for this stable with career-best win in Haydock Gr 2 latest; won C&D handicap at this meeting last year; progressing and very much respected Record includes emphatic wins on this card last year and a Grade 2 on latest start.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (5/1 +17%) Home By The Lee	5 5/1(+17%)	(6) Home By The Lee 5/1, Pulled up in this in 2023 when long, hard season was blamed; unfortunate to unseat last time but that means he should be relatively fresh now; big player on previous Gr 1 win Successful in two Graded races this term; hampered and unseated rider in Stayers' Hurdle.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (66/1 +34%) Sounds Russian	66 66/1(+34%)	(9) Sounds Russian 66/1, Very smart chaser before injury intervened; Listed novice hurdle (3m) winner last April but lot more needed here; reappearance run in February was probably needed. Has shown best form over fences; bottom of this pack on hurdles figures.

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15:05 Aintree (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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TEAHUPOO was unable to go back-to-back in the Stayers' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last month, finishing second to the enigmatic Bob Olinger, but compensation could await Gordon Elliott's charge. Often campaigned lightly, the eight-year-old ought to be fresher than most and will be tough to beat if near the top of his game. Willie Mullins' unexposed Kitzbuhel landed a Grade 3 at Gowran in February and has to be of interest stepped up markedly in distance, while Home By The Lee, whose rider stood no chance when badly hampered at Cheltenham, should not be overlooked. This is a stronger renewal than the one Strong Leader won 12 months ago.

With further improvement plausible, GWENNIE MAY BOY is preferred. Last year's winner Strong Leader is second choice.

16:00 Aintree (Class 1) 34f - 34 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (33/1 -32%) Nick Rockett	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Nick Rockett 33/1, Needs more to defy this stiffish mark but second-season chaser comes here in good form, not fully exposed and highly likely to stay (saw out 3m5f well); each-way claims. Never better but had good scrap last time with Intense Raffles, who's now 15lb better off.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/1 -8%) I Am Maximus	7 7/1(-8%)	(1) I Am Maximus 7/1, Showed enough in Irish Gold Cup latest to suggest he's ready to peak again, as he did when strong at the finish and winning this well last year; 8lb rise fair; rain would help; player. 8lb higher today and missed his final prep race but he was impressive in this last year.
3	4 3rd (4) (33/1 -32%) Grangeclare West	33 33/1(-32%)	(4) Grangeclare West 33/1, Form claims on his fine second in Irish Gold Cup (3m, stayed on; unproven at further) two starts ago but another much lesser run since, albeit at 2m4f on heavy; risky overall. Irish Gold Cup 2nd (3m, yielding) two runs ago but handicapper has taken that into account.
4	18 4th (18) (13/2 +35%) Iroko	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(18) Iroko 13/2, Can hit the odd fence and lacks big-field experience over fences; smart second-season chaser at up to 3m1f though who is on a fair mark and open to further progress; respected. 2m7f-3m1f defeats among his best efforts and contained suggestions of stamina; promising.
5th	26 5th (26) (20/1 +9%) Meetingofthewaters	20 20/1(+9%)	(26) Meetingofthewaters 20/1, Current form an issue on the evidence of three runs this season; didn't quite home when seventh as a 7yo in this last year but still ran well and not totally discounted a year on. Disputed the lead over the final fence in this race 2024, only to be beaten 16l in seventh.
6th	20 6th (20) (40/1 -43%) Senior Chief	40 40/1(-43%)	(20) Senior Chief 40/1, Won useful 3m1f Cheltenham handicap in October but more needed off this tough enough mark; possibly not stay in 3m5f Irish National (on heavy, admittedly) last term; opposed. Lightly raced 8yo; Cheltenham win (3m1f, good) in October means he needs a second look.
7th	8 7th (8) (18/1 -13%) Minella Cocooner	18 18/1(-13%)	(8) Minella Cocooner 18/1, Not at best by a long chalk this season though did better latest; came alive in the spring last season and a player on his staying-on win in major 3m5f Sandown contest then. Came late to win bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown (extended 3m4f, good; up 6lb today) last April.
8th	5 8th (5) (14/1 -27%) Hewick	14 14/1(-27%)	(5) Hewick 14/1, Classy sort who's reunited with Gavin Sheehan for first time since their 2023 King George win; stamina aplenty (stays 3m5f well), fair weight and ground okay, so a contender. bet365 Gold Cup and King George winner; competitive mark and dry weather is in his favour.
9th	6 9th (6) (20/1 +20%) Minella Indo	20 20/1(+20%)	(6) Minella Indo 20/1, Not as good as he was in his Gold Cup-winning pomp but fine third as an 11yo in this last year and place claims again; latest run over hurdles should have put him right for this. 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner and third in 2024 Grand National; 1lb lower than last year.
7	7 \|B\| (7) (28/1 +65%) Appreciate It	28 28/1(+65%)	(7) Appreciate It 28/1, 11yo still has more than a hint of class, as he confirmed last time; bit in-and-out and major stamina question (unproven beyond 3m and no rules win beyond 2m5f); opposed. Rarely seen over even 3m (has run respectably); 2m5f win has put him back up the weights.
16	16 \|F\| (16) (10/1 +17%) Perceval Legallois	10 10/1(+17%)	(16) Perceval Legallois 10/1, Two falls from just four starts last season; turned a corner with big handicap wins at Leopardstown (3m, last time hurdling) last twice, fair mark still and may well stay, so respected. Won big 3m handicap from off the pace at Leopardstown (good to yielding) over Christmas.
17	17 \|F\| (17) (25/1 -25%) Kandoo Kid	25 25/1(-25%)	(17) Kandoo Kid 25/1, Excuses last time (back from a break, inadequate trip) and better judged on good previous win upped to 3m2f in top Newbury handicap; ran well here last year; unexposed as a stayer; shortlisted. Won Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (upped to 3m2f, good to soft) in November; 7lb higher today.
23	23 \|F\| (23) (66/1 +18%) Broadway Boy	66 66/1(+18%)	(23) Broadway Boy 66/1, Very consistent run of form, including good second in top Newbury handicap (3m2f, promises to stay further) but two out-of-sorts runs since, when jumping hasn't been fluent, are negatives. Good shout judged on 2nd to Kandoo Kid in the Coral Gold Cup but he's disappointed since.
34	34 \|U\| (34) (33/1 +50%) Duffle Coat	33 33/1(+50%)	(34) Duffle Coat 33/1, Running well when brought down two out upped to 3m6f last time; just one from 13 over fences and fair few questions to answer on overall form; stamina unproven too. Keeping on in a 6l fourth when brought down two out in the 3m6f NH Chase at Cheltenham.
10th	33 10th (33) (50/1 +24%) Twig	50 50/1(+24%)	(33) Twig 50/1, Recent efforts uninspiring, latest when back chasing; stays 3m2f and well get further; decent mark on best of last season's form and not completely discounted. 2nd at the Cheltenham Festival (3m1f, heavy) last March under his usual rider Beau Morgan.
11th	32 11th (32) (16/1 +27%) Three Card Brag	16 16/1(+27%)	(32) Three Card Brag 16/1, Second-season novice who isn't proven in a big-field handicap and is unraced at 3m+; on a competitive mark on some chase form and top trainer good at readying one for this; claims. Only six chases; placed behind talented rivals and shapes as if he has strength in stamina.
12th	12 12th (12) (33/1 -18%) Beauport	33 33/1(-18%)	(12) Beauport 33/1, Bit up-and-down, including over hurdles last time, but in form before that; this mark on the high side too but he has bottomless stamina and is unexposed in marathons, so bold show wouldn't surprise. Going left-handed is a concern but there are lots of positives otherwise.
13th	29 13th (29) (150/1 -50%) Horantzau D'airy	150 150/1(-50%)	(29) Horantzau D'airy 150/1, Second in a couple of top 3m Irish autumn handicaps but has lost his way since; sold out of Willie Mullins' yard for 50,000gns last month; too many doubts, including stamina. 2nd in Kerry and Munster Nationals but they are over just 3m; left W Mullins for 50,000gns.
14th	28 14th (28) (12/1 +0%) Vanillier	12 12/1(+0%)	(28) Vanillier 12/1, Comes here in better form than when midfield in this last year, last time good third in Cheltenham cross-country (arguably a bit lucky); second in this in 2023 and interesting now. Finished strongly when 2nd in this in 2023 and 3rd in Cheltenham cross-country last month.
15th	13 15th (13) (40/1 +20%) Bravemansgame	40 40/1(+20%)	(13) Bravemansgame 40/1, Formerly top-class but never been quite the same since second in 2023 Gold Cup (3m2f); 3m is his optimum and stamina is a major doubt here. Won the 2022 King George and second in 2023 Cheltenham Gold Cup but doubts have now set in.
16th	14 16th (14) (66/1 +34%) Chantry House	66 66/1(+34%)	(14) Chantry House 66/1, Flopped last time back in January; 11yo was back chasing with useful win at Cheltenham (3m1f, stayed on) previously and not impossible at huge odds if tapping into good old form. Looked much more like his old self on penultimate start but not on latest.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (10/1 -11%) Stumptown	10 10/1(-11%)	(10) Stumptown 10/1, Career-best when showing abundant stamina reserves to win 3m5f cross-country handicap at Cheltenham latest; claims if reproducing that form on more conventional track here. Seriously improved over 3m5f for Cheltenham cross-country wins on his last two outings.
19	19 \|PU\| (19) (14/1 +0%) Intense Raffles	14 14/1(+0%)	(19) Intense Raffles 14/1, Shrugged off comparative lack of experience when winning Irish National (3m5f) as a 6yo last season; fine prep for this back chasing latest; stamina aplenty and may be more to come; shortlisted. Won 2024 Irish National (3m5f, heavy); fine 2nd latest; different ground is the question.
30	30 \|PU\| (30) (22/1 -10%) Hyland	22 22/1(-10%)	(30) Hyland 22/1, Some sketchy jumping en route to staying-on 15l second in 13-runner Kempton handicap latest; fair mark on balance and may well stay, so claims if this novice's jumping passes muster. Stayed 3m well when 2nd at Kempton in a Grade 1 novice and a major handicap; inexperienced.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (28/1 +65%) Hitman	28 28/1(+65%)	(11) Hitman 28/1, Still pretty useful whilst being an underachiever overall considering his youthful promise; hard to win with and very significant stamina question; others preferred. Only one win (2022) in the last four years; running creditably; has his first go beyond 3m.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (40/1 +20%) Threeunderthrufive	40 40/1(+20%)	(15) Threeunderthrufive 40/1, Bits and pieces of form give him definite each-way chance at least, including last time at Ascot; around 6l fourth in 2023 4m Scottish National augurs well as regards stamina. Fourth in the 2023 Scottish National (4m); beaten a nose off today's mark last time.
24	24 \|PU\| (24) (40/1 +60%) Coko Beach	40 40/1(+60%)	(24) Coko Beach 40/1, On a good mark on old form but evidently in decline this season and something to prove; 3m4f winner and likely to stay; 8P0 in last three runnings of this; easy to oppose. Below form this term; can't be fancied judged on his runs in last three Grand Nationals.
27	27 \|PU\| (27) (50/1 -52%) Monbeg Genius	50 50/1(-52%)	(27) Monbeg Genius 50/1, Back to his best with Uttoxeter (3m) win last time and presumably set aside for this since; on a very competitive mark, extreme trip promises to suit and one for the shortlist. 13l fourth in the Welsh National; dictated pace for a Uttoxeter win (3m, soft) in February.
22	22 \|PU\| (22) (50/1 +38%) Fil Dor	50 50/1(+38%)	(22) Fil Dor 50/1, Needs more on recent form while 3m stamina isn't proven (unraced at further), so major doubt up to an extreme trip now; others much preferred. A notch or two below his best this season; also has a big stamina doubt.
25	25 \|PU\| (25) (66/1 +18%) Stay Away Fay	66 66/1(+18%)	(25) Stay Away Fay 66/1, Interesting on last season's smart novice form at up to 3m1f and good chance he has the requisite stamina; seems to have completely lost the plot lately though; lot to prove. Career has taken a spectacular wrong turn but there was a slight hint of better last time.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (100/1 +0%) Royale Pagaille	100 100/1(+0%)	(2) Royale Pagaille 100/1, Winner of two Haydock Gr 1s; not at best lately with the 11yo's jumping sometimes an issue; slower ground would suit; lack of tactical pace could well be an issue; opposed. All wins on soft/heavy; class act over the extended 3m1f at Haydock but out of form lately.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (100/1 +0%) Conflated	100 100/1(+0%)	(9) Conflated 100/1, Formerly a class act but has rather lost the plot as an 11yo this season, albeit showing bit more last time; no wins beyond 3m and stamina to prove too; easy to oppose. Twice second in Grade 1 chases at this meeting; this season's results look pretty grim.
21	21 \|PU\| (21) (100/1 +0%) Idas Boy	100 100/1(+0%)	(21) Idas Boy 100/1, Won valuable race at Kilbeggan (3m1f, unraced at further) last summer but too many blowouts either side of that to make much appeal, albeit with fitness doubt back hurdling latest. Ex-Noel Meade; probably in need of race on yard debut; this 11yo needs a big career best.
31	31 \|PU\| (31) (100/1 +33%) Celebre D'allen	100 100/1(+33%)	(31) Celebre D'allen 100/1, Veteran 13yo who has been off since winning at Bangor (3m) in November; more needed here and his tired fourth in 3m2f Becher Chase (heavy) here in 2023 poses stamina doubt. Close fourth in Topham here (2m5f, soft) last April; has twice won well over about 3m/3m1f.

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16:00 Aintree (Class 1) 34f Race Class Flow

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

Last year's winner I Am Maximus heads a strong JP McManus squad with Iroko, Perceval Legallois and Meetingofthewaters other strong candidates in the famous green and gold silks. That said, an 8lb higher mark for t he former, combined with a preparation that hasn't completely gone to plan and his potential quirks, are enough to look elsewhere. Iroko has long been touted as the ideal Aintree type and warrants plenty of respect, despite the trip being a slight concern. Similar comments apply to Perceval Legallois, but the eight-year-old arrives at the top of his game after big handicap successes at Leopardstown. Intense Raffles won the Irish National last season and arrives following a fine effort in the Bobbyjo when just denied by Nick Rockett, but the reopposing fourth, MINELLA COCOONER, makes plenty of appeal. A sound jumper who won the bet365 Gold Cup on a decent surface at Sandown last April, that Fairyhouse effort was his best of the season and it appears he has been brought along steadily to peak on the big day. Stumptown (first) and Vanillier (third) further boost Gavin Cromwell's hopes following their efforts in the Cross Country at Cheltenham, while Hewick, Minella Indo and Hyland are others expected to prove popular.

The Irish can dominate again, with MINELLA COCOONER (nap) getting the vote from Hewick, Stumptown and Perceval Legallois.

17:00 Aintree (Class 1) 15f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (15/8 +58%) Kalif Du Berlais	1.875 15/8(+58%)	(2) Kalif Du Berlais 15/8, Put chasing debut fall behind him with two sure-footed 2m wins after; 2m4f on heavy taxed stamina latest; 5yo needs a clear career best but that is possible. Form figures of 111311 in completed starts at about 2m; interesting back down in distance.
2	1 2nd (1) (25/1 +24%) Brookie	25 25/1(+24%)	(1) Brookie 25/1, Made it two from seven chasing with slight improvement to win decent Doncaster open handicap last time; this is way tougher though. Won off a low weight in Doncaster handicap last time; much stiffer task on these terms.
3	3 3rd (3) (15/8 -25%) L'eau Du Sud	1.875 15/8(-25%)	(3) L'eau Du Sud 15/8, Excellent start over fences, including Grade 1 win at Sandown in December; ran to form when tying up late and close fourth in Arkle latest; marginally easier track here a help. The sole Grade 1 winner in this field; ran well in the Arkle most recently; major player.
4	5 4th (5) (9/2 +78%) Touch Me Not	4.5 9/2(+78%)	(5) Touch Me Not 9/2, Very useful novice but held by L'Eau Du Sud on Sandown form in December and wasn't at his best latest; often front-runs; needs opponents to misfire to be a major player. Normally consistent and has Grade 1 form but folded tamely in the Arkle most recently.
5th	4 5th (4) (12/1 +40%) Special Cadeau	12 12/1(+40%)	(4) Special Cadeau 12/1, Improved on hurdles form when 66-1 winner of quite decent beginners' chase chase at Thurles last time; yard won this in 2015 and 2019; altogether more on his plate here. Took well to fences at Thurles two months ago; may have more to offer in this sphere.

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17:00 Aintree (Class 1) 15f Race Class Flow

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

The Arkle produced arguably the most thrilling finish of the whole Cheltenham Festival and L'EAU DU SUD played a big part by finishing a close-up fourth in that memorable event. Therefore, it is highly notable that Dan Skelton tries the seven-year-old with a tongue-tie and cheekpieces combination as he bids to emulate the last two winners of this race, who tasted defeat in the Arkle but immediately bounced back with success here. An outsider on the day, Touch Me Not was less than a length in front of the selection at Cheltenham and must have every chance of upholding the form if he adapts to this flatter course. Kalif Du Berlais and Brookie are old rivals and, off level weights, the former can reaffirm his superiority based on a literal reading of November's Fulke Walwyn encounter at Newbury.

Big players L'Eau du Sud and Only By Night are difficult to split on Arkle form. KALIF DU BERLAIS is the strongest alternative.

17:35 Aintree (Class 1) 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (10/3 +52%) Green Splendour	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(9) Green Splendour 10/3, Improved effort beaten 3 1/4l in INH Flat Race (Grade 2) over 2m at Leopardstown last time; form of previous win had knocks; represents top trainer/jockey combo but needs more Needs to improve on his fifth at Leopardstown but possibly still a work in progress.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/1 +29%) Destination Dubai	10 10/1(+29%)	(4) Destination Dubai 10/1, Game when won a bumper at Warwick over 2m by 2l last time; that weak enough form but steadily progressive; trainer in form; lot to find Has posted RPRs that suggest he could hold his own at this higher level.
3	11 3rd (11) (11/2 +39%) Koktail Brut	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(11) Koktail Brut 11/2, Ran to form fourth beaten 2l in INH Flat Race (Grade 2) over 2m at Leopardstown latest where travelled well for a long way; off a short-break; not dismissed Solid fourth in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown and has a nice bit of experience behind him.
4	17 4th (17) (33/1 -32%) Swingin Safari	33 33/1(-32%)	(17) Swingin Safari 33/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; fourth beaten 17l in Ascot Open NH Flat Race (Listed) over 2m at Ascot latest where given far too much to do; plenty more needed Limitations were seemingly exposed here in December (Listed) and he needs to step up.
5th	16 5th (16) (22/1 +33%) Storming George	22 22/1(+33%)	(16) Storming George 22/1, 3 1/2l winner in a bumper at Doncaster on debut showing good turn of foot; decent ground suits; off a short-break; hard to recommend up in grade Didn't beat a lot at Doncaster but won well; connections won this in 2022 with Lookaway.
6th	10 6th (10) (11/1 -10%) Kilwaughter	11 11/1(-10%)	(10) Kilwaughter 11/1, 3/4l winner in a bumper at Down Royal on debut where looked classy prospect; returning from a break; can make presence felt on stable debut Bought for £120,000 after winning an Irish bumper; stable's bumper horses are going well.
7th	18 7th (18) (33/1 +34%) Frontier Prince	33 33/1(+34%)	(18) Frontier Prince 33/1, Yard won this last year; raced freely when won a maiden bumper at Kempton over 2m by 2l last time; runner up has franked that emphatically; off a short-break; plenty more needed Will need to be seen in a different light if he's to follow up his Kempton win on soft.
8th	8 8th (8) (33/1 -18%) Gaelic Pride	33 33/1(-18%)	(8) Gaelic Pride 33/1, Won a maiden bumper at Fontwell over 2m2f by 4l last time; that form yet to be tested; better ground could suit but lot to find This represents a huge rise in class after beating average opposition at Fontwell.
9th	13 9th (13) (8/1 -33%) Mossy Fen Road	8 8/1(-33%)	(13) Mossy Fen Road 8/1, Won a maiden bumper at Wetherby over 2m by 4l last time when well backed; that form had knocks; off a short-break; more needed Impressed in both his wins; in good hands and impossible to gauge how smart he might be.
10th	3 10th (3) (25/1 -39%) Crackerjacque	25 25/1(-39%)	(3) Crackerjacque 25/1, Had benefited for debut experience when won a bumper at Sandown over 2m by 3 1/2l last time; that strong form; off a short-break; each way claims Heavy-ground Sandown winner; this race offers a different examination altogether.
11th	15 11th (15) (8/1 +43%) Scope To Improve	8 8/1(+43%)	(15) Scope To Improve 8/1, Not clear run when won an auction bumper at Naas over 2m by 3 1/4l last time; better ground should suit; strong stayer at 2m; returning from a break; each way shout Impressed in a point and again when strong through the line to collect at Naas.
12th	14 12th (14) (11/1 +0%) Quaviste	11 11/1(+0%)	(14) Quaviste 11/1, A neck winner in a bumper over 2m at Huntingdon on debut where travelled strongly; that form franked; off a short-break; plenty more needed Huntingdon winner with a lot to find on the figures but he's promising.
13th	12 13th (12) (4/1 +53%) Le Labo	4 4/1(+53%)	(12) Le Labo 4/1, 1 1/2l winner in a bumper over 2m at Thurles on debut; good ground suits; from top yard but plenty more needed Won on good ground at Thurles and now a rare British bumper runner for Joseph O'Brien.
14th	7 14th (7) (66/1 -136%) Fountains Blenhein	66 66/1(-136%)	(7) Fountains Blenhein 66/1, Won a bumper at Fontwell over 2m2f by 6l last time under well judged ride from front beating well touted rival; better ground could suit; of interest with Bowen booked Made all at Fontwell (won by 6l) but this will be a very different ball game.
20	20 \|PU\| (20) (33/1 +0%) Unjeu Royal	33 33/1(+0%)	(20) Unjeu Royal 33/1, A length winner in a bumper over 2m at Southwell on debut; that weak enough form but significant improvement possible; not ruled out in open race It wasn't a strong field that he beat in workmanlike fashion at Southwell.

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17:35 Aintree (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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El Cairos can feature having finished a respectable fifth in the Grade 1 bumper at Cheltenham last month. Willie Mullins trained the winner of that contest and he is represented by GREEN SPLENDOUR, who gave a good account of himself in a Grade 2 bumper at Leopardstown in February, when giving the impression this extra furlong would bring further improvement. The latter is taken to reverse Leopardstown running with Koktail Brut, while Joseph O'Brien sends Le Labo over from Ireland on the back of a winning debut at Thurles. Scope To Improve added to his point-to-point victory with a debut success under Rules at Naas, and Quaviste is worth noting for the Skelton yard.

Cheltenham fifth El Cairos is of obvious interest but a chance is taken on LE LABO, a rare British bumper runner for his trainer.

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