November 09 / 14.40 Aintree

14.40

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BoyleSports Grand Sefton Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £38580
  • 2m 5f 19y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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BoyleSports Grand Sefton Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 652B-1 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent last season but he reappeared at Chepstow (3m2f, good to soft) recently after wind surgery and was better than ever, winning easily; he's 9lb higher today but it remains to be seen where this 6yo's limitations now lie, and his prominent style is a likely plus over these fences.
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1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

King Turgeon

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Won good-quality handicaps at Aintree (2m5f) and Cheltenham (3m2f) towards end of 2024; not at best in 2025 but he shaped as if retaining ability; missed the Grimthorpe at Doncaster in February due to soft ground; drying conditions should help and, back to his last winning mark, he's a possible.

4/1

15

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

King Turgeon

11st 1lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

The writing was on the wall very early when pulled up at Musselburgh latest and it's hard to be confident on the back of that; however, this 7yo has enjoyed a progressive season otherwise, completing a hat-trick with his win here (3m2f, good to soft) in December before solid third at Wincanton (3m2f, good to soft); can make bold bid if bouncing back.

16/1

33/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: -32654 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Runs off the same mark as when going close in the Summer Plate Trial at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) in June, and he did pretty well to finish fourth at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) last month having failed to settle; however, there's a firm suspicion he'll be vulnerable in a race this competitive.
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4th

5

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:03 Uttoxeter

Vintage Fizz

10st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Ran quite well to be fourth in this last year when 7lb higher; however, he hasn't won since 2023 and the questions are mounting up.

12/1

7th

7

15th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Worcester

Vintage Fizz

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Went close at Market Rasen (2m5f) in June but behind Courtland back there next time and has since disappointed at Stratford; losing run is mounting up.

10/1

2

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:57 Stratford

Vintage Fizz

11st 9lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

On a losing run but went close at Market Rasen (2m5f) in June and was not beaten far in valuable Summer Plate over that C&D (again on good) last month; will be fine on this left-handed track; no surprise if he features.

11/2

Form: 31U-11 D

Last run: 164 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Won two handicap chases last autumn (3m, good) and added three hunter chase wins this spring (3m1f/4m, soft); unseated at Canal Turn in the Foxhunters' over C&D in April; it's possible a longer distance is preferable but he may be versatile trip-wise and his yard won this last year; one to consider.
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5th

10

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Gaboriot

12st 0lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Pulled up in the Becher here in December and his two subsequent hunter chase runs have yielded an early fall and disappointing defeat; twice placed over these fences, however, most recently in the Grand Sefton over C&D in November, and could have an each-way shout if back on song in change of headgear.

25/1

3rd

2

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:50 Ludlow

Gaboriot

12st 6lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Pulled up in the Becher Chase at Aintree in December but finished a very good second in the Grand Sefton (2m5f, good to soft) the previous month; returned to hunter chasing with quite a spill at Catterick a fortnight ago but holds leading claims if that hasn't left a mark.

5/4

1

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

16:10 Catterick

Gaboriot

12st 6lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Pulled up in the Becher Chase at Aintree last time but had previously finished a very good second in the Grand Sefton (2m5f, good to soft); did well hunter chasing back in 2024 and the one to beat.

10/11

Form: 149F0- D

Last run: 211 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Below par on his four starts earlier this year but his win on the Mildmay course here in December may have taken its toll as conditions were desperate; a break could have helped and he's worth a second look now back down to his last winning mark; has won on good to soft-heavy (unraced on good).
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8th

4

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 4f 97y

Class 1

15:15 Haydock

Richmond Lake

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

10yo whose 13-race losing sequence goes back to December 2023 but he's run some good races in the meantime (including on soft), most recently staying on for a neck second in the Peter Marsh here (extended 3m1f, good to soft); on that evidence he's well worth a crack at a marathon trip.

8/1

2nd

7

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 1

14:00 Haydock

Richmond Lake

10st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Ran really well when third in this last year (soft) and kept on for second at Aintree (2m4f, soft) last month, albeit no match for the winner; this 10yo has a good record here and, now 8lb lower than 12 months ago, he could be involved back up in trip.

10/1

Form: 3111-1 D

Last run: 112 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Has an excellent 9-18 strike-rate having completed a four-timer in the competitive Summer Plate at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) in July; his last two wins have come after breaks of 79 and 86 days, and he's back from 112 days off today; clearly progressive and he's respected up 6lb for last time.
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1st

1

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:51 Market Rasen

Sure Touch

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Hasn't been running well for a while now, since winning the Summer Plate over C&D in July 2024; too well handicapped to dismiss with confidence, though, and a tongue-tie belatedly returns.

11/2

5th

2

5th Sep 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 2

15:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Sure Touch

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Won last year's Summer Plate at Market Rasen after an absence so his 99-day break was no excuse when never counting in that race in mid-July; the cheekpieces tried there are swiftly removed but he's not been running great for a while now.

6/1

Form: 2P66P-

Last run: 211 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Hard to win with having been beaten on his last 16 starts, and his form became patchy towards the end of last season; however, he's 3lb lower than when a creditable third in this 12 months ago on his reappearance and he's capable of a bold show off his dangerous mark; versatile ground-wise.
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14

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Frero Banbou

10st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

10yo who won when upped to an extended 2m7f at Newcastle (good) in November and ran well when 10l second at Kempton (3m, good to soft) next time; however, below par at Doncaster (3m, good) subsequently and pulled up at Cheltenham (3m1f, good to soft) last month; needs to get back on track.

33/1

14

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Frero Banbou

10st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

10yo who won when upped to an extended 2m7f at Newcastle (good) in November and ran well when 10l second at Kempton (3m, good to soft) next time; however, below par at Doncaster (3m, good) subsequently and pulled up at Cheltenham (3m1f, good to soft) last month; needs to get back on track.

33/1

20

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Frero Banbou

10st 10lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

10yo who was below par at Doncaster (3m, good) last time but had previously enjoyed a new lease of life following a step up in trip, winning at Newcastle (2m7f, good) then runner-up at Kempton (3m, good to soft); has a consistent record at Cheltenham and he's an each-way possible if back to form.

50/1

Form: P42-42 D

Last run: 132 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Frustrating to follow having been beaten on his last 14 starts but he's been placed on all four encounters with these fences, including when third in this race in 2022 (good to soft) and when runner-up last year (heavy); ran well in June when last seen and there's every chance he'll be in the mix.
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22

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

16:05 Aintree

Percussion

12st 0lb

J: Mr Daniel Cherriman

T: L J Morgan

Will need to step up on his recent hunter chase efforts but he has form figures of 33237 in handicaps over the Grand National fences; a bold show would be no surprise.

20/1

15th

22

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

16:05 Aintree

Percussion

12st 0lb

J: Mr Daniel Cherriman

T: L J Morgan

Will need to step up on his recent hunter chase efforts but he has form figures of 33237 in handicaps over the Grand National fences; a bold show would be no surprise.

20/1

3rd

8

3rd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:07 Southwell

Percussion

11st 12lb

J: Mr Daniel Cherriman

T: L J Morgan

Close third in similar event at Ludlow (3m) last month; on a long losing spell but won his last two Southwell attempts (spring 2022) and is interesting back here.

4/1

Form: /F165-

Last run: 206 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Unplaced on final two starts last season but prior to those he looked very good when winning at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) on second chase start; today's 5lb higher mark is unlikely to stop this 6yo if he can get back to his best, and his yard continues to enjoy an excellent autumn; major contender.
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8th

14

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Idalko Bihoue

10st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

in touch with leaders

10/1

8th

14

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Idalko Bihoue

10st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

in touch with leaders

10/1

5th

1

30th Dec 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:30 Haydock

Idalko Bihoue

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

in touch with leaders, raced slightly wide back straight

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 23112- D BF

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 144

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row in the spring (2m4f, good to soft/soft) and campaign concluded with 7l second at Sandown (2m4f, good) behind Martator, who was on the third leg of a four-timer; has had wind op since; goes well fresh and top trainer has won this three times since 2013; firmly in calculations.
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3rd

2

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Outlaw Peter

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Multiple winner who reacted well to the new cheekpieces when a clearcut winner of the Middle Distance Veterans' Final over C&D only 11 days ago; historically well treated despite the 6lb rise but there's a suspicion that younger limbs this time may have his measure.

11/2

1st

6

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:20 Haydock

Outlaw Peter

11st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Sent off favourite at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) four weeks ago and returned to form with 1l second to Genois, finishing clear of the remainder; wears first-time cheekpieces and he's on the shortlist.

9/1

2nd

5

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 3

15:40 Exeter

Outlaw Peter

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Won notable handicaps off higher marks around this time of year two years ago but lightly raced in the meantime and has yet to offer much this season; needs a revival.

10/1

Form: /2150- CD

Last run: 210 days

W: 11st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 147

Form & Verdict
11yo who has a fine record in the Foxhunters' over C&D in April, finishing second, first and fourth (all good to soft) between 2021-2023; ran well for very long way in the Grand National this April (4m2f, soft; weakened late); could be involved back down in trip on his first run since a wind op.
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5th

12

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 56y

Class 2

15:20 Cheltenham

Latenightpass

10st 5lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: T Ellis

Won over C&D (soft) in 2023 and a commendable second to Stumptown in this race last year (good to soft) but safely held in C&D races won by Final Orders and Favori De Champdou on his last two appearances and is getting long in the tooth now; 8lb out of the weights.

50/1

9th

3

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 5f 56y

Class 2

13:50 Cheltenham

Latenightpass

11st 4lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: T Ellis

Won over C&D (soft) in 2023 and was commendable second over C&D (good to soft) at last season's Festival; long in the tooth now and faded into seventh in C&D race won by Final Orders six weeks ago, but it won't be a surprise if he's on the premises.

16/1

Form: 4P-303

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 153

Form & Verdict
Ran well in defeat for Willie Mullins in some hot handicaps, including when third of 17 at Punchestown (2m4f, good to yielding) in May; respectable third over inadequate 2m (hurdles) on stable debut at Kempton last month; each-way claims if at the top of his game but it's a lofty mark to defy.
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9

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 172y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Authorized Art

10st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Flashes of smart form for Willie Mullins but a 10yo now and hasn't yet threatened a breakthrough win for the Moores; needed to run a lot better than he did at Kempton two weeks ago.

33/1

9

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 172y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Authorized Art

10st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Flashes of smart form for Willie Mullins but a 10yo now and hasn't yet threatened a breakthrough win for the Moores; needed to run a lot better than he did at Kempton two weeks ago.

33/1

1

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:16 Kempton

Authorized Art

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Useful for Willie Mullins; 0-5 for current yard, beaten in a veterans' event when last seen; however, this drop in grade may have positive effect, off a reduced mark.

9/1

Form: 6-PP71 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Won easily at Listowel (3m, soft to heavy) in September and he's also effective on good ground; however, this exposed 8yo is just 2-23 over fences and is 4lb out of the handicap today; needs a career best.
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10th

4

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Cork

Galon De Vauzelle

12st 0lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: P J Rothwell

Won a soft-ground point last autumn; pulled up in two Irish hunter chases this season; remote fourth at Carlisle last month.

25/1

Form: /0210- D

Last run: 241 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Has a tendency to idle in front and makes his reappearance minus any headgear; however, he displayed considerable ability for Ben Pauling last season when things clicked (remains in same ownership) and it will be no surprise to see a big run on his first outing for Dan Skelton; has had wind op.
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4th

3

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 2

15:40 Chepstow

Harpers Brook

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Dan Skelton

Quirky customer who tends to idle when striking the front and needs to be produced with a well-timed challenge; on a good mark now and Kielan Woods knows his foibles well but he's seemingly on the downgrade and always comes with extra risk.

11/2

5th

4

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

15:13 Doncaster

Harpers Brook

10st 12lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Dan Skelton

Back in better form, albeit wilted a bit late on, at Wetherby (1m7f, soft) last time and remains below last winning mark but continues to carry risk, being a quirky sort.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £81.00
Straight Forecast £74.33
Tricast £699.14
Trifecta £731.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Idalko Bihoue

The Times:

Outlaw Peter

RP RATINGS:

Frero Banbou

Telegraph:

Latenightpass

Daily Mail:

Richmond Lake

POSTDATA:

Vintage Fizz

The Sun:

Sure Touch

TOPSPEED:

Idalko Bihoue

WEST COUNTRY:

Idalko Bihoue

D Express:

Idalko Bihoue

The Star:

Idalko Bihoue

Daily Record:

Outlaw Peter

Daily Mirror:

Frero Banbou

The Guardian:

Latenightpass