14.00
SoftRandox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £500000
- 4m 2f 74y
- Class 1
- 32 runners
Runners: 32 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.60
Form: 1-1431
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 159
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Among the backmarkers for an awfully long way in the Irish National at Fairyhouse (3m5f, soft) last April but he still got up close home; that couldn't have augured better for today's long distance and he's raised his game further for two wins (2m4f/3m1f) back at Fairyhouse, the latest of which (easily from Vanillier) makes him look well handicapped; still doesn't fly his fences and tends to take them markedly to his left, so jumping is the big worry but he has plenty going for him otherwise. |
15/2 |
|
1st 5 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Among the backmarkers for an awfully long way in the Irish National at Fairyhouse (3m5f, soft) last April but he still got up close home; that couldn't have augured better for today's long distance and he's raised his game further for two wins (2m4f/3m1f) back at Fairyhouse, the latest of which (easily from Vanillier) makes him look well handicapped; still doesn't fly his fences and tends to take them markedly to his left, so jumping is the big worry but he has plenty going for him otherwise. |
15/2 |
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1st 1 |
24th Feb 2024 Heavy 3m 1f 88y |
11st 12lb |
jumped left on occasions, raced in third behind clear leaders, mistake 8th, smooth headway before 2 out, led going easily approaching last, soon clear, not fluent last, shaken up and went further clear run-in |
5/4 |
16/1
- Place: £6.80
Form: 1U-366
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 4lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 157
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Multiple Grade 1 winner whose most recent top-level success was in the 2020 Irish Gold Cup; won the 3m6f cross-country at Cheltenham Festival in 2022 and 2023; ran four times last season when his campaign was geared towards the Grand National in which he ran a terrific race to finish second. |
16/1 |
|
5th 1 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Multiple Grade 1 winner whose most recent top-level success was in the 2020 Irish Gold Cup; won the 3m6f cross-country at Cheltenham Festival in 2022 and 2023; ran four times last season when his campaign was geared towards the Grand National in which he ran a terrific race to finish second. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 11 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Won the 3m6f cross-country at Cheltenham Festival in 2022 (heavy) and 2023 (soft); the 2022 Grand National was not his best round of jumping but he challenged for the lead two out before finishing a tired, 22l third; unseated mid-race in it last year; below form this term but Cheltenham last month should have been much more instructive and his race was abandoned; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; only 3lb lower than in this two years ago but he can't be dismissed. |
16/1 |
16/1
- Place: £6.70
Form: 1P-144
Last run: 120 days
W: 11st 6lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 159
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
16th Oct 2024 Good 2m 7f 39y |
11st 6lb |
2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, has raced only seven times since runner-up in the 2022 edition; has begun the last two campaigns with a win; beat Hurricane Georgie here 12 months ago, no impact in Grade 1 at Down Royal; fair cross-country effort at Cheltenham; terrific display to take third in Grand National; respected on account of record when fresh. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Acts on heavy; won the 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup and has always shaped as if stamina is a strong suit; while his powers are on the wane, so is his handicap mark and he took well to the Cheltenham cross-country in December when last seen; ante-post favourite for the Festival cross-country race there which was abandoned; it's ten years since any horse aged more than nine has won the National but 15 were placed in the last ten runnings (six in the last five) and 11yos won it in 2012, 2013 and 2014. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Acts on heavy; won the 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup and has always shaped as if stamina is a strong suit; while his powers are on the wane, so is his handicap mark and he took well to the Cheltenham cross-country in December when last seen; ante-post favourite for the Festival cross-country race there which was abandoned; it's ten years since any horse aged more than nine has won the National but 15 were placed in the last ten runnings (six in the last five) and 11yos won it in 2012, 2013 and 2014. |
16/1 |
33/1
- Place: £12.60
Form: 2U-854
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 155
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
NH Chase winner at Cheltenham in 2021 and second to Delta Work in the cross-country there (soft) in March 2023, both over 3m6f; unseated at the first in the Grand National last April; this season's form is not good enough and although these spring races will have been bigger targets, he hasn't actually won a race on worse than good to soft since 2019. |
33/1 |
|
4th 13 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
NH Chase winner at Cheltenham in 2021 and second to Delta Work in the cross-country there (soft) in March 2023, both over 3m6f; unseated at the first in the Grand National last April; this season's form is not good enough and although these spring races will have been bigger targets, he hasn't actually won a race on worse than good to soft since 2019. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: -47057
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 146
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 3m 5f 94y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
2023 was his year when bagging a hat-trick in high-profile staying chases; getting himself well handicapped again and returning to further will be welcomed after this season's two runs at about 3m; not ruled out with Cobden booked. |
5/1 |
|
2 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 3m 5f 94y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
2023 was his year when bagging a hat-trick in high-profile staying chases; getting himself well handicapped again and returning to further will be welcomed after this season's two runs at about 3m; not ruled out with Cobden booked. |
5/1 |
|
9th 4 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
always behind |
40/1 |
40/1
Form: 10-9P1
Last run: 79 days
W: 10st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 152
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 16 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
The 18-runner Thyestes at Gowran Park (3m1f, heavy) in January was a deserved big-race win, since which he's been bought by today's sporting amateur rider (same stable); has not had much racing for a 10yo but disappointed when both 6-1 at the 2022 Cheltenham Festival and just 10-1 in last year's National, in the latter weakening badly on the turn for home. |
40/1 |
|
6th 16 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
The 18-runner Thyestes at Gowran Park (3m1f, heavy) in January was a deserved big-race win, since which he's been bought by today's sporting amateur rider (same stable); has not had much racing for a 10yo but disappointed when both 6-1 at the 2022 Cheltenham Festival and just 10-1 in last year's National, in the latter weakening badly on the turn for home. |
40/1 |
|
1st 7 |
25th Jan 2024 Heavy 3m 1f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Made all to win a 2m4f beginners' chase here last season with Macs Charm second; appeared not to stay when well-supported (10-1) for the Grand National; low-key return in the Kerry National; only 8-1 for the Troytown, pulled up after a weary jump two out. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 4311U3
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 147
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 26 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Sent chasing this season and his second chase win came in smooth fashion in a top handicap at Leopardstown (3m, soft) at Christmas; hooded for both starts since (hampered when unseating first time) and good third of 21 at Cheltenham (3m1f, heavy) latest but that display also sparks concern over whether he will settle well enough; stacks of potential if he does. |
10/1 |
|
7th 26 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Sent chasing this season and his second chase win came in smooth fashion in a top handicap at Leopardstown (3m, soft) at Christmas; hooded for both starts since (hampered when unseating first time) and good third of 21 at Cheltenham (3m1f, heavy) latest but that display also sparks concern over whether he will settle well enough; stacks of potential if he does. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
12th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
No special shakes as a hurdler but has come right into his own on last two chase completions, winning a beginners' race at Cork (2m5f) and giving a powerful display to beat 11 other finishers in a major handicap at Leopardstown (3m, both on soft) after Christmas; fitting a hood (retained today) was a surprise move next time, when hampered and unseating rider at the first, but he has further to go as a staying chaser and soft ground is ideal. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 4-1224 BF
Last run: 62 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 146
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
30th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Good staying mare who finished second in the Classic Chase at Warwick (3m5f) and ran better than the bare result suggests in the Grand National last term; this return to a longer distance is ideal with Carlisle reappearance (2m4f; first run since wind surgery) under her belt; Welsh National is apparently the main aim but she's not dismissed. |
9/1 |
|
7th 11 |
30th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Good staying mare who finished second in the Classic Chase at Warwick (3m5f) and ran better than the bare result suggests in the Grand National last term; this return to a longer distance is ideal with Carlisle reappearance (2m4f; first run since wind surgery) under her belt; Welsh National is apparently the main aim but she's not dismissed. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
3rd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
raced in second, led 3rd, pushed along and headed after 2 out, ridden run-in, stayed on towards finish |
5/6 |
50/1
Form: 27-162
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 8lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 147
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 28 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Took to this challenge expertly last year (good to soft) until six others went away from the second last and he was beaten 14l; won a French cross-country race in November and stuck to his task well behind Adamantly Chosen last month; has seemingly had a better preparation than last year (when he had an injury in late January) and softer ground this time looks a help; has 2lb lower mark too and a good each-way chance. |
50/1 |
11/1
Form: 3-1211
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 147
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 125y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Thrived last season, finishing second of 20 in the Troytown Handicap at Navan (3m, soft to heavy) last November and winning the Grade 2 mares' chase at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft); also effective on good to soft (unraced on good); further improvement is required today but this 7yo is in excellent hands to continue to progress and is not ruled out. |
9/1 |
22/1
Form: P-3121
Last run: 68 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 161
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
soon pressed winner, bumped 17th, challenging going okay 2 out, ridden when lost second before last |
13/8 |
|
5th 1 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
soon pressed winner, bumped 17th, challenging going okay 2 out, ridden when lost second before last |
13/8 |
33/1
Form: /4-215 C
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 10lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
9th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
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. |
13/2 |
|
10th 2 |
9th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
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. |
13/2 |
|
12th 20 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Remote finish last time (sole start on heavy) was over hurdles; second, first and fourth in three editions of the Aintree Foxhunters'; that was over 2m5f but he also finished second (to Foxy Jacks) and first in two cross-country handicaps over 3m5f at Cheltenham late last year; those weren't the greatest stamina tests for the distance but he found plenty; back with champion point-to-point trainer Tom Ellis (with Dan Skelton earlier this term) and his first runner now he has a full licence, this 11yo needs a good deal of respect with his Aintree record under the trainer's wife Gina Andrews. |
33/1 |
66/1
Form: 4-8585 BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 147
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
17th Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
11st 4lb |
Won Leopardstown Chase the season before last; has struggled in valuable handicaps since a remote fifth in last season's Ultima; jumping a cause for concern. |
25/1 |
|
7th 10 |
17th Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
11st 4lb |
Won Leopardstown Chase the season before last; has struggled in valuable handicaps since a remote fifth in last season's Ultima; jumping a cause for concern. |
25/1 |
|
8 |
20th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Won valuable Leopardstown Chase the season before last; campaigned in similar contests last season; failed to stay in the Grand National; jumped poorly and never travelling well at the Punchestown festival; jumping flaws again evident in Kerry National. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 2-5502
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 151
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Grade 2 novice success here three years ago remains his sole win over fences; second in the 2023 Grand National but last season never got untracked and no encouragement from his seasonal bow at Cheltenham last month; still interesting though on his banks debut. |
5/1 |
|
6th 12 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Grade 2 novice success here three years ago remains his sole win over fences; second in the 2023 Grand National but last season never got untracked and no encouragement from his seasonal bow at Cheltenham last month; still interesting though on his banks debut. |
5/1 |
|
3 |
26th Oct 2024 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Won the Albert Bartlett here at the Festival in 2021; has never been a complete natural over fences, hence his modest strike-rate of 1-14; finished runner-up in the 2023 Grand National (unsighted in that race when last seen) and unlikely to be fully wound up for this reappearance. |
14/1 |
100/1
Form: /4-82P
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 146
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 32 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Used to act on heavy; started favourite for the big 3m2f handicap at Newbury in November 2021 but pulled up that day and there's been only one ray of sunshine in his light career since, when second in a four-runner race this February; pulled up at Cheltenham last month. |
100/1 |
|
15th 32 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Used to act on heavy; started favourite for the big 3m2f handicap at Newbury in November 2021 but pulled up that day and there's been only one ray of sunshine in his light career since, when second in a four-runner race this February; pulled up at Cheltenham last month. |
100/1 |
|
12 |
12th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Smart chaser earlier in career; sparingly raced now and had been struggling until showing more at Fairyhouse (3m, heavy; only two finished) last month; well treated if that proves his first step back; best form on testing ground. |
18/1 |
40/1
Form: P-6314
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 161
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 125y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
His form is up and down and he was tailed off on his last two starts in the spring; however, he won the Grade 2 Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham (3m1f, good to soft) in January before a creditable fourth in the Ryanair there over an inadequate 2m4f (soft); supplemented for this race at a cost of £7,200 and represents all-conquering Irish trainer Willie Mullins; in with a chance. |
11/1 |
10/1
Form: 5-4424
Last run: 70 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 146
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
20th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Good placed form last season; second of 27 to Meetingofthewaters in a top handicap chase and fourth of 22 in a major handicap hurdle, both 3m at Leopardstown; disappointed as 11-1 chance in Grand National; potentially interesting here on return. |
10/1 |
|
17th 31 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Wore cheekpieces on last two starts when doing excellent late work to be second of 27 to Meetingofthewaters in a top handicap chase and fourth of 22 in a major handicap hurdle, both 3m at Leopardstown (soft; unproven on heavy); that suggested stamina reserves and his run in the 2023 Irish National (his only attempt beyond 3m) was creditable, albeit with four rivals moving away from him late on; not dismissed. |
10/1 |
|
17th 31 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Wore cheekpieces on last two starts when doing excellent late work to be second of 27 to Meetingofthewaters in a top handicap chase and fourth of 22 in a major handicap hurdle, both 3m at Leopardstown (soft; unproven on heavy); that suggested stamina reserves and his run in the 2023 Irish National (his only attempt beyond 3m) was creditable, albeit with four rivals moving away from him late on; not dismissed. |
10/1 |
28/1
Form: 7-411P
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 161
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
17th Nov 2024 Good 3m 3f 71y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, weakened after 4 out, pulled up after 3 out |
25/1 |
|
1 |
17th Nov 2024 Good 3m 3f 71y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Very easy winner of the Welsh National last December (3m6f, heavy); he ran well on good going here in November 2022 but testing ground seems to bring out the best in him; struggled in the face of tough tasks in the spring and pulled up on last month's reappearance at Chepstow; others appeal more. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Excelled himself in refitted cheekpieces here last December, winning over C&D before keeping on remorselessly for wide-margin romp in Welsh Grand National (heavy); subsequently well beaten in Gold Cup and Grand National; has cheekpieces back on for seasonal debut; needs to prove he can cope with mark this high. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 4-7217 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 165
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 1 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
2022 Grand National winner and fourth in it (again on good to soft) last year when he was hard work from out the back and never got near the leaders; hurdling on last three starts, winning a Grade 2 but coming up well short when the cheekpieces (which had served him well hitherto) were restored at Cheltenham one month ago; just 1lb lower than last year but his strength of stamina will presumably be well served by a slog in the mud. |
20/1 |
|
19th 1 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
2022 Grand National winner and fourth in it (again on good to soft) last year when he was hard work from out the back and never got near the leaders; hurdling on last three starts, winning a Grade 2 but coming up well short when the cheekpieces (which had served him well hitherto) were restored at Cheltenham one month ago; just 1lb lower than last year but his strength of stamina will presumably be well served by a slog in the mud. |
20/1 |
|
9 |
14th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
2022 Grand National winner who was fourth in that same Aintree race last April; back hurdling with tongue tied this winter and stayed on strongly to win the Grade 2 Cleeve here (3m, good to soft) in January, beating Paisley Park (who gave 6lb) by a head; also effective on soft/heavy; others possess stronger hurdle form but he may be capable of better in this sphere, especially now back in the cheekpieces worn for his National win (also worn last spring); could go well. |
13/2 |
100/1
Form: 4-345P
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 153
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
21st Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Absent since well beaten in Grand National in April but was placed off higher marks in major handicaps at Ascot (3m, soft) and Newbury (3m2f, good to soft) last autumn and will be hard to beat if back on song for this veterans' chase debut; had another wind op in August. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
21st Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Absent since well beaten in Grand National in April but was placed off higher marks in major handicaps at Ascot (3m, soft) and Newbury (3m2f, good to soft) last autumn and will be hard to beat if back on song for this veterans' chase debut; had another wind op in August. |
9/4 |
|
20th 15 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Won a maiden hurdle on heavy; recorded his best ratings in 2022; began this campaign in respectable fashion but last two outings were poor, given wind surgery in between but a respiratory noise was reported on latest start; stays 3m2f but this trip is major unknown territory. |
100/1 |
50/1
Form: P-4071
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
1st May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 8lb |
midfield, hampered by faller 5 out, not fluent 5 out |
16/1 |
|
7th 4 |
1st May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 8lb |
midfield, hampered by faller 5 out, not fluent 5 out |
16/1 |
|
21th 22 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Runner-up in a maiden hurdle on sole start on heavy; weakened right out of it on his only two appearances over about 3m, including in the Cheltenham Grade 1 novice last March; however, he put 14l between himself and his remaining three rivals (eventually headed by Roi Mage) after leading two out in a 3m2f conditions event on soft at Down Royal four weeks ago; needs better again but is much more interesting after that latest run. |
50/1 |
7/1
Form: 11-533 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 159
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st May 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 213y |
11st 10lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, held up in last, detached when pecked on landing and pushed along briefly 12th, reminders after 5 out |
9/1 |
|
4 |
1st May 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 213y |
11st 10lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, held up in last, detached when pecked on landing and pushed along briefly 12th, reminders after 5 out |
9/1 |
|
7 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Sole run on heavy was a win on rules debut; tasted success at two Cheltenham Festivals, coming from well off the pace, before the even sweeter prize of this race last year when he was never far away and had zero alarms before some idling in front after grabbing total control at the final fence (much earlier than usual); last month's Cheltenham Gold Cup (soft) seemed to show the ceiling of his ability, when it looked exceedingly hard work for him from the final fence, but that was while finishing an excellent third with career-best form; 13lb higher than last year but still well in and should go well if the Gold Cup did not make him dig too deep. |
7/1 |
100/1
Form: 7F-230
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 159
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
16th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Has a poor strike-rate since winning a Grade 1 novice chase in April 2021 and current mark reflects a decline in his form; absent since disappointing in a Galway festival race that looked a good opportunity for him (was best in at the weights); new headgear needs to make a difference. |
25/1 |
|
7th 5 |
16th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Has a poor strike-rate since winning a Grade 1 novice chase in April 2021 and current mark reflects a decline in his form; absent since disappointing in a Galway festival race that looked a good opportunity for him (was best in at the weights); new headgear needs to make a difference. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: 2P-624
Last run: 68 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 158
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Acts on heavy; easily won the 3m6f NH Chase at the 2022 Cheltenham Festival and this will be only his second appearance over a marathon trip; that's enticing but he was pulled up in the 2023 Cheltenham Gold Cup and has not really sparked in his three runs this term; did not take to it at all on the banks course at Punchestown last time but there are none of those hindrances here. |
50/1 |
|
9 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Acts on heavy; easily won the 3m6f NH Chase at the 2022 Cheltenham Festival and this will be only his second appearance over a marathon trip; that's enticing but he was pulled up in the 2023 Cheltenham Gold Cup and has not really sparked in his three runs this term; did not take to it at all on the banks course at Punchestown last time but there are none of those hindrances here. |
50/1 |
14/1
Form: 12F-22
Last run: 133 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 158
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Usually front-runs or races prominently; best known for last year's NH Chase at the Cheltenham Festival (3m6f, soft; has won well on soft to heavy) where he was 4l ahead when falling two out; that left a lingering stamina question but he resumed improvement to be second in the big 3m2f handicap at Newbury in November when last seen; raised 7lb but he's a second-season chaser who may well improve again and makes serious appeal. |
14/1 |
|
10 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Usually front-runs or races prominently; best known for last year's NH Chase at the Cheltenham Festival (3m6f, soft; has won well on soft to heavy) where he was 4l ahead when falling two out; that left a lingering stamina question but he resumed improvement to be second in the big 3m2f handicap at Newbury in November when last seen; raised 7lb but he's a second-season chaser who may well improve again and makes serious appeal. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
travelled strongly, prominent |
7/1 |
40/1
Form: 21P314 BF
Last run: 107 days
W: 11st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 157
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
12st 3lb |
4-29 over fences, including Midlands National at Kilbeggan last summer and a Cheltenham cross-country race (3m5f, good to soft) last November, having failed to compete on two earlier attempts at that course; finished third behind Delta Work over C&D in November 2022; struggling a long way from home in the Grand National. |
9/2 |
|
3 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
12st 3lb |
4-29 over fences, including Midlands National at Kilbeggan last summer and a Cheltenham cross-country race (3m5f, good to soft) last November, having failed to compete on two earlier attempts at that course; finished third behind Delta Work over C&D in November 2022; struggling a long way from home in the Grand National. |
9/2 |
|
12 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Best of his runs on heavy was his win in a maiden hurdle in 2020; fell in the 2022 Topham over these fences; won a Cheltenham cross-country race (3m5f, good to soft) in November, having come a cropper on two earlier attempts at that course, but this 8lb higher mark seems to demand another major career best. |
40/1 |
66/1
Form: F/F52P
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 154
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
11st 12lb |
Smart novice chaser two seasons back; 613 days off before this term, easily best of five runs since when beaten a neck in a Pertemps qualifier over hurdles but he was pulled up in the Final last month; 100-1 when pulled up in Irish Grand National. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
11st 12lb |
Smart novice chaser two seasons back; 613 days off before this term, easily best of five runs since when beaten a neck in a Pertemps qualifier over hurdles but he was pulled up in the Final last month; 100-1 when pulled up in Irish Grand National. |
25/1 |
|
14 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Smart novice chaser two seasons back; 613 days off before this term, easily best of four runs since when beaten a neck in a Pertemps qualifier over hurdles but he was pulled up in the Final last month; stays 3m1f and goes well on heavy; that still leaves him with plenty to prove, including as he capsized at the first fence in a big field on reappearance. |
66/1 |
12/1
Form: B23U-2
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Placed in major handicaps on his three completions for this yard and the three non-completions weren't his fault, hampered when unseating at the Chair at Aintree last week (10-1); towards rear at the time having been very slow to stride following the standing start; that was four weeks after his Midlands National second (4m2f, heavy) which came after 336 days off; connections thought he'd improve fitness-wise after that run but now it remains to be seen how he's come out of last week's race. |
10/1 |
|
2 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Placed in major handicaps on his three completions for this yard and the three non-completions weren't his fault, hampered when unseating at the Chair at Aintree last week (10-1); towards rear at the time having been very slow to stride following the standing start; that was four weeks after his Midlands National second (4m2f, heavy) which came after 336 days off; connections thought he'd improve fitness-wise after that run but now it remains to be seen how he's come out of last week's race. |
10/1 |
|
18 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Placed in major handicaps on his three completions for this yard and the two non-completions weren't his fault, including as the saddle slipped when he was running a big race in last year's renewal; not seen again until his Midlands National second, so he's proved himself at 4m2f on heavy ground; now he has to do it all again four weeks later and the standing start might be a concern for one who used to have problems setting off in his races and still has issues at home, but he's a player if, as connections expect, that latest run improves his fitness. |
12/1 |
66/1
Form: -1P33P
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
16th Oct 2024 Good 2m 7f 39y |
11st 0lb |
Winner over 2m7f on heavy ground at Wexford last November; struggled when faced with big-race tasks in the second half of last season until recapturing form at the end of the campaign, winning a valuable Punchestown handicap at 25-1; runs well when fresh. |
9/1 |
|
1st 4 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
11st 4lb |
Winner over 2m7f on heavy ground at Wexford last November; not at his best since; a negative that he has been pulled up in his two attempts at about 3m6f; also suffered that fate in Grand National. |
16/1 |
|
1st 4 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
11st 4lb |
Winner over 2m7f on heavy ground at Wexford last November; not at his best since; a negative that he has been pulled up in his two attempts at about 3m6f; also suffered that fate in Grand National. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: /P-177 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
23 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Probably acts on heavy; won twice at 2m5f over these fences in the 2021-2022 season but fell at the Chair when he tried 3m2f that December; also pulled up in that season's Welsh National and his successful return this winter from a long layoff was at 2m4f (not so good since); that leaves a big question mark over his stamina, to set against his trainer's good record at this meeting. |
50/1 |
|
23 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Probably acts on heavy; won twice at 2m5f over these fences in the 2021-2022 season but fell at the Chair when he tried 3m2f that December; also pulled up in that season's Welsh National and his successful return this winter from a long layoff was at 2m4f (not so good since); that leaves a big question mark over his stamina, to set against his trainer's good record at this meeting. |
50/1 |
|
3 |
24th Mar 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Tailed off over hurdles at Doncaster three weeks ago but chasing is his game nowadays and he won at Aintree (2m4f, soft) on Boxing Day when back from a long absence; stayed this far earlier in his career and has won on good/good to soft; not discounted now back over fences. |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: 142P-6
Last run: 206 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
17th Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
11st 11lb |
Second in 3m6f National Hunt Chase the season before last; ran only twice last season, fair sixth in Kerry National; pulled up in Grand National; ran a fine race when fifth in the Galway Plate; flopped in the Kerry National, much better when third in the Munster National; blinkers replace cheekpieces; good 7lb claimer aboard. |
10/1 |
|
3 |
17th Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
11st 11lb |
Second in 3m6f National Hunt Chase the season before last; ran only twice last season, fair sixth in Kerry National; pulled up in Grand National; ran a fine race when fifth in the Galway Plate; flopped in the Kerry National, much better when third in the Munster National; blinkers replace cheekpieces; good 7lb claimer aboard. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
20th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent 5th, pressed winner 2 out, soon lost second, stayed on |
16/1 |
66/1
Form: P5-220
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 146
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
11st 6lb |
Made all on chase debut (2m2f) in late 2022 before losing form; back near best on seasonal debut when second on heavy ground at Limerick; made a lot of the running when second to Ain't That A Shame in the Thyestes; poor run in a Cheltenham festival handicap, weakening when unseated at 27th in Grand National. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
11st 6lb |
Made all on chase debut (2m2f) in late 2022 before losing form; back near best on seasonal debut when second on heavy ground at Limerick; made a lot of the running when second to Ain't That A Shame in the Thyestes; poor run in a Cheltenham festival handicap, weakening when unseated at 27th in Grand National. |
8/1 |
|
29 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Made all on chase debut (2m2f) in late 2022 and recovered his form when second on heavy ground at Limerick (2m3f) and Gowran Park (3m1f Thyestes won by Ain't That A Shame; made most) on first two starts this season; weakened right out of it at Cheltenham (2m4f) latest but the Thyestes run means he needs a second look. |
66/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £266.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £199.42 |
| Tricast | £5229.52 |
| Trifecta | £6887.80 |
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