15.00 Aintree
Good To SoftPoundland Maghull Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £67524
- 1m 7f 176y
- Class 1
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.60
Form: -75211 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 158
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
28th Apr 2022 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
|
7/4 |
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1st 5 |
9th Apr 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Suited by the return to front-running tactics the last twice, posting two useful wins by an aggregate of 50l; soon clear in Grade 3 novice chase at Navan (2m, yielding) latest and came home on the bridle, unchallenged; improving 6yo from the Willie Mullins yard and has to be feared. |
11/4 |
|
1st 2 |
5th Mar 2022 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Sent off a 4-1 favourite for the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham last season; beaten in beginners' chases won by stablemates Ferny Hollow and Haut En Couleurs before facing nothing of that calibre when producing an exuberant round of jumping when obliging as a 1-2 favourite at Thurles last month; hard to beat. |
4/9 |
4/6
- Place: £1.20
Form: B11111 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 161
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
9th Apr 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
A real powerhouse over fences having won most of the major races for 2m novice chasers this season, latest the Arkle at Cheltenham (good to soft) where he galloped on typically strongly for another clearcut success; top of this division and commands the utmost respect. |
4/6 |
|
1st 4 |
15th Mar 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Very useful hurdler, close fifth in last year's County; has developed into a high-class and thoroughly likeable novice chaser this season, beating War Lord by 16l in Grade 1 at Sandown (2m, good to soft) in December and readily accounting for his three rivals (including Brave Seasca) in Grade 2 at Warwick (2m, good to soft) in February; nimble jumper; may not have reached his ceiling just yet and looks a very strong contender. |
11/4 |
|
1st 1 |
12th Feb 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 54y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Won over C&D (good to soft) in November on his third chase start, then landed the Grade 1 Henry VIII at Sandown (1m7f, good to soft) and the Grade 2 Wayward Lad at Kempton (2m, soft); has had plenty in hand for each of those wins and he stands out as the one to beat today under a 5lb penalty. |
4/5 |
5/1
Form: -11312 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 153
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
9th Apr 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
One of the better 2m novice chasers this season, having won Grade 2 events at Cheltenham and Doncaster; his two chase defeats came behind Edwardstone, beaten about 4l in the Kingmaker at Warwick (good to soft) latest; seemingly held by that top rival but should go well again. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
12th Feb 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 54y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Has won two Grade 2s this season (2m, good), most recently at Doncaster a fortnight ago where he was travelling much better than the alongsides For Pleasure when that rival fell at the final fence; below best when a well-beaten third to Edwardstone in Grade 1 Henry VIII at Sandown (1m7f, good to soft) two starts ago and could pose more of a threat today, but it remains to be seen whether he can beat that rival; seems best on good/good to soft. |
2/1 |
|
1st 1 |
29th Jan 2022 Good 2m 0f 78y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Useful novice hurdler last season and he made it 2-2 over fences when landing a Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham (2m, good) in November; soundly beaten third in Grade 1 novice at Sandown subsequently but has leading claims now back down in grade, even with a 5lb penalty. |
4/6 |
40/1
Form: F31F4P D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
9th Apr 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Twice a faller over fences; ran poorly in the Grand Annual having not adopted his usual front-running role; useful at his best but held by Edwardstone and Third Time Lucki on a few pieces of form this term. |
40/1 |
|
18 |
16th Mar 2022 Good 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Exuberant front-runner; some good hurdles form here last term, including third in the Supreme; similarly useful over fences this season but not without incident (twice a faller) and this big-field scenario isn't ideal. |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 |
12th Feb 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 54y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Made all to beat Third Time Lucki in Grade 2 novice hurdle at Cheltenham (2m, soft) in November 2020 and has also shown strong chase form; however, he was put in his place by Edwardstone over C&D (good to soft) in November, and when he fell at at the final fence at Doncaster (2m, good) last month he looked set to be overtaken by the smooth-travelling Third Time Lucki. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 111123 D
Last run: 147 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
18th Apr 2022 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Very well suited by good ground and enjoyed productive spell in small-field chases in early part of this season (four wins); found Grade 1 novice too hot this month, after a break, but is back in calmer waters here current mark ought to be workable. |
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5th 6 |
9th Apr 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Made hay early in the season, winning four times, but his progress was halted with two defeats in November, well-held third to Third Time Lucki at Cheltenham latest; faces stiff task and usual hood is removed. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
13th Nov 2021 Good 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Having won four small-field novice chases this season (2m, good/good to soft), he didn't see out 2m4f as well as Captain Tom Cat when second of three in a Grade 2 novice at Wincanton (good) last Saturday; may be able to turn the tables now back down in trip and 5lb better off with the winner, but also faces an exciting opponent in Third Time Lucki. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 412F15 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
9th Apr 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Successful in two novice handicaps this season, the latest in good style at Newbury in February; not disgraced in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham last time; largely progressive but this is a much harder task. |
16/1 |
|
5th 10 |
16th Mar 2022 Good 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Improving novice chaser whose form stacks up well; looked the likely winner when falling two out at Newbury in January, then gained compensation in good style there last month having jumped well; should have even more to offer; attractive profile. |
7/1 |
|
1st 3 |
20th Feb 2022 Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Looked the likely winner when falling two out in similar event over C&D (good to soft; Goa Lil handed the race) last month; the rest of his chase form stacks up very well and he still looks well treated despite a 3lb rise; leading player granted a clear round. |
5/2 |
66/1
Form: 1P1448 D
Last run: 2 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
9th Apr 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Best form in handicaps, including two chase wins over 2m; soundly beaten in 2m4f Grade 1 at Sandown three starts back; has the worst chance at the weights back at this level and he was a well-beaten eighth in C&D handicap on Thursday. |
66/1 |
|
8th 17 |
7th Apr 2022 Good 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
|
28/1 |
|
4th 3 |
26th Feb 2022 Heavy 2m 0f 11y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
2-4 over fences, the latter win gained at Newcastle (2m, soft) last month; predictably found Grade 1 contest too hot three weeks ago but can resume his progress now back at a more realistic level. |
100/30 |
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+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £61.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £63.10 |
| Trifecta | £125.00 |
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