14:45 Aintree
HeavyBoyleSports Grand Sefton Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £51440
- 2m 5f 19y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.70
Form: 69-P71 D
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 138
Had form on heavy in France; beaten a nose in this race last year and also runner-up in the 3m2f Becher here last December, both on good to soft; off the boil afterwards, including in the C&D Topham in April, but he returned from three months off with a narrow win when blinkers replaced cheekpieces at Auteuil (2m6f, very soft) in September, suggesting he is back in the mix.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Had form on heavy in France; beaten a nose in this race last year and also runner-up in the 3m2f Becher here last December, both on good to soft; off the boil afterwards, including in the C&D Topham in April, but he returned from three months off with a narrow win when blinkers replaced cheekpieces at Auteuil (2m6f, very soft) in September, suggesting he is back in the mix. |
11/4 |
|
5 |
20th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
led narrowly, prominent when headed 8th, ridden after 9th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up after 2 out |
10/1 |
|
9th 14 |
14th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Below par at Doncaster last time but better judged on his excellent form over these fences, having gone close in the 2m5f Grand Sefton (behind Al Dancer) and the 3m2f Becher (behind Ashtown Lad; good to soft both times); a total rise of 7lb for those defeats is not the end of the world and he came from further back than ideal in the Becher; strong contender. |
8/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 3353P- D
Last run: 206 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 128
Won on heavy ground in 2021 but much better form on occasions since on good/good to soft; his third in this race last term (5lb lower today) after a summer break was followed by another good third in the 3m2f Becher over the same fences; ran creditably in one of his three starts elsewhere later last term; interesting back here.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 3m 1f 188y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Third in the Grand Sefton (2m5f, good to soft) and this race (good to soft) last season, and he ran another cracker over these fences when second in last month's Grand Sefton (heavy); from out of the handicap he's 8lb higher than last time out but his proven ability on this course is a significant positive and the step back up in trip could also be a plus; on the shortlist. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 9 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Won on heavy ground in 2021 but much better form on occasions since on good/good to soft; his third in this race last term (5lb lower today) after a summer break was followed by another good third in the 3m2f Becher over the same fences; ran creditably in one of his three starts elsewhere later last term; interesting back here. |
8/1 |
|
9 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
prominent, dropped to midfield 8th, slow jump and dropped to rear 14th, struggling when pulled up after 15th |
7/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 24340-
Last run: 240 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 133
Pretty consistent at about 2m, albeit with last win in January 2022 (heavy); has sometimes shaped as if he would be suited by 2m4f but he weakened right out of contention when trying it at the Cheltenham Festival (14-1) in March when last seen; that leaves him with a big question to answer, despite his good mark and his stable being in good form.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
1st Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Has plenty of useful form at about 2m; unexposed at this sort of trip and could well build on his reappearance effort, namely third in the Grand Sefton at Aintree (2m5f); remains on a handy mark; big player. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Pretty consistent at about 2m, albeit with last win in January 2022 (heavy); has sometimes shaped as if he would be suited by 2m4f but he weakened right out of contention when trying it at the Cheltenham Festival (14-1) in March when last seen; that leaves him with a big question to answer, despite his good mark and his stable being in good form. |
9/1 |
7/1
Form: 56307-
Last run: 210 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 142
Won on heavy as a hurdler (2020); good, running-on third at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) in January before never holding a serious hope when upped to 3m1f at the Cheltenham and Aintree festivals; 5lb claimer takes over; could still be of interest beyond 2m4f.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Failed to win last season but was very creditable third in valuable Cheltenham handicap (2m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) on New Year's Day and stuck to his task very well when fourth over the big Aintree fences (2m5f, heavy) on last month's reappearance outing; well worth another crack at a staying trip; one to consider. |
5/1 |
|
4th 3 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Won on heavy as a hurdler (2020); good, running-on third at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) in January before never holding a serious hope when upped to 3m1f at the Cheltenham and Aintree festivals; 5lb claimer takes over; could still be of interest beyond 2m4f. |
7/1 |
11/2
Form: /1023- D
Last run: 196 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 145
Second in the Topham over C&D (soft) in April off 4lb lower, coming from right out the back; ran well in a Grade 2 at Sandown in April on final start; probably acts on heavy; one for the shortlist.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Second in the Topham over C&D (soft) in April off 4lb lower, coming from right out the back; ran well in a Grade 2 at Sandown in April on final start; probably acts on heavy; one for the shortlist. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
29th Apr 2023 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Having only her eighth start over fences when running her best race yet in the 2m5f Topham (soft) over Aintree's spruce fences last time, in which she emerged from off the pace to finish a clear second; this company demands more again but the rain hasn't harmed her prospects. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 12 |
14th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Should have run a lot better in a hot 2m4f handicap at Cheltenham on New Year's Day but it was her first run there and perhaps the track didn't suit; looked good in a Listed chase for mares at Market Rasen (3m) the time before and she was only 14-1 for this last year when unfortunate to depart at the very first fence. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: F43-11 D
Last run: 156 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
Not proven on heavy ground; has an excellent record at Uttoxeter, including when resurgent for clearcut front-running wins over 2m5f in May (soft) and June (good) on his last two outings; back up another 7lb and into a much better race but he needs respect.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Not proven on heavy ground; has an excellent record at Uttoxeter, including when resurgent for clearcut front-running wins over 2m5f in May (soft) and June (good) on his last two outings; back up another 7lb and into a much better race but he needs respect. |
20/1 |
|
1st 2 |
8th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
led, not fluent 9th, mistake 4 out, pushed along after 3 out, headed 2 out, ridden approaching last, led again run-in, kept on well |
15/8 |
25/1
Form: 2540-4
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 131
Acts on heavy; won two novice chases for Willie Mullins in May/June 2022; started off creditably for Patrick Neville late last year before two backward steps; Kelso run (adrift even before the first fence, finished a remote fourth of six) for new yard five weeks ago may have blown away a few cobwebs and he's down the weights but others bring more solid claims.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
24th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 51y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
prominent, left in lead 3rd, pushed along 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, weakened run-in |
12/1 |
|
7th 8 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Acts on heavy; won two novice chases for Willie Mullins in May/June 2022; started off creditably for Patrick Neville late last year before two backward steps; Kelso run (adrift even before the first fence, finished a remote fourth of six) for new yard five weeks ago may have blown away a few cobwebs and he's down the weights but others bring more solid claims. |
25/1 |
|
4th 3 |
8th Oct 2023 Good 2m 1f 14y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
raced in last, awkward jump 1st, soon detached |
16/1 |
15/2
Form: 216F2-
Last run: 203 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 136
Twice withdrawn two seasons back when the ground was heavy, but probably acts on soft; broke a blood vessel in March three starts back; had a fine season otherwise and it might have been even better had he not been badly hampered (fell) four out when in contention in the C&D Topham in April; ended with second in the Scottish National; up another 3lb but one to note.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Twice withdrawn two seasons back when the ground was heavy, but probably acts on soft; broke a blood vessel in March three starts back; had a fine season otherwise and it might have been even better had he not been badly hampered (fell) four out when in contention in the C&D Topham in April; ended with second in the Scottish National; up another 3lb but one to note. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 12 |
22nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Cheekpieces last three starts, winning a valuable handicap at Doncaster (3m, good; from Cap Du Nord) on first occasion; reportedly bled when below form there next time but he looked to be in the process of running well at Aintree (2m5f) eight days ago when badly hampered and falling four out; this sort of trip is very new territory but he impressed in that win. |
25/1 |
|
26 |
14th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
Career-best form in winning a notable handicap at Doncaster (3m, good) in January when in cheekpieces for the first time and he reportedly bled when below par on his return visit; this race demands another jolt of improvement. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 6-0205
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 140
Acts on heavy; ran a cracker to finish 10l sixth in the Grand National here (4m2f, good to soft) in April; second in a five-runner conditions event at Galway (2m6f) in August seems very much the best of his five starts since; the Grand National run puts him in serious calculations.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Acts on heavy; ran a cracker to finish 10l sixth in the Grand National here (4m2f, good to soft) in April; second in a five-runner conditions event at Galway (2m6f) in August seems very much the best of his five starts since; the Grand National run puts him in serious calculations. |
7/1 |
|
5th 1 |
3rd Oct 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 2f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Ran a cracker to finish sixth in the Grand National at Aintree; has struggled in a couple of deep handicaps since then but did run well behind the smart Saint Sam in a conditions event over 2m6f here in August; this probably represents his best opportunity for a while and, although a strong stayer, he can cope with this sort of trip. |
3/1 |
|
13th 17 |
20th Sep 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Fifth-best of the powerful Irish contingent when sixth to Corach Rambler in the Grand National; 33-1 when down the field in the Galway Plate but did well to chase home Saint Sam in a conditions event at Ballybrit only four days later. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 2227-2 D BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 122
Much better since he last ran on heavy in his Irish days (acts on soft); seventh in the Scottish National (4m) in April when running well for a long way from 7lb out of the handicap, rounding off a much improved campaign; better than ever with a narrow defeat at Kelso (3m2f) five weeks ago and he'll be highly competitive again on that evidence.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
30th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Hasn't won for over a year but has recorded some good efforts nonetheless; stays 3m2f and acts on good or slower; unseated in the Grand Sefton latest but very much entitled to consideration despite his career high mark. |
3/1 |
|
0 11 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Much better since he last ran on heavy in his Irish days (acts on soft); seventh in the Scottish National (4m) in April when running well for a long way from 7lb out of the handicap, rounding off a much improved campaign; better than ever with a narrow defeat at Kelso (3m2f) five weeks ago and he'll be highly competitive again on that evidence. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
8th Oct 2023 Good 3m 2f 39y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
jumped well, led at steady pace, not fluent 4 out, going best but faced challenge from 2 out, good jump last, headed final 110yds, rallied towards finish, just held |
2/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £307.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £277.90 |
| Tricast | £1338.80 |
| Trifecta | £1685.00 |