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.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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0 4 |
15th Dec 2023 Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Very effective in cheekpieces but has gone 2-2 since fitted with blinkers, winning a Listed chase in France before enhancing his excellent record over Aintree's Grand National fences with a 2l success in last month's Grand Sefton (2m5f, heavy); the mud is by no means a necessity for him to show his best form and he seems to possess the tools for a test of this nature provided he gets home (unraced beyond 3m2f when keeping on); high on the list. |
4/1 |
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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 |
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.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 9 |
9th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
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. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
30th Jun 2024 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Placed twice over the big Aintree fences in the autumn (2m5f/3m2f, heavy) and put in good front-running shift when close fourth at Worcester (2m7f, good) this month but has to compete from 6lb out of the weight here. |
14/1 |
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4th 3 |
13th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Placed twice over the big Aintree fences in the autumn (2m5f/3m2f, heavy) and was seemingly back in good nick when second in good hunter chase at Ludlow (3m, good) in April; has slipped to a tempting mark; good chance. |
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.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 11 |
30th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
His losing sequence is up to 17 and he's going into the unknown stamina-wise; however, he was a fair sixth in the Grand Sefton on his comeback and has dropped down the weights; trainer in excellent form; not discounted. |
10/1 |
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6th 8 |
9th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
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. |
11/2 |
|
23 |
12th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
On a 15-race losing run and hasn't been at his very best on last three starts; however, last month's sixth in the Plate at Cheltenham was a big step back in the right direction and he's on a handy mark on form such as his third in the Grand Sefton over C&D (heavy) in November; each-way chance. |
16/1 |
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.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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18th 2 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Revelation with two wins in refitted blinkers on heavy ground at Chepstow this winter, notably in tremendous style in the Welsh National (3m6f); has a 16lb higher mark today and never seriously figured when he had a tilt at the Cheltenham Gold Cup (33-1) but deep ground would boost his chance. |
28/1 |
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.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 1 |
27th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Very useful mare who was successful in this race two years ago (good to soft) and posted a career-best performance in Grade 2 at Sandown (2m6f, good) on last appearance; commands respect, even though she's conceding weight all round. |
9/4 |
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1st 7 |
27th Apr 2024 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
held up in last |
16/1 |
|
6th 5 |
12th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Very disappointing when pulled up at Doncaster in December last time out, but she returned from a similar break (and substandard run) to finish a clear second in this race last year (soft); solid fifth over C&D (heavy) in the Grand Sefton in November on reappearance; capable of a bold show. |
12/1 |
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.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14th 6 |
20th Jul 2024 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Won two hunter chases before narrowly defying a career-high mark back in a handicap over C&D last month, beating Vintage Fizz; might be a shade vulnerable in this stronger race off a 4lb higher mark. |
14/1 |
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1st 5 |
21st Jun 2024 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Jumped well and looked in good nick when winning two hunter chases this spring (2m4f/2m5f) but is back up to his career-high mark for this handicap return and might be a shade vulnerable. |
7/1 |
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1st 1 |
29th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
12st 8lb |
jumped well, raced in second, led 2nd, joined briefly when left clear 11th, went clear after 3 out, pushed out run-in, readily |
2/1 |
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.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 2 |
28th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Continues to drop down the weights and there has been the odd hint of remaining spark this year, but he was pulled up at Kelso last time and this regressive 8yo has something to prove. |
10/1 |
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8 |
9th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
in rear, detached and reminders after 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 7th |
18/1 |
|
6th 2 |
24th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Regressive 8yo who was soundly beaten when cheekpieces were refitted for latest outing in June; will appreciate today's ease in grade and be suited by the trip/ground but needs to turn a corner. |
20/1 |
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.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Second in last season's Scottish National off an 8lb higher mark but this season hasn't got going at all and there's no sign of him turning things around. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
2nd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
held up in rear, pushed along briefly and reminder after 9th |
66/1 |
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.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 6 |
2nd Aug 2024 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
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7th 2 (2) |
16th Jul 2024 Good 1m 6f 55y |
11st 12lb
|
Much better NH performer but hasn't won since landing the Galway Blazers in 2021; couple of okay runs over fences of late and this likely another step on the road to Ballybrit (0-14 on the Flat). |
20/1 |
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4th 3 |
17th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 51y |
10st 10lb |
Without a win since landing the Galway Blazers in 2021; fine sixth in last year's Grand National; doubtless heading back to Galway next month and shaped well at Roscommon a week ago but 5f shorter trip is no help. |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: 2227-2 DBF
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.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 3 |
9th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
disputed lead, awkward jump 3rd, prominent 6th |
7/1 |
|
7 |
16th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
10yo who returned to form in first-time blinkers to win at Kelso (2m5f, good) four weeks ago; off 3lb higher today he remains well treated on last season's best efforts (including a soft-ground win) and he could play a leading role if the blinkers maintain their positive effect. |
13/2 |
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1st 3 |
18th Sep 2024 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Not at best over fences or hurdles this season but now 11lb lower than when creditable fourth in valuable handicap chase at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in April and could be dangerous if he responds well to first-time blinkers. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £307.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £277.90 |
| Tricast | £1338.80 |
| Trifecta | £1685.00 |