Racecards
14:20 Aintree
William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Good to Soft (Good in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £75,000 added
- Winner: £42,202
- 2nd: £15,900
- 3rd: £7,958
- 4th: £3,975
- Form 137247
- Age 11
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Danny Gilligan
midfield, ridden before 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 1123-12
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey N de Boinville
midfield, soon dropped towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, edged left and stayed on one pace from last
- Form 23-21P2
- Age 7
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 144
- Trainer S Thomas
- Jockey Dylan Johnston
held up in behind leaders, pushed along before 3 out, soon faded, pulled up before last
- Form 15-4830
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey Freddie Mitchell
took keen hold, chased leaders, pushed along 3 out, mistake next, no extra from last
- Form 11/5-427
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer Jonathan Sweeney
- Jockey Brian Hayes
midfield, pushed along when mistake 3 out, faded next
- Form 261-640
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer A King
- Jockey Tom Cannon
midfield, chased leaders 7th, headway when hit 3 out, ridden next, went second approaching last, lost second after last, kept on one pace flat
- Form 222-238
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Harry Skelton
wore hood to post, took keen hold towards rear, headway when not fluent 3 out, pushed along next, soon no extra
- Form 32-10
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 136
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Mark Walsh
held up in midfield, pushed along 2 out, headway approaching last, went second after last, stayed on strongly final 110yds, just failed
- Form 104-027
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer H Fry
- Jockey Bryan Carver
always in rear
- Form 11-9PF0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Adam Wedge
midfield when bad mistake 1st, soon dropped to rear, struggling 7th, ridden 3 out, plugged on through beaten rivals from last
- Form 791510-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey P W Wadge
always towards rear
- Form 1-F1262
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey Kielan Woods
prominent, mistake 5th, ridden when not fluent 2 out, weakened before last
- Form 4F5P40
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer N P Mulholland
- Jockey C O'Farrell
raced keenly, held up in midfield, travelling okay but still plenty to do 3 out, ridden next, kept on one pace from last
- Form 1-12171
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 128
led, headed 2nd, chased leaders, outpaced briefly after 8th, ridden approaching 2 out, no extra after last
- Form 5-11144
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Harry Atkins
held up in midfield, took closer order before 3 out, soon pushed along, faded next
- Form 21-2443
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer A King
- Jockey Thomas Bellamy
held up in behind leaders, ridden before 2 out, no extra after last
- Form 1-10425
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer T Lacey
- Jockey Stan Sheppard
midfield, headway approaching 3 out, ridden before next, no extra last
- Form 354674
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 125
mid-division, ridden when mistake 3 out, weakened next
- Form 1118/03
- Age 8
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer H D Daly
- Jockey Hugh Nugent
prominent, chased leaders from 2nd, lost place 8th, dropped to rear approaching 3 out
- Form 0-21212
- Age 6
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
prominent, led 2nd, hit 7th, mistake next, ridden and went clear approaching last, kept on well flat, reduced advantage final 50yds, just held on
- Form 1-22024
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer Harry Derham
- Jockey Non Runner
NonRunner
- Form 3-223R2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer A King
- Jockey Mr D Maxwell
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Formwatch
Beacon Edge (IRE) 80-1 (11-6) Mid-division, headway chasing leaders before 2 out, ridden and weakened before the last, 7th of 26, 6 3/4l behind Jimmy Du Seuil (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Impose Toi (FR) 13-2 (11-2) Held up in mid-division, headway tracking leaders before 5th, led turning in, ridden and headed run-in, stayed on same pace, well held, 2nd of 26, 3l behind Jimmy Du Seuil (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Steel Ally (FR) 11-2 (11-4) Tracked leader, led after 6th, over 2 lengths ahead last, ridden run-in, reduced lead soon after, headed final strides, 2nd of 5, nk behind Nemean Lion (11-10) at Fontwell 2m 3f (1) sft in Feb.
Hansard (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Took keen hold, held up in behind leaders, ridden before last, faded run-in, 13th of 16, 8 1/2l behind Kargese (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Western Walk (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Towards rear, good headway on inner early straight and pushed along to lead after 2 out, headed before last where slight mistake, no extra run-in, 7th of 16, 12 3/4l behind Jump Allen (10-5) at Naas 2m 3f hcp sft in Mar.
Favour And Fortune (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Mid-division, pushed along and beaten 3 out, 12th of 18, 19 1/2l behind Cracking Rhapsody (11-6) at Kelso 2m hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Be Aware (FR) 3-1fav (10-12) Held up towards rear, good headway tracking leaders going well before 3 out, ridden turning in, weakened before the last, 8th of 26, 7 3/4l behind Jimmy Du Seuil (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Kopeck De Mee (FR) 5-2fav (11-3) Led, mistake 1st, soon headed, dived left 2nd, stayed handy, weakened well before last, 20th of 24, dist behind Wodhooh (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Gin Coco (FR) 10-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, lost position after 4th, pushed along and dropped away home turn, 7th of 9, 29 1/4l behind Aucunrisque (11-8) at Ascot 2m hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Minella Missile (IRE) 40-1 (10-8) Always behind, 16th of 26, 22 1/4l behind Jimmy Du Seuil (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Serious Operator (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 19, 29 1/2l behind Kateira (11-5) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (1) sft in Apr.
Wreckless Eric 7-1 (10-8) Chased leaders pushed along and headway on inside from 2 out, only 6th when mistake last, strong run between horses final 110 yards, hung right and hampered rival towards finish, went 2nd post, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Go Dante (10-8) at Sandown 2m hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Ike Sport (FR) 33-1 (10-6) Soon tracking leaders on inside and raced keenly, weakened 2 out, 14th of 26, 19 1/2l behind Jimmy Du Seuil (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Wade Out (IRE) Evensfav (12-0) Chased leader, led after 2nd, went clear before 3 out, stayed on well, easily, won at Wetherby 2m 4f (4) sft in Feb beating Rule Me In (11-9) by 19l, 5 ran.
Listentoyourheart (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Towards rear, closer 4 out, went 4th before 2 out, ridden chasing front pair before last, no extra run-in, 4th of 9, 9 1/2l behind Jet To Vegas (11-5) at Kelso 2m 2f (1) gs in Mar.
Helnwein (IRE) 13-8fav (11-11) Chased leaders, hit 1st, not fluent 6th, not much room and switched right before last, kept on run-in, no extra closing stages, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Gallic Geordie (10-7) at Kelso 2m 1f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Tune In A Box (IRE) 9-2jfav (11-5) Mid-division, pushed along before 3 out and soon headway to dispute 2nd, ridden 2 out, weakened before last, 5th of 11, 13 1/2l behind Uncle Bert (11-10) at Haydock 3m hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Tintintin (FR) 18-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders between last two, stayed on run-in, went held 4th towards finish, 4th of 17, 3/4l behind Go Dante (10-8) at Sandown 2m hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Blenkinsop 25-1 (11-9) Mid-division, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and kept on into 4th before last, stayed on run-in, never nearer, 3rd of 15, 4 3/4l behind Hidden History (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Wellington Arch 10-3 (11-7) Prominent, led before 4th, forged on 3 out, not fluent 2 out and pushed along, soon headed, kept on, no extra run-in, 2nd of 15, 3 1/4l behind Hidden History (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Brentford Hope 11-2 (11-4) Raced on inside, tracked leader until pushed along turning in, soon weakened, last of 4, 16 3/4l behind Golden Ace (11-0) at Wincanton 1m 7f (1) gs in Feb.
Off The Jury (IRE) 28-1 (11-11) Waited with towards rear, steady headway before 2 out, chased leaders soon after 2 out, went 2nd at the last, urged along disputing lead and strong challenge run-in, led close home, headed final strides, 2nd of 16, nk behind Laurens Bay (11-8) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (1) gs in Mar.