Racecards
14:20 Aintree
William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1)
- 19 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £75,000 added
- Winner: £42,202
- 2nd: £15,900
- 3rd: £7,958
- 4th: £3,975
- Form 116-142
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
chased leaders, pushed along to challenge when stumbled and unseated rider 2 out
- Form 84353P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey R P McLernon
chased leaders, pushed along after 5th, weakened quickly and pulled up before next
- Form 3-3410P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Freddie Gingell
held up in midfield, hampered 5th, headway approaching 3 out, ridden before 2 out, made no impression
- Form 4-52130
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 140
held up in rear, not fluent 8th, kept on through beaten rivals from 2 out, never in contention
- Form 2-1122
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey N de Boinville
in touch, pushed along when hampered and carried left 2 out, ridden after last, stayed on strongly run-in, went second final 110yds, not reach winner
Kateira
27- Form 112-324
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 136
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Harry Skelton
midfield, good headway approaching 2 out, ridden to lead before last, kept on well flat
- Form 121526
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 136
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
in touch, hampered 5th, short of room briefly after 8th, headway to go prominent before 3 out, ridden next, held when jumped left last
- Form 23U/540
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies
chased leaders, pushed along 3 out, badly hampered and carried left next, soon faded
- Form F5P211
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey James Turner
midfield, pushed along after 5th, took closer order before 3 out, ridden approaching next, weakened last
- Form 2629-11
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Kielan Woods
held up towards rear, brief headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, faded next
- Form 11-4100
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey N F Houlihan
held up in mid-division, not fluent 1st, pushed along 3 out, switched right next, plugged on one pace from last
- Form 21-232F
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer R Bandey
- Jockey Harry Bannister
chased leaders, bad mistake 5th, lost place and weakened quickly before 3 out
- Form 4213-26
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Fergus Gillard
held up in midfield, ridden approaching 3 out, soon struggling
- Form 71-P185
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
took keen hold, held up towards rear, hampered on bend after 2nd, pushed along 3 out, made no impression from next
- Form 1-79151
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey P W Wadge
never better than mid-division
- Form F1-4211
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 131
close up, mistake 3 out, soon pushed along, fading when not fluent next
- Form 8/00-3P5
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Danny Gilligan
held up in rear, pushed along before 6th, ridden 8th, well held when fell 3 out
- Form 11-1412
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey H Cobden
led, not fluent 6th, hit 3 out, ridden and headed approaching last, kept on from last, lost second final 110yds
- Form 1-12414
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer O Greenall & J Guerriero
- Jockey Henry Brooke
midfield, mistake 3rd, mistake 6th, dropped to rear before next, weakened before 3 out
- Form 272101
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 136
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Mr Ben Sutton
NonRunner
- Form 121601
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer F O'Brien
- Jockey P J Brennan
NonRunner
- Form 6-2F544
- Age 11
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Non Runner
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Formwatch
Springwell Bay 4-1jfav (12-0) Mid-division, headway 4 out, challenged last, stayed on, just held, 2nd of 14, nk behind Curley Finger (10-2) at Musselburgh 3m hcp (2) sft in Feb.
Icare Allen (FR) 7-1 (11-2) Mid-division, going ok on inside when bad mistake 2 out, not recover, pulled up before last, at Cheltenham 3m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Sonigino (FR) 16-1 (11-10) Held up in rear, some headway before 2 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last, at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) hvy in Mar.
Might I (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) In touch, hit 4th, landed awkward next and lost place, not a danger after, 13th of 21, 18 3/4l behind Langer Dan (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Jango Baie (FR) 9-4fav (11-10) Tracked leaders, pushed along and every chance, soon chased winner, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Personal Ambition (11-5) at Kelso 2m 2f (1) gs in Mar.
Kateira 15-2 (11-8) Held up in rear, pushed along on inside approaching 2 out, switched left and awkward jump last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Boombawn (11-2) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
What's Up Darling (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Mid-division, mistake 7th, effort after 2 out, no impression on leaders before last, 6th of 21, 15 1/4l behind Better Days Ahead (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) hvy in Mar.
Guard Your Dreams 25-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 3 out, ridden and weakened approaching last, 18th of 21, dist behind Langer Dan (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Uncle Bert 5-2fav (11-6) Mid-division, not fluent 1st or 7th, not much room after 4 out, closed 3 out, led before 2 out, clear last, stayed on well, won at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Mar beating Willaston (11-9) by 12l, 8 ran.
Boombawn (IRE) 13-2 (11-2) Held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, ridden to lead 2 out, kept on strongly run-in, won at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (2) gs in Mar beating Titan Discovery (10-7) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Spirit D'aunou (FR) 14-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, lost place after 3 out, well beaten before 2 out, 13th of 16, 35l behind Go Dante (11-4) at Sandown 2m hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Theatre Man (IRE) 10-3fav (10-13) In rear when fell 3rd, at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Playful Saint (FR) 18-5 (11-8) Prominent on inside, led after 3rd, not fluent 2 out, soon headed, weakened from last, 6th of 9, 18 1/2l behind Brentford Hope (12-0) at Haydock 2m hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Ocastle Des Mottes (FR) 7-1 (11-0) Led until 4th, stayed handy, not fluent 6th, ridden and no extra before last, 5th of 21, 14 3/4l behind Better Days Ahead (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) hvy in Mar.
Serious Operator (IRE) 7-2 (10-7) Close up, chased leader 2 out, led soon after, ridden out, won at Kelso 2m 5f hcp (2) gs in Mar beating Brewin'upastorm (12-0) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Champagne Twist (IRE) 11-2 (11-11) Prominent, not fluent 2 out, 1 1/2 lengths down last, stayed on well, led towards finish, won at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (1) sft in Mar beating Pic Roc (11-10) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Tronador (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Towards rear, 7th halfway, mistake last(usual 4 out), pushed along entering straight, soon ridden and no extra from 1f out, 5th of 9, 20 1/4l behind Found A Fifty (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f sft in Nov.
Inthewaterside (FR) 13-8fav (11-10) Sweating and edgy, led and raced keenly, pushed along and headed 2 out, chased winner, switched right as winner edged left between last two, ridden and two lengths down last, stayed on same pace run-in, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Pic Roc (11-2) at Ascot 2m 3f (2) gs in Feb.
Making Headway (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, outpaced before 2 out, went 4th and kept on flat, not able to get on terms, 4th of 16, 8 1/2l behind Go Dante (11-4) at Sandown 2m hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Santos Blue 6-1 (12-2) Towards rear, headway 2 out, every chance next, ridden to lead when edged left run in, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (3) hvy in Mar beating Monviel (11-10) by nk, 8 ran.
Kamsinas (FR) 5-2 (12-0) Held up in touch, headway approaching 2 out, ridden soon after, led approaching the last, kept on strongly run-in, always doing enough, won at Kempton 2m 5f (4) gs in Mar beating Be Aware (11-9) by 1l, 6 ran.
West To The Bridge (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Held up in rear, pushed along after 3 out, no impression, 4th of 8, 19 3/4l behind Uncle Bert (11-6) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Mar.