Racecards
14:25 Aintree
Village Hotels Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1)
- 22 Runners
- Distance: 3m 149y
- Going: Good to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £75,000 added
- Winner: £42,202
- 2nd: £15,900
- 3rd: £7,958
- 4th: £3,975
- Form P40301
- Age 8
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 147
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Liam McKenna
rear of mid-division, pushed along and made no impression 2 out, rapid late headway for 4th (eye-catcher)
- Form P-46120
- Age 9
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 142
mid-division, pushed along and weakened 3 out
- Form 1F3-224
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer N Kent
- Jockey Charlie Hammond
chased leader, ridden and every chance 2 out, no extra last
- Form FF9204
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Aidan Kelly
mid-division, pushed along and outpaced 2 out, late headway for 7th
- Form 1-2P753
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey Phillip Enright
in rear, headway from off pace behind leaders 2 out, ridden approaching last but not on terms, went 2nd briefly flat, weakened into 5th close home
- Form 11-1408
- Age 9
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey Ben Jones
always towards rear, never landed a blow
Mill Green
30- Form U233-33
- Age 11
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey N de Boinville
mid-division on inside, going well tracking leaders 2 out, ridden and outpaced last when not fluent, kept on well final 100 yards for 3rd
- Form 3-F5339
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Ben Harvey
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 121-236
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
mid-division on inside, not fluent 6th, pushed along and outpaced 2 out, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 551-495
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey C J Todd
held up, not fluent 4th, behind 2 out, plugged on
- Form 322110
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 136
- Trainer C E Longsdon
- Jockey B Roberts
handy, ridden to challenge 2 out, could not go pace of leaders last, plugged on flat
- Form 2/12-21
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Harry Skelton
mid-division, headway going well on inner 2 out, led last, stayed on well flat, comfortably
- Form 21P211
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey H Cobden
led, ridden and hard pressed 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra flat
- Form 378-048
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Kieren Buckley
chased leader, every chance 3 out, pushed along and weakened 2 out
- Form 70-1416
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 133
rear of mid-division, headway under pressure when switched out wide approaching last, went 2nd flat, stayed on well
- Form 9382F6
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey Theo Gillard
always towards rear, never involved
- Form 627P93
- Age 10
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer Mrs Dianne Sayer
- Jockey B S Hughes
rear of mid-division, struggling from 7th, pulled up before 5 out
Mexico (GER)
14- Form 214381
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer S Edmunds
- Jockey C Gethings
mid-division out wide, pushed along home turn, no extra approaching last
- Form 21-11P2
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 129
mid-division, struggling from 4 out, tailed off
- Form 13241
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer B Pauling
- Jockey Kielan Woods
mid-division, pushed along and outpaced home turn, tailed off
- Form 580F13
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
held up, pushed along and outpaced 2 out when mistake, some late headway
- Form P714/1-8
- Age 9
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer L Wadham
- Jockey Bryony Frost
mid-division, pushed along and weakened 3 out
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Mill Green led over the last in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham but Good Time Jonny came with a wet sail to lead halfway up the run-in and won going away. The top weight has gone up 5lb but Liam McKenna takes off that amount. An Tirailleur was sixth at Cheltenham and can get closer if settling better but Itchy Feet looks held and Glimpse Of Gala was even further behind. Outlaw Peter’s only poor run this season came when pulled up behind WEST BALBOA (NAP) at Kempton in January. The pair meet on the same terms here and Dan Skelton’s lightly-raced mare may come out on top again. Party Business is still 5lb higher than when landing this 12 months ago, despite a low-key campaign, but Moon Hunter is interesting off a low weight given he is sure to be suited by a step up to 3m and is weighted to reverse Doncaster running with course winner Henry's Friend. Dolphin Square could also figure if on a going day.
Formwatch
Good Time Jonny (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Held up well off the pace towards rear on inside, hampered by faller and lost ground 2nd, in last pair when hit 8th, still plenty to do 2 out, good headway on inside and squeezed between horses before the last, led run-in, ridden clear, won at Cheltenham 3m hcp (1) sft in Mar beating Salvador Ziggy (12-0) by 3 1/4l, 23 ran.
Itchy Feet (FR) 40-1 (11-10) Held up off the pace towards rear, hung left and ridden after turning in, switched left hung left and plugged on run-in, 11th of 23, 6 1/4l behind Good Time Jonny (11-9) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Erne River (IRE) 5-2fav (11-2) Held up in 4th on inside, hit 8th, pushed along in 3rd after 4 out, awkward and ridden next, went 2nd 2 out until the last, no extra in 3rd run-in, weakened into 4th towards finish, 4th of 6, 13 1/4l behind Wakool (11-2) at Haydock 3m (1) gs in Feb.
Vina Ardanza (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Held up towards rear, 4th 3 out, ridden and no impression after next, no extra, 4th of 5, 22 1/4l behind Summerville Boy (11-0) at Thurles 2m 7f sft in Mar.
Gatsby Grey (FR) 10-3 (11-12) Chased leaders, pecked slightly 1st, moderate 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra, kept on one pace in straight, 3rd of 5, 30 1/2l behind Fils D'oudairies (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m 2f Yielding in Mar.
Dolphin Square (IRE) 28-1 (11-9) In touch in mid-division, slow and lost place 4th, well beaten from 9th, 8th of 13, 32 1/2l behind Trelawne (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Mill Green 22-1 (11-5) Slowly away in standing start, towards rear, steady headway out wide after 3 out, chased leaders before next, led before the last,ridden and headed run-in, stayed on same pace and no chance with winner, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 23, 3 1/2l behind Good Time Jonny (11-9) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Bardenstown Lad 9-1 (11-13) Prominent, pushed along 4 out, ridden and weakened next, 9th of 13, 16 1/2l behind Brandy Mcqueen (10-2) at Musselburgh 3m hcp (2) gd in Feb.
An Tailliur (FR) 10-1 (11-6) Held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders approaching 2 out, not clear run and switched left then right before the last, soon not quicken, stayed on run-in, not pace to challenge, 6th of 23, 4 1/4l behind Good Time Jonny (11-9) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Party Business (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Off the pace and always towards rear, 5th of 9, 26l behind Johnson's Blue (10-12) at Haydock 3m hcp (2) gs in Feb.
Glimpse Of Gala 40-1 (11-4) Mid-division on inside, hit 5th, pushed along after 4 out, weakened soon after, tailed off, 21st of 23, dist behind Good Time Jonny (11-9) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
West Balboa (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Waited with towards rear, smooth headway approaching 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, led approaching and hit last, sustained battle with 2nd run-in, kept on gamely, won at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (2) sft in Jan beating Red Risk (11-9) by shd, 20 ran.
Outlaw Peter (IRE) 3-1fav (11-6) Wide and prominent, shaken up to lead at last, ran on, readily, won at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (2) gs in Mar beating The Bomber Liston (10-13) by 2 3/4l, 10 ran.
Au Fleuron (FR) 20-1 (11-2) Chased leaders out wide, lost place 7th, weakened soon after, 8th of 21, 11 1/4l behind Iroko (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Pounding Poet (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Towards rear, pushed along and closed up home turn, ridden 2 out, not pace to challenge and weakened last, 6th of 9, 18 1/4l behind Silver Flyer (10-10) at Doncaster 3m hcp (3) gd in Dec.
Gaelik Coast (FR) 28-1 (11-4) In rear, headway 2 out, ridden and kept on same pace, 6th of 13, 10 3/4l behind Brandy Mcqueen (10-2) at Musselburgh 3m hcp (2) gd in Feb.
Dallas Des Pictons (FR) 28-1 (11-0) Tracked leader until pushed along 3 out, ridden next, kept on to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 6, 24 3/4l behind Uncle Alastair (10-9) at Carlisle 3m hcp (2) hvy in Mar.
Mexico (GER) 11-4fav (11-12) Chased leaders on outside, hit 6th, challenged before 9th, led approaching 3 out, well clear 2 out, easily, won at Uttoxeter 2m 7f (4) sft in Apr beating Sporting Ace (11-12) by 8 1/2l, 6 ran.
Moon Hunter 13-8fav (11-12) Prominent, awkward 4 out, pushed along to press leader before 3 out where disputed lead, headed before last where 1 length down, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Henry's Friend (11-7) at Doncaster 2m 3f (4) gd in Mar.
Henry's Friend (IRE) 2-1 (11-7) Midfield, ridden before 3 out where in touch with leaders, short of room before 2 out, stayed on to lead before last, extended advantage run-in, won at Doncaster 2m 3f (4) gd in Mar beating Moon Hunter (11-12) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Starzov (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Rear, 8th after 6th, progress to 6th 2 out, 5th last, kept on in 3rd closing stages, not trouble principals, 3rd of 9, 7 1/2l behind Sa Fureur (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f sft in Jan.
Regarding Ruth (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Tracked winner until after 2nd, chased leaders, went 2nd again 3 out until next, ridden and weakened quickly between last two, last of 8, dist behind Annual Invictus (12-0) at Newbury 3m hcp (3) gd in Feb.