Racecards
19:55 Aintree
Sis Handicap Chase (Class D) (Class D)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 3m 1f
- Going: Good
Noyan
11- Form 1651-11
- Age 12
- Weight 12-3
- Trainer D Williams
- Jockey Christian Williams
led, headed approaching 12th, ridden and weakened 13th, hit 4 out, pulled up before next
- Form 3/3606P-
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer M Pitman
- Jockey A Thornton
tracked leaders, chased winner from 14th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened approaching next
- Form 134/1PP-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey B J Crowley
towards rear, not fluent 7th, reminders halfway, in 7th when fell 12th
- Form 03410-0
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer R D E Woodhouse
- Jockey R McGrath
in rear, reminders approaching 15th, no impression from 3 out
- Form F/2604-3
- Age 13
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey G Lee
mid-division, headway to track leaders 5th, in 2nd when fell 13th
Luke Warm
55- Form 415F56-
- Age 12
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer D R Gandolfo
- Jockey Mr L Stephens
towards rear, never dangerous, pulled up before 14th
- Form P/P2UP4-
- Age 11
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer V R A Dartnall
- Jockey C Llewellyn
in touch, hit 8th, ridden approaching 3 out, chased winner from next, no impression
- Form F3142-1
- Age 8
- Weight 10-4
- Trainer R Ford
- Jockey Mrs C Ford
mid-division, ridden along 13th, kept on from 3 out, no impression
- Form P15P/52-
- Age 9
- Weight 10-3
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey W Marston
tracked leaders, led approaching 12th, ridden after 5 out, clear 3 out, eased run in
In depth
Verdict
Another tough looking contest on paper where not too many can be confidently ruled out. Little Brown Bear has coped well in tackling regulation fences after a successful spell in points, and goes well for today¿s rider. The partnership got it right last time at Sedgefield and gained just reward for some solid efforts towards the end of last season. Noyan also has to be respected but a 7lb penalty leaves him vulnerable in this company. He has slammed his fields in Hunter chases in his last three outings but may struggle to give so much weight away today. Hanakham was a useful prospect a few years ago and although his best days are probably behind him, he has fared well of late. However, Donnybrook would have to be considered as the biggest threat to Little Brown Bear if there were to be a significant downpour of rain.