'He's been laid out for it' - JP McManus' four best chances in the Grand National
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SOUTHWELL (AW)
21 March 2025
Friday 21st March
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- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 13y
- Going: Standard
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Tapeta
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Michael Scofield
Selected at:
5/2
Michael Scofield was an impressive winner over course and distance on debut and carries a 7lb penalty as a result. This Irish raider is probably the one to beat once again, as he’s entitled to take a step forward here.
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Poor hurdler and neither Flat run suggests he's the answer here
66
Age: 7
Weight: 10-2
OR: -
Days: 4
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 4Nv | 10-2 | 6/7 | Prince Of India (18½L) | 125/1 | - | 27 |
| 4 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 11f St | 4Nv | 9-4 | 6/8 | Turquino (11L) | 250/1 | - | 48 |
| 14 Feb 25 | Fak Fakenham | 16f Gd | 5SlHcH | 10-2 tb1 | PU/10 | Caldwell () | 13/2 | 74 | - |
| 31 Jan 25 | Cat Catterick | 15.5f Sft | 5HcH | 10-4 tp1 | 4/8 | Balcomie Breeze (9½L) | 7/2 | 75 | 65 |
| 25 Nov 24 | Lud Ludlow | 16f GS | 5HcH | 10-4 | 4/7 | El Vigaro (8¾L) | 40/1 | 76 | 72 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Str Stratford | 18.5f Hy | 5HcH | 10-7 | 11/12 | Begin The Luck (70L) | 25/1 | 79 | 11 |
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Promising 3rd at Wolverhampton ten weeks ago; first runner for owner/trainer
0-3
Age: 4
Weight: 10-2
OR: -
Days: 69
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 5Md | 10-1 | 3/10 | Destructive (4¼L) | 125/1 | - | 71 |
| 5 Dec 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St/Slw | 5Nv | 9-4 | 12/14 | By The Book (28L) | 50/1 | - | 32 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Just clung on at Newcastle on debut in December (1m); has big-race entries; respected
1-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 108
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 52yNv | 9-7 t1 | 1/10 | Merchant (shd) | 22/1 | - | 81 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Ready win from the front over C&D on debut 3 weeks ago; big player despite draw/penalty
1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 43yNv | 9-4 | 1/8 | Motawaared (2¼L) | 2/1J | - | 85 |
Never in the hunt over C&D on last week's debut (40-1); longer-term prospect
8
Age: 3
Weight: 8-13
OR: -
Days: 6
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 23yNv | 9-4 | 8/9 | Exactly Right (9L) | 40/1 | - | 57 |
Green but clear promise in one run as a 2yo; Rossa Ryan booked for return; unexposed
5-
Age: 3
Weight: 8-13
OR: -
Days: 158
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 52yNv | 9-7 | 5/9 | Push The Limit (9¼L) | 11/1 | - | 61 |
Well held on heavy ground in one 2yo run; can do better this year but maybe over further
5-
Age: 3
Weight: 8-13
OR: -
Days: 159
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 24 | Goo Goodwood | 9f Hy | 42yNv | 9-7 | 5/7 | Castle Gates (15L) | 9/1 | - | 61 |
Dam an unraced sister to a Group 3 winner in Australia; useful standard to aim at on debut
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 8-13
OR: -
Days: -
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (25%)
First foal of a Group 2 winner for the owner; market to guide on debut
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 8-13
OR: -
Days: -
Green and never in the hunt on his 7f debut here three weeks ago; stable also runs Karthon
7
Age: 3
Weight: 8-13
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 5Nv | 9-0 | 7/10 | Stateira (11L) | 10/1 | - | 43 |
Last month's debut not without hope but a big step forward is needed to win here
7
Age: 3
Weight: 8-13
OR: -
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 5Md | 8-11 | 7/12 | Advancing (7½L) | 16/1 | - | 57 |
9
(5)
Oursin
T: Charles Hills
2-
Age: 3
Weight: 8-13
OR: -
Days: 107
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 52yNv | 9-4 | 2/13 | Bowmark (4½L) | 22/1 | - | 78 |
Verdict
Winners Gunship and Michael Scofield are feared but HAWAIIAN KING shaped well on debut and can improve this year.
Hawaiian King
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Gunship,
Michael Scofield,
5/1 Hawaiian King,
8/1 Karthon,
Prepare To Strike,
20/1 Western Ruler,
Zarakerjack,
33/1 Norflondonforever,
Deep Water Bay,
Lights Go Down,
200/1 Admiral Fitz
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