'He rates as a cracking bet' - Aintree lovers form massive 449/1 horses for courses treble
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AINTREE
3 April 2025
Thursday 3rd April
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Randox Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase (Class 2) Racecard
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- Distance: 2m 5f 19y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 29
- Type
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- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Racecard
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Runner
Best Odds
Unable to lay a glove on Joker De Mai at Taunton last month; very opposable
1P2
Age: 8
Weight: 12-0
OR: 116
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 25 | Lei Leicester | 16f GS | 5HntCh | 11-9 tp | 2/6 | Joker De Mai (21L) | 9/2 | 117 | 105 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Tau Taunton | 21.5f Sft | 5HntCh | 11-9 tp | PU/9 | Angels Breath () | 12/1 | - | - |
| 3 May 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | 5HntCh | 11-5 tp | 1/8 | Fier Jaguen (hd) | 9/2 | - | 123 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 7 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (64%)
Poor last time but has a good record over these fences so can't be dismissed
13-667
Age: 12
Weight: 12-0
OR: 135
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 25f Sft | HntCh | 12-0 t | 7/13 | My Best Valentine (35L) | 4/1 | - | 104 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Naa Naas | 25f Sft | HntCh | 11-7 | 6/9 | Ryehill (42L) | 40/1 | - | 92 |
| 31 May 24 | Str Stratford | 27.5f Gd | 2HntCh | 12-0 t | 6/8 | What A Glance (17L) | 4/1 | 139 | 119 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 21f Hy | 2HntCh | 12-0 t | 3/22 | Its On The Line (5¼L) | 5/1 | 142 | 131 |
| 9 Mar 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 25f Hy | HntCh | 11-7 t | 1/6 | Early Doors (10L) | 9/2 | - | 133 |
| 10 Feb 24 | Naa Naas | 25f Hy | HntCh | 11-7 t | PU/7 | Its On The Line () | 20/1 | - | - |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 11 wins from 36 in the last 14 days (31%)
Second to Bennys King last time and he needs slower ground at this sort of trip
-3P432
Age: 9
Weight: 12-0
OR: 121
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 25 | Lei Leicester | 22.5f Hy | 3HntCh | 11-11 t | 2/7 | Bennys King (8½L) | 4/1 | 124 | 126 |
| 20 Jan 25 | Ayr Ayr | 24f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-13 t | 3/5 | Undeniable Alibi (14L) | 100/30 | 128 | 124 |
| 10 Dec 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 24f Sft | 3HcCh | 12-0 t | 4/9 | Sound And Fury (15L) | 15/2 | 130 | 121 |
| 13 Nov 24 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 24f Sft | 2HcCh | 11-4 t | PU/10 | Celebre d'Allen () | 18/5F | 132 | - |
| 16 Oct 24 | Wor Worcester | 23f Sft | 3NvH | 11-0 t | 3/4 | Clondaw General (8¼L) | 7/4F | 127 | 117 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Ayr Ayr | 32f Sft | HcChG3 | 10-4 t | 10/26 | Macdermott (26L) | 22/1 | 134 | 116 |
At 66-1 he offered little in the hunter chase at Cheltenham last month
11P510
Age: 10
Weight: 12-0
OR: 130
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f GS | 2HntCh | 12-0 p | 11/24 | Wonderwall (48L) | 66/1 | 132 | 98 |
| 14 Feb 25 | Fak Fakenham | 24f Gd | 5HntCh | 12-3 p | 1/5 | Frere d'Armes (1L) | 8/1 | 130 | 132 |
| 20 Jan 25 | War Warwick | 24f GS | 6HntCh | 12-6 | 5/9 | Lift Me Up (23L) | 12/1 | 135 | 112 |
| 3 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 22.5f Y | HcHL | 10-13 p | PU/18 | The Wallpark () | 50/1 | 134 | - |
| 12 Jul 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 25.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 p | 1/11 | Stuzzikini (5L) | 6/1 | 120 | 128 |
| 17 May 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 24f Gd | HcH | 11-3 p | 1/11 | Lisnamult Lad (½L) | 25/1 | 127 | 132 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Runner-up in this for the last two years and got his head back in front last time out
-UPP21
Age: 14
Weight: 12-0
OR: 127
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 25 | Lei Leicester | 22.5f Hy | 3HntCh | 12-1 p | 1/7 | Autonomous Cloud (8½L) | 5/1 | 125 | 133 |
| 20 Jan 25 | War Warwick | 24f GS | 6HntCh | 12-1 p | 2/9 | Lift Me Up (1¼L) | 12/1 | 122 | 132 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-7 | PU/4 | Stormin Crossgales () | 8/1 | 127 | - |
| 16 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f GS | 3HcCh | 11-9 | PU/10 | Margaret's Legacy () | 40/1 | 132 | - |
| 21 Nov 24 | War Warwick | 24f GS | 2HcCh | 10-6 | UR/6 | Torn And Frayed () | 12/1 | 135 | - |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 21f Hy | 2HntCh | 12-0 p | 2/22 | Its On The Line (4¼L) | 8/1 | 132 | 133 |
Held by Bennys King and Autonomous Cloud on their Leicester clash in February
585-33
Age: 10
Weight: 12-0
OR: 112
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 25 | Lei Leicester | 22.5f Hy | 3HntCh | 11-5 t | 3/7 | Bennys King (9¼L) | 18/1 | 109 | 116 |
| 26 May 24 | Kel Kelso | 26f GS | 3HntCh | 11-5 t | 3/9 | Yippee Ki Yay (7L) | 11/4 | 115 | 102 |
| 10 Jul 23 | Wor Worcester | 23f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-8 p | 5/5 | Lermoos Legend (35L) | 9/2 | 119 | 96 |
| 23 Jun 23 | Mar Market Rasen | 21.5f Gd | 3HcCh | 10-10 p | 8/9 | And The New (13L) | 7/1 | 122 | 119 |
| 20 May 23 | Utt Uttoxeter | 24f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-10 p1 | 5/11 | Landofsmiles (28L) | 10/1 | 126 | 111 |
| 27 Apr 23 | War Warwick | 25f Gd | 3HcH | 11-4 | 6/10 | Regarding Ruth (7¼L) | 12/1 | 129 | 123 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
33-1 when never a factor in this two years ago and a similar scenario seems likely
U4-3P3
Age: 11
Weight: 12-0
OR: 125
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 25f Sft | HntCh | 11-7 t | 3/13 | My Best Valentine (18½L) | 14/1 | - | 121 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Dro Down Royal | 24f Gd/Y | HntCh | 11-7 t | PU/12 | Big Interest () | 7/1 | - | - |
| 6 May 24 | Dro Down Royal | 26f Gd | HcCh | 11-7 tp | 3/8 | Goodnightngodbless (3¾L) | 17/2 | 123 | 125 |
| 2 Jan 24 | Ayr Ayr | 24f Hy | 3HcCh | 12-0 t | 4/6 | Up Helly Aa King (7¼L) | 3/1 | 128 | 128 |
| 9 Dec 23 | Ain Aintree | 26f Hy | HcChG3 | 10-2 t | UR/12 | Chambard () | 10/1 | 136 | - |
| 19 Nov 23 | Nav Navan | 22f Sft/Hy | HcH | 10-13 t | 1/11 | Ms Agartha Yeats (½L) | 25/1 | 115 | 125 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Formerly smart but he'll need to find plenty on his recent hunter chase exploits
/4-612
Age: 11
Weight: 12-0
OR: 125
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 25 | Cat Catterick | 25.5f Gd | 5HntCh | 11-11 tv | 2/5 | Captain Tommy (hd) | 2/1 | 130 | 126 |
| 7 Feb 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 24f Sft | 4HntCh | 11-7 tv | 1/7 | Willewonga (1½L) | 6/1 | 130 | 129 |
| 20 Jan 25 | War Warwick | 24f GS | 6HntCh | 11-7 tv | 6/9 | Lift Me Up (24L) | 9/2 | 134 | 102 |
| 14 Oct 23 | Chp Chepstow | 23.5f Sft | 2HcCh | 11-5 tv | 4/7 | Stolen Silver (8¾L) | 7/1 | 141 | 134 |
| 15 Apr 23 | Ain Aintree | 34.5f GS | HcChG3 | 10-2 tv1 | UR/39 | Corach Rambler () | 50/1 | 143 | - |
| 25 Feb 23 | Ncs Newcastle | 33.5f GS | 2HcCh | 12-0 v | 4/13 | Kitty's Light (18½L) | 20/1 | 142 | 133 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Going Specialist - 4 wins from 4 starts on this ground (100%)
Ran out a comfortable winner of this two years ago and everything again looks ideal
1/2-71
Age: 10
Weight: 12-0
OR: 136
Days: 307
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 24 | Str Stratford | 22.5f Gd | 3HntCh | 11-8 t | 1/5 | Imperial Esprit (3L) | 7/4F | 139 | 130 |
| 3 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 24.5f Y | HntCh | 11-11 t | 7/14 | Its On The Line (111L) | 15/2 | - | 32 |
| 28 Feb 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Sft | 5HntCh | 12-6 t | 2/7 | Espoir De Guye (1¾L) | 10/11F | 142 | 139 |
| 13 Apr 23 | Ain Aintree | 21f GS | 2HntCh | 12-0 t1 | 1/27 | Bennys King (4¾L) | 9/2 | 142 | 139 |
| 17 Mar 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f Sft | 2HntCh | 12-0 | 6/23 | Premier Magic (10L) | 13/2 | 142 | 128 |
| 18 Feb 23 | Hay Haydock | 22.5f GS | 3HntCh | 12-4 | 1/8 | Envious Editor (18L) | 4/5F | 142 | 137 |
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Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts on this ground (60%)
Others have more impressive CVs and he made a quiet stable debut
-180P4
Age: 9
Weight: 12-0
OR: 121
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 25 | Crl Carlisle | 21f Gd | 5HntCh | 11-13 | 4/6 | Minella Trump (32L) | 4/1 | 123 | 98 |
| 16 Sep 24 | Wor Worcester | 23f Gd | 4HcH | 12-0 v | PU/14 | Lihyan () | 20/1 | 120 | - |
| 20 Jul 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 21.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 11-1 | 12/16 | Sure Touch (23L) | 20/1 | 125 | 108 |
| 9 Jun 24 | Per Perth | 20f GF | 3HcCh | 11-10 | 8/9 | Parisencore (24L) | 4/1 | 126 | 109 |
| 13 May 24 | Her Hereford | 21f Gd | 4HcCh | 12-0 | 1/9 | Cartonne (5½L) | 6/1 | 120 | 131 |
| 19 Apr 24 | Fon Fontwell | 21.5f Gd | 4HcCh | 12-1 | 2/7 | Dreaming Blue (10L) | 17/2 | 121 | 122 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Recent defeats at the hands of Bardenstown Lad and Captain Tommy do not bode well
71P123
Age: 8
Weight: 12-0
OR: 130
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 25 | Lud Ludlow | 20f Gd | 4HntCh | 12-3 p | 3/6 | Captain Tommy (4½L) | 10/11F | 132 | 122 |
| 14 Feb 25 | Fak Fakenham | 24f Gd | 5HntCh | 12-3 p | 2/5 | Bardenstown Lad (1L) | 9/4 | 129 | 131 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Lud Ludlow | 24f GS | 4HntCh | 12-1 p | 1/5 | Enrilo (1L) | 11/4 | 129 | 133 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Tau Taunton | 21.5f Sft | 5HntCh | 12-1 p | PU/9 | Angels Breath () | 100/30 | 129 | - |
| 22 Dec 24 | Fak Fakenham | 21f GS | 3HcCh | 11-7 p | 1/7 | Scene One (7L) | 8/1 | 123 | 135 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 17f Gd | 2HcCh | 10-6 | 7/8 | Martator (34L) | 11/1 | 125 | 108 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
His fifth defeat in hunter chases when beaten in a small field at Fakenham 20 days ago
22P/32
Age: 10
Weight: 12-0
OR: 109
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 25 | Fak Fakenham | 24f GS | 5HntCh | 11-5 tv1 | 2/4 | Janika (5L) | 8/13F | 109 | 110 |
| 31 May 24 | Str Stratford | 27.5f Gd | 2NvHntCh | 12-0 tp | 3/6 | Forest Chimes (27L) | 7/1 | 110 | 96 |
| 17 Mar 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f Sft | 2HntCh | 12-0 tp | PU/23 | Premier Magic () | 28/1 | 115 | - |
| 27 May 22 | Str Stratford | 27.5f Gd | 2NvHntCh | 11-12 p | 2/7 | Ask d'Man (¾L) | 100/30 | - | 117 |
| 29 Apr 22 | Chl Cheltenham | 26f Gd | 4HntCh | 11-5 p | 2/12 | Latenightfumble (nk) | 40/1 | - | 130 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Poor last time but a repeat of his Haydock second would see him competitive
3-062P
Age: 9
Weight: 12-0
OR: 132
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 25 | Lei Leicester | 22.5f Hy | 3HntCh | 11-13 | PU/7 | Bennys King () | 5/4F | 132 | - |
| 15 Feb 25 | Hay Haydock | 22.5f GS | 3HntCh | 11-13 | 2/6 | My Drogo (2L) | 7/2 | 129 | 135 |
| 13 Jul 24 | Wex Wexford | 19.5f Gd | HcCh | 10-7 ht1 | 6/12 | Railway Hurricane (9¼L) | 16/1 | 130 | 124 |
| 17 May 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 20.5f Gd | HcCh | 11-13 | 11/12 | The Dasher Conway (34L) | 17/2 | 131 | 99 |
| 28 Jan 24 | Naa Naas | 20f Sft/Hy | NvHcCh | 11-13 | 3/7 | Kings Halo (21L) | 4/1 | 131 | 120 |
| 17 Sep 23 | Lis Listowel | 17f Gd | NvCh | 11-7 | 2/5 | Uncle Phil (12L) | 9/4F | - | 123 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Behind My Drogo at Haydock where a late mistake didn't cost him the race
-3U713
Age: 9
Weight: 12-0
OR: 132
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 25 | Hay Haydock | 22.5f GS | 3HntCh | 12-1 t | 3/6 | My Drogo (6L) | 11/4J | 133 | 134 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Wet Wetherby | 24f Sft | 5HntCh | 12-1 t | 1/7 | Irascible (12L) | EvensF | 133 | 141 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f GS | 3HcCh | 12-0 t | 7/11 | Beachcomber (23L) | 20/1 | 135 | 125 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 23.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 11-3 t | UR/13 | Frero Banbou () | 25/1 | 135 | - |
| 16 Oct 24 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f GS | 3HcCh | 12-0 t | 3/8 | Jagwar (1¾L) | 16/1 | 135 | 141 |
| 19 Apr 24 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 2HcCh | 11-3 t | PU/10 | Outlaw Peter () | 7/2J | 131 | - |
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Recent win was over 2m and others will probably be stronger stayers at this distance
222-31
Age: 6
Weight: 12-0
OR: 129
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 25 | Lei Leicester | 16f GS | 5HntCh | 12-6 | 1/6 | A Jet Of Our Own (21L) | 8/11F | 129 | 128 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Tau Taunton | 21.5f Sft | 5HntCh | 12-6 | 3/9 | Angels Breath (8¼L) | 9/4F | 129 | 125 |
| 22 Apr 24 | Hex Hexham | 16f Hy | 4NvH | 11-6 | 2/9 | Tedtwo (6½L) | 4/9F | 129 | 116 |
| 26 Mar 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f Hy | 3HcH | 11-6 | 2/6 | Rafferty's Return (3½L) | 15/8F | 129 | 128 |
| 24 Feb 24 | Kem Kempton | 21f Sft | 3HcH | 10-13 | 2/7 | Mark Of Gold (3¾L) | 11/4F | 128 | 130 |
| 21 Dec 23 | Exe Exeter | 18.5f Sft | 3HcH | 11-1 | 2/6 | Issam (1¼L) | 11/10F | 125 | 126 |
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Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Classy operator who has form over these fences and won his last two points easily
/041-2
Age: 10
Weight: 12-0
OR: 139
Days: 335
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 24.5f Y | HntCh | 11-7 | 2/14 | Its On The Line (1¾L) | 11/4 | - | 141 |
| 1 Apr 24 | Cor Cork | 20f Sft | HntCh | 11-7 | 1/9 | Break The Boundary (11L) | 8/15F | - | 135 |
| 26 Aug 23 | Kln Killarney | 21f Y/Sft | HcChL | 11-5 | 4/8 | Stealthy Tom (12L) | 13/2 | 153 | 147 |
| 2 Aug 23 | Gal Galway | 22.5f Gd/Y | HcChG3 | 11-0 | 10/22 | Ash Tree Meadow (21L) | 16/1 | 155 | 141 |
| 15 Apr 23 | Ain Aintree | 34.5f GS | HcChG3 | 11-3 | UR/39 | Corach Rambler () | 33/1 | 158 | - |
| 18 Mar 23 | Thu Thurles | 23f Sft | H | 11-0 | 3/5 | Summerville Boy (8¼L) | 7/2 | - | 140 |
This demands a career best by some margin; blinkers replace cheekpieces
O5/245
Age: 10
Weight: 12-0
OR: 113
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell | 24.5f GS | 5HntCh | 11-12 tp | 5/7 | Linelee King (10½L) | 7/2 | 114 | 117 |
| 31 May 24 | Str Stratford | 27.5f Gd | 2NvHntCh | 12-0 tp | 4/6 | Forest Chimes (28L) | 11/2 | 116 | 93 |
| 3 May 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 32.5f Sft | 4HntCh | 11-12 tp | 2/10 | Gaboriot (3¼L) | 6/1 | 106 | 117 |
| 18 Jun 21 | Mar Market Rasen | 23f Gd | 4MdH | 11-1 tp | 5/7 | No Fixed Charges (22L) | 5/1 | 112 | 90 |
| 10 Jun 21 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 tp1 | RO/5 | Barely Famous () | 11/4 | 112 | - |
| 20 May 21 | Mar Market Rasen | 20.5f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 t | 3/8 | Design Icon (6¾L) | 2/1F | 114 | 98 |
Made it 2-2 in hunter chases last time at Down Royal and this 6yo could be improving
11
Age: 6
Weight: 12-0
OR: 126
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 25 | Dro Down Royal | 19.5f Gd | HntCh | 11-7 t | 1/8 | Bold Fury (2L) | 9/4F | - | 133 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Clo Clonmel | 20f Y/Sft | MdHntCh | 11-7 t1 | 1/14 | Magic Sadler (3¼L) | 9/2 | - | 126 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Going Specialist - 4 wins from 5 starts on this ground (80%)
Grade 1-winning hurdler and rolled back the years with recent hunter chase win at Haydock
1/9P-1
Age: 10
Weight: 12-0
OR: 142
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 25 | Hay Haydock | 22.5f GS | 3HntCh | 11-12 | 1/6 | Gracchus De Balme (2L) | 11/4J | 145 | 131 |
| 11 Feb 24 | Exe Exeter | 23f Hy | 2HcH | 12-0 | PU/11 | Shallow River () | 12/1 | 151 | - |
| 29 Oct 23 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | HcChG2 | 11-7 | 9/11 | Jetoile (16½L) | 4/1 | 153 | 142 |
| 11 Dec 21 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 2NvCh | 11-2 | 1/4 | Torn And Frayed (7L) | 2/9F | 155 | 154 |
| 12 Nov 21 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f Gd | 2NvCh | 11-2 | F/2 | Gin On Lime () | 4/9F | 155 | 151 |
| 10 Apr 21 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | NvHG1 | 11-4 | 1/12 | Minella Drama (9½L) | 5/4F | 150 | 156 |
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Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Even Cheltenham's extended 3m2f seemed too sharp a test last month
-80F28
Age: 11
Weight: 12-0
OR: 132
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f GS | 2HntCh | 12-0 | 8/24 | Wonderwall (19L) | 33/1 | 136 | 124 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Naa Naas | 25f Sft | HntCh | 11-7 | 2/9 | Ryehill (12L) | 12/1 | - | 121 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 22.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 11-6 tb1 | F/20 | Battleoverdoyen () | 50/1 | 137 | - |
| 12 Jul 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 25.5f Gd/Y | HcChL | 10-9 t | 11/14 | Idas Boy (25L) | 11/1 | 137 | 114 |
| 4 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 31.5f Sft | HcCh | 11-12 t | 8/21 | The Gradual Slope (28L) | 16/1 | 138 | 113 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Ayr Ayr | 32f Sft | HcChG3 | 10-11 t | 5/26 | Macdermott (7¼L) | 66/1 | 141 | 142 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
He has form figures of 33237 in handicaps over the Grand National fences
427533
Age: 10
Weight: 12-0
OR: 121
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell | 24.5f GS | 5HntCh | 11-5 tp | 3/7 | Linelee King (5½L) | 2/1F | 122 | 122 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Lud Ludlow | 24f GS | 4HntCh | 11-9 tp | 3/5 | Frere d'Armes (1¼L) | 6/4F | 122 | 122 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Hay Haydock | 25.5f Hy | 2HcCh | 11-2 v1 | 5/9 | Egbert (28L) | 12/1 | 125 | 107 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Ain Aintree | 21f GS | 2HcCh | 10-4 p | 7/13 | King Turgeon (22L) | 12/1 | 129 | 118 |
| 30 Jun 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 26f GS | 2HcCh | 10-2 p | 2/14 | Hang In There (3L) | 16/1 | 129 | 132 |
| 13 Jun 24 | Wor Worcester | 23f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-7 tp | 4/8 | Tiger Orchid (2¾L) | 11/2 | 123 | 125 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Beaten in recent hunter chases won by Bardenstown Lad and Captain Tommy
44P133
Age: 11
Weight: 12-0
OR: 122
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 25 | Cat Catterick | 25.5f Gd | 5HntCh | 12-6 | 3/5 | Captain Tommy (5¾L) | 8/11F | 125 | 125 |
| 14 Feb 25 | Fak Fakenham | 24f Gd | 5HntCh | 12-6 | 3/5 | Bardenstown Lad (16L) | 6/4F | 125 | 123 |
| 22 Nov 24 | Cat Catterick | 25.5f Gd | 3HcCh | 12-0 | 1/3 | Just Loose Change (18L) | 2/1 | 121 | 133 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Gd | 2HcCh | 10-10 p | PU/5 | Numitor () | 6/1 | 122 | - |
| 9 Oct 24 | Lud Ludlow | 24f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-11 p1 | 4/6 | La Renommee (14½L) | 14/1 | 127 | 125 |
| 6 Sep 24 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 20.5f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-13 | 4/8 | Riskintheground (31L) | 5/1 | 130 | 108 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
There's nothing on his CV that entitles him to trouble the best of these
3-31
Age: 10
Weight: 12-0
OR: 117
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 25 | Lei Leicester | 20f Hy | 5MdHntCh | 11-5 | 1/4 | Wallace Olinger (15L) | 2/1 | 112 | 112 |
| 13 Feb 25 | Lei Leicester | 22.5f Sft | 5NvHntCh | 11-7 | 3/10 | Givega (18L) | 18/1 | - | 107 |
| 5 May 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 26f Gd | 4HntCh | 11-5 | 3/13 | Quintin's Man (27L) | 11/1 | - | 98 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Has a modest rules strike-rate for one of his ability and looks a declining force
4P-42P
Age: 10
Weight: 12-0
OR: 129
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 25f Sft | HntCh | 11-7 p | PU/13 | My Best Valentine () | 16/1 | - | - |
| 19 Jan 25 | Thu Thurles | 25f Gd | HntCh | 11-2 p | 2/6 | Willitgoahead (3½L) | 4/1 | - | 125 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Dro Down Royal | 24f Gd/Y | HntCh | 11-7 p1 | 4/12 | Big Interest (11½L) | 9/1 | - | 119 |
| 15 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f Sft | 2HntCh | 12-0 | PU/12 | Sine Nomine () | 80/1 | 140 | - |
| 9 Mar 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 25f Hy | HntCh | 11-7 | 4/6 | Annamix (27L) | 5/6F | - | 103 |
| 10 Feb 24 | Naa Naas | 25f Hy | HntCh | 11-9 | 3/7 | Its On The Line (86L) | 5/1 | - | 56 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Placed in a Grand Sefton and a Topham; easily won his latest point; could play a part
16/63-
Age: 12
Weight: 12-0
OR: 127
Days: 366
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 24 | Lud Ludlow | 20f Sft | 4HntCh | 11-5 | 3/5 | Iskandar Pecos (26L) | 11/2 | 133 | 102 |
| 8 Jan 24 | Tau Taunton | 21.5f Sft | 5HntCh | 11-13 | 6/11 | Regatta De Blanc (12L) | 14/1 | 135 | 114 |
| 12 Feb 23 | Exe Exeter | 24.5f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-7 p | 6/6 | Musical Slave (41L) | 3/1 | 138 | 109 |
| 29 Dec 22 | Don Doncaster | 24f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-6 p1 | 1/9 | Burrows Diamond (3¾L) | 12/1 | 132 | 137 |
| 26 Nov 22 | Nby Newbury | 22.5f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-9 | 7/10 | Zanza (29L) | 16/1 | 135 | 122 |
| 5 Nov 22 | Ain Aintree | 21f GS | 2HcCh | 10-9 | 10/14 | Al Dancer (74L) | 8/1 | 140 | 91 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
On the balance of this season's form he has no more than place aspirations
P-122
Age: 9
Weight: 12-0
OR: 128
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell | 24.5f GS | 5HntCh | 11-9 | 2/7 | Linelee King (4¼L) | 4/1 | 132 | 127 |
| 7 Feb 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 24f Sft | 4HntCh | 11-7 | 2/7 | Eva's Oskar (1½L) | 16/1 | - | 133 |
| 27 May 24 | Crt Cartmel | 21f Gd | 5MdHntCh | 11-9 | 1/9 | Buy Some Time (4½L) | 9/4F | - | 104 |
| 17 Feb 24 | Hay Haydock | 22.5f Hy | 3HntCh | 11-5 | PU/8 | Spyglass Hill () | 28/1 | - | - |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (3%)
Fast-improving 7yo who stayed on well to reach the frame at Cheltenham last month
213
Age: 7
Weight: 12-0
OR: 135
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f GS | 2HntCh | 12-0 | 3/24 | Wonderwall (3½L) | 13/2 | 131 | 138 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Thu Thurles | 25f Gd | HntCh | 11-0 | 1/6 | Ramillies (3½L) | 11/10F | - | 135 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 22.5f Y/Sft | MdHntCh | 11-7 | 2/16 | Con's Roc (3¾L) | 7/2 | - | 121 |
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Knows how to win but he's still well down the pecking order in a race this competitive
1-110P
Age: 10
Weight: 12-0
OR: 131
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 25 | Lei Leicester | 16f GS | 5HntCh | 12-6 p | PU/6 | Joker De Mai () | 7/2 | 133 | - |
| 20 Jul 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 21.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 11-10 p | 14/16 | Sure Touch (53L) | 16/1 | 134 | 87 |
| 21 Jun 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 21.5f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-4 p | 1/12 | Vintage Fizz (nk) | 12/1 | 130 | 137 |
| 29 May 24 | Nab Newton Abbot | 21f Sft | 5HntCh | 12-8 p | 1/7 | Phoenix Way (28L) | 2/1 | 122 | 137 |
| 22 Apr 24 | Kem Kempton | 20.5f Gd | 5HntCh | 11-13 p | 1/6 | Duc De Bourbon (4¼L) | 9/2 | 120 | 131 |
| 8 Jan 24 | Tau Taunton | 21.5f Sft | 5HntCh | 12-6 p | PU/11 | Regatta De Blanc () | 15/2 | 122 | - |
Won two hunter chases last year but those wins were in much easier races
2-2165
Age: 7
Weight: 12-0
OR: 110
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 25 | Sed Sedgefield | 26.5f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-7 p | 5/6 | Old Page (17L) | 5/1 | 114 | 98 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 28.5f Sft | 3HcCh | 10-12 p | 6/11 | Planned Paradise (18½L) | 22/1 | 116 | 106 |
| 26 May 24 | Kel Kelso | 26f GS | 3HntCh | 11-8 p | 1/9 | Super Citizen (6½L) | EvensF | 117 | 111 |
| 3 May 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 25.5f Sft | 4HntCh | 11-7 p | 2/9 | What A Glance (11L) | 4/1 | 121 | 121 |
| 25 Mar 24 | Exe Exeter | 24.5f Hy | 5HntCh | 11-7 p | 2/5 | Drop Flight (7L) | 11/8F | - | 121 |
| 19 Mar 24 | Exe Exeter | 24.5f Sft | 5NvHntCh | 11-5 p1 | 1/4 | My Reprieve (32L) | 9/2 | - | 118 |
7
D
Captain Tommy tp
T: Fred Timmis
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
9-P112
Age: 11
Weight: 12-0
OR: 122
Days: 2
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 25 | Kem Kempton | 20.5f Gd | 5HntCh | 12-3 tp | 2/6 | Viroflay (34L) | 100/30 | 122 | 116 |
| 20 Mar 25 | Lud Ludlow | 20f Gd | 4HntCh | 12-3 tp | 1/6 | Walkin Out (1¾L) | 11/4 | 122 | 125 |
| 5 Mar 25 | Cat Catterick | 25.5f Gd | 5HntCh | 12-1 tp | 1/5 | Eva's Oskar (hd) | 12/1 | 116 | 129 |
| 3 May 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f Sft | 4HntCh | 11-13 tp | PU/9 | Fairly Famous () | 14/1 | 119 | - |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 21f Hy | 2HntCh | 12-0 tp | 9/22 | Its On The Line (38L) | 33/1 | 119 | 100 |
| 21 Mar 24 | Lud Ludlow | 20f Sft | 4HntCh | 11-13 tp | 1/6 | Espoir De Guye (¾L) | 6/1 | 115 | 125 |
Verdict
The stylish manner in which FAMOUS CLERMONT ran away with this race two years ago is by no means a faded memory. He has his ground.
Famous Clermont
Betting Forecast:
4/1 Willitgoahead,
9/2 Lifetime Ambition,
11/2 My Drogo,
6/1 Famous Clermont,
12/1 Milan Forth,
14/1 Joker De Mai,
Bennys King,
16/1 Gracchus De Balme,
20/1 Percussion,
Annamix,
22/1 Jet Plane,
33/1 Presentandcounting,
Ontheropes,
Eva's Oskar,
40/1 Ramillies,
50/1 Willewonga,
Senior Citizen,
Frere d'Armes,
Yccs Portocervo,
Bardenstown Lad,
Autonomous Cloud,
66/1 Dorking Cock,
Pyleigh Court,
100/1 A Jet Of Our Own,
Master Templar,
Go Go Geronimo,
Fix At All,
Bothwell Bridge,
Yippee Ki Yay
Relevant Tips
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