Four-timer on Thursday - 1-2-3 in the National - Willie Mullins' Sunday double to follow
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AINTREE
3 April 2025
Thursday 3rd April
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Brooklands Golden Miller Chronograph Bowl Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 3m 210y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Has performed well in this race for last two years, taking record at this meeting to 1122
2-3PPF
Age: 10
Weight: 11-10
OR: 165
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | F/9 | Inothewayurthinkin () | 28/1 | 165 | - |
| 19 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 22f Sft | 2Ch | 11-2 | PU/6 | Protektorat () | 5/1 | 168 | - |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hay Haydock | 25.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | PU/7 | Royale Pagaille () | 8/1 | 169 | - |
| 27 Oct 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Gd | HcChG2 | 11-12 | 3/5 | Minella Drama (2¼L) | 11/2 | 169 | 169 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 25f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/7 | Gerri Colombe (½L) | 17/2 | 158 | 170 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 6/11 | Protektorat (18L) | 18/1 | 160 | 154 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Well suited by 2m7f in the Denman Chase on penultimate run; unexposed over staying trips
-21217
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 166
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | 7/9 | Fact To File (65L) | 15/2 | 166 | 135 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 23.5f Sft | ChG2 | 11-8 | 1/7 | Hitman (3½L) | 6/4F | 160 | 168 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 22f Sft | 2Ch | 11-10 | 2/6 | Protektorat (23L) | 5/4F | 160 | 153 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 20f Sft | ChG2 | 11-7 | 1/5 | Protektorat (6L) | 2/1 | 149 | 165 |
| 8 Nov 24 | Exe Exeter | 17.5f Gd | HcChG2 | 11-10 | 2/5 | JPR One (¾L) | 7/4F | 147 | 157 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 16f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 8/10 | Found A Fifty (26L) | 16/1 | 148 | 136 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 7 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (64%)
Came up short in the Irish Gold Cup, taking overall Grade 1 form figures to P6P6
12-P16
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 160
Days: 61
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-10 | 6/10 | Galopin Des Champs (10½L) | 16/1 | 157 | 159 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Trm Tramore | 23f Hy | ChG3 | 11-6 | 1/7 | Monty's Star (5L) | 9/1 | 150 | 163 |
| 30 Apr 24 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Y | NvChG1 | 11-10 | PU/7 | Spillane's Tower () | 7/2 | 150 | - |
| 12 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 30f Hy | NvChG2 | 11-7 h1 | 2/7 | Corbetts Cross (17L) | 7/4F | 150 | 145 |
| 28 Jan 24 | Naa Naas | 25f Sft/Hy | NvChG3 | 11-0 | 1/4 | Sandor Clegane (10L) | 8/13F | - | 151 |
| 12 Dec 23 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 1/6 | Lets Go Champ (13L) | 8/11F | - | 144 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 7 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (64%)
2024 Arkle winner; sole attempt at about 3m resulted in his best hurdles performance
U1-223
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 164
Days: 60
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | ChG1 | 11-12 ht1 | 3/8 | Solness (14L) | 6/4F | 165 | 151 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-12 h | 2/9 | Solness (3¾L) | 13/8F | 166 | 157 |
| 2 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | NvChG1 | 11-12 h | 2/4 | Il Etait Temps (2¼L) | 1/3F | 167 | 159 |
| 12 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-7 h1 | 1/10 | Found A Fifty (8½L) | 2/1F | 157 | 172 |
| 4 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 21.5f Y/Sft | NvChG1 | 11-10 | UR/2 | Fact To File () | 4/7F | - | 140 |
| 28 Dec 23 | Lim Limerick | 19.5f Hy | NvChG1 | 11-12 | 1/5 | Il Etait Temps (5½L) | 4/7F | - | 158 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Confidence booster at Kelso was a positive performance with Aintree in mind; respected
13-2P1
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 162
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Kel Kelso | 23.5f GS | ChL | 11-5 | 1/4 | Iroko (2½L) | 5/6F | 162 | 168 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | PU/11 | Banbridge () | 13/2 | 165 | - |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hay Haydock | 25.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/7 | Royale Pagaille (2L) | 15/8F | 157 | 168 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 3/5 | Il Etait Temps (9¼L) | 11/10F | 158 | 157 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 1/11 | Ginny's Destiny (2L) | 5/2J | 153 | 163 |
| 13 Jan 24 | War Warwick | 24f Sft | NvChG2 | 11-7 | 1/5 | Apple Away (14L) | 5/4F | 144 | 163 |
Very useful 2m4f chaser; put up a good fight when upped to 3m1f at Cheltenham last time
P5-472
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 163
Days: 68
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25.5f Sft | ChG2 | 11-8 | 2/6 | L'Homme Presse (¾L) | 13/2 | 159 | 169 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | HcChG3 | 12-0 | 7/11 | Gemirande (19L) | 11/1 | 162 | 153 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Gd | HcChG2 | 11-6 | 4/5 | Minella Drama (3¾L) | 2/1F | 163 | 160 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 5/11 | Protektorat (11½L) | 6/1 | 166 | 158 |
| 1 Jan 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Hy | HcChG3 | 12-0 | PU/6 | Shakem Up'arry () | 11/10F | 166 | - |
| 18 Nov 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f Sft | HcChG3 | 11-7 | 1/14 | Notlongtillmay (4L) | 4/1F | 155 | 169 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Still seeking a first Grade 1 success outside novice company; something to find
5-U145
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 157
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 5/9 | Inothewayurthinkin (39L) | 28/1 | 159 | 145 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 4/11 | Banbridge (17½L) | 14/1 | 159 | 158 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Wet Wetherby | 24f Gd | ChG2 | 11-4 t | 1/6 | Bravemansgame (3½L) | 5/1 | 157 | 161 |
| 25 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 24f Sft | HcChG3 | 11-10 t1 | UR/17 | Flooring Porter () | 9/1 | 155 | - |
| 27 Apr 24 | San Sandown | 23f Gd | ChG2 | 11-5 v | 5/7 | Fantastic Lady (28L) | 5/2J | 159 | 136 |
| 15 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 v1 | PU/11 | Galopin Des Champs () | 40/1 | 162 | - |
6
D
BF
Spillane's Tower
J: Mark Walsh
T: James Joseph Mangan
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
21-125
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 165
Days: 98
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 5/11 | Banbridge (17½L) | 11/4F | 165 | 158 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-12 | 2/8 | Fact To File (½L) | 18/1 | 155 | 166 |
| 30 Apr 24 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Y | NvChG1 | 11-10 | 1/7 | Monty's Star (¾L) | 5/2J | 150 | 155 |
| 31 Mar 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Hy | ChG1 | 11-12 | 1/7 | Tactical Move (1¾L) | 7/4 | 145 | 148 |
| 2 Mar 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Hy | NvChG3 | 11-8 | 2/4 | Blood Destiny (6½L) | 7/4 | 145 | 148 |
| 14 Jan 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | NvChG3 | 11-2 | 1/6 | Blood Destiny (2L) | 7/1 | 137 | 148 |
Verdict
In a notable clash between two very smart and largely progressive chasers, SPILLANE'S TOWER gets the vote ahead of Grey Dawning.
Spillane's Tower
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2/1 Grey Dawning,
100/30 Spillane's Tower,
6/1 Ahoy Senor,
13/2 Gaelic Warrior,
Stage Star,
8/1 Embassy Gardens,
20/1 Djelo,
The Real Whacker
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