'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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EBC Group Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 3f 200y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Grade 2 winner who is better off at the weights with Rubaud this time; not ruled out e-w
203152
Age: 8
Weight: 11-7
OR: 145
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton | 20.5f GS | NvChG2 | 11-7 | 2/6 | Rubaud (1L) | 8/1 | 141 | 148 |
| 29 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 20f GS | NvChG2 | 11-9 | 5/6 | The Jukebox Man (22L) | 25/1 | 142 | 126 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Gd | NvChG2 | 11-4 | 1/5 | Soul Icon (nk) | 8/1 | 135 | 144 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Gd | NvChL | 11-5 | 3/5 | Springwell Bay (1¼L) | 7/1 | 134 | 138 |
| 20 Jul 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 21.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 11-11 | 10/16 | Sure Touch (20L) | 7/2F | 135 | 122 |
| 13 Jun 24 | Wor Worcester | 16.5f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-10 | 2/4 | Matterhorn (4¼L) | 2/1F | 135 | 139 |
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 - 1 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (3%)
Two Grade 1 novice wins in Ireland in December and the form of those races reads well
P-1112
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 154
Days: 60
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 21.5f Y | NvChG1 | 11-10 | 2/6 | Ballyburn (5L) | 11/1 | - | 152 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Gd/Y | NvChG1 | 11-10 | 1/4 | Better Days Ahead (hd) | 7/2 | - | 152 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y | NvChG1 | 11-10 | 1/5 | Heart Wood (nk) | 22/1 | - | 148 |
| 5 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 24.5f Gd | Ch | 11-12 | 1/4 | Iris Emery (¾L) | 2/5F | - | 127 |
| 12 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 24.5f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-8 | PU/8 | Dancing City () | 5/1 | 143 | - |
| 12 Jan 24 | Naa Naas | 20f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 7/7 | Readin Tommy Wrong (23L) | 14/1 | - | 124 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won on chase debut at Punchestown in October but has had jumping issues since
81F6PF
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 136
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Hy | NvHcChL | 11-4 | F/9 | Prince Palace () | 12/1 | 135 | 131 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | HcChL | 10-13 | PU/14 | An Peann Dearg () | 4/1 | 135 | - |
| 10 Dec 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | NvCh | 11-9 | 6/10 | Ifiwerearichman (14½L) | 10/11F | - | 120 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Sft | NvChG2 | 11-4 | F/8 | Touch Me Not () | 15/2 | - | - |
| 16 Oct 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 | 1/12 | Touch Me Not (nk) | 7/4F | - | 133 |
| 22 Aug 24 | Kln Killarney | 17f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-5 | 8/10 | Miss Fourie (48L) | 11/2 | 132 | 91 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Beat subsequent Cheltenham Festival winner Caldwell Potter with win on second chase start
116-P1
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 153
Days: 76
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 16f Sft | NvChG2 | 11-2 | 1/4 | Caldwell Potter (4L) | 15/2 | 138 | 158 |
| 25 Nov 24 | Kem Kempton | 18f GS | 3Ch | 11-4 | PU/4 | Iberico Lord () | 10/11F | 138 | - |
| 15 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Hy | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 6/13 | Stellar Story (16L) | 9/2 | 138 | 135 |
| 27 Jan 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | NvHG2 | 11-5 | 1/6 | Lucky Place (½L) | 5/6F | 138 | 136 |
| 20 Dec 23 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f Sft | 3NvH | 11-6 | 1/9 | Fire Flyer (9L) | EvensF | - | 136 |
| 20 Nov 23 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/13 | Range (7½L) | 1/2F | - | 120 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts at this distance (75%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 7 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (64%)
Won Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle last year; major player if jumping better now in cheekpieces
11-113
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 157
Days: 60
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 21.5f Y | NvChG1 | 11-10 | 3/6 | Ballyburn (10½L) | 11/4 | 154 | 146 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 19.5f Y/Sft | NvChG1 | 11-12 | 1/7 | Jordans (4L) | 8/13F | - | 153 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21.5f Y | Ch | 11-12 | 1/13 | Staffordshire Knot (12L) | 2/13F | - | 147 |
| 27 Apr 24 | San Sandown | 21.5f Gd | HG2 | 11-10 | 1/8 | Langer Dan (2¼L) | 4/5F | 161 | 161 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Sft | HG1 | 11-10 | 1/8 | Bob Olinger (nse) | EvensF | 160 | 159 |
| 4 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | HG1 | 11-12 | 3/4 | State Man (10½L) | 100/30 | 160 | 154 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Rallied to win the Arkle at Cheltenham and this step back up in trip is a likely positive
22-121
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 159
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 1/5 | Only By Night (¾L) | 5/1 | 153 | 163 |
| 1 Feb 25 | San Sandown | 20f Hy | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 2/4 | Handstands (shd) | 10/11F | 153 | 161 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 2NvCh | 11-4 | 1/5 | Springwell Bay (6½L) | 7/4 | 146 | 157 |
| 12 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-8 | 2/19 | Kateira (1¾L) | 9/1 | 139 | 148 |
| 2 Mar 24 | Kel Kelso | 18f GS | NvHG2 | 11-10 | 2/12 | Personal Ambition (½L) | 9/4F | 139 | 133 |
| 8 Feb 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 19.5f Sft | NvHL | 11-10 | 2/4 | Handstands (1½L) | 5/4F | 139 | 141 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Going Specialist - 5 wins from 8 starts on this ground (63%)
Has run well in Grade 2 novice chases this season but it's likely he'll be vulnerable here
-21331
Age: 8
Weight: 11-7
OR: 144
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 25 | Exe Exeter | 17.5f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-7 | 1/3 | Soul Icon (1¾L) | 15/8 | 142 | 147 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton | 20.5f GS | NvChG2 | 11-7 | 3/6 | Rubaud (2L) | 9/1 | 142 | 147 |
| 1 Feb 25 | San Sandown | 20f Hy | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 3/4 | Handstands (17L) | 22/1 | 142 | 144 |
| 20 Dec 24 | Asc Ascot | 19f GS | NvChG2 | 11-4 | 1/4 | Personal Ambition (2¼L) | 11/2 | 142 | 141 |
| 4 Nov 24 | Plu Plumpton | 20.5f Gd | 3HcH | 11-7 | 2/7 | Irish Hill (1L) | 12/1 | 140 | 142 |
| 13 Oct 24 | Goo Goodwood | 16f Hy | 4Hc | 11-11 | 3/11 | Zikany (18½L) | 15/2 | 77 | 67 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Has made good transition to fences; could find some improvement if good ground prevails
-11F21
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 149
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton | 20.5f GS | NvChG2 | 11-2 | 1/6 | Boombawn (1L) | 5/4F | 149 | 149 |
| 8 Feb 25 | War Warwick | 16.5f Sft | NvChG2 | 11-2 | 2/4 | L'Eau du Sud (1L) | 5/1 | 149 | 146 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | NvChG2 | 11-4 | F/4 | Sir Gino () | 12/1 | 149 | 135 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Gd | HG2 | 11-8 | 1/3 | Brentford Hope (1¼L) | 11/10F | 147 | 149 |
| 20 Oct 24 | Kem Kempton | 16f Gd | HL | 11-8 | 1/8 | Kihavah (7½L) | 9/4 | 147 | 149 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | HcHG2 | 11-12 | 6/15 | Favour And Fortune (4L) | 10/1 | 148 | 147 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts at this distance (75%)
Stylish wins in handicaps the last twice; it remains to be seen where his limitations lie
85-211
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 138
Days: 61
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 20.5f GS | 2HcCh | 10-9 | 1/12 | Saint Segal (2¾L) | 2/1F | 131 | 142 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Don Doncaster | 19f GS | 3NvHcCh | 11-7 | 1/9 | Bucksy Des Epeires (5½L) | 11/4 | 124 | 134 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-5 | 2/5 | Doyen Du Bar (1L) | 15/8F | 123 | 124 |
| 19 Apr 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 3HcH | 11-8 | 5/13 | Primoz (8¾L) | 16/1 | 124 | 123 |
| 2 Mar 24 | Kel Kelso | 21f GS | 2HcH | 10-5 | 8/9 | Serious Operator (22L) | 3/1F | 124 | 108 |
| 27 Jan 24 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | NvHG2 | 11-4 | 4/5 | Jeriko Du Reponet (7L) | 12/1 | 122 | 124 |
Verdict
The step back up in trip should be a firm plus for Arkle winner JANGO BAIE and he earns the vote ahead of Gidleigh Park.
Jango Baie
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Impaire Et Passe,
9/4 Jango Baie,
7/2 Croke Park,
5/1 Gidleigh Park,
12/1 Rubaud,
25/1 Boombawn,
The Kalooki Kid,
40/1 Mark Of Gold,
66/1 Fascile Mode
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