Willie Mullins has 11 entered in the Scottish National and this 12/1 shot can win
20 hours ago
AINTREE
4 April 2025
Friday 4th April
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TrustATrader Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 103y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Mostly sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Grade 2 win at Kelso latest; needs another step forward but has done nothing but improve
22211
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 137
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Kel Kelso | 18f GS | NvHG2 | 11-5 t | 1/9 | Chart Topper (2½L) | 16/1 | 120 | 137 |
| 20 Jan 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-2 t | 1/9 | Admiral Stewart (5½L) | 7/4 | 117 | 122 |
| 9 Dec 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 20f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 t | 2/4 | Smokeringinthedark (½L) | 4/5F | - | 119 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Crl Carlisle | 17f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 t | 2/8 | We're Red And Blue (2¼L) | 3/1 | - | 114 |
| 17 Oct 24 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 t1 | 2/7 | Blue Carpet (1¼L) | 11/1 | - | 101 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Impressed at Carlisle but this is much hotter; others have more substance to their claims
21
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 120
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 25 | Crl Carlisle | 17f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/8 | Kahavari (8L) | EvensF | - | 107 |
| 13 Nov 24 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 16.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 2/11 | Junker d'Allier (6½L) | 14/1 | - | 106 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 13 wins from 32 in the last 14 days (41%)
Easy win at Punchestown; tailed off in the Supreme but not written off for Willie Mullins
2-1410
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 140
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 10/11 | Kopek Des Bordes (57L) | 40/1 | - | 105 |
| 27 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/16 | Captain Ryan Matt (16L) | 1/2F | - | 141 |
| 16 Dec 24 | Naa Naas | 19.5f Gd/Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 4/18 | Shuffle The Deck (3¾L) | 5/4J | - | 123 |
| 28 Apr 24 | Mtn Montlucon-Neris | 15.5f GS | NHF | 10-0 | 1/8 | Kate Countess (8½L) | - | - | |
| 31 Mar 24 | Lig Lignieres | 12f Hy | 4yNHF | 10-1 | 2/11 | Kimi De Mai (hd) | 31/5 | - | - |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Third in the Supreme Novices' and holds leading form claims for top Irish yard
-51213
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 150
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 3/11 | Kopek Des Bordes (7¼L) | 9/2 | 148 | 150 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 1/7 | Bleu De Vassy (9L) | 7/4F | - | 149 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16.5f Y | NvHG2 | 11-4 | 2/8 | Tounsivator (2½L) | 1/2F | - | 135 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 1/16 | Ivybrook (18L) | 2/13F | - | 128 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | NHFG1 | 12-0 | 5/12 | Redemption Day (18L) | 5/1 | - | 115 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NHFG1 | 11-7 | 2/19 | Jasmin De Vaux (1¾L) | 18/1 | 117 | 135 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 7 starts at this distance (57%)
Disappointing last time but wind op since; had previously looked one to follow; e-w chance
18-114
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 134
Days: 76
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 25 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Sft | NvHG2 | 11-7 | 4/7 | Dedicated Hero (9¾L) | 1/3F | 135 | 117 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Sft | 2H | 11-7 | 1/6 | Crest Of Fortune (8½L) | 11/10F | - | 131 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/9 | Plantaroma (1¼L) | 4/9F | - | 122 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NHFG1 | 11-7 | 8/19 | Jasmin De Vaux (17L) | 18/1 | 124 | 120 |
| 10 Feb 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Hy | NHFL | 11-7 | 1/9 | Noahsgreatrainbow (2L) | 9/2 | - | 120 |
| 10 Jan 24 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-8 | 1/18 | Off The Jury (2¼L) | 14/1 | - | 110 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Arrives on the back of two wins but lots of improvement is needed now up in grade
53311
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 128
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | 3NvH | 11-8 | 1/5 | Tutti Quanti (1L) | 7/2 | 120 | 125 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-8 | 1/10 | Ballyvango (11L) | 1/2F | 113 | 121 |
| 2 Jan 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-8 | 3/14 | Vanderpoel (2¼L) | 11/1 | - | 116 |
| 20 Nov 24 | War Warwick | 21f GS | 4NvH | 10-13 | 3/5 | Ma Shantou (16½L) | 6/1 | - | 104 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Gd | 2NHF | 11-1 | 5/14 | Block Rockin Beats (7½L) | 22/1 | - | 98 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts at this distance (60%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (57%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 13 wins from 32 in the last 14 days (41%)
Fifth in the Supreme Novices'; has work to do but he may well be capable of better
/6-115
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 142
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 ht | 5/11 | Kopek Des Bordes (18½L) | 14/1 | - | 140 |
| 12 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Sft | NvHG2 | 11-4 ht | 1/6 | Kel Histoire (3L) | 8/15F | - | 139 |
| 15 May 24 | Tip Tipperary | 16f Gd/Y | 4yMdH | 10-13 h1 | 1/13 | Mrs Tk (62L) | 1/12F | - | 146 |
| 15 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Hy | 4yHG1 | 11-2 ht1 | 6/12 | Majborough (17L) | 17/2 | - | 132 |
| 18 Apr 23 | Aut Auteuil | 15f Hy | 3yHL | 10-8 t | 2/15 | Sir Gino (1¾L) | 9/1 | - | 110 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (28%)
Impressive in the Dovecote; jumping is a worry but he could have a major say nevertheless
2-2111
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 142
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | NvHG2 | 11-8 | 1/7 | Miami Magic (7½L) | 5/2 | 133 | 146 |
| 2 Feb 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 2NvH | 11-7 | 1/7 | Cloonainra (11L) | 2/5F | 126 | 133 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/6 | Bennettshill (29L) | 1/14F | - | 123 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 2/10 | Jurancon (1¼L) | 6/4 | - | 128 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f GS | NHFG2 | 11-4 | 2/18 | Horaces Pearl (1L) | 13/2 | - | 119 |
| 21 Jan 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 16f St/Slw | 2NHF | 11-4 | 1/13 | Kingston Pride (1½L) | 15/2 | - | 121 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Grade 2 bumper win here last April; third at Cheltenham Festival; might be thereabouts
1-2123
Age: 6
Weight: 11-0
OR: 134
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f GS | NvHG2M | 11-4 | 3/23 | Air Of Entitlement (6½L) | 12/1 | 120 | 132 |
| 24 Jan 25 | San Sandown | 16f Sft | 3NvH | 11-4 | 2/10 | Castle Carrock (3¾L) | 2/9F | 118 | 121 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | 2MdH | 11-0 | 1/9 | Newton Tornado (1¾L) | 5/4F | - | 118 |
| 9 Dec 24 | Lin Lingfield | 16f Sft | 4NvHM | 11-3 | 2/6 | Metkayina (1¼L) | 4/11F | - | 112 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f Sft | NHFG2M | 11-2 | 1/16 | Jubilee Alpha (3½L) | 13/2 | - | 123 |
| 6 Feb 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f Sft | NHFLM | 11-4 | 1/7 | Listentoyourheart (¾L) | 4/1 | - | 114 |
1
D
Blues Singer
J: James Bowen
T: Alan King
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
1-204
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | NvHG2 | 11-5 | 4/7 | Tripoli Flyer (24L) | 125/1 | - | 120 |
| 20 Dec 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f GS | NHFL | 11-2 | 12/14 | Windbeneathmywings (58L) | 7/1 | - | 74 |
| 22 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | 3NHF | 11-6 | 2/6 | Kdeux Saint Fray (nse) | 13/8F | - | 108 |
| 16 Mar 24 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 44yNHF | 11-0 | 1/15 | Tailorman (4½L) | 10/1 | - | 105 |
Verdict
Preference is for Irish challenger ROMEO COOLIO following last month's third in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Romeo Coolio
Betting Forecast:
5/4 Romeo Coolio,
3/1 Salvator Mundi,
Tripoli Flyer,
10/1 Diva Luna,
14/1 Jet To Vegas,
25/1 Royal Infantry,
33/1 Karbau,
40/1 Rubber Ball,
66/1 Joltin N Jiving,
100/1 Blues Singer
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