Willie Mullins has 11 entered in the Scottish National and this 12/1 shot can win
7 hours ago
AINTREE
5 April 2025
Saturday 5th April
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Ivy Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 3m 149y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Two from two since wearing cheekpieces but has something to prove upped in trip/class
30-211
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 147
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 25 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f Gd | 2HcH | 12-0 tp | 1/11 | Joyeux Machin (3¾L) | 11/4F | 137 | 147 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f Gd | 2HcH | 11-5 tp1 | 1/11 | Aston Martini (1¾L) | 3/1 | 132 | 141 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f GS | 2HcH | 11-12 t | 2/8 | Jungle Jack (1L) | 13/8F | 130 | 134 |
| 10 Feb 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Hy | HcHG3 | 11-6 t | 14/21 | Iberico Lord (28L) | 5/1 | 132 | 117 |
| 23 Dec 23 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | HcHG3 | 11-4 t | 3/9 | Luccia (1½L) | 18/5 | 132 | 137 |
| 4 Nov 23 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Sft | 2HcH | 11-3 t1 | 2/12 | Knickerbockerglory (4¼L) | 100/30 | 131 | 137 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Second in this contest 12 months ago but has limitations, being 0-7 at Grade 1 level
1343P5
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 154
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | HG1 | 11-10 t | 5/13 | Bob Olinger (12L) | 50/1 | 153 | 153 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 24.5f Sft/Hy | HG2 | 11-3 | PU/9 | Rocky's Diamond () | 11/1 | 153 | - |
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Gd/Y | NvChG1 | 11-10 | 3/4 | Croke Park (19L) | 11/1 | - | 133 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24.5f Gd | NvChL | 11-4 | 4/4 | Hyland (14½L) | 16/5 | 154 | 128 |
| 28 Oct 24 | Wex Wexford | 23f Sft | ChL | 10-9 | 3/3 | Heart Wood (17L) | 11/4 | - | 135 |
| 8 Oct 24 | Gal Galway | 22.5f Gd | Ch | 10-6 | 1/3 | Another Choice (7½L) | 2/7F | - | 134 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Record includes emphatic wins on this card last year and a Grade 2 on latest start
1-F351
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 149
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 25 | Hay Haydock | 24.5f GS | HG2 | 11-6 | 1/6 | Beauport (7½L) | 6/1 | 139 | 151 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 24f Sft | 2HcH | 11-13 | 5/12 | Titan Discovery (4L) | 9/4F | 139 | 139 |
| 15 Dec 24 | Crl Carlisle | 25f Sft | 2HcH | 12-0 | 3/9 | Shallow River (3½L) | 15/2 | 137 | 136 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hay Haydock | 24.5f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-8 | F/15 | Shoot First () | 11/1 | 137 | - |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 24.5f GS | HcHG3 | 10-8 | 1/21 | Lord Snootie (7½L) | 9/2 | 126 | 137 |
| 16 Mar 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 23.5f Hy | 2HcH | 10-6 | 1/17 | Supremely West (3¾L) | 11/2 | 117 | 129 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Creditable third in this contest 12 months ago; flopped badly in lower grade last time
F13-27
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 155
Days: 72
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 24.5f Sft/Hy | HG2 | 11-8 | 7/9 | Rocky's Diamond (21L) | 7/4F | 154 | 133 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Asc Ascot | 24.5f GS | HG1 | 11-7 | 2/10 | Crambo (hd) | 7/1 | 152 | 154 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 24.5f GS | HG1 | 11-10 | 3/10 | Strong Leader (4¾L) | 5/1 | 151 | 154 |
| 11 Feb 24 | Nav Navan | 21f Hy | HG2 | 11-6 | 1/8 | Beacon Edge (3¼L) | 3/1F | 139 | 149 |
| 9 Dec 23 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Hy | Ch | 11-12 | F/7 | Indiana Dream () | 11/5F | - | 139 |
| 17 Mar 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-7 t1 | 8/20 | Stay Away Fay (46L) | 17/2 | 144 | 120 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Successful in two Graded races this term; hampered and unseated rider in Stayers' Hurdle
-3611U
Age: 10
Weight: 11-10
OR: 161
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | HG1 | 11-10 b | UR/13 | Bob Olinger () | 13/2 | 161 | - |
| 28 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 23.5f Y | HG1 | 11-10 b | 1/8 | Bob Olinger (6L) | 15/8F | 155 | 159 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 20f Y | HG2 | 11-3 | 1/8 | Bob Olinger (3½L) | 7/1 | 154 | 153 |
| 18 May 24 | Aut Auteuil | 25.5f VSft | HG1 | 10-10 b | 6/14 | Losange Bleu (7¼L) | 16/1 | - | 139 |
| 2 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Y | HG1 | 11-10 b | 3/11 | Teahupoo (6¾L) | 15/2 | 155 | 149 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Sft | HG1 | 11-10 b1 | 3/12 | Teahupoo (6L) | 16/1 | 155 | 158 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (53%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 13 wins from 35 in the last 14 days (37%)
Two from two since joining Willie Mullins; interesting, assuming he stays the new trip
612-11
Age: 5
Weight: 11-10
OR: 153
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Sft | HG3 | 11-5 | 1/6 | Break My Soul (2¾L) | 2/7F | - | 152 |
| 10 Dec 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | H | 11-12 | 1/8 | Colonel Mustard (3¾L) | 3/1 | - | 146 |
| 16 Apr 24 | Aut Auteuil | 18f Hy | 4yH | 10-8 tp | 2/11 | Karam Le Rouge (1L) | 69/10 | - | 103 |
| 15 Nov 23 | Fnt Fontainebleau | 18f Hy | 3yH | 10-6 tp | 1/9 | Nosferatu (4L) | 57/10 | - | - |
| 27 Oct 23 | Agr Angers | 15.5f VSft | 3yH | 10-10 | 6/14 | Brooks (6¾L) | 63/10 | - | - |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (28%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 7 wins from 28 in the last 14 days (25%)
Creditable second in Grade 2 contests the last twice but this is harder
15-322
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 149
Days: 70
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Sft | HG2 | 11-6 tb | 2/6 | Gowel Road (2¼L) | 15/2 | 145 | 148 |
| 29 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 24f Sft | HG2 | 11-6 tb | 2/4 | Strong Leader (3½L) | 11/2 | 144 | 148 |
| 7 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 24f Gd | 2HcH | 12-0 t | 3/4 | American Sniper (20L) | 9/2 | 144 | 123 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 24.5f GS | HcHG3 | 11-12 tb | 5/21 | Gwennie May Boy (12½L) | 9/1 | 144 | 142 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Sft | HcHG3 | 10-12 tb1 | 1/22 | Kyntara (1¼L) | 25/1 | 138 | 144 |
| 24 Feb 24 | Chp Chepstow | 23.5f Hy | 2HcH | 11-9 tp | 4/12 | Classic Concorde (11½L) | 10/1 | 139 | 132 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Has shown best form over fences; bottom of this pack on hurdles figures
B/51-5
Age: 10
Weight: 11-10
OR: 145
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 25 | Hay Haydock | 24.5f GS | HG2 | 11-4 | 5/6 | Gwennie May Boy (29L) | 14/1 | 149 | 126 |
| 24 Apr 24 | Per Perth | 24f Sft | NvHL | 11-2 | 1/6 | Loughglynn (3L) | 5/1 | 149 | 134 |
| 17 Feb 24 | Hay Haydock | 24.5f Hy | HG2 | 11-2 | 5/6 | Botox Has (24L) | 5/1 | 150 | 127 |
| 17 Mar 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | BD/13 | Galopin Des Champs () | 50/1 | 161 | - |
| 28 Jan 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 25.5f Sft | ChG2 | 11-4 | 2/6 | Ahoy Senor (1½L) | 8/1 | 161 | 164 |
| 26 Dec 22 | Wet Wetherby | 24f GS | HcChG3 | 11-12 | 2/11 | Into Overdrive (½L) | 13/2 | 157 | 164 |
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
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Course Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts here (67%)
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts on this ground (60%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (26%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (36%)
Best to forgive last two efforts; registered a clearcut win in this race 12 months ago
31-104
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 158
Days: 70
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Sft | HG2 | 11-8 | 4/6 | Gowel Road (7¾L) | 5/2J | 158 | 145 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Asc Ascot | 24.5f GS | HG1 | 11-7 | 10/10 | Crambo (75L) | 11/8F | 158 | 87 |
| 29 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 24f Sft | HG2 | 11-8 | 1/4 | Monmiral (3½L) | 4/7F | 158 | 154 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 24.5f GS | HG1 | 11-10 | 1/10 | Buddy One (4¼L) | 8/1 | 150 | 159 |
| 27 Jan 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | HG2 | 11-2 p1 | 3/7 | Noble Yeats (1¼L) | 11/1 | 147 | 150 |
| 1 Jan 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Hy | HG2 | 11-0 | 4/4 | Bob Olinger (15½L) | 3/1 | 147 | 143 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Made the frame in the Long Walk and Stayers' Hurdle since upped to Grade 1 level
111143
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 155
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | HG1 | 11-10 | 3/13 | Bob Olinger (9¾L) | 7/1 | 152 | 156 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Asc Ascot | 24.5f GS | HG1 | 11-7 | 4/10 | Crambo (3½L) | 9/2 | 152 | 152 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Gd | 2HcH | 11-7 | 1/12 | Gowel Road (2½L) | 9/2C | 145 | 153 |
| 9 Sep 24 | Gal Galway | 21.5f Y | H | 11-10 | 1/3 | Kings Hill (4L) | 5/6F | 144 | 146 |
| 3 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 22.5f Y | HcHL | 11-7 | 1/18 | So Scottish (½L) | 14/1 | 137 | 144 |
| 12 Jul 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19.5f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-12 | 1/15 | Natural Look (1¾L) | 11/1 | 129 | 135 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Sole attempt over 3m resulted in Grade 2 mares' win; this is a stiffer assignment
215314
Age: 7
Weight: 11-3
OR: 146
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f GS | HG1M | 11-5 p | 4/10 | Lossiemouth (11L) | 33/1 | 146 | 141 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Don Doncaster | 24.5f GS | HG2M | 11-6 p1 | 1/6 | Kateira (hd) | 100/30 | 145 | 145 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Gd/Y | HG3M | 11-3 | 3/8 | July Flower (16L) | 7/2 | 145 | 129 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 20f Y | HG2 | 10-10 | 5/8 | Home By The Lee (26L) | 2/1 | 145 | 118 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Cur Curragh | 12f Y | Md | 9-8 | 1/19 | Royal Entry (1½L) | 2/1F | - | 88 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Lim Limerick | 23f Gd | HLM | 11-5 | 1/7 | Royal Eagle (shd) | 11/10F | 145 | 144 |
3
C
D
Dashel Drasher
T: Jeremy Scott
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
87-343
Age: 12
Weight: 11-10
OR: 146
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 25 | Exe Exeter | 24.5f GS | 2HcCh | 11-12 | 3/8 | Credo (9¼L) | 9/2 | 147 | 150 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 2HcCh | 11-13 | 4/10 | Numitor (4½L) | 9/2 | 149 | 151 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | ChG2 | 11-4 | 3/4 | Pic D'orhy (3¾L) | 5/2 | 153 | 135 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 24.5f GS | HG1 | 11-10 | 7/10 | Strong Leader (39L) | 11/1 | 156 | 121 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Sft | HG1 | 11-10 | 8/12 | Teahupoo (12½L) | 16/1 | 156 | 152 |
| 27 Jan 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | HG2 | 11-8 | 4/7 | Noble Yeats (3¼L) | 4/1 | 157 | 154 |
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D
BF
Teahupoo
J: Sam Ewing
T: Gordon Elliott
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
11-122
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 163
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | HG1 | 11-10 | 2/13 | Bob Olinger (1¾L) | 7/4F | 164 | 164 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y | HG1 | 11-10 | 2/4 | Lossiemouth (3¾L) | 13/8 | 164 | 149 |
| 2 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Y | HG1 | 11-10 | 1/11 | Asterion Forlonge (6½L) | 5/6F | 164 | 159 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Sft | HG1 | 11-10 | 1/12 | Flooring Porter (3¾L) | 5/4F | 162 | 165 |
| 3 Dec 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20.5f Sft | HG1 | 11-12 | 1/5 | Impaire Et Passe (1L) | 85/40 | 160 | 166 |
| 27 Apr 23 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Gd/Y | HG1 | 11-10 | 4/9 | Klassical Dream (3L) | 3/1J | 162 | 157 |
Verdict
With further improvement plausible, GWENNIE MAY BOY is preferred. Last year's winner Strong Leader is second choice.
Gwennie May Boy
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Teahupoo,
9/2 Kitzbuhel,
6/1 Home By The Lee,
Strong Leader,
8/1 Gwennie May Boy,
9/1 The Wallpark,
14/1 Hiddenvalley Lake,
16/1 Altobelli,
20/1 Buddy One,
33/1 Jetara,
40/1 Monmiral,
100/1 Sounds Russian
Relevant Tips
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