'Don't write her off' - 33/1, 25/1 and 12/1 ITV outsiders for Aintree and Sandown
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AINTREE
6 December 2025
Saturday 6th December
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William Hill Half A Mill Becher Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
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- Distance: 3m 1f 188y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 13
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
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Mr Vango
Selected at:
9/2
Has a big weight to carry but continues to defy the handicapper, going from an opening mark of 135 all the way up to 152 now on the back of a perfect 3-3 last season, including wins in the Peter Marsh and Midlands Grand National. Could defy this mark.
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D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Rain will help and this plucky front-runner can dig deep again to find more improvement
P/111-
Age: 9
Weight: 12-0
OR: 152
Days: 266
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 34f GS | HcChG3 | 12-0 tp | 1/16 | Tanganyika (1L) | 11/1 | 143 | 156 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Hay Haydock | 25.5f Sft | HcChG3 | 10-2 tp1 | 1/8 | Iwilldoit (3L) | 4/1 | 140 | 150 |
| 7 Dec 24 | San Sandown | 28.5f Sft | 2HcCh | 11-6 t1 | 1/10 | Collectors Item (1½L) | 3/1 | 135 | 145 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Ayr Ayr | 32f Sft | HcChG3 | 10-5 p | PU/26 | Macdermott () | 4/1F | 135 | - |
| 12 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 30f Hy | NvChG2 | 11-7 p1 | 3/7 | Corbetts Cross (26L) | 14/1 | 132 | 137 |
| 23 Feb 24 | Exe Exeter | 30.5f Hy | 3HcCh | 11-7 | 1/8 | Foxboro (60L) | 11/4F | 120 | 147 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 57 in the last 14 days (2%)
Lightly raced 7yo who jumps well and probably remains capable of better for Gavin Cromwell
122P-3
Age: 7
Weight: 11-9
OR: 147
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 25 | Clo Clonmel | 21f Sft | ChLM | 11-5 | 3/6 | Spindleberry (5½L) | 7/2 | 145 | 119 |
| 21 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 29f Sft/Hy | HcChG3 | 11-3 | PU/30 | Haiti Couleurs () | 9/1 | 145 | - |
| 22 Feb 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 22f Sft | NvChLM | 11-5 | 2/5 | Spindleberry (6½L) | 9/4 | 146 | 143 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 25f Hy | NvChG3 | 11-1 | 2/5 | Dancing City (3½L) | 7/2 | - | 146 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 22.5f Y/Sft | NvChG2M | 10-12 | 1/7 | Paggane (3L) | 4/5F | - | 139 |
| 31 Mar 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Hy | NvHG1M | 11-5 | PU/17 | Jade De Grugy () | 13/2 | - | - |
Mostly competitive last term but he was behind from the word go here in the Grand National
241P6-
Age: 9
Weight: 11-6
OR: 144
Days: 224
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 28.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 10-5 tp | 6/19 | Resplendent Grey (12L) | 28/1 | 145 | 144 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 34.5f GS | HcChG3 | 10-6 tp | PU/34 | Nick Rockett () | 50/1 | 147 | - |
| 8 Feb 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 24f Sft | 2HcCh | 12-0 tp | 1/8 | Richmond Lake (5L) | 17/2 | 142 | 150 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Chp Chepstow | 30.5f Sft | HcChG3 | 11-10 t | 4/15 | Val Dancer (13L) | 10/1 | 144 | 142 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hay Haydock | 25.5f Sft | 2HcCh | 12-0 t | 2/9 | Fontaine Collonges (12L) | 16/1 | 144 | 140 |
| 12 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f Hy | HcChG3 | 11-8 tp1 | PU/21 | Chianti Classico () | 16/1 | 147 | - |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Mixed messages; won last month but tenth in the Grand National in April was a remote one
P770-1
Age: 10
Weight: 11-5
OR: 143
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 25 | San Sandown | 24f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-9 | 1/4 | Courtland (nk) | 9/4 | 142 | 145 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 34.5f GS | HcChG3 | 10-5 | 10/34 | Nick Rockett (44L) | 50/1 | 146 | 112 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 26f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-9 | 7/12 | Moroder (35L) | 10/1 | 146 | 123 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Sft | 2HcH | 11-9 | 7/9 | Strackan (10L) | 14/1 | 143 | 137 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hay Haydock | 24.5f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-9 p1 | PU/15 | Shoot First () | 22/1 | 143 | - |
| 2 Nov 24 | Wet Wetherby | 24f Gd | HG2 | 11-2 | 2/4 | Beacon Edge (2½L) | 9/1 | 140 | 142 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (33%)
2m5f winner over these fences in 2023; there's been a revival in his fortunes this season
5U4-12
Age: 9
Weight: 11-1
OR: 139
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 24.5f GS | 2HcH | 10-9 | 2/11 | Haiti Couleurs (1½L) | 12/1 | 126 | 130 |
| 3 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 24.5f Y | HcChL | 10-2 | 1/12 | Jasmin De Grugy (12L) | 12/1 | 126 | 141 |
| 30 Jan 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 25f Hy | 3HcCh | 12-0 | 4/6 | Pedley Wood (9½L) | 6/1 | 131 | 129 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Hay Haydock | 25.5f Sft | HcChG3 | 9-9 | UR/8 | Mr Vango () | 12/1 | 140 | - |
| 27 Dec 24 | Chp Chepstow | 23.5f Sft | 2HcH | 10-13 | 5/8 | Woodie Flash (7¼L) | 11/1 | 121 | 117 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 23.5f Sft | 3HcH | 10-12 | 2/7 | Icare Allen (4¼L) | 9/1 | 121 | 120 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (30%)
Another French win last time out; 7th and 9th in Grand Nationals and this trip might help
576-21
Age: 13
Weight: 11-0
OR: 138
Days: 90
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sep 25 | Cra Craon | 30f VSft | ChL | 10-10 | 1/9 | Klitchko De Belair (3L) | 5/2 | - | - |
| 29 Jun 25 | Cly Corlay | 28f Sft | Ch | 11-3 | 2/8 | Horus D'Aubrelle (6L) | - | 133 | |
| 29 Mar 25 | Fnt Fontainebleau | 30f VSft | ChL | 10-12 p | 6/12 | Gentilhomme (26L) | 10/1 | - | 106 |
| 12 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 29.5f GS | 2HcCh | 10-12 | 7/16 | Stumptown (23L) | 40/1 | 145 | 132 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Com Compiegne | 27f Hy | ChL | 10-12 | 5/11 | Iceo Madrik (14½L) | 31/10 | - | 119 |
| 1 Sep 24 | Cra Craon | 30f VSft | ChL | 10-10 | 1/10 | Sweet David (7L) | 42/10 | - | 138 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (4%)
Jumped too ponderously here on reappearance but there were signs of warming to his task
11UP-9
Age: 9
Weight: 10-13
OR: 137
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 25 | Ain Aintree | 21f GS | 2HcCh | 11-9 | 9/17 | Colonel Harry (21L) | 8/1 | 141 | 132 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 26f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-9 | PU/12 | Moroder () | 6/1 | 141 | - |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | NvChG1 | 11-7 | UR/5 | The Jukebox Man () | 12/1 | 141 | - |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hay Haydock | 21.5f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-9 | 1/7 | President Scottie (4¼L) | 7/2 | 133 | 142 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-12 | 1/5 | Donny Boy (2L) | 9/2 | 128 | 132 |
| 16 Mar 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 23.5f Hy | 2HcH | 11-4 | 4/17 | Gwennie May Boy (36L) | 17/2 | 129 | 105 |
8th in the 2024 Grand National off 12lb higher; needs respect for top yard
754P-5
Age: 9
Weight: 10-10
OR: 134
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 25 | Crl Carlisle | 26f GS | 3HcCh | 12-0 tp | 5/9 | Sound And Fury (8½L) | 10/1 | 135 | 132 |
| 15 Mar 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 34f GS | HcChG3 | 11-8 tp1 | PU/16 | Mr Vango () | 11/1 | 137 | - |
| 15 Feb 25 | Hay Haydock | 28.5f GS | HcChG3 | 10-1 p | 4/9 | Apple Away (25L) | 17/2 | 140 | 127 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Chp Chepstow | 30.5f Sft | HcChG3 | 11-8 p | 5/15 | Val Dancer (17L) | 8/1 | 142 | 135 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 26f GS | HcChG3 | 11-4 p | 7/13 | Kandoo Kid (12L) | 14/1 | 144 | 145 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Crl Carlisle | 20f GS | ChLM | 11-6 p | 2/6 | Terresita (1¼L) | 6/4F | 145 | 137 |
Showed plenty of dash up front when 4th of 17 in the 2m5f Grand Sefton over these fences
12-224
Age: 9
Weight: 10-10
OR: 134
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 25 | Ain Aintree | 21f GS | 2HcCh | 11-3 | 4/17 | Colonel Harry (5½L) | 22/1 | 135 | 140 |
| 15 Oct 25 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Gd | 3HcCh | 12-0 | 2/2 | Magistrato (31L) | 11/8 | 137 | 132 |
| 27 Sep 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 21.5f Gd | 3HcCh | 12-0 | 2/6 | Coastguard Station (8L) | 4/1 | 138 | 137 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 20f Gd | 2NvHcCh | 11-7 | 2/9 | Mark Of Gold (¾L) | 14/1 | 137 | 142 |
| 29 Mar 25 | Str Stratford | 22.5f Gd | 3HcCh | 12-0 | 1/3 | The Wolf (3¼L) | 5/4F | 134 | 142 |
| 7 Mar 25 | Lei Leicester | 22.5f GS | 3NvHcCh | 11-10 | 1/6 | Major Fortune (¾L) | 16/1 | 130 | 138 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (33%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 9 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (31%)
3rd of 17 in 2m5f Grand Sefton here was his best show for ages; stamina can be questioned
3740-3
Age: 6
Weight: 10-9
OR: 133
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 25 | Ain Aintree | 21f GS | 2HcCh | 11-0 p | 3/17 | Colonel Harry (2¼L) | 7/1 | 132 | 139 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 21f GS | HcChG3 | 10-4 p1 | 14/30 | Gentleman De Mee (28L) | 10/1 | 134 | 119 |
| 8 Mar 25 | San Sandown | 24f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-7 | 4/6 | Hoe Joly Smoke (1L) | 4/1 | 132 | 135 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Exe Exeter | 23f GS | 2HcH | 11-7 | 7/12 | Catch Him Derry (13L) | 14/1 | 128 | 120 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 24f Sft | 2NvH | 11-0 | 3/5 | Derryhassen Paddy (8½L) | 11/4 | 129 | 121 |
| 15 Dec 24 | Wdr Windsor | 20f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 2/4 | Ma Shantou (1¾L) | 1/2F | 132 | 119 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Disputed lead at final fence when respectable fourth over 3m2f at Carlisle five weeks ago
2320-4
Age: 7
Weight: 10-6
OR: 130
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 25 | Crl Carlisle | 26f GS | 3HcCh | 11-10 | 4/9 | Sound And Fury (5L) | 100/30F | 131 | 130 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 26f GS | 2HcCh | 11-2 | 13/23 | Daily Present (68L) | 16/1 | 132 | 81 |
| 21 Jan 25 | Lei Leicester | 22.5f Sft | 3HcCh | 12-1 | 2/4 | Hunter Legend (2L) | 6/5 | 131 | 135 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | 2HcCh | 11-3 | 3/5 | Imperial Saint (14L) | 11/10F | 131 | 131 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-2 | 2/7 | Peaky Boy (2½L) | 11/2 | 128 | 135 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Str Stratford | 21f Hy | 4HcCh | 12-0 | 1/6 | As Tears Go By (14L) | 8/13F | 119 | 128 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
Probably needed the race last month and a leading player judged on last season's exploits
/112-9
Age: 8
Weight: 10-6
OR: 130
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 25 | Crl Carlisle | 26f GS | 3HcCh | 11-11 p | 9/9 | Sound And Fury (15½L) | 5/1 | 132 | 121 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Hay Haydock | 28.5f GS | HcChG3 | 10-2 p | 2/9 | Apple Away (12½L) | 10/1 | 138 | 136 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Chp Chepstow | 30.5f Sft | HcChG3 | 10-6 p | 1/15 | Jubilee Express (1½L) | 8/1 | 126 | 136 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Crl Carlisle | 26f GS | 3HcCh | 11-0 p | 1/9 | Snipe (1¼L) | 6/1 | 121 | 128 |
| 15 Apr 24 | Kel Kelso | 23.5f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-4 p | 3/6 | Up Helly Aa King (3¼L) | 2/1F | 121 | 124 |
| 16 Mar 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 24f Hy | 2NvHcCh | 11-3 p | 3/7 | Regal Blue (23L) | 4/1 | 121 | 117 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
4m winner as a hunter chaser and placed in the last two Grand Seftons over these fences
363P-2
Age: 9
Weight: 10-2
OR: 125
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 25 | Ain Aintree | 21f GS | 2HcCh | 10-6 b | 2/17 | Colonel Harry (2L) | 18/1 | 124 | 131 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 33.5f GS | 2HcCh | 11-5 p | PU/17 | Knockanore () | 11/1 | 127 | - |
| 30 Dec 24 | Hay Haydock | 28.5f Sft | 2HcCh | 11-7 | 3/7 | Saint Xavier (11L) | 100/30 | 128 | 126 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Don Doncaster | 24f GS | 2HcCh | 10-7 p | 6/14 | Charlie Uberalles (13L) | 5/2F | 128 | 126 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Ain Aintree | 21f GS | 2HcCh | 10-2 p | 3/13 | King Turgeon (4¼L) | 10/1 | 127 | 132 |
| 29 May 24 | Crt Cartmel | 25.5f Sft | 5HntCh | 12-1 | 1/9 | Jerrysback (2¼L) | EvensF | 127 | 133 |
Betting Forecast:
9/2 Mr Vango,
11/2 Gaboriot,
6/1 Galia Des Liteaux,
7/1 Bioluminescence,
White Rhino,
8/1 Bill Baxter,
Westerninthepark,
11/1 Excello,
14/1 Monbeg Genius,
16/1 Val Dancer,
25/1 Twig,
28/1 Mahons Glory,
33/1 Roi Mage
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