14:55 Aintree Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3/1 +25%) Inthepocket		3 3/1(+25%)																															(6) Inthepocket 3/1, Cost £290,000 after winning his sole point and impressive when landing Wexford maiden hurdle in October. Maintained unbeaten record stepped up in trip/grade at Naas (19.9f) and ran his best race when fourth in the Supreme at the Cheltenham Festival (16.4f) last time. Sets the standard.
2	12 2nd (12) (14/1 +22%) Strong Leader		14 14/1(+22%)																															(12) Strong Leader 14/1, Looked highly promising in bumpers and impressively made it 3-3 in this sphere in a 2m Southwell novice, quickening clear under hands and heels from home turn. Ran about as well as could have been expected in the Supreme at Cheltenham and has each-way claims.
3	14 3rd (14) (3.5/1 +22%) Luccia		3.5 3.5/1(+22%)																															(14) Luccia 3.5/1, Looked an excellent prospect in bumpers and made it 2-2 over hurdles in impressive fashion in 6-runner listed event at Exeter (16.7f). Probably a little too keen for her own good when only fourth in Dawn Run at the Cheltenham Festival and remains capable of better.
4	4 4th (4) (40/1 +50%) Hansard		40 40/1(+50%)																															(4) Hansard 40/1, Fairly useful Irish bumper winner for Charles O'Brien and made it 2-2 over hurdles for this yard when landing a 12-runner Plumpton novice in January. Proved a let-down when only fifth in the Dovecote won by Rubaud last time, though.
5th	9 5th (9) (33/1 -32%) Pembroke		33 33/1(-32%)																															(9) Pembroke 33/1, Bumper winner who left hurdles debut form in his wake when landing back-to-back novice contests late last year. Progressed further when second in Cheltenham Grade 2 but failed to justify strong market support in the County at the Festival there 4 weeks ago. Tongue tie on and remains with potential.
6th	7 6th (7) (80/1 +20%) Matata		80 80/1(+20%)																															(7) Matata 80/1, Free-going front runner who resumed progress back on a left-handed track when landing 7-runner handicap at Newbury (16.3f, good to firm) 41 days ago, unchallenged. Will find it much harder to dominate a field of this quality, though.
7th	13 7th (13) (16/1 -14%) Tahmuras		16 16/1(-14%)																															(13) Tahmuras 16/1, Point/bumper scorer who created a good impression when winning his first 3 starts over hurdles, including the Grade 1 Tolworth at Sandown, despite still showing signs of inexperience. That form is proving strong but he folded quickly once he came under pressure in the Supreme at Cheltenham.
8th	3 8th (3) (3.33/1 +5%) Found A Fifty		3.33 3.33/1(+5%)																															(3) Found A Fifty 3.33/1, Runner-up in his only bumper and made an impressive start to life over hurdles when making all in 25-runner maiden at Fairyhouse (2m, soft) in January. Coped well with the step up in grade when just touched off in Naas Grade 2 since and is open to further improvement.
9th	1 9th (1) (12/1 -9%) Altobelli		12 12/1(-9%)																															(1) Altobelli 12/1, Promising sort who won his sole start in bumpers and is 2 from 2 over hurdles, defying a penalty by a wide margin at Carlisle (19.3f) 53 days ago. Exciting prospect and well worth his place at this level.
10th	8 10th (8) (10/1 -11%) No Looking Back		10 10/1(-11%)																															(8) No Looking Back 10/1, Bumper winner who made it 2 from 2 over hurdles in a Grade 2 match at Limerick in December. Confirmed himself a useful novice when runner-up in Grade 3 at Naas subsequently and may still have more to offer.
11th	10 11th (10) (40/1 +20%) Rare Edition		40 40/1(+20%)																															(10) Rare Edition 40/1, Successful on his only outing in bumpers and again looked a good prospect in winning his first 3 starts over hurdles, particularly when seeing off subsequent Grade 2 winner Rubaud at Kempton (2m) on Boxing Day. Has disappointed both outings since, though.
5	5 |PU| (5) (8/1 +0%) Hullnback		8 8/1(+0%)																															(5) Hullnback 8/1, Useful bumper winner who confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut given a more positive ride when scoring at Haydock (15.6f) in November. Had plenty in hand when following up at Warwick (2m)10 weeks later and can go on improving now upped in class. Interesting.

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14:55 Aintree Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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As is only to be expected, this is a good quality renewal with the likes of Altobelli and Hullnback bidding to extend winning runs, while Luccia is respected in her bid to give Nicky Henderson back-to-back winners of the race. The last-named edges preference from that trio given she wasn't beaten far in the Grade 2 Jack De Bromhead Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham last month. However, it might pay to focus more attention on Irish raiders Inthepocket and FOUND A FIFTY, with the latter just preferred given he has bags of scope for further progression judging by his close proximity to the high-class Corbetts Cross in a Grade 2 at Naas last time. That is not to underestimate Inthepocket, whose highly commendable fourth-placed finish in the Supreme at Cheltenham gives him rock solid claims.

HULLNBACK was a fine second in a Grade 2 bumper at this meeting 12 months ago and made it 2 from 3 over hurdles when scoring in a good time at Warwick in February, so he's the tentative selection in a very interesting renewal of this Grade 1. Inthepocket unquestionably sets the standard on his excellent fourth in the Supreme, but there's still a strong suspicion he'll be seen in a better light when returning to further. The unbeaten Altobelli, Found A Fifty and Luccia complete the shortlist.

In an open-looking Top, the suggestion is NO LOOKING BACK. Second choice is Hullnback, ahead of Altobelli.

14:55 Aintree Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Aintree Conditions Chase (Class 1) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (4/1 -45%) Pic D'orhy		4 4/1(-45%)																															(7) Pic D'orhy 4/1, Won a couple of Grade 2s as a novice last season and improved again this term with all-the-way wins at Newton Abbot, Huntingdon (Peterborough Chase) and Kempton (Silviniaco Chase). No match for Shishkin in Ascot Chase since but had Fakir d'Oudairies 7 lengths behind him that day. Big shout.
2	1 2nd (1) (1.88/1 +16%) Fakir D'oudairies		1.88 1.88/1(+16%)																															(1) Fakir D'oudairies 1.88/1, High-class Irish chaser who looked a fortunate winner of Thurles Grade 2 in January when Haut En Couleurs fell last and was 7 lengths behind runner-up Pic d'Orhy when third in Ascot Chase since. However, has won this for last 2 years so must be considered in first-time headgear.
3	6 3rd (6) (14/1 +50%) Minella Drama		14 14/1(+50%)																															(6) Minella Drama 14/1, Smart hurdler/chaser who capitalised on a drop back to handicap company when scoring comfortably over fences at Musselburgh and Kelso last 2 starts but opposable back up in class.
4	2 4th (2) (7/1 +13%) French Dynamite		7 7/1(+13%)																															(2) French Dynamite 7/1, Very smart chaser who ran a cracker faced with a stiffish task when 5¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Envoi Allen in Ryanair Chase (Festival Trophy) at Cheltenham Festival last month. Doesn't have too much to find to make a big impact here and sharper track should suit.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/1 +0%) Fugitif		11 11/1(+0%)																															(3) Fugitif 11/1, Looks more mature this season, barely coming off the bridle when scoring at Chepstow over Christmas. Smart form when runner-up in Cheltenham handicaps next 2 starts, including when beaten 2 lengths in the Magners Plate at the Festival last month. This demands even more but not taken lightly.
6th	4 6th (4) (6/1 +0%) Hitman		6 6/1(+0%)																															(4) Hitman 6/1, Just denied in Old Roan over C&D on return before easy winner at Haydock. Excuses next 2 starts (reportedly bled in King George) and bounced back with an excellent third in Ryanair at Cheltenham. Runner-up to Fakir d'Oudairies (beaten 5½ lengths) in this last year and another bold bid likely.
5	5 |PU| (5) (6.5/1 +35%) Millers Bank		6.5 6.5/1(+35%)																															(5) Millers Bank 6.5/1, Grade 1 C&D novice winner at this meeting last season but limitations somewhat exposed in open company this term, well-held fifth of 6 to Shishkin in Betfair Ascot Chase 55 days ago. Others stronger.

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15:30 Aintree Conditions Chase (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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Triumphant in this contest for the last two years, it can pay to side with the tried and trusted FAKIR D'OUDAIRIES, who may not be arriving in the best of form after a disappointing performance in the Ascot Chase but remains well capable on his day. Joseph O'Brien's charge seems to come alive around here and, like last year, he can fend off the attentions of Hitman (second), who arrives following a highly creditable placed effort in the Ryanair. Stablemate Pic D'Orhy had been on a roll this season until the Ascot Chase, where once again he was found wanting in Grade 1 company. On the other hand, talented handicapper Fugitif could be an interesting alternative having travelled like a horse with plenty of ability when runner-up at Cheltenham the last twice.

Aintree seems to bring out the best in FAKIR D'OUDAIRIES and Joseph O'Brien's 8-y-o can win this for the third successive season. Pic d'Orhy's winning run came to an end when second in the Ascot Chase in February but he finished 7 lengths in front of the selection that day so rates a huge threat. Hitman was an excellent third in the Ryanair at Cheltenham last month and should be in the mix again having finished second in this last term.

Pic D'Orhy finished ahead of FAKIR D'OUDAIRIES at Ascot but the last named has peaked in this race in each of the last two seasons.

15:30 Aintree Conditions Chase (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:05 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f - 29 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	24 1st (24) (20/1 +33%) Bill Baxter		20 20/1(+33%)																															(24) Bill Baxter 20/1, Progressive chaser who has landed his last 3 starts, the last two coming at Kelso. Jumps well for a novice and could take to these obstacles, so merits respect.
2	12 2nd (12) (25/1 +38%) Fantastic Lady		25 25/1(+38%)																															(12) Fantastic Lady 25/1, Very useful chaser who won a 3m Market Rasen listed mares' race on her reappearance in November but no impact in a competitive handicap at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Could bounce back after a break.
3	28 3rd (28) (25/1 +24%) Killer Kane		25 25/1(+24%)																															(28) Killer Kane 25/1, Impressed when landing a gamble at Kempton in February and wasn't disgraced over the same C&D next time. Others look better treated but he's not completely dismissed.
4	1 4th (1) (7.5/1 +38%) Haut En Couleurs		7.5 7.5/1(+38%)																															(1) Haut En Couleurs 7.5/1, Very smart chaser who fell in Kinloch Brae Chase in January (looked likely winner) and no disgrace in losing out to stablemate Janidil in Grade 2 Red Mills Chase at Gowran on penultimate start. Again ran well when fifth in the Plate a month ago and another bold showing seems likely.
5th	13 5th (13) (50/1 +0%) Battleoverdoyen		50 50/1(+0%)																															(13) Battleoverdoyen 50/1, Grade 1 winner in his pomp but just useful nowadays. Losing run is mounting up and was pulled up at Cheltenham last time. Others preferred.
6th	4 6th (4) (100/1 -100%) Fan De Blues		100 100/1(-100%)																															(4) Fan De Blues 100/1, Smart chaser who lost his form in the winter but has had a break since and no surprise if his top handler has got him back on track.
7th	18 7th (18) (16/1 +11%) Demachine		16 16/1(+11%)																															(18) Demachine 16/1, Low-mileage 9-y-o who gained a third victory over fences following second breathing op at Uttoxeter almost a year ago. Solid showing at Newbury next time but unable to build on that since.
8th	25 8th (25) (50/1 +24%) Celebre D'allen		50 50/1(+24%)																															(25) Celebre D'allen 50/1, Returned from a long absence with a bang last season, winning 3 handicaps (2 hurdle, 1 chase) and fine fifth in Plate. Just respectable efforts at best this term, including in another renewal of the last-named race, and he's not that interesting for win purposes.
9th	14 9th (14) (8/1 +0%) Gesskille		8 8/1(+0%)																															(14) Gesskille 8/1, Ex-French chaser who has done well for this yard and ran with plenty of credit over these fences twice in the autumn. Respectable effort at Doncaster last time and freshened up by his shrewd stable, so makes plenty of appeal.
17	17 |B| (17) (40/1 -21%) Batcio		40 40/1(-21%)																															(17) Batcio 40/1, Unseated rider in minor event chase at Clonmel (19.9f, heavy, 33/1) 24 days ago, held at the time but likely to have needed the run. Should be much closer to form with that run under his belt and he was runner-up in this last year.
5	5 |F| (5) (14/1 -27%) Final Orders		14 14/1(-27%)																															(5) Final Orders 14/1, Has been nothing short of a revelation for these connections and completed a 5-timer over fences in comprehensive style in valuable 2m handicap at Leopardstown in February. Shaped as if still in form in the Grand Annual and deserves respect.
11	11 |F| (11) (22/1 -38%) Upping The Anti		22 22/1(-38%)																															(11) Upping The Anti 22/1, Useful chaser who ran creditably up in grade when 13 lengths second of 6 to Flame Bearer in Gr 3 chase (14/1) at Thurles (18f, soft) 27 days ago. Needs to improve again to feature in this.
26	26 |F| (26) (25/1 +24%) Cooper's Cross		25 25/1(+24%)																															(26) Cooper's Cross 25/1, Made a winning return from 6 months off at Carlisle (2½m) in October. At least as good when placed at Aintree/Musselburgh before taking things up a notch when landing Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster. Only sixth there last time (broke blood vessel) and might well get back on track.
16	16 |U| (16) (20/1 +20%) Phoenix Way		20 20/1(+20%)																															(16) Phoenix Way 20/1, Runner-up in a valuable Ascot handicap last winter prior to going one better back ther next time. Better than recent form figures suggest, hampered latest start, and certainly not discounted with cheekpieces on for the first time.
3	3 |U| (3) (28/1 +15%) Ciel De Neige		28 28/1(+15%)																															(3) Ciel De Neige 28/1, Smart chaser who has seemingly been brought along gradually this term, not finding a great deal having loomed up going well in a valuable handicap at Leopardstown a couple of months ago. No surprise if this has been the aim all along.
10th	6 10th (6) (9/1 +10%) Al Dancer		9 9/1(+10%)																															(6) Al Dancer 9/1, Smart chaser who returned as good as ever when landing the Grand Sefton over C&D and, having been off since, he appears to have been laid out for another big run, so merits strong consideration.
11th	8 11th (8) (50/1 -25%) Gin On Lime		50 50/1(-25%)																															(8) Gin On Lime 50/1, Useful chaser. Course winner. Respectable fourth of 16 in handicap chase at Listowel last September and didn't get far in the Glenfarclas Chase at Cheltenham last month.
12th	15 12th (15) (50/1 +0%) Top Ville Ben		50 50/1(+0%)																															(15) Top Ville Ben 50/1, Not the force of old but his mark now reflects that and was a good 3 lengths third of 23 to The Goffer in handicap chase (28/1) at Leopardstown on penultimate outing. Pulled up in the Ultimate at Cheltenham since.
13th	21 13th (21) (80/1 -60%) Hereditary Rule		80 80/1(-60%)																															(21) Hereditary Rule 80/1, Took well to chasing last year, gaining third small-field victory in Cartmel novice (21f) in August. Cashed in off much lower hurdles mark at Downpatrick next time and, then shaped well at Cheltenham. Down the field in a big handicap at the latter course 29 days ago but could bounce back.
14th	19 14th (19) (40/1 +20%) Kiltealy Briggs		40 40/1(+20%)																															(19) Kiltealy Briggs 40/1, Back on track with 21.5f Market Rasen handicap success on his reappearance in October. Not at best at Wincanton subsequently, though, and others make more appeal in this competitive event.
15th	27 15th (27) (12/1 +14%) Equus Dancer		12 12/1(+14%)																															(27) Equus Dancer 12/1, Enhanced his impressive strike rate after 18 months off in 7-runner handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f) in December and followed up in comfortable fashion over hurdles at Uttoxeter last month. Likeable type who is still unexposed in this sphere.
16th	30 16th (30) (20/1 +0%) Fantastikas		20 20/1(+0%)																															(30) Fantastikas 20/1, Progressive novice chaser last term but disappointing this time around and has a bit to prove.
17th	23 17th (23) (150/1 -88%) Hardline		150 150/1(-88%)																															(23) Hardline 150/1, Useful chaser who has underperformed in cross-country events the last twice and looks firmly up against it here.
18th	9 18th (9) (66/1 -32%) Epson Du Houx		66 66/1(-32%)																															(9) Epson Du Houx 66/1, Has looked in form this season, albeit not quite at his best when only sixth in the Grand Annual last time. Hood goes back on but he's unproven over the trip.
19th	2 19th (2) (10/1 +0%) Burrows Saint		10 10/1(+0%)																															(2) Burrows Saint 10/1, Smart chaser who hasn't been at his best for a while but finds himself on an appealing mark as a result and should be better for his latest outing at Down Royal. Fourth in the 2021 Grand National, so looks a player if he can lie up with the early pace down in trip.
10	10 |PU| (10) (6.5/1 +19%) Ashtown Lad		6.5 6.5/1(+19%)																															(10) Ashtown Lad 6.5/1, Took very well to these fences when landing the Becher in December and at least respectable efforts over hurdles both outings since. Should give a good account.
7	7 |PU| (7) (16/1 -14%) Il Ridoto		16 16/1(-14%)																															(7) Il Ridoto 16/1, Useful novice chaser who was threatening another big performance and duly delivered (in first-time cheekpieces) when taking 16-runner handicap at Cheltenham on Trials Day. Solid showing when sixth in Plate at the Festival and likely to give another good account.
20	20 |PU| (20) (22/1 +21%) Numitor		22 22/1(+21%)																															(20) Numitor 22/1, Facile victory at Doncaster (19f, heavy) over a year ago. Well held first 2 starts this season but back to form the last twice and isn't out of it.
29	29 |PU| (29) (66/1 +0%) Dorking Lad		66 66/1(+0%)																															(29) Dorking Lad 66/1, Resumed winning ways in a 20.5f Kempton handicap in November, drawing right away to score by 16 lengths. Has failed to complete on both subsequent outings but was running creditably at Ascot on latter occasion. Jumping is a concern over these fences.

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16:05 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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In a wide-open contest only a tentative vote can go to BURROWS SAINT. It's interesting that Willie Mullins opts for this race over the Grand National, which he has competed in twice. Fourth in the 2021 renewal before unseating last year (from a 4lb higher mark), he could prove more potent over this shorter trip, while a recent spin at Down Royal should have left him cherry-ripe. Al Dancer is now 2lb better off with Gesskille than when defeating him in the Grand Sefton here in November and it would be no surprise were he to confirm that form. Ashtown Lad merits the utmost respect, along with the progressive Final Orders. Others to note include Haut En Couleurs, Ciel De Neige and Bill Baxter.

HAUT EN COULEURS produced another highly likeable display when fifth in the Plate and, as an assured jumper, he strikes as the sort to take to these fences, so he makes the most appeal. Al Dancer and Ashtown Lad have both won here already this term and appear to have been laid out for a big run, so they head the numerous dangers in another fascinating renewal.

As always, this will be fast and furious. Gesskille has an awful lot going for him but HAUT EN COULEURS (nap) can defy top weight.

16:05 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:40 Aintree Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 25f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	16 1st (16) (16/1 -45%) Apple Away		16 16/1(-45%)																															(16) Apple Away 16/1, Irish point winner who made a successful hurdling/Rules debut at Bangor in September and has continued to progress since, latest when taking 5-runner listed hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, good) last month. Yard took this with Ahoy Senor 2 years ago and she is an interesting contender.
2	8 2nd (8) (6/1 -9%) Maximilian		6 6/1(-9%)																															(8) Maximilian 6/1, Useful hurdler who got back on the up when taking 10-runner River Don Novices' Hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, good to soft) 76 days ago by a length from Stay Away Fay, responding well. May be capable of better yet and warrants plenty of respect.
3	6 3rd (6) (5/1 +9%) Iroko		5 5/1(+9%)																															(6) Iroko 5/1, Taken his form to a new level for his fledgling yard this season, producing a career best when winning Martin Pipe at Cheltenham (20.2f, good to soft) last month. Every chance he will be just as effective over this longer trip and must enter calculations.
4	13 4th (13) (4/1 +20%) Stay Away Fay		4 4/1(+20%)																															(13) Stay Away Fay 4/1, Won 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles, showing marked improvement when taking 20-runner Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham (24f, good to soft) in gutsy fashion last month. No doubt his future lies over fences but he will be a big player here if that victory hasn't taken too much out of him.
5th	4 5th (4) (40/1 +20%) Howlingmadmurdock		40 40/1(+20%)																															(4) Howlingmadmurdock 40/1, Won 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles, finding improvement when scoring on handicap bow at Sandown (19.8f, soft) 38 days ago, Remains low mileage but asked a much bigger question now.
6th	7 6th (7) (28/1 +15%) Marble Sands		28 28/1(+15%)																															(7) Marble Sands 28/1, Useful hurdler who has won 3 of his 5 starts this season. However, limitations rather exposed when fifth in Ballymore at Cheltenham last month and this longer trip will need to bring out some improvement.
7th	12 7th (12) (50/1 -25%) Search For Glory		50 50/1(-25%)																															(12) Search For Glory 50/1, Yet to score in 3 attempts over timber and was well behind when pulling up behind Stay Away Fay in Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham last month. Makes limited appeal. Wears first-time tongue strap.
8th	2 8th (2) (33/1 -32%) Blenkinsop		33 33/1(-32%)																															(2) Blenkinsop 33/1, Progressive since switched to handicaps, still looking well ahead of his mark when completing the 4-timer at Newbury (20.5f, soft) in December. Well worth his place in graded company here and it's possible we haven't seen the best of him yet.
9th	11 9th (11) (33/1 -18%) Saint Davy		33 33/1(-18%)																															(11) Saint Davy 33/1, Fetched £270,000 after winning sole point start and justified favouritism when landing a Carlisle bumper on Rules debut in October. Dug deep when narrowly making a winning start in this sphere at Chepstow (19.5f) in December and remains open to improvement.
3	3 |F| (3) (5/1 +44%) Grey Dawning		5 5/1(+44%)																															(3) Grey Dawning 5/1, Won both his bumper starts and has a progressive profile in this sphere, taking the step up in class in his stride when winning Grade 2 at Warwick (21f, heavy) in January. Further improvement may be forthcoming, particularly over this longer trip, and he is one for the shortlist.
10th	9 10th (9) (66/1 -65%) Mofasa		66 66/1(-65%)																															(9) Mofasa 66/1, Won his first 2 starts this term and got back on track when third of 10 in Grade 2 at Cheltenham (20.2f, good to soft) in January. Ought to stay this longer trip but has plenty to find on form with the principals here.
1	1 |PU| (1) (3/1 +25%) Absolute Notions		3 3/1(+25%)																															(1) Absolute Notions 3/1, Improved in each of his 3 starts over hurdles, latest when very good second of 8 to Good Land in Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novices' at Leopardstown (22.1f, good to soft, 12/1) 69 days ago. Bred to appreciate this longer trip and merits consideration.
5	5 |PU| (5) (28/1 -40%) Hurricane Bay		28 28/1(-40%)																															(5) Hurricane Bay 28/1, Showed fair form in bumpers and upped his game since sent hurdling, his standout effort coming when third in the Grade 2 River Don at Doncaster in January. Made the most of good opportunity at same course since but has a lot more on his plate in this company.
15	15 |PU| (15) (28/1 +15%) Weveallbeencaught		28 28/1(+15%)																															(15) Weveallbeencaught 28/1, Added to his bumper success when scoring over hurdles at Cheltenham in January but hasn't really built on that and finished well held behind Stay Away Fay in Albert Bartlett last month.
10	10 |PU| (10) (100/1 +0%) Moka De Vassy		100 100/1(+0%)																															(10) Moka De Vassy 100/1, Acquitted himself well in defeat on several occasions but is still looking for his first victory and arrives on the back of an early fall in the Pertemps at Cheltenham last month. Difficult ask.

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16:40 Aintree Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

The value may lie with MAXIMILIAN, who skipped Cheltenham but the horse who finished narrowly behind him in the River Don, Stay Away Fay, went on to win the Albert Bartlett. He has the chance to claim Grade One honours on this occasion, with track and ground conditions expected to suit. Paul Nicholls' charge had a tough race when scoring at the Festival and it may be too big an ask to follow up four weeks later, while Iroko has the potential to improve for the step up in trip but will need to take his form to a new level in Graded company. The Irish haven't won this since 2005, though they have a strong contender in Absolute Notions, who ran a cracker at the Dublin Racing Festival when last seen. Others to note include Blenkinsop, Grey Dawning and Mofasa.

GREY DAWNING is going the right way and showed bundles of stamina when winning a Grade 2 at Warwick in January. His shrewd handler will no doubt have targeted this event and he is taken to land the spoils. Absolute Notions will also appreciate this stiffer test of stamina and looks sure to make his presence felt, whilst sole mare Apple Away will be dangerous if let loose on the lead. Cheltenham Festival winners Stay Away Fay and Iroko also enter calculations in what looks a cracking contest.

Cheltenham Festival winner Stay Away Fay is respected but ABSOLUTE NOTIONS promises to be well suited by 3m and gets the vote.

16:40 Aintree Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:15 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (40/1 -122%) Punctuation		40 40/1(-122%)																															(11) Punctuation 40/1, Much improved for this yard/equipped with tongue tie, completing 4-timer at Cheltenham (16.8f) in December. Solid enough fourth back at that venue next start and easy enough to overlook his run in last month's Imperial Cup (hampered before 2 out). Still, present mark demands more.
2	18 2nd (18) (18/1 -50%) Blueking D'Oroux		18 18/1(-50%)																															(18) Blueking D'Oroux 18/1, Clearly always been well regarded (sent off short-priced favourite for Grade 2 juvenile on UK debut) and finally showed why after, having had a wind-op, landed a 13-runner juvenile hurdle (50/1) at Ascot (15.7f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Handy 4-y-o allowance to call upon and he's respected.
3	21 3rd (21) (10/1 +29%) Washington		10 10/1(+29%)																															(21) Washington 10/1, Dual winner as a novice last term and signed off with a creditable third from 3 lb higher mark in this race 12 months ago. Low-key efforts at Ascot/Newbury initially this time around but did fare much better when runner-up at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) over Christmas. Comes here fresh and worth a look
4	10 4th (10) (28/1 +30%) A Different Kind		28 28/1(+30%)																															(10) A Different Kind 28/1, Useful novice hurdler last season and made an encouraging handicap debut/reappearance over 2½m here in October. Not been in anything like the same form since however, including following a wind op when seventh in 10-runner Kempton handicap (21f) in March.
5th	7 5th (7) (7.5/1 +12%) Jpr One		7.5 7.5/1(+12%)																															(7) Jpr One 7.5/1, Highly tried on back of novice hurdle victories (at upto 19f) last season but clearly not lacking for fitness as he made a winning return in 5-runner Taunton handicap (16.5f) 25 days ago, doing it readily. This understandably more demanding but he's still low-mileage.
6th	6 6th (6) (40/1 +0%) Albert's Back		40 40/1(+0%)																															(6) Albert's Back 40/1, 9-y-o who boasts a very good record at Wetherby, adding another success at that venue to his tally 2 weeks ago. 4 lb higher mark fine but his overall record suggests he's no sure thing to be in same form here (pulled up in this 12 months ago).
7th	19 7th (19) (33/1 +0%) Collingham		33 33/1(+0%)																															(19) Collingham 33/1, Durable sort who has had a good season, bagging a nice prize under this promising rider at Musselburgh (2m, good) in February. Unseated early in the Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso last month and fancied to give a good account for all he's a career-high mark to defy.
8th	14 8th (14) (6/1 +20%) Go Dante		6 6/1(+20%)																															(14) Go Dante 6/1, Lightly raced 7-y-o who, having missed whole of 2022 has stepped up with each outing since the turn of the year, well served by a soundly-run race when taking small-field Wetherby handicap 24 days ago. Cheekpieces go on and booking of Jamie Codd an eye-catching one. One to note.
9th	8 9th (8) (7.5/1 +38%) Knickerbockerglory		7.5 7.5/1(+38%)																															(8) Knickerbockerglory 7.5/1, Steadily progressive 7-y-o who scored 4 times over hurdles last year and having made a bright start over fences this winter, he duly ran another fine race back over hurdles when runner-up in last month's Imperial Cup, possibly pressing on a shade soon. No reason why he won't go well again.
13	13 |F| (13) (16/1 +11%) Call Of The Wild		16 16/1(+11%)																															(13) Call Of The Wild 16/1, Won sole bumper start and 2 from 4 in novice hurdles during 2021/22. Encouraging third on return/handicap debut at Ascot in October and he comes here having not convinced in a couple of tries over fences around the turn of the year. Bounce back distinctly possible returned to timber.
10th	17 10th (17) (33/1 +0%) Fruit N Nut		33 33/1(+0%)																															(17) Fruit N Nut 33/1, Dual soft-ground bumper winner in 2021 and he comes here boasting a record of 3 wins from 6 starts over timber, successful under this rider at Newbury (16.3f) 6 weeks ago. Suspicion he will need to pull out more if he's to come out on top again here.
11th	12 11th (12) (18/1 -13%) Ukantango		18 18/1(-13%)																															(12) Ukantango 18/1, Bumper/dual novice hurdle winner who improved further when second in Cheltenham Grade 2 in November. Testing conditions possibly found him out in Tolworth next start and back to form when third in Dovecote at Kempton (2m) latest, albeit without threatening. Handicap debut.
12th	3 12th (3) (4.5/1 +44%) Parramount		4.5 4.5/1(+44%)																															(3) Parramount 4.5/1, Fairly useful in bumpers during 2020/21 and has gone from strength-to-strength over hurdles this term, making it 3 wins from 5 starts with any amount to spare at Fakenham (2m) last month. Handicapper has reacted but rider takes off very handy 7 lb and he's very much of interest again.
13th	4 13th (4) (50/1 -52%) Geromino		50 50/1(-52%)																															(4) Geromino 50/1, Made most of good opportunities to bag 4 small-field chase events last summer prior to finding Tommy's Oscar too strong in a match on final start at Carlisle in October. Returns to hurdles having gone well fresh previously but he may find a few too good on this occasion.
9	9 |PU| (9) (8.5/1 +6%) Nibiru		8.5 8.5/1(+6%)																															(9) Nibiru 8.5/1, Flat/dual hurdles winner during second half of last year and out ran big odds when second in 17-runner Liffey handicap hurdle on latest outing in February. This understandably tougher from career-high mark, though.
22	22 |PU| (22) (12/1 -41%) Gaoth Chuil		12 12/1(-41%)																															(22) Gaoth Chuil 12/1, Bumper winner last summer and positive start over hurdles, gaining second success in this sphere with a good deal to spare under this rider at Leopardstown (20f) 6 weeks ago. Shrewd stable should never be underestimated here and likely she has more to offer.
15	15 |PU| (15) (16/1 -33%) Soul Icon		16 16/1(-33%)																															(15) Soul Icon 16/1, Has proved a different proposition since switched to handicaps, finding another chunk of improvement when making it 7 wins from 8 starts at Cheltenham (16.4f) in October. Faces another 10 lb rise in weights but comes here fresh and he shouldn't be underestimated.
20	20 |PU| (20) (20/1 -25%) Densworth		20 20/1(-25%)																															(20) Densworth 20/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in bumpers and he's improved with each outing over hurdles, making all and in command when left clear last as he defied a penalty in a Southwell novice (15.8f) 39 days ago. Highly likely there's more to come now handicapping.
5	5 |PU| (5) (50/1 +0%) Advanced Virgo		50 50/1(+0%)																															(5) Advanced Virgo 50/1, Fairly useful hurdler who returned to form and caused a surprise when making a winning debut for this yard in a Cork minor event (2m) 13 months ago. Interesting connections pitch him in here following another absence with very capable pilot booked.
16	16 |PU| (16) (80/1 -100%) Tullypole Annie		80 80/1(-100%)																															(16) Tullypole Annie 80/1, Fit from Flat and caused a surprise when running out 33/1 winner at Leopardstown (2m) over Christmas. Seemingly not herself when pulled up back at that venue in February but she needs to pull out more to defy this mark in any case.

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17:15 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

BLUEKING D'OROUX showed marked improvement to win at odds of 50/1 at Ascot on his first start after wind surgery and, although he carries a 7lb penalty for that success, he gets 8lb from his elders as a four-year-old. If he improves again he could be well handicapped, though Go Dante looks a serious rival. The booking of Jamie Codd to ride catches the eye, as does the application of cheekpieces despite a comfortable win at Wetherby, and he may also be on an upward curve. Soul Icon is looking for his sixth win in a row and may well have been saved for this, though any further rain would not help his chances, while Albert's Back and perhaps JPR One are others to consider.

PARRAMOUNT continued his upward trajectory over hurdles with another dominant display at Fakenham 4 weeks ago and, with his in-form rider's claim off-setting a fair chunk of his subsequent 10 lb rise, he looks sure to make another bold bid. This is ultra-competitive however, with the prolific Soul Icon a big threat returned from a short break. Go Dante, Gaoth Chuil and Blueking d'Oroux are a trio of others fancied to be in the mix also.

There should be more to come from GO DANTE. Progressive Parramount is feared most, ahead of JPR One.

17:15 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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