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WELCOMES YOU On behalf of everyone at Randox I would like to welcome you to the Randox Grand National 2022.

I am so pleased that we are once again able to come together in person to enjoy a wonderful day of racing.

As we make positive steps towards a post-COVID future, we aim to convert the familiarity with testing across society into the improvement of people’s overall health.

Since the beginning of 2020 Randox has built, equipped and staffed 80,000sq ft of testing facilities and now has amongst the very largest laboratories in Europe, having completed almost 25 million gold-standard PCR tests.

We are now committed to harnessing this COVID testing infrastructure for the benefit of true preventative healthcare, and as such are opening a number of new clinics and launching a range of new home testing kits for vitamin deficiencies, hormone health, liver health, and heart disease. We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take what we have learnt from the pandemic to empower individuals to truly take control of their own health.

I wish you all a healthy and enjoyable day here at Aintree Racecourse.

DR PETER FITZGERALD CBE FREng DL, Randox Managing Director

THE JOCKEY CLUB WELCOMES YOU

Welcome to Randox Grand National Day. We are delighted to stage the people’s race once more and hope you will enjoy all the action throughout the day as 40 runners and riders take part in the world’s greatest steeplechase.

Last year, Rachael Blackmore entered the history books yet again to become the first female jockey to win the Randox Grand National as she and Minella Times gave JP McManus a second win in the race.

Whilst just a small crowd was able to witness this historic moment, we are excited to welcome a full crowd back to Aintree for the first time since 2019.

Our thanks as ever go to the sponsors of this meeting. Firstly to our event partner Randox, who have supported the Grand National Festival since 2017; we are delighted to continue working with Dr Peter FitzGerald, his wife Nuailin and the Randox team. Our thanks also go to our official betting partner Betway, EFT Systems, Poundland, JRL Group and Weatherbys.

As well as the famous 40 that will head to post at 5.15pm today, we welcome our honorary 41st runner in association with Alder Hey Children’s Charity, four year old Betty Batt.

Betty came into the world over four months early, and weighed only 650 grams. Because of her extreme prematurity she needed neonatal intensive care at Liverpool Women’s Hospital, before being critically ill and moving to Alder Hey for emergency surgery; the first of many such visits. Throughout her short life she has astounded her parents and continued to fight through multiple surgeries, blood transfusions, blood cultures and lumbar punctures. After 13 months in hospital, she finally went home for the first time, being described by her dad Phil as ‘our little miracle’, and continuing to bring out the best in everyone she meets.

Thank you for joining us today, and if you’re looking ahead to 2023, you can register for priority access to tickets for next year’s Randox Grand National Festival on the Aintree Racecourse website. We would like to wish all racegoers an enjoyable days racing on Randox Grand National Day. NICHOLAS WRIGLEY

DICKON WHITE

Chairman, Aintree Racecourse

North West Regional Director

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RACEDAY OFFICIALS Stewards Shaun Parker (Chief Steward) Peter Heaton & Jeremy Barlow (Stewards' Panel Chairs) Daniel Andrews, Beth Dowswell, Thomas Evetts, Greg Pearson Starters Robert Supple William Jordan Stuart Turner Michael Reid Seamus O'Neill Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers Amy Fairclough,Alec Dent, Tracey Hamilton, Graham Gray, Jeremy Willis, Shaun Mitchell, Martin Knight, Vince McKevitt, Lisa Cook, Lousie Todd

Race Conditions can be found on page 80

Veterinary Surgeons

Jim Tipp, Paddy MacAndrew, Chris Proudman, John Burgess, Kerry Comb, Seamus Miller, Graham Potts, Ellen Singer, Kate Sumner, Sue Taylor, Alasdair Topp

Medical Officers

Dr John Murray & Dr Ian Roberts (SMRO) Dr John Edwards, Dr Louise Williams, Dr Mike Unwin, Dr Martin Davies, Dr Emily Hill Dr Owen Richards, Dr Helen Blakey, Dr Tristan Elkin

Commentators Simon Holt, Stewart Machin, Alan Howers Betting Ring Managers Niel Pateman, Malcom Hart, Paul Haynes, Mike Oxley

Judges Nick Bostock & Guy Lewis

Chairman Nicholas Wrigley

Clerks Of The Scales Wayne Burnell & Claudia Marelli

Clerk Of The Course Sulekha Varma

Veterinary Officers Arthur Kidd, Graham Potts, Kate Maxwell, Sally Taylor

Designated Safeguarding Lead Dickon White

Regional Director - North West Dickon White Finance Director - West Roy Barker Regional Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course - Aintree Sulekha Varma Regional Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course - Haydock Park Kirkland Tellwright Communications Lead - West Grant Rowley Head of Marketing - West Matthew Foxton-Duffy

Head of Partnerships - West Jack Royle Regional Head of Operations Stephen Mansfield Regional General Manager - Catering Peter Jardine Head of Hospitality - West Claire Leonard Regional Sales Coordination Manager Sales Service Manager Victoria Kehoe Head of Conference and Events - West Charlotte Fitzgerald

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EMBANKMENT ENTRANCE (Saturday Only) PRINCESS ROYAL STAND • Princess Royal Diamond Marque - 4th Floor EARL OF DERBY STAND • Golden Miller – 1st Floor • Papillon – 3rd Floor LORD SEFTON STAND • Sunloch Club/Sunloch – 1st Floor • Corbiere (The Green Room) – 3rd Floor

MAKING THE MOST OF RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL DAY

PARADE OF CHAMPIONS

A select number of Grand National heroes will be parading in the Parade Ring at 12.20pm including Tiger Roll, Neptune collonges,One For Arthur, Lake View Lad, Vintage Clouds & Pineau de Rea

AINTREE LEGEND J P MCMANUS At 11.30am legendary owner JP McManus will be inducted into the Aintree Hall of Fame at McCoys.

TODAY’S PUNTERS PANEL Make sure you catch the latest horse racing tips with today’s special guests at 1.15pm in the Parade Ring.

LAURA WRIGHT

Sporting soprano and Aintree ambassador Laura Wright will sing the National Anthem prior to the Randox Grand National.

AFTER SHOW PARTY

Make sure you don’t miss The Wickermen in the Aintree Pavilion throughout the day and after racing until 7.00pm..

TODAY’S ON-COURSE ACTION 1.45pm The EFT Construction Handicap Hurdle Race (Grade 3) 3m 1/2f 2.25pm The Betway Mersey Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) 2m 4f 3.00pm The Poundland Maghull Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1) 2m 3.35pm The JRL Group Liverpool Stayers’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) 3m 1/2f 4.15pm The Betway Handicap Steeple Chase (Grade 3) 3m 1f 5.15pm The Randox Grand National Handicap Steeple Chase (Grade 3) 4m 2 1/2f 6.20pm The Weatherbys nhstallions co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2) 2m 1f

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PARADE OF CHAMPIONS Aintree welcomes back 6 legendary past Grand National winners to its popular Parade of Champions this year. These favourites will appear in the Parade Ring at 12.30pm.

Aintree Racecourse would like to thank all the owners and connections of these great heroes for making this annual parade possible each year.

SILVER BIRCH (2007)

Trained by Gordon Elliot Ridden by Robbie Power Described as ‘a legend’ by staff at Gordon Elliott’s County Meath yard, 25-year-old “Silver” now spends his time at his owner Brian Walsh’s nearby farm where he is turned out with the mares. According to Brian, he is in great form and thinks he is the boss man around the place.

MON MOME (2009)

Trained by Venetia Williams Ridden by Liam Treadwell Twenty-two-year-old “Monnie” spends his retirement with Sarah McQueen who looked after him during his career. He still believes he is a youngster and if there is any mischief around, he is sure to be at the bottom of it. In the past year he has paraded at the Horse of the Year Show and at Worcester racecourse – in memory of his National-winning jockey Liam Treadwell.

NEPTUNE COLLONGES (2012)

Trained by Paul Nicholls Ridden by Daryl Jacob Winner of the closest Grand National in history, 21-year-old “Nipper” lives happily in Shropshire at the yard of owner John Hales’ daughter Lisa. He spends his days in the field, avoiding being caught and getting as muddy as possible. He has regularly visited the children at Alder Hey Hospital and will stand still for at least 45 minutes while being petted and fed Polos.

PINEAU DE RE (2014)

Trained by Dr Richard Newland Ridden by Leighton Aspell Nineteen-year-old “Peenie Weenie” lives with Lizzie Brunt in Worcestershire, enjoying hunting, eventing, parading, dressage and ‘playing like a yearling’.

Lizzie says he is the most intelligent horse she has ever ridden, and spoils him rotten with his preferred treats of chopped carrots and apples, but never a Polo!

ONE FOR ARTHUR (2017)

Trained by Lucinda Russell Ridden by Derek Fox Only the second Grand National winner in history to be trained in Scotland, “Arthur” retired from racing in 2020. Now aged 13, he was schooled for eventing and hunting and, after a winter back in Kinross with Lucinda Russell, is about to start on a new adventure as a riding horse for his breeder John Dwan’s daughter. A handful at the races, Arthur shows incredible gentleness when meeting people at public appearances.

TIGER ROLL (2018, 2019)

Trained by Gordon Elliott Ridden by Davy Russell Only the cancellation of the 2020 race prevented gutsy little Tiger Roll from threatening to equal Red Rum’s record three Grand National wins. A real crowd favourite, 12-year-old “Tiger” only three weeks ago almost won his beloved Cross Country Chase for a fourth time before earning a well-deserved retirement from racing. Aintree is delighted to welcome the dual National winner to the Parade for the first time.

Other past winners MONTY’S PASS (2003), NUMBERSIXVALVERDE (2006), DON’T PUSH IT (2010) and RULE THE WORLD (2016) are all enjoying their retirements in Ireland, as are HEDGEHUNTER (2005) and BALLABRIGGS (2011) in the Isle Of Man and BINDAREE (2002) in Gloucestershire.

Two of the late Trevor Hemmings’ horses have run their last races, with Vintage Clouds joining Lake View Lad in retirement after being pulled up in last Saturday’s Scottish Grand National.

VINTAGE CLOUDS

Trained by Sue Smith A beautiful grey who was held in high regard for many of the top staying handicaps in Britain, Vintage Clouds had the hearts of many racing fans.

A winner of his fifth start in the Ultima Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, aged 11, and a winner of the Peter Marsh Chase, along with making the frame in the Welsh and Scottish National, he will be remembered for many years to come. He will now retire to Hemmings’ stud at Gleadhill to be a lead horse.

LAKE VIEW LAD

Trained by Nick Alexander Another beautiful grey owned by the late Trevor Hemmings, Lake View Lad gave trainer Nick Alexander some of his most memorable days.

He won the Rehearsal Chase and Rowland Meyrick in 2018 and his finest performance will be his success in the Many Clouds chase here, when defeating top-class rivals such as Santini, Frodon and Native River.

He will spend the rest of his days with his former groom, Mhairi Ogilive, as she was gifted the honours.

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RACING EXPLAINED 6

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TIMEFORM VIEW Has progressed into a smart handicap chaser this season and has a cracking record under Rachael Blackmore, runner-up in top Leopardstown contests the last twice. Positive profile and player if he stays. TFR BHA146 (+4) 3

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RACECARD EXPLAINED 1. FORM

EXPERT VIEW

A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

Look C = D = CD =

out for Letters: Has won at this course Has won over this distance Has won over this distance at this course BF = Was a beaten favourite MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

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= New racing season = Missed racing season = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race F = Horse fell U = Rider unseated R = Horse refused to race CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse B = Horse was brought down S = Horse slipped r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race d = Disqualified Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating 4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

5. JOCKEY Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS 6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey 7. Saddlecloth number 8. Horse’s name 9. Days since the horse last run 10. Horse’s age 11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs) 12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam) 13. Horse’s owner 14. Horse’s breeder 15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

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BETTING EXPLAINED — Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number.

— Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

— ‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.

— ‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed.

It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

— Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

— Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online.

Each option offers a different experience.

— Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

A DAY AT THE RACES EXPLAINED — Explore and familiarise yourself with the racecourse.

— Find out the time of the first race in the racecard. Races are about 30 minutes apart and provide a natural focus for your day.

— Visit the Parade Ring around 20 minutes before each race. This is your chance to see the horses up-close. Look for signs of their fitness and attitude. A glossy coat, pricked ears and alert nature are considered good.

— Watch at least one race by the railings, as close to the finishing post as you can get.

RACEHORSES EXPLAINED — Jump horses are generally sturdier and bigger than Flat horses.

Key attributes are endurance and strength.

— Flat horses are lighter and more elegant for shorter, faster races.

— They use a different set of muscles, so muscle definition varies just like in human athletes.

— On average, Jump horses race - or ‘travel’ - at 30mph.

— Flat horses are faster at 35mph and the best exceed 40mph during a race.

RACHAEL BLACKMORE – A JUMP JOCKEY LIKE NO OTHER At the beginning of March 2021, Rachael Blackmore was already well established as the leading female jockey in Ireland, having enjoyed a dozen Grade 1 victories and with three winners at The Festival™. However, what was to follow over the next 12 months transferred her to another stratosphere and one never approached by any other female jockey in the history of Jump racing.

The mare Honeysuckle had already provided Blackmore with a Grade 1 Cheltenham victory when landing the Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle at The Festival™ in 2020. The six-year-old enabled the 31-year-old to claim to become the first female jockey to win the Grade 1 Unibet Champion Hurdle as she easily justified 11-10 favouritism in hurdling’s premier prize, she then went on to make it back-to-back Champion Hurdle wins in Cheltenham a few weeks ago.

12 months ago, the big race itself, the Randox Grand National, was the first of Jump racing’s major prizes to have had female participation with Charlotte Brew partnering Barony Fort back in 1977, although the closest a female jockey had come to winning was third (Katie Walsh on Seabass in 2012).

That all changed in 2021 as Blackmore partnered Minella Times to a comprehensive six and a half-length success.

Minella Times is from the yard of Henry de Bromhead, Blackmore’s greatest supporter who said after the famous Aintree victory: “She’s brilliant, isn’t she? We are just lucky to have her and I think they broke the mould after her. She’s tough out, she’s brilliant just what more can you say? We are very lucky to have her.

“You can see since she joined us how we’ve gone from strength to strength with her, she’s a fantastic rider, great team player and just a lovely person to work with.”

Tennis Coach, Judy Murray, a participant at Aintree’s Grand Women’s Summit in 2021, perfectly summarised Blackmore’s achievement when she said: “Rachael Blackmore’s Grand National win on Minella Times at Aintree was an iconic moment for sport, not just for racing. Almost nine million people watched her sensational performance which I’m sure will inspire young girls up and down the country and show them that anything is possible.

“Rachael is not only skilful, determined and brave, she is breaking down barriers and shining a very bright spotlight on women in sport.”

Having “chosen the wrong one” in March 2021 when she was second aboard A Plus Tard in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, it felt like there was unfinished business for Blackmore in the feature race of the Cheltenham Festival. And it is safe to say, 2022 saw any mistakes put right. The pair stormed clear up the Cheltenham Hill leaving stablemate and 2021 victor Minella Indo a distant second behind the pair.

Last word must go to Rachael herself, who once remarked: “You can never dream a dream too big, look what happened to me?”. Could The Randox Grand National 2022 keep the dream run going?

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FACTS & STATS THE EFT CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (GRADE 3) RACE DESCRIPTION Handed Grade 3 status in 2010, the race was switched to the last day of the meeting in 2016. Run over a trip just longer than three miles, novices and lightly-raced hurdlers have a good record in this race. Despite the long trip, proven stamina isn’t always a neccessity when finding the winner in this race and, in fact, those stepping up in trip for the first time often go well. This is one for slick jumpers who travel well and may have a bit in hand at the weights.

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GRADE 3 HANDICAP

WINNER

RUN OVER THREE MILES, 149 YARDS

HOMETOWN BOY Hot favourite Hometown Boy was never far away from the leaders and made the best of his way home under a confident Ciaran Gethings to win the opener on Randox Grand National Day by three lengths. After going clear two out, Hometown Boy kept up the pace and despite a blunder at the last, he was much the best at the line and was a comfortable winner. J’Ai Froid and Tea Clipper trailed in behind.

13 HURDLES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

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£42,202 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR 2012-2021 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

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WINNER AGE WEIGHT SP Hometown Boy 6 11-0 6/1F MEETING ABANDONED 517 Aux Ptits Soins 9 11-8 11/1 0 Mr Big Shot 7 11-5 7/1F 17311 Fountains Windfall 7 10-12 11/1 4U423 Ubak 8 11-0 16/1 11144 Taglietelle 6 11-6 7/1 11513 Doctor Harper 6 11-3 8/1 5F031 Battle Group 8 10-9 8/1CF P5041 Cape Tribulation 8 11-12 14/1

TRAINER S Edmunds

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D Skelton D Pipe A Honeyball G Moore G Elliott D Pipe K Bishop M Jefferson

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LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 1st Handicap Hurdle (42) 7th Cleeve Hurdle (70) 10th Martin Pipe Hurdle (29) 21st Plumpton Nov. Hurdle (26) 3rd Gr.3 Coral Cup (24) 4th Gr.3 Coral Cup (29) 3rd Gr.3 EBF Final (25) 3rd Timeform Nov. H’cap Chase (68) 1st Listed Pertemps Final (28)

KEY TRENDS 7 of the past 15 winners were novices

12 of the past 16 winners were stepping up in trip

Six non-novice winners since 2005 had 11 or less hurdles starts

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

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Tom Scudamore

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Today David saddles Remastered

Today Tom rides Remastered

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FIRST RACE 1.45 THE EFT CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £75000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £32280, 2nd £13305, 3rd £6653, 4th £3330, 5th £1665, 6th £833, 7th £413, 8th £210. (Penalty Value £42202.50) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (23 wins from 145 runners, 16%) runs FLASH THE STEEL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs MILL GREEN Fancy That: D Pipe won this race in 2014 and 2018. The stable runs REMASTERED today.

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Jordan Nailor (3) J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWWon the EBF Final at Sandown last March and improved further this campaign, filling runners-up spot 3 times prior to deservedly resuming winning ways at Uttoxeter (20f) 3 weeks (pulling long way clear with runner-up). Has to be of interest again from 6lb higher mark. TFRHHHHI BHA148

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Br B or Br g Shirocco (GER) - Act Three O Mouse Hamilton-Fairley B Mrs Mouse Hamilton-Fairley

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Tom O’Brien J Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T Bridgend Hotel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who landed a Grade 2 last term and right back to very best when landing Pertemps Final at Cheltenham (3m) last month, well served by the emphasis on stamina. 5lb higher now but no reason why he won’t give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA146

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J’AI FROID (IRE) (49) 112-354

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Adam Wedge J Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Park Wave (IRE) L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T O Mrs K. Bromley B Patricia and Marie Keating

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a highly productive hurdles campaign last term, landing 4 staying handicaps prior to finishing runner-up in this race final start. Has displayed some promise over fences in recent months but interesting connections’ return to hurdling from what remains a workable mark. TFRHHHII BHA143

4 CHRISTOPHER WOOD (IRE) (24) 346226 Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Surf The Web (IRE) O Ms Sharon Kinsella B Airlie Stud

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Harry Bannister J Venetia Williams, Hereford T Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless this term but he did run right up to his best when runner-up in class 2 handicap at Ascot (19.2f) in February. Not disgraced sixth in Coral Cup subsequently but this step up to 3m not sure to suit. TFRHHIII BHA142

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DANS LE VENT (FR) (24) 214530

Br B g Skins Game - Boreade (FR) O R J Gambarini Racing B C. Laval, J. Laval & A. Larrieu

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Isabel Williams (3) J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T Office Visions (Wales) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged valuable 3m Haydock handicap in November and again ran well when third behind Green Book at Sandown (23.5f) in February.

Never in the mix in the Coral Cup latest but he ran well in a Grade 3 handicap over shorter at this meeting 12 months ago.

TFRHHHII BHA141

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MILL GREEN (GB) (23) 0-1FU23

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Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly low-mileage 10-y-o who scored over fences at Ffos Las back in May and arrives here in good order, career-best display when third in Pertemps Final at Cheltenham last month. Should give another good account from 2lb higher. TFRHHHII BHA140

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SAINT D’OROUX (FR) (35) 230-012

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Mr Ben Bromley (7) J Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Benghasi (FR) S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede B Mr Pascal-Raphael Ambrogi

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for his new yard, landing 21f Kelso handicap before excellent second in the Morebattle Hurdle (2m) back at that venue last month, staying on well. Does have a career-high mark to contend with now, though. Up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA140

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WINTER FOG (IRE) (23) 051-424 BF

Br B g Papal Bull - Banphrionsa (IRE) O Mr P. Byrne B Paddy O’Leary

8

11-3

P. Townend J Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 8-y-o who landed a Limerick maiden (19.2f) 12 months ago and much-improved in handicaps for new yard, impressing with change of pace to get into contention when fourth in last month’s Pertemps Final. Remains unexposed and shortlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA139 24

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ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN (IRE) (22) 011306

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Sway (FR) O Mr John P. McManus B Mrs Noreen McManus

8

11-1

Mark Walsh J Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser at his best who proved he’s still a force in this sphere when 9 lengths sixth in last month’s Martin Pipe. Eased 1lb subsequently but he may just prove vulnerable to some less exposed sorts once more. TFRHHHII BHA137

10 IF THE CAP FITS (IRE) (23) 0-20456 CD Br B g Milan - Derravaragh Sayra (IRE) O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Liam Gilsenan

10

11-1

Daryl Jacob J Harry Fry, Corscombe T Ptarmigan Media Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Really smart hurdler/chaser at his best who wasn’t disgraced when sixth in the Pertemps at Cheltenham last month, albeit only really making late gains. Blinkers again the headgear of choice but others appeal more for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA137

11 WHATSNOTOKNOW (IRE) (23) 35U540

7

11-0

Darragh O’Keeffe J M. F. Morris, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on a long losing run, but hard to knock his efforts in ultra-competitive handicaps at Leopardstown/ Cheltenham (both at 3m) in recent months. Cannot be ruled out for each-way purposes.

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12 EMITOM (IRE) (49) 6P-232P

Br B g Gold Well - Avenging Angel (IRE) O The Spero Partnership Ltd B Arctic Tack Stud

8

10-13

Rachael Blackmore J Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler in his pomp but he’s failed to convince over fences/hurdles this campaign, in trouble some way out when pulled up in Grade 2 Rendlesham at Haydock (24.2f, heavy) in February. Others make greater appeal. TFRHHIII BHA135

13 COEUR SEREIN (IRE) (23) 4F4220 D Br B g Fame And Glory - Balvenie (IRE) O Andy Ralph B Seamus Kennedy

8

10-13

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser who ran well considering he was caught up in early interference when eighth in the Pertemps Final on his latest outing. Mark goes unchanged and he should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA135

14 WHIRLING DERVISH (GB) (34) 5-0PPU4 Br B g Camelot - Synergy (FR) O GGG Partnership B Wood Hall Stud

7

10-11

Ricky Doyle J J. F. Levins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Backed up his much-improved Thurles success when fifth in this race 12 months ago but he arrives here having been out of sorts over hurdles/fences in recent months. Others more persuasive despite reduced mark. TFRHHIII BHA133

15 REMASTERED (GB) (77) 15-3F24

Br Ch g Network (GER) - Cathodine Cayras (FR) O Brocade Racing B Elms Stud Co Ltd & G. Peck

9

10-11

Tom Scudamore J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who comes here on back of fair fourth in Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock. Had wind op and shouldn’t be underestimated now reverted to hurdles off a much lower mark with yard going along very nicely.

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16 SERIOUS CHARGES (IRE) (21) 2-2111

5

10-11

Rex Dingle J Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - South West Nine (IRE) Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T O Potwell Racing Syndicate III Geegeez.co.uk S B Mrs L. A. Nesbitt

TIMEFORM VIEW Very promising sort who continues to go from strength-to-strength, completing hat-trick on handicap debut with ease at Uttoxeter (23.3f) last month. Handicapper has reacted with 13lb rise but this low-mileage sort shouldn’t be underestimated. TFRHHHHI BHA133

17 THE COB (IRE) (23) 10-2P4P

8

10-10

Kielan Woods J Br B g Let The Lion Roar - Millenium Love (IRE) Ben Pauling, Naunton T O The Cob Nuts Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club S B Second Chance Syndicate

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner last season (latterly at Grade 3 level) and performed with credit on 2 of his 4 starts this term, fourth in competitive Sandown handicap (23.5f) on penultimate run. However, needs to shrug off a lesser display at Cheltenham latest. Blinkers go on. TFRHHIII BHA132

18 FLASH THE STEEL (IRE) (35) 0/2F1-PP

10 10-10

Harry Skelton J Br B or Br g Craigsteel - Anna’s Melody (IRE) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Mr John J Reilly Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S B Richard Eustace

TIMEFORM VIEWCareer-best effort when landing Newbury handicap (20.5f) in November 2020. Missed all of last year and pulled up both starts upon returning, albeit not given a hard time when out of contention at Kelso recently. Still, this a tough enough ask on balance.

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19 PARTY BUSINESS (IRE) (22) 2-01F55 Br B g Shantou (USA) - Marias Dream (IRE) O Eventmasters Racing B R. Cody

6

10-10

Charlie Todd (3) J Ian Williams, Alvechurch T Eventmasters Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed an Ascot maiden hurdle (21.6f) in December and having shaped better than form figures suggest next 2 starts he ran a cracker without being seen to anything like best effect when fifth in the Martin Pipe last time, coming home strongly. One to bear in mind. TFRHHHHI BHA132 25

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Br B g Mahler - Whos To Know (IRE) O R. A. Scott B Redmond Barry

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20 BUSHYPARK (IRE) (78) 101-13P Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Aztec Pearl O Mr P. Kirby B Tommy James

8

10-10

Thomas Dowson J Philip Kirby, Richmond T Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed superb 5-timer over hurdles last term and scored readily on his Kelso chasing debut/return. Poor twice since however, finishing tamely on both occasions but given a break ahead of this switch back to hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA132

21 MASTER DEBONAIR (GB) (49) 00-3523 Br Br g Yeats (IRE) - Swincombe Flame O The Gosden Mob B M. C. and Mrs Yeo

8

10-9

Sean Bowen J Harry Fry, Corscombe T Citipost S

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 novice hurdle winner at Ascot in 2019 who ran best race for present yard when runner-up at Taunton (19f) in January.

Not disgraced when third at Wincanton (21.3f) subsequently and he’s worth a crack at this longer trip. Cheekpieces fitted. TFRHHHII BHA131

22 POUNDING POET (IRE) (101) 41-1220 Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Pestal And Mortar (IRE) O Mrs T. P. James B Mr David McHugh

6

10-6

Stan Sheppard J Tom Lacey, Woolhope T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWLandedback-to-backhandicaphurdleslastspringandimprovedfurtherindefeatthereafter,pullingclearwithanotherlow-mileagesortwhensecondover 20f here in December. May of found Newbury coming too quick later that month but freshened up since and he’s completely unexposed at 3m. TFRHHHHI BHA128 DECLARED RUNNERS 22 2021: HOMETOWN BOY (IRE) 6 11 0 Ciaran Gethings 6-1 (Stuart Edmunds) 19 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 17. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 21. Hood worn by No. 8.

Blinkers worn by No. 10, 13. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 14. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 15.

Stewards Note: COEUR SEREIN: Following its run on 17/3/2022 it was reported that the horse suffered post race heat stress.

Probable S.P’s: 9-1 Winter Fog (IRE), 10-1 Serious Charges (IRE), 11-1 Beauport (IRE), 12-1 Third Wind (GB), 14-1 J’Ai Froid (IRE), Remastered (GB), Party Business (IRE), 16-1 Mill Green (GB), 18-1 Dans Le Vent (FR), 22-1 Saint d’Oroux (FR), Whatsnotoknow (IRE), Pounding Poet (IRE), 25-1 Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE), Master Debonair (GB), 28-1 If The Cap Fits (IRE), Coeur Serein (IRE), Flash The Steel (IRE), 33-1 Christopher Wood (IRE), 40-1 Whirling Dervish (GB), Bushypark (IRE), 50-1 The Cob (IRE), 66-1 Emitom (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A smashing staying handicap to kick off the card with the vote in favour of WINTER FOG. A low-mileage 8-y-o, he ran his best race yet when fourth in last month’s Pertemps Final at Cheltenham, impressing with his move into contention. He’s on a handy mark, and a strong pace to aim at will suit, so he looks sure to go well. Party Business was a big eyecatcher himself at the Festival and is feared, along with upwardly-mobile pair Serious Charges and Beauport. Punting Poet appeals each-way.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WINTER FOG (IRE) 2.PARTY BUSINESS (IRE) 3.SERIOUS CHARGES (IRE)

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THIS YEAR’S RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL TROPHY Since the start of Randox sponsorship of the Grand National, a different trophy has been designed and cast for each year’s winning owner with the winning trainer, jockey and groom each receiving a miniature of the race trophy.

Each trophy is uniquely Randox and has a story to tell. This year’s trophy design is all about new beginnings, overcoming Covid and the future of healthcare.

The Randox biochip had a huge part to play in the testing of covid and can be seen held up high by a molecular structure which consists of an antibody and DNA strand intertwining.

The drop in the centre and outer structure (which acts like handles) doubles as the Randox ‘O’ and a horseshoe.

Below the drop, the small molecules rising up from a ripple is a nod to all of the people Randox have tested and helped get back to normality, think of it as them breaking free from their bubble.

The black gold and yellow gold intertwining is to remind us of the dark days we’ve overcome and how it’ll always be part of us. This year’s trophy was produced by Cara Murphy (Silversmith) and was designed by Anthony Heaney. To view this year’s trophy as well as trophies from previous Randox Grand Nationals, visit the Trophy marquee next to the Red Rum Garden during your visit.

TIGER ROLL

A HORSE LIKE NO OTHER Last month’s Cheltenham Festival saw one last hurrah for a modern great of Jump racing, the two-time Randox Grand National winner Tiger Roll. Originally bred for the Flat, Tiger Roll has made a habit of defying expectation from the very start, as Nick Seddon explains…

As a son of the 2007 Derby winner Authorized and a twotime winner on the Flat in Swiss Roll, you’d be forgiven for expecting to see Tiger Roll strut his stuff on the level – as the allpowerful Godolphin had planned when spending 70,000 Guineas on him as a foal.

But while he didn’t see the track as a Flat performer, he wasn’t short of suitors after making a winning hurdling debut for Nigel Hawke at Market Rasen as a three year old in November 2013 – having been bought by Hawke for just £10,000.

Indeed, Tiger Roll changed hands for a third time just a month later, having caught the eye of Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown House Stud operation, who paid what turned out to be the princely sum of £80,000 to acquire him at the Cheltenham Sale in December 2013.

Sporting the familiar colours of his new owners, it didn’t take Tiger Roll long to make a lasting impression over obstacles, building on a hugely promising hurdling debut for Gordon Elliott when winning the 2014 JCB Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

Tiger Roll suddenly found his name etched in notebooks on both sides of the Irish Sea, though he struggled to make a mark in the following two seasons – even being tried on the Flat in March 2016 in an attempt to find improvement.

However, it would be over fences where he would really find his stride and a victorious chasing debut at Ballinrobe in May 2016 was the start of one of the most illustrious racehorse careers we have seen in modern times.

Despite his early success, as a Flat-bred horse people were struggling to buy into the new Tiger Roll and many had written him off as a viable prospect for staying chases. Victory in the three-mile Kerry National at Limerick in October of that year had gone some way to showing he could mix it in staying races, but it was an ultra-game success in the 2017 National Hunt Chase over four miles that would really put him on the map – and secure a second Festival success.

Not everyone was convinced just yet though and having gone four starts without a win since that success, he lined up in the 2018 Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase with a point to prove.

His supporters needn’t have worried though, as he showed all of his trademark heart and stamina to record a two-length victory and the first leg of a double which was completed with the Randox Grand National a month later. At Aintree he looked as if he would run away with the race jumping the last but in the end had to pull out all the stops to hold off the late challenge of Pleasant Company by a head.

Tiger Roll’s fan base was growing after each and every racecourse appearance and there was a genuine feeling that the gelding could become the first horse since the great Red Rum (who was also bred to race on the Flat) to successfully defend his title when arriving on Merseyside 12 months later. This was further strengthened when he recorded a magnificent fourth Cheltenham Festival victory in 2019 – by some 22 lengths in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase.

The bookmakers swiftly ran for cover as Tiger Roll fever swept through the country and he became a household name when doing the unthinkable, showing all heart to win the Randox Grand National for a second time – defeating Magic Of Light by two and three quarter lengths.

Despite not winning on his first two starts of the 2019/20 campaign, including when runner-up to Easysland in the 2020 Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase, there was a genuine sense of anticipation that Tiger Roll could follow in Red Rum’s footsteps with a third Grand National victory in 2020. Sadly, it was not meant to be, with the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in the race being cancelled.

Last season saw Tiger Roll take his Cheltenham Festival tally to a sensational five victories when striking once again in the Glenfarclas Cross Country, comfortably reversing the 2020 placings with Easysland.

His swansong came last month, when he was a brave second when bidding for a sixth Festival victory in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase. In a thrilling finale it was stablemate Delta Work who thwarted him on that day, with the pair then sharing the adulation from the crowd as they entered the winner’s enclosure together.

Fittingly Tiger Roll joins us on Randox Grand National Day to lead the Parade of Champions and one final goodbye to Aintree, the scene of some of his and Jump racing’s most memorable moments.

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FACTS & STATS THE BETWAY MERSEY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (GRADE 1) RACE DESCRIPTION

Some top novice hurdlers have won this race in years gone by, with the likes of Best Mate, Yorkhill, Tidal Bay and Simonsig all successful in this race before going onto win some of racing’s biggest prizes. Given Grade 1 status in 2014, the Ballymore hurdle at Cheltenham has been a good guide to identifying the winner in recent years. Winners of this race need to show a lot of speed at the business end of the race and often go onto compete down in trip rather than up as chasers.

2021

GRADE 1

WINNER

RUN OVER TWO MILES, FOUR FURLONGS

MY DROGO

The talented My Drogo fairly bolted up in the Mersey of 2021, winning cosily and marking himself as a horse to follow.

A winner at Kelso on his previous start, the Skelton-trained and Skelton-ridden son of Milan would catch any eye in the paddock and he showed he has the ability to boot. He was held up and made easy headway, taking it up a few hurdles from the finish and extending away from the classy Minella Drama.

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ROLL OF HONOUR 2012-2021 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

FORM 2111 3711 4122 111 1111 11U13 1411 2347 11211

WINNER AGE WEIGHT SP My Drogo 6 11-4 5/4F MEETING ABANDONED Reserve Tank 5 11-4 20/1 Black Op 7 11-4 3/1 Finian’s Oscar 5 11-4 3/1F Yorkhill 6 11-4 30/100F Nichols Canyon 5 11-4 3/1F Lac Fontana 5 11-4 9/2F Ubak 5 11-4 22/1 Simonsig 6 11-4 4/9F

TRAINER D Skelton

RUNNERS 12

C Tizzard T George C Tizzard W Mullins W Mullins P Nicholls G Moore N Henderson

9 12 13 6 12 12 8 10

LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 1st Premier Novices’ Hurdle (35) 1st Kempton Nov. Hurdle (21) 2nd Gr.1 Ballymore Nov. Hurdle (31) 1st Listed Exeter Nov. Hurdle (55) 1st Gr.1 Ballymore Nov. Hurdle (24) 3rd Gr.1 Ballymore Nov. Hurdle (31) 1st Gr.3 Vincent O’Brien County Hurdle (22) 7th Gr.1 Ballymore Nov. Hurdle (23) 1st Gr.1 Ballymore Nov. Hurdle (30)

KEY TRENDS Ballymore winners are four from four since 1999

14 of the past 22 winners ran at the Cheltenham Festival

13 of the past 16 winners had won at least twice over hurdles

WINNING CONNECTION Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Dan Skelton

Harry Skelton

1 winner

1 winner

Today Dan saddles Elle Est Belle

Today Harry rides Elle Est Belle

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SECOND RACE 2.25 THE BETWAY MERSEY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £100000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280.

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FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (23 wins from 145 runners, 16%) runs ELLE EST BELLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs WALKING ON AIR Longest Travellers: THREE STRIPE LIFE trained by G Elliott, COLONEL MUSTARD trained by L Fowler & CAPTAIN CONBY trained by E Sheehy - all Ireland.

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CAPTAIN CONBY (IRE) (44) 20-1F13 D BF

Br Ch g Conduit (IRE) - Viking Gold O O’Reilly Buller Partnership B Danny Doran

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11-4

Kevin Sexton J E. Sheehy, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed again to gain swift compensation for his December mishap when landing 6-runner novice in good style at Punchestown in January. Good third up in grade at Thurles (20.7f) since but this asks for more. TFRHHHII BHA137

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COLONEL MUSTARD (FR) (22) 3-21233

7

Br Ch g Makfi - Waldblume (GER) O Mrs A.Frost/P.G. Davies/R.H. Fowler B Gestut Gorlsdorf

11-4

Conor Orr J Mrs Lorna Fowler, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulhurdlerwhoboastssomestrongnoviceformandranacrackerswitchedtoahandicapwhenthirdof26intheCountyHurdle at the Cheltenham Festival (16.8f) 22 days ago. Steps up in trip in a first-time hood here and he has to be respected.

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GOOD RISK AT ALL (FR) (49) 11-2221

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11-4

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Sissi Land (FR) O Walters Plant Hire Ltd B M. Collet, J. Collet & M. Collet

Sam Twiston-Davies J Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

4 GREAT HEART’JAC (FR) (56) 40-2224 BF

7

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart in bumpers, winning a brace of Listed events. Took a bit longer than expected to click over hurdles but he created an excellent impression when landing a 19.3f Ascot handicap 49 days ago with plenty in hand. Capable of a lot more improvement.

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Br Br g Blue Bresil (FR) - Aqua Fontana (FR) O Mr Lee Craze B Mrs L. & Mr J. Grandchamp Des Raux

11-4

Paddy Brennan J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T Dunraven Group of Companies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful in bumpers and stepped up on his hurdling debut form when narrowly denied in a Doncaster novice (16.6f) in January. Ran to only a similar level at Newbury last time though, so easily passed over in this grade. TFRHIIII BHA110

5

HARBOUR LAKE (IRE) (27) 11B1 D

Br Br g Shantou (USA) - Aibrean (IRE) O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings B Miss Patricia Duffin

6

11-4

Tom Cannon J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWHas made a promising start to career, landing back-to-back Wetherby novices late last year. Held when brought down late in Sidney Banks at Huntingdon but resumed progress when winning 5-runner handicap at Bangor (19.6f) 27 days ago. This is much tougher but he’s still unexposed.

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MIGHT I (IRE) (77) 15-123

Br B g Fame And Glory - Our Honey (IRE) O Brian & Sandy Lambert B Cyril O’Hara

6

11-4

Sean Bowen J Harry Fry, Corscombe T Citipost S

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive when making successful return/hurdles bow at Newton Abbot. No disgrace in being unable to live with Constitution Hill at Sandown and ran another good race behind Jonbon in the Rossington Main at Haydock last time. Returns with his yard going well and he’s another each-way player. TFRHHHII BHA135

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NELLS SON (GB) (35) 11-1241

Br B g Trans Island - Miss Nellie (IRE) O Langdale Bloodstock B Langdale Racing & Bloodstock

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11-4

Danny McMenamin J Nicky Richards, Greystoke T Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful dual bumper scorer who jumped much better than previously when doubling his hurdles tally in 9-runner Grade 2 at Kelso (18.1f, soft) 35 days ago, by short head from North Lodge. Step back up in trip will suit, and he’s not without each-way hope. TFRHHHII BHA139

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NORTH LODGE (IRE) (35) 112 C D BF

Br B g Presenting - Saddleeruppat (IRE) O McNeill Family & Niall Farrell B Oliver and Salome Brennan

5

11-4

A. P. Heskin J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEWSon of Presenting who built on his C&D debut win when landing a Grade 2 at Cheltenham at the end of January. Shaped best under a 5lb penalty when beaten only by a very narrow margin by Nells Son at Kelso and is capable of better still back up in trip. TFRHHHHH BHA143 34

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STAGE STAR (IRE) (24) 23-111P

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Br B g Fame And Glory - Sparky May O Owners Group 044 B Ruxley Holdings Ltd

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Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Owners Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly-promising bumper winner who won his first 3 starts over hurdles, including the Grade 1 Challow at Newbury. Folded tamely in the Ballymore at the Cheltenham Festival last time though, so has a bit to prove just 3 weeks on from that. Hooded.

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10 THREE STRIPE LIFE (IRE) (24) 14-1222 Br Br g Leading Light (IRE) - Hirayna O K Haughey/Laura Haughey/Kieran T Byrne B Mr Pat O’Reilly

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11-4

Davy Russell J Gordon Elliott, Ireland T Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth in the Champion Bumper last year and very positive start over hurdles, successful at Fairyhouse before a trio of runner-up efforts in Grade 1 company, latest in the Ballymore (21f) at the Cheltenham Festival. Sets the standard and remains unexposed at this trip. TFRHHHHI BHA150

11 WALKING ON AIR (IRE) (80) 2-1

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Refinement (IRE) O Mrs Doreen Tabor B Chelston Ireland, Ltd.

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Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Ashford Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred 5-y-o who showed plenty when runner-up in a Kempton bumper and looked potentially smart in making a winning start over hurdles at Newbury (16.3f) in January, jumping fluently and quickening clear from 2 out. Off since but rates an exciting prospect.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

12 ELLE EST BELLE (GB) (58) 32-3141 C D

6

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TIMEFORM VIEW Useful dual bumper winner who stepped up markedly on hurdles debut form to land Listed mares’ novice at Newbury in November. Not disgraced behind Jonbon in the Kennel Gate prior to resuming winning ways in the Sidney Banks at Huntingdon (19.6f). Respected. TFRHHHII BHA134

13 SAINT RIQUIER (FR) (13) 422204 Br Gr g Le Havre (IRE) - Salamon O Mr D. W. Fox B S.A. Franklin Finance

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10-8

Tom Scudamore J Ian Williams, Alvechurch T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 11f Flat winner in France. Runner-up on 3 of his 6 starts over timber and wasn’t disgraced on his handicap debut at Ascot (15.7f) 13 days ago, but he’s easily opposed at this level.

TFRHIIII BHA120 DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2021: MY DROGO 6 11 4 Harry Skelton 5-4 (Dan Skelton) 12 ran Hood worn first time by No. 2, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 13.

Stewards Note: STAGE STAR: Following its run on 16/3/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Three Stripe Life (IRE), 5-1 Walking On Air (IRE), 8-1 Good Risk At All (FR), 9-1 Colonel Mustard (FR), 10-1 North Lodge (IRE), 11-1 Elle Est Belle (GB), 14-1 Stage Star (IRE), 16-1 Might I (IRE), 22-1 Nells Son (GB), 28-1 Captain Conby (IRE), Harbour Lake (IRE), 150-1 Great Heart’jac (FR), Saint Riquier (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

NORTH LODGE, a C&D winner on debut back in December, lost little in defeat when beaten by a very narrow margin by Nells Son under a 5lb penalty at Kelso last month, and he’s a very appealing candidate now back up in trip, especially with the prospect of more to come after just 3 starts.

Three Stripe Life sets the standard on his runner-up effort to Sir Gerhard in the Ballymore at the Cheltenham Festival, while Good Risk At All and Walking On Air are others to take seriously.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NORTH LODGE (IRE) 2.THREE STRIPE LIFE (IRE) 3.GOOD RISK AT ALL (FR)

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Second Race

Harry Skelton J Br B m Fame And Glory - Katalina Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S B Mrs R. I. Vaughan

THE GRAND NATIONAL ROLL OF HONOUR Year Winner

Owner

1839 1840 1841 1842 1843 1844 1845 1846 1847 1848 1849 1850 1851 1852 1853 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1875 1876 1877 1878 1879 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908

Mr J. Elmore G. Dockeray Mr Villebois G. Dockeray W. Vevers Lord Craven Mr J. Elmore G. Dockeray Lord Chesterfield T. Taylor Mr Quartermaine J. Dennis Mr W. S. Crawford W. G. Loft Mr Adams Mr Courtney J. Murphy Capt. J. Little T. Eskrett T. F. Mason T. Cunningham Mr J. Osborne J. Osborne Mr J. Osborne J. Osborne T. F. Mason G. Dockeray Capt. J. Little T. Olliver Mr W. Moseley H. Wadlow T. Dennis Mr Sargent Mr W. Barnett W. Holman Mr G. Hodgman G. Hodgman Mr C. Capel W. Holman Mr Willoughby C. Green Mr C. Capel W. Holman Mr J. Bennett C. Balchin Vicomte de Namur H. Lamplugh Lord Coventry E. Weever Lord Coventry E. Weever Mr B. J. Angell C. Cornell Mr E. Studd J. Walters Duke of Hamilton H. Lamplugh Lord Poulett Ben Land Mr J. Weyman R. Roberts Mr M. Evans R. Roberts Lord Poulett C. Green Mr E. Brayley A. Cowley Capt. J. Machell J. Richardson Capt. J. Machell J. Richardson Mr H. Bird W. Reeves Capt. J. Machell J. Cannon Mr F. Hobson R. I’Anson Mr J. Nightingall J. Nightingall Mr G. Moore Moore Mr P. Ducrot H. Linde Capt. Kirkwood H. Linde Lord Manners Capt. J. Machell Count C. Kinsky W. H. P. Jenkins Mr H. F. Boyd T. Wilson Mr A. Cooper A. Yates Mr A. J. Douglas G. Mulcaster Mr. E. Jay J. Jordon Mr E. W. Baird T. Cannon Mr M. A. Maher A. Maher Mr G. Masterman J. Nightingall Mr W. C. Jameson H. Beasley Mr G. C. Wilson G. C. Wilson Mr C. G. Duff A. Yates Capt.C.H.Fenwick W. Moore Mr J. Widger J. Gatland Mr W. H. Walker J. Collins Mr H. M. Dyas M. McAuliffe Mr C. G. M. Adam C. G. M. Adam Mr J. G. Bulteel J. Collins H.R.H. The Prince of Wales A. Anthony Mr B. Bletsoe B. Bletsoe Mr A. Gorham J. Hackett Mr J. S. MorrisonSir C. Nugent Mr S. Gollan O. Hickey Mr F. Bibby E. Thomas Prince Hatzfeldt A. Hastings Mr S. Howard T. Coulthwaite MajorF.Douglas-Pennant F. Withington

LOTTERY JERRY CHARITY GAY LAD VANGUARD DISCOUNT CURE-ALL PIONEER MATTHEW CHANDLER PETER SIMPLE ABD-EL-KADER ABD-EL-KADER MISS MOWBRAY PETER SIMPLE BOURTON WANDERER FREETRADER EMIGRANT LITTLE CHARLEY HALF CASTE ANATIS JEALOUSY HUNTSMAN EMBLEM EMBLEMATIC ALCIBIADE SALAMANDER CORTOLVIN THE LAMB THE COLONEL THE COLONEL THE LAMB CASSE TETTE DISTURBANCE REUGNY PATHFINDER REGAL AUSTERLITZ SHIFNAL THE LIBERATOR EMPRESS WOODBROOK SEAMAN ZOEDONE VOLUPTUARY ROQUEFORT OLD JOE GAMECOCK PLAYFAIR FRIGATE ILEX COME AWAY FATHER O’FLYNN CLOISTER WHY NOT WILD MAN FROM BORNEO THE SOARER MANIFESTO DROGHEDA MANIFESTO AMBUSH II GRUDON SHANNON LASS DRUMCREE MOIFAA KIRKLAND ASCETIC’S SILVER EREMON RUBIO

Trainer

Jockey

Wts. Time Age st lbs min sec

J. Mason B. Bretherton Capt. H. B. Powell T. Olliver T. Olliver J. H. Crickmere W. G. Loft W. Taylor D. Wynne Capt. J. Little T. Cunningham C. Green T. Abbot Mr A. Goodman T. Olliver J. Tasker J. Hanlon G. Stevens C. Boyce W. Archer C. Green Mr Thomas J. Kendall H. Lamplugh G. Stevens G. Stevens Capt. Coventry Mr A. Goodman J. Page Mr Edwards G. Stevens G. Stevens Mr Thomas J. Page Mr J. M. Richardson Mr J. M. Richardson Mr Thomas J. Cannon Mr F. Hobson J. Jones Mr G. Moore Mr T. Beasley Mr T. Beasley Lord Manners Count C. Kinsky Mr E. P. Wilson Mr E. P. Wilson T. Skelton W. Daniels G. Mawson Mr T. Beasley J. Gourley Mr H. Beasley Capt. E. R. Owen W. Dollery A. Nightingall Mr J. Widger Mr D. G. M. Campbell T. Kavanagh S. Gourley G. Williamson A. Anthony A. Nightingall D. Read P. Woodland A. Birch F. Mason Mr A. Hastings A. Newey H. B. Bletsoe

9 10 11 8 8 6 8 6 9 12 11 8 9 8 15 11 10 7 11 10 6 10 7 9 7 6 5 7 8 6 6 7 9 7 6 6 8 5 5 9 14 5 7 6 6 6 6 7 8 7 11 6 7 7 9 13 7 7 9 6 11 6 11 7 9 8 9 9 7 10

12 0 12 0 12 0 12 0 11 10 10 12 11 5 11 12 10 6 11 12 11 0 9 12 10 4 10 4 10 10 11 12 98 96 9 10 10 7 97 9 10 9 12 11 0 10 10 10 6 11 4 10 7 11 13 10 7 10 7 11 12 11 5 10 0 11 11 10 12 10 11 11 3 10 8 10 12 11 4 10 7 11 3 11 6 11 0 10 5 11 0 10 9 11 0 10 7 11 4 10 5 11 12 10 5 12 7 11 13 10 11 9 13 11 3 10 12 12 7 11 3 10 0 10 1 11 3 10 7 11 5 10 9 10 1 10 5

14 53 12 30 13 25 13 30 Not taken 13 50 10 47 10 47 10 39 11 21 10 56 9 57 9 59 9 58 10 37 9 59 10 25 10 92 10 61 11 56 10 29 9 53 10 14 9 30 11 20 11 50 11 16 11 5 10 42 10 30 10 59 10 95 9 36 10 14 Nottaken 10 4 10 22 11 14 10 10 10 23 10 12 10 20 11 50 10 42 11 39 10 55 10 10 10 14 10 10 10 12 10 1 1 10 41 9 58 9 48 9 32 9 45 10 32 10 11 9 49 9 43 9 49 10 12 9 47 10 32 10 96 9 59 9 48 9 34 9 47 10 32

S.P. 5-1 12-1 14-1 7-1 12-1 5-1 N/Q N/Q 10-1 12-1 20-1 N/Q 7-1 N/Q 9-1 4-1 25-1 25-1 10-1 100-6 7-1 7-2 5-1 3-1 4-1 10-1 100-7 40-1 100-6 9-1 100-7 7-2 11-2 20-1 20-1 5-1 100-6 25-1 15-1 7-1 5-1 8-1 11-2 10-1 100-7 10-1 100-30 25-1 20-1 40-1 8-1 4-1 4-1 20-1 9-2 5-1 10-1 40-1 6-1 25-1 5-1 4-1 9-1 20-1 13-2 25-1 6-1 20-1 8-1 66-1

Trainer

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Wts. Time Age st lbs min sec

Year Winner

Owner

1909 LUTTEUR III 1910 JENKINSTOWN 1911 GLENSIDE 1912 JERRY M. 1913 COVERTCOAT 1914 SUNLOCH 1915 ALLY SLOPER 1916 - 1918 1919 POETHLYN 1920 TROYTOWN 1921 SHAUN SPADAH 1922 MUSIC HALL 1923 SERGEANT MURPHY 1924 MASTER ROBERT 1925 DOUBLE CHANCE 1926 JACK HORNER 1927 SPRIG 1928 TIPPERARY TIM 1929 GREGALACH 1930 SHAUN GOILIN 1931 GRAKLE 1932 FORBRA 1933 KELLSBORO’ JACK 1934 GOLDEN MILLER 1935 REYNOLDSTOWN 1936 REYNOLDSTOWN 1937 ROYAL MAIL 1938 BATTLESHIP 1939 WORKMAN 1940 BOGSKAR 1941 - 1945 1946 LOVELY COTTAGE 1947 CAUGHOO 1948 SHEILA’S COTTAGE 1949 RUSSIAN HERO 1950 FREEBOOTER 1951 NICKEL COIN 1952 TEAL 1953 EARLY MIST 1954 ROYAL TAN 1955 QUARE TIMES 1956 E.S.B. 1957 SUNDEW 1958 MR WHAT 1959 OXO 1960 MERRYMAN II 1961 NICOLAUS SILVER 1962 KILMORE 1963 AYALA 1964 TEAM SPIRIT 1965 JAY TRUMP 1966 ANGLO 1967 FOINAVON 1968 RED ALLIGATOR 1969 HIGHLAND WEDDING 1970 GAY TRIP 1971 SPECIFY 1972 WELL TO DO 1973 RED RUM 1974 RED RUM 1975 L’ESCARGOT 1976 RAG TRADE 1977 RED RUM 1978 LUCIUS 1979 RUBSTIC 1980 BEN NEVIS 1981 ALDANITI 1982 GRITTAR 1983 CORBIERE 1984 HALLO DANDY

Mr J. Hennessy H. Escott G. Parfrement 5 Mr S. Howard T. Coulthwaite R. Chadwick 9 Mr F. Bibby Capt. Collis Mr J. R. Anthony 9 Sir C. Assheton-Smith R. Gore E. Piggott 9 Sir C. Assheton-Smith R. Gore P. Woodland 7 Mr T. Tyler T. Tyler W. J. Smith 8 Lady Nelson A. Hastings Mr J. R. Anthony 6 NO RACE AT AINTREE OWING TO THE WAR Mrs H. Peel H. Escott E. Piggott 9 Major T. G. C. Gerrard A. Anthony Mr J. R. Anthony 7 Mr T. M. McAlpine G. Poole F. Rees 10 L. B. Rees 9 Mr Hugh Kershaw O. Anthony Mr S. Sanford G. Blackwell Capt. G. H. Bennet 13 Lord Airlie A. Hastings R. Trudgill 11 Mr D. Goold F. Archer Major J. P. Wilson 9 Mr A. C. Schwartz H. Leader W. Watkinson 9 Mrs M. Partridge T. R. Leader T. E. Leader 10 Mr H. S. Kenyon J. Dodd Mr W. P. Dutton 10 MrsM.A.Gemmell T. R. Leader R. Everett 7 MrW.H.Midwood F. Hartigan T. Cullinan 10 Mr C. R. Taylor T. Coulthwaite R. V. Lyall 9 Mr W. Parsonage T. R. Rimell J. Hamey 7 Mrs F. A. Clark I. Anthony D. Williams 7 MissDorothyPaget A. B. Briscoe G. Wilson 7 Major N. Furlong Major N. Furlong Mr F. Furlong 8 9 Major N. Furlong Major N. Furlong Mr F. Walwyn Mr H. Lloyd Thomas I. Anthony E. Williams 8 Mrs Marion Scott R. Hobbs B. Hobbs 11 T. Hyde Sir A. Maguire J. Ruttle 9 Lord Stalbridge Lord Stalbridge M. A. Jones 7 NO RACE OWING TO THE WAR Mr J. Morant T. Rayson Capt. R. Petre 9 Mr J. J. McDowell H. McDowell E. Dempsey 8 Mr J. Procter N. Crump A. P. Thompson 9 Mr W. F. Williamson G. Owen L. McMorrow 9 Mrs L. Brotherton R. Renton J. Power 9 Mr J. Royle J. O’Donoghue J. A. Bullock 9 Mr H. Lane N. Crump A. P. Thompson 10 Mr J. H. Griffin M. V. O’Brien B. Marshall 8 Mr J. H. Griffin M. V. O’Brien B. Marshall 10 Mrs W. H. Welman M. V. O’Brien P. Taaffe 9 Mrs L. Carver T. F. Rimell D. V. Dick 10 Mrs G. Kohn F. Hudson F. T. Winter 11 Mr D. J. Coughlan T. Taaffe A. Freeman 8 Mr J. E. Bigg W. Stephenson M. Scudamore 8 MissW.H.Wallace N. Crump G. Scott 9 Mr C. J. Vaughan T. F. Rimell H. R. Beasley 9 Mr N. Cohen H. R. Price F. T. Winter 12 Mr P. B. Raymond K. Piggott P. Buckley 9 Mr J. K. Goodman F. Walwyn G. W. Robinson 12 MrsM.Stephenson F. T. Winter Mr C. Smith 8 Mr S. Levy F. T. Winter T. Norman 8 Mr C. P. T. Watkins J. Kempton J. Buckingham 9 Mr J. Manners D. Smith B. Fletcher 9 Mr T. H. McCoy Jnr. G. Balding E. P. Harty 12 Mr A. J. Chambers T. F. Rimell P. Taaffe 8 Mr F. Pontin J. Sutcliffe J. Cook 9 Capt. T. A. Forster Capt. T. A. Forster G. Thorner 9 Mr N. H. Le Mare D. McCain B. Fletcher 8 Mr N. H. Le Mare D. McCain B. Fletcher 9 Mr R. Guest D. Moore T. Carberry 12 10 MrP.B.Raymond T. F. Rimell J. Burke Mr N. H. Le Mare D. McCain T. Stack 12 Mrs D. Whitaker G. W. Richards B. R. Davies 9 Mr J. Douglas S. J. Leadbetter M. Barnes 10 Mr R. C. Stewart Jnr. Capt. T. A. Forster Mr C. Fenwick 12 Mr S. N. J. Embiricos J. T. Gifford R. Champion 11 Mr F. Gilman F. Gilman Mr D. Saunders 9 Mr B. Burrough Mrs J. Pitman B. de Haan 8 Mr R. Shaw G. W. Richards N. Doughty 10

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10 11 10 5 10 3 12 7 11 6 97 10 6

9 53 4-5 10 4 4-5 10 35 10 13 2-5 10 19 9 58 4-5 9 47 4-5

100-9 100-8 20-1 4-1 100-9 100-6 100-8

12 7 11 9 11 7 11 8 11 3 10 5 10 9 10 5 12 4 10 0 11 4 11 7 11 7 10 7 11 9 12 2 11 4 12 2 11 13 11 6 10 6 10 4

10 8 2-5 10 20 1-5 10 26 9 55 4-5 9 36 9 40 9 42 3-5 9 36 10 20 1-5 10 23 2-5 9 47 2-5 9 40 3-5 9 32 1-5 9 44 3-5 9 28 9 20 2-5 9 21 9 37 9 59 3-5 9 29 4-5 9 42 1-5 9 20 3-5

11-4 6-1 100-9 100-9 100-6 25-1 100-9 25-1 8-1 100-1 100-1 100-8 100-6 50-1 25-1 8-1 22-1 10-1 100-6 40-1 100-8 25-1

10 8 10 0 10 7 10 8 11 11 10 1 10 12 11 2 11 7 11 0 11 3 11 7 10 6 10 13 10 12 10 1 10 4 10 0 10 3 11 5 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 4 11 5 10 13 10 1 10 5 12 0 11 3 10 12 11 8 10 9 10 0 10 12 10 13 11 5 11 4 10 2

9 38 1-5 10 3 1-5 9 25 2-5 9 23 4-5 9 23 3-5 9 47 4-5 9 20 3-5 9 22 4-5 9 32 4-5 10 20 3-5 9 21 2-5 9 42 3-5 9 59 4-5 9 37 1-5 9 27 9 22 2-3 9 50 9 35 4-5 9 47 9 30 3-5 9 52 4-5 9 49 3-5 9 28 4-5 9 30 4-5 9 38 9 34 1-5 10 8 4-5 9 1 9-10 9 20 3-10 9 31 1-10 9 20 9-10 9 30 3-10 9 33 9-10 9 52 9-10 10 17 4-10 9 47 2-10 9 12 6-10 9 47 4-10 9 21 4-10

25-1 100-1 50-1 66-1 10-1 40-1 100-7 20-1 8-1 100-9 100-7 20-1 18-1 8-1 13-2 28-1 28-1 66-1 18-1 100-6 50-1 100-1 100-7 100-9 15-1 28-1 14-1 9-1 11-1 13-2 14-1 9-1 14-1 25-1 40-1 10-1 7-1 13-1 13-1

THE GRAND NATIONAL ROLL OF HONOUR Year Winner

Owner

1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Anne Duchess of Westminster

Capt T. A. Forster Mr Peter Luff M. Oliver Mr H. J. Joel A. Turnell Miss Juliet Reed D. Elsworth Mr Edward Harvey G. B. Balding MrsHarryJ.Duffey K. C. Bailey Sir Eric Parker D. H. Barons Mrs David Thompson N. A. Gaselee RACE VOID MIINNEHOMA Mr Freddie Starr M. Pipe Mssrs. G. & L. Johnson Mrs J. Pitman ROYAL ATHLETE ROUGH QUEST Mr A. T. A. Wates T. Casey LORD GYLLENE Mr Stanley W. Clarke S. A. Brookshaw EARTH SUMMIT TheSummitPartnership N. A. Twiston-Davies BOBBYJO Mr Robert Burke T. Carberry PAPILLON Mrs J. Maxwell Moran T. M. Walsh RED MARAUDER Mr N. B. Mason N. B. Mason Mr H. R. Mould N. A. Twiston-Davies BINDAREE MONTY’S PASS Dee Racing Syndicate J. J. Mangan AMBERLEIGH HOUSE Halewood International D. McCain HEDGEHUNTER Mr Trevor Hemmings W. P. Mullins NUMBERSIXVALVERDE Mr O. B. P. Carroll M. Brassil SILVER BIRCH Mr Brian Walsh G. Elliott COMPLY OR DIE Mr D. A. Johnson D. E. Pipe MON MOME Mrs Vida Bingham Miss V. Williams Mr John P. McManus J. O’Neill DON’T PUSH IT BALLABRIGGS Mr Trevor Hemmings D. McCain NEPTUNE COLLONGES Mr J. Hales & Miss. L Hales P. Nicholls AURORAS ENCORE D. Pryde, J. Beaumont Mrs S. Smith

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PINEAU DE RE MANY CLOUDS RULE THE WORLD ONE FOR ARTHUR TIGER ROLL TIGER ROLL

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S.P.

H. Davies R. Dunwoody S. Knight B. Powell J. Frost Mr M. Armytage N. Hawke C.Llewellyn

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10 5 10 11 10 13 11 0 10 3 10 6 10 6 10 7

9 42 7-10 9 33 93 9 53 5-10 10 6 8-10 8 47 8-10 9 29 9-10 9 6-3

50-1 15-2 28-1 10-1 28-1 16-1 12-1 14-1

R. Dunwoody J. F. Titley M. A. Fitzgerald A. Dobbin C. Llewellyn P. Carberry R. Walsh R. Guest J. Culloty B. J. Geraghty G. Lee R. Walsh N. P. Madden R. M. Power T. J. Murphy L. Treadwell A. P. McCoy J. Maguire D. Jacob R. Mania

11 12 10 9 10 9 9 11 8 10 12 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 11 11

10 8 10 6 10 7 10 0 10 5 10 0 10 12 10 11 10 4 10 7 10 10 11 1 10 8 10 6 10 9 11 0 11 5 11 0 11 6 10 3

10 18-8 9 4-0 9 0 8-10 9 58 10 51 4-10 9 14 9 9 7-10 11 1-10 99 9 21 7-10 9 20 3-10 9 20 8-10 9 41 9 13 6-10 9 16 6-10 9 32 9-10 9 4 5-10 91 9 5 1-10 9 12

16-1 40-1 7-1 14-1 7-1 10-1 10-1 33-1 20-1 16-1 16-1 7-1 11-1 33-1 7-1 100-1 10-1 14-1 33-1 66-1

11 8 9 8 8 9

10 6 11 9 10 7 10 11 10 13 11 5

9 9 9-10 8 56 8-10 9 29 9 3 5-10 9 40 9 01

25-1 25-1 33-1 14-1 10-1 4-1

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Mr J. A. Proven Dr R. Newland L. Aspell Mr Trevor Hemmings O. Sherwood L. Aspell Gigginstown House Stud M. F. Morris D. Mullins Two Golf Widows L. Russell D. Fox Gigginstown House Stud G. Elliott D. Russell Gigginstown House Stud G. Elliott D. Russell NO RACE OWING TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Mr John P. McManus H. De Bromhead R. Blackmore

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THE RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL 41ST RUNNER

Four year old Betty Batt, who was born weighing just 650 grams and spent the first 13 months of her life in hospital has been named as the honorary 41st runner in this year’s Randox Grand National.

Betty, who was more than four months premature and just the size of a biro when she was delivered in June 2017, needed constant treatment in the neonatal intensive care unit at Liverpool Women’s Hospital.

Parents Phil and Karen, of Warrington, were then left devastated when doctors discovered that Betty’s bowel had perforated in two places, leaving her so critically ill she had to be transfered to nearby Alder Hey Hospital by ambulance for emergency surgery. It was to prove the first of a number of treatments as Betty regularly battled infections, requiring blood transfusions, blood cultures and lumbar punctures. Her liver was affected badly by her intravenous feeds, so even though she was still very small she had to return to Alder Hey for another bowel operation.

Determined to reunite their family and bring Betty home to be with her brother and sister, Stanley and Martha, Betty’s parents were helped by the dedicated team of professionals at Alder Hey, who trained them to have the knowledge and skills to deal with her tracheostomy and other medical needs. It meant Betty could finally go to her real home for the first time after 13 months in hospital.

The Jockey Club first created the honorary 41st runner berth in April 2017 for five year old Neuroblastoma campaigner Bradley Lowery, who sadly died three months later. The Jockey Club has continued to work with closely with the Bradley Lowery Foundation since Bradley’s death.

We wish Betty and her family a wonderful day with us.

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for seven yrs old and upwards x Total race value £1000000

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FACTS & STATS THE RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (GRADE 3) RACE DESCRIPTION

The feature race of the meeting and for many the feature race of the entire National Hunt season. The longest race in the calendar, the Grand National is steeped in history, with racing history made year after year over the marathon trip of four and a quarter miles. While still a handicap, the class of horse in this race means it attracts the very best staying stars and is a unique test of stamina, jumping and jockeyship in which the winner will claim their own piece of history.

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BETTING FORECAST Probable S.P’s: 11-1 Any Second Now (IRE), 12-1 Snow Leopardess (GB), 14-1 Minella Times (IRE), 16-1 Delta Work (FR), Escaria Ten (FR), Enjoy d’Allen (FR), 18-1 Longhouse Poet (IRE), 20-1 Eclair Surf (FR), 22-1 Fiddlerontheroof (IRE), 25-1 Run Wild Fred (IRE), School Boy Hours (IRE), 28-1 Burrows Saint (FR), 33-1 Discorama (FR), Death Duty (IRE), 40-1 Mount Ida (IRE), Commodore (FR) Two For Gold (IRE), Cloth Cap (IRE), Fortescue (GB), 50-1 Santini (GB), Good Boy Bobby (IRE), Coko Beach (FR), De Rasher Counter (GB), Kildisart (IRE), Dingo Dollar (IRE), Noble Yeats (IRE), 66-1 Lostintranslation (IRE), Anibale Fly (FR), Mighty Thunder (GB), Blaklion (GB), 80-1 Brahma Bull (IRE), Samcro (IRE), Top Ville Ben (IRE), Freewheelin Dylan (IRE), Deise Aba (IRE), 100-1 Romain de Senam (FR), 150-1 Agusta Gold (IRE), Domaine de L’Isle (FR), 200-1 Class Conti (FR), Poker Party (FR)

ANY SECOND NOW ran a screamer without much going his way in last year’s National, catching the eye with a big move late on having had little luck in-running. Clearly saved for this, he warmed up PLAY SMARTER with a pleasing win in a good time from 3 of today’s rivals at Fairyhouse 6 weeks ago and can give Ireland their fifth victory in the last 6 renewals. Gordon Elliott holds a mighty hand, Delta Work and Death Duty particularly strong. Last year’s winner Minella Times may have his work cut out.

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ANY SECOND NOW (IRE) 2.DELTA WORK (FR) 3.DEATH DUTY (IRE)

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KEY TRENDS 11 of the past 13 winners were having their first attempt at the race

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (23 wins from 145 runners, 16%) runs BLAKLION Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs BLAKLION Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2018 and 2019. The stable runs COKO BEACH, DEATH DUTY, DELTA WORK, ESCARIA TEN, MOUNT IDA, RUN WILD FRED & SAMCRO today.

Longest Travellers: FREEWHEELIN DYLAN trained by D McLoughlin, SAMCRO, RUN WILD FRED, MOUNT IDA, DELTA WORK, DEATH DUTY, COKO BEACH & ESCARIA TEN trained by G Elliott, ANIBALE FLY trained by A J Martin, ENJOY D’ALLEN trained by C Murphy, DISCORAMA trained by P Nolan, MINELLA TIMES & POKER PARTY trained by H De Bromhead, ANY SECOND NOW trained by T M Walsh, BRAHMA BULL, CLASS CONTI, BURROWS SAINT & AGUSTA GOLD trained by W P Mullins, NOBLE YEATS trained by E Mullins, LONGHOUSE POET trained by M Brassil, SCHOOL BOY HOURS trained by N Meade - all Ireland.

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A Henry de Bromhead 1-2 would be a story in itself but the success of Rachael Blackmore will make this race live in the annals of history. The first female jockey to win the Grand National, Rachael was at her very best onboard Minella Times and steered her gallant mount to a facile victory over stablemate Balko Des Flos.

Always travelling well, Minella Times jumped perfectly on his first run over the famous fences and was a ready winner.

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GRADE 3 HANDICAP

WINNER

Owners Prize Money. 1st £382700, 2nd £167500, 3rd £83800, 4th £54500, 5th £33400, 6th £25000, 7th £16500, 8th £11300, 9th £7000, 10th £3500.

(Penalty Value £500000) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

25 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

20 of the past 25 winners were aged between 8 and 10

17 of the past 22 winners were Irish-bred

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

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Gordon Elliott

Davy Russell

2 winners

2 winners

Today Gordon saddles Delta Work, Run Wild Fred, Mount Ida, Samcro, Escaria Ten, Coko Beach, Death Duty

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MINELLA TIMES (IRE) (62) 1221-FP CD

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Triptoshan (IRE) O Mr John P. McManus B Cathal Ennis

age

st-lb

9

11-10

Rachael Blackmore J Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

13 SANTINI (GB) (22) 53P-420 C

10

Br B g Milan - Tinagoodnight (FR) O Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes B Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes

11-2

Nick Scholfield J Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary T H & C Group Ltd S

25 DINGO DOLLAR (IRE) (35) P12-435

Br Ch g Golden Lariat (USA) - Social Society (IRE) O M Warren J Holmes R Kidner & J Wright B Fintan Farrell

37 DEATH DUTY (IRE) (25) 06-5016

10 10-11

11

10-7

Jordan Gainford J Gordon Elliott, Ireland T Gordon Elliott S

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Midnight Gift (IRE) O Gigginstown House Stud B Geoffrey Thompson

Ryan Mania J Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWCreatedhistoryunderRachaelBlackmore(firstfemalejockeytowintherace)lastyear,wellriddenontheinnerandtravelling/jumpingwell.Notanideal preparation this time though (not completed twice) and is 15lb higher. Work to do to emulate back-to-back winners Red Rum and Tiger Roll. TFRHHHII BHA161

TIMEFORM VIEW Went down by just a neck (Lostintranslation third) in the 2020 Cheltenham Gold Cup and although not the same force these days he did run well back at Cheltenham in January under this rider. Should stay but others have better claims at the weights. TFRHHIII BHA153

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t seem to take to these fences in last season’s Grand Sefton but he’s been a revelation for new yard since, going down narrowly to Mighty Thunder in the Scottish National a year ago and running well at Newcastle in November. Not without a chance after Kelso spin and jockey won this in 2013.

TFRHHHII BHA148 (-3)

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winner as a novice chaser and back to his best this season, winning Punchestown handicap in February before a good run behind younger rivals in handicap at the Cheltenham Festival. Will stay long distances and just the type to take to this test. Another big player for Gordon Elliott.

TFRHHHHI BHA144

2

14 SAMCRO (IRE) (23) 602003

26 FREEWHEELIN DYLAN (IRE) (90) 01-46UP

38 DOMAINE DE L’ISLE (FR) (42) 11-P420

DELTA WORK (FR) (24) U3-4661

9

Br Br g Network (GER) - Robbe (FR) O Gigginstown House Stud B Mr C. Magnien & Mr J. Magnien

11-9

Jack Kennedy J Gordon Elliott, Ireland T Gordon Elliott S

10

Br Ch g Germany (USA) - Dun Dun (IRE) O Gigginstown House Stud B D. Taylor

11-1

Sean Bowen J Gordon Elliott, Ireland T Gordon Elliott S

Br B g Curtain Time (IRE) - Gaye Future O Miss Sheila Mangan B Liam Norris

10 10-10

9

Br B g Network (GER) - Gratiene de L’Isle (FR) O Mr L M Power and Mr Ian Hutchins B Mme Veronique Sayet

Ricky Doyle J Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Ireland T

10-7

Harry Bannister J Sean Curran, Swindon T

TIMEFORM VIEW Saw off stablemate and National hero Tiger Roll on that one’s swansong in the Cross Country at Cheltenham under this rider, jumping well and showing bags of stamina. Got tons of class (5-time Grade 1 winner over fences in Ireland) and ticks plenty of boxes. 1 of 7 for Gordon Elliott. TFRHHHHI BHA160

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Cheltenham Festival winner in his pomp but is a shadow of his former self these days, failing to see his races out following his Killarney win in May. Another of the colossal Elliott/Gigginstown challenge but must be a doubtful stayer above all else and is tricky to entertain. TFRHHIII BHA152 (-3)

TIMEFORM VIEWAll stamina, running out a stunning 150/1 winner of last year’s Irish National in first-time cheekpieces from Run Wild Fred and Enjoy d’Allen.

Hasn’t completed the last twice though, and while he could take well to this test, he’s surely got little in hand of the handicapper. TFRHHHII BHA147

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in handicap chases last spring but well held all 4 starts this term, including coming home in his own time behind Snow Leopardess in the Becher, and not going with much zest in the Eider last time. Can’t be fancied.

TFRHHIII BHA144 (-4)

4 ANY SECOND NOW (IRE) (42) P13-061

15 ESCARIA TEN (FR) (42) 123P-02

27 CLASS CONTI (FR) (27) 340-P00

39 ECLAIR SURF (FR) (42) 10-F312

10

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Pretty Neat (IRE) O Mr John P. McManus B Mrs Noreen McManus

11-8

Mark Walsh J T. M. Walsh, Ireland T

Br B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Spartes Eria (FR) O McNeill Family B Mr Jacques Antoine Cesbron

8

11-1

A. P. Heskin J Gordon Elliott, Ireland T Ultima Business Solutions S

10 10-10

Br B g Poliglote - Gazelle Lulu (FR) O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede B Mr Patrick Joubert

8

Br B g Califet (FR) - Matasurf (FR) O Dominic Burke & Tim Syder B Mr David Bernier et al

Sam Twiston-Davies J W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

10-6

Tom Bellamy J Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEWSmashing third without any sort of luck-in-running last year and primed for a big effort again after resuming winning ways on first go over fences since in Fairyhouse Grade 3 (edged out Escaria Ten) 6 weeks ago. Yard knows what it takes to win this and he’s got to be on every shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA159 (+3)

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 25f Thurles maiden chase last season before a very good third in NH Chase at Cheltenham. Kept fresh for this and back to form when just denied by Any Second Now at Fairyhouse 6 weeks ago. Part of a strong team for Gordon Elliott and a leading contender despite having had just 7 runs over fences. TFRHHHHI BHA152 (+1)

TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent sort who was last of the 15 to get round 12 months ago, never the slightest threat all the while.

Doesn’t arrive in the same sort of form this year and would be a surprising winner even for this yard. TFRHHIII BHA147 (-2)

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved over marathon trips the last twice, winning the Classic Chase at Warwick (beat a subsequent Cheltenham Festival runner-up) before chasing home Scottish National winner Win My Wings in the Eider at Newcastle. Lots to like on that form and a big player having crept in off a low weight.

TFRHHHII BHA143 (+4)

5

16 GOOD BOY BOBBY (IRE) (42) 2-31210

28 NOBLE YEATS (IRE) (25) 460P20

40 FORTESCUE (GB) (49) 1-30231

RUN WILD FRED (IRE) (25) 22-2122 BF

8

11-7

Davy Russell J Gordon Elliott, Ireland T Gordon Elliott S

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Talkin Madam (IRE) O Gigginstown House Stud B Maurice O’Brien

9

10-13

Daryl Jacob J Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Princess Gaia (IRE) Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Ptarmigan Media Limited S B Mrs M. Brophy

7

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - That’s Moyne (IRE) O Mr Robert Waley-Cohen B Mrs Kristene Hunter

10-10

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Last of Her Line O Mr T. F. F. Nixon B T. F. F. Nixon

Mr Sam Waley-Cohen J Emmet Mullins, Ireland T Upton Viva Stud S

8

10-6

Hugh Nugent J Henry Daly, Ludlow T Think Creative Consultants Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWVerysmartchaserwhoismuchimprovedsincefittedwithblinkers,secondinlastyear’sIrishNationalbeforewinninghot3mNavanhandicapinNovember.

Good run behind very promising rival in NH Chase at Cheltenham last month and another Elliott runner with plenty going for him.

TFRHHHII BHA158 (-4)

TIMEFORM VIEWAsgoodaseverthisseason,revealingfarmorestaminawhenscoringforasecondtimeatWetherby(3m,heavy)atChristmasfromLordduMesnil.

Excuses at Kempton since and the choice of retained Daryl Jacob from 3 here for owners, but probably high enough in the weights. TFRHHHII BHA150 (-1)

TIMEFORM VIEW Galway maiden chase winner in October and bought by the Waley-Cohen family after his second to Ahoy Senor at Wetherby in February. Not disgraced in Cheltenham Festival handicap under this rider and cheekpieces go on now. 1 of two 7-y-os (not won the National since 1940). Work to do. TFRHHHII BHA147 (-2)

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever this term, relishing the emphasis on stamina as he went clear from Fiddlerontheroof in the mud at Ascot 7 weeks ago. Same mark here (rider unable to use his 5lb claim), and he should be suited by this test. Could ruffle a few feathers. TFRHHHII BHA143 (+4)

6

18 COKO BEACH (FR) (42) 46P644

29 MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (63) 121-4PP

33 COMMODORE (FR) (120) P/2U0P-1

LOSTINTRANSLATION (IRE) (25) 5P-15P0 C

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Falika (FR) O Taylor & O’Dwyer B Mr A. R. M. M. Kavanagh

10

11-6

Harry Cobden J Colin Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S

7

10-13

Jonjo O’Neill Jr J Gordon Elliott, Ireland T Gordon Elliott S

Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Solana Beach (FR) O Gigginstown House Stud B Jean-Louis Berger

9

10-10

Br Gr g Fragrant Mix (IRE) - Morvandelle (FR) O Mrs C Watson & Mrs S Graham B Herve d’Armaille

Derek Fox J Br B g Malinas (GER) - Cool Island (IRE) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Allson Sparkle Ltd Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale S B C. and Mrs Wilson

10

10-5

Charlie Deutsch J Venetia Williams, Hereford T Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWTop-class chaser in his younger days (Betfair Chase winner and third in Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2019-20). Won at Ascot on his return after a wind op and not disgraced on handicap debut at Cheltenham last month in first-time cheekpieces, but that shows the task he faces here off 2lb higher. TFRHHIII BHA157 (-7)

TIMEFORM VIEWBeat stablemateRunWildFredin last season’s Thyestesand acouple ofgood effortsin big-field handicaps thisterm. He’s gotstaminatoprove herethough (failed to stay in the Irish National 12 months ago) and others from his powerful yard are far more persuasive. Last 7-y-o winner was in 1940. TFRHHHII BHA150 (-3)

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a fantastic first season over fences in 2020-21, winning the Scottish National (from Dingo Dollar). Hasn’t fired his time round and has had a wind op since his capitulation at Musselburgh 9 weeks ago. Needs a big revival for trainer/jockey who took this in 2017 with One For Arthur. TFRHHIII BHA147

TIMEFORM VIEW Grey much improved back from a wind op/10 months off when running his rivals ragged in Cheltenham Grade 3 handicap in December, travelling and jumping well and coming clear with plenty in hand. Yard has had a fantastic season and won this with a 100/1-stunner in 2009.

TFRHHHII BHA142

7

19 DE RASHER COUNTER (GB) (56) 614P/2-4

30 CLOTH CAP (IRE) (35) 1P-46R3

3 SCHOOL BOY HOURS (IRE) (23) 243-61P BF

BRAHMA BULL (IRE) (24) 2333PU

11

Br Ch g Presenting - Oligarch Society (IRE) O Mrs S. Ricci B Mr J. L. Lightfoot

11-6

Brian Hayes J W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Dedrunknmunky (IRE) O Makin’ Bacon Partnership B Karina Casini

10 10-12

Adam Wedge J Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T Hatherden Horse Transport S

10 10-10

Br B g Beneficial - Cloth Fair (IRE) O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings B Mr S. Spillane

Br B g Presenting - Trinity Alley (IRE) O Mr John P. McManus B Richard & Martin O’Keeffe

Tom Scudamore J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Trust Inns Limited S

9

10-5

Sean Flanagan J Noel Meade, Ireland T Meade S

TIMEFORM VIEWWonbig-fieldPunchestownhandicaplastspringandplacedafterintheKerryNational,andatNewburyintheLadbrokes(distantthirdbehindFiddlerontheroof).

Jumping errors never far away with him though and he’s failed to complete in this headgear the last twice. Lots of others more persuasive.

TFRHHIII BHA157

TIMEFORM VIEWLightlyracedsincehisNovember2019LadbrokesTrophyNewburysuccessoffthismark,shapingasifretainingmuchofhisabilityafter16months off there 8 weeks ago. Should strip fitter and if he stays (pulled up in gruelling renewal of Midlands National in 2020) he could go well. TFRHHHII BHA149

TIMEFORM VIEWClassystayerwhoseemedtotaketothechallengewellbeforedroppingawaytamelywhenfavouriteforthis12monthsagoandreturnsonasimilar mark after a low-key campaign. Again finished weakly having shown a bit more at Doncaster 5 weeks ago and tongue tie goes on. TFRHHHII BHA147 (-3)

TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of good runs over fences before putting it all together on his return in hot Leopardstown handicap at Christmas (Enjoy d’Allen third). Fancied for the Kim Muir at Cheltenham off this mark but a mistake 4 out did for him and he wasn’t given a hard time. Interesting.

TFRHHHII BHA142 (-2)

8

20 KILDISART (IRE) (35) 652/30-4 C

31 SNOW LEOPARDESS (GB) (55) 246-111 C

17 ROMAIN DE SENAM (FR) (21) 4B143-P

BURROWS SAINT (FR) (42) 624-323 BF

9

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - La Bombonera (FR) O Mrs S. Ricci B Mme Julie Morgan

11-5

P. Townend J W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

10 10-11

James Bowen J Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Princess Mairead (IRE) Ben Pauling, Naunton T O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Ptarmigan Media Limited S B William Mangan

Br Gr m Martaline - Queen Soraya O Andrew Fox-Pitt B O. and Mrs Fox-Pitt

10

10-9

TIMEFORM VIEW 2019 Irish National winner who ran a stormer off this mark here last year, threatening for a long way before running out of steam from 2 out. Second of 4 TFRHHHII BHA156 (-3) Mullins runners at Tramore on New Year’s Day but poor behind Any Second Now and Escaria Ten at Fairyhouse. Got to prove he stays.

TIMEFORM VIEWWonthe25fhandicapchaseonthiscardin2019andwassecondinCheltenhamFestivalhandicapthefollowingseason.Lightlyracedsince, but shaped well after 15 months off at Newbury recently and long distances should suit him. Interesting in re-fitted headgear. TFRHHHII BHA148 (-1)

TIMEFORM VIEWGenuineandreliablegreymarewhohashadafantasticseason,provingsomesightovertheNationalfencesasshelandedtheBecherinDecemberbefore an impressiveLlisted win at Exeter. Bound to be popular off a tempting weight although a mare (1 of 3 in the race) hasn’t won since 1951. TFRHHHII BHA146 (+1)

9

21 DISCORAMA (FR) (59) 3/250-52

32 AGUSTA GOLD (IRE) (23) 40-0PP2

MOUNT IDA (IRE) (22) 213-110

8

11-5

Denis O’Regan J Gordon Elliott, Ireland T Gordon Elliott S

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Jolivia (FR) O KTDA Racing B Philip Hore

9

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Quentala (FR) O Andrew Gemmell/Thomas Friel B Roland Buchot

10-11

B. J. Cooper J Paul Nolan, Ireland T

Br B m Gold Well - Chloes Choice (IRE) O Dr S. P. Fitzgerald B Michael Whitty

9

10-9

Daniel Mullins J W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Remarkable winner of the Kim Muir at last year’s Cheltenham Festival and has scored twice in mares’ races this term. Ran a stinker when fancied in Grade 2 back at Cheltenham last month though and her jumping surely isn’t good enough to win a National for all she should stay. Cheekpieces go on. TFRHHHII BHA156 (-2)

TIMEFORM VIEW Second in the NH Chase at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival so stamina proven and easy to forgive his weak finish in this last year given it was on his first run for 5 months. 1lb lower with cheekpieces on this time and shaped pleasingly back over fences at Fairyhouse 8 weeks ago. One to consider. TFRHHHII BHA148

TIMEFORM VIEW She hasn’t really fired for this yard, including when disappointing when fancied for last season’s Irish National, and while her latest Down Royal second (behind Roi Mage) was a bit of a step back in the right direction it’s difficult to see her winning this.

TFRHHIII BHA146 (-1)

10 LONGHOUSE POET (IRE) (46) 231-010 BF

22 TOP VILLE BEN (IRE) (49) P5F312

34 DEISE ABA (IRE) (63) 1P-22P2

8

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Moscow Madame (IRE) O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan B Mr J. Duggan

11-4

Darragh O’Keeffe J Martin Brassil, Ireland T

Br B g Beneficial - Great Decision (IRE) O Harbour Rose Partnership B Edward Prendergast & Mrs Helen Gillman

10 10-11

Thomas Dowson J Philip Kirby, Richmond T Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

Br B g Mahler - Kit Massini (IRE) O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings B Ms Margaret Leahy

9

TIMEFORM VIEW Good record at Sandown, running well again there on latest start 9 weeks ago having not been seen to best effect in the Welsh National. Could surprise a few if he’s still there on the second circuit. One of 2 in the late Trevor Hemmings colours carried to victory in this 3 times from 2005 to 2015.

TFRHHHII BHA145

11 FIDDLERONTHEROOF (IRE) (49) 223-122 BF

23 ENJOY D’ALLEN (FR) (63) 223-035

35 BLAKLION (GB) (49) 46-511P C

8

11-4

Brendan Powell J Colin Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S

Br B or Br g Network (GER) - Triple Star (FR) O Mr John P. McManus B Bruno Vagne

8

10-11

Conor Orr J Ciaran Murphy, Ireland T

13

10-8

Harry Skelton J Br B g Kayf Tara - Franciscaine (FR) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Darren & Annaley Yates Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S B Mrs M. D. W. Morrison

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winner over 2m as a novice hurdler and consistent over fences with plenty of class form, successful on return at Carlisle before runner-up in Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap and Ascot Listed race (behind Fortescue). Marathon trips will suit and he’s a firm player for the home team. TFRHHHII BHA155 (+2)

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner last season and been holding his own in some big handicaps since, third in 2021 Irish National and hot Leopardstown contest (same race Minella Times placed in in 2020). Bought recently by J.P.McManus and shapes like a stayer. Tongue tie back on. Could be tailor-made for this. TFRHHHHI BHA148 (-1)

TIMEFORM VIEW Bidding to become the oldest winner since 1923 and retains stacks of ability and enthusiasm judged on his 2 Haydock wins in December. Jumps well so no surprise he has a good record over these fences (fourth in 2017 when also winning the Becher, and a distant sixth last year). Tongue tie added.

TFRHHHII BHA145 (-1)

12 TWO FOR GOLD (IRE) (49) 13U-112

24 ANIBALE FLY (FR) (28) P-30000

36 POKER PARTY (FR) (24) 143/-00P

Br B g Gold Well - Two of Each (IRE) O May We Never Be Found Out Partnership 2 B Neil R. Tector

9

11-3

David Bass J Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWToughandreliablechaserwhowonhisfirst2startsatupto3mthistermandprimecontenderontheformofhissecondintheGrade1BetfairAscotChase 7 weeks ago. Stamina and jumping (failed to get round in the Topham last season) are serious questions that he’s got to answer, however. TFRHHHII BHA154 (+5) 42

Br B g Assessor (IRE) - Nouba Fly (FR) O Mr John P. McManus B EARL Baty, Mr V. Baty, Mr F. Lemercier

12

10-11

Luke Dempsey J A. J. Martin, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run but has become a fixture in this, fourth in 2018, fifth in 2019 and pulled up last year (listless performance).

Ticking over nicely ahead of a fourth bid but surely his chance has been and gone and is only playing for minor honours. TFRHHIII BHA148 43

Br Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Becquarette (FR) O Robcour B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL

10

10-8

Robbie Power J Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Kerry National in autumn 2019 but no show this term having been off a long time, never a factor on first go over this sort of trip in last month’s Cross Country at Cheltenham. Very hard to fancy.

TFRHHIII BHA145 (-5) 44

10-5

Philip Armson J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

We’re supporting Alder Hey Children’s Charity who take an honorary place as ‘number 41’ in today’s race, represented by 4-year-old Betty Batt. Donate to the charity at www.alderheycharity.org

41 ALDER HEY CHILDREN’S CHARITY 11111 Br East Prescot Road, Liverpool O Alder Hey Children’s Charity

Tom O’Brien J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Suffered a heavy fall on his first go over these fences in December but none the worse for that and has been in fine fettle over hurdles. Capable of high-class chasing form at his best and this is his first go over a marathon trip. Could outrun big odds. TFRHHHII BHA148

10

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser at up to an easy 3m for Paul Nicholls/Dan Skelton. Off 11 months and pulled up for new connections in Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago, and all to prove after that.

TFRHHIII BHA142 (-3)

10-8

TIMEFORM VIEWFollowedinthefootstepsofyard’ssubsequentNational/IrishNationalwinnerNumbersixvalverdewithvictoryinvaluableThyesteshandicapchase at Gowran in January, jumping well. Not knocked about over hurdles last time and could be set for a big run with longer trip sure to suit. TFRHHHII BHA155

Br B g Stowaway - Inquisitive Look O Taylor, Burley & O’Dwyer B Treaty Pals Syndicate

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Salvatrixe (FR) O Judith Wilson B Pierre Senamaud & Dr Jacques Detre

Aidan Coleman J Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T Merribelle Stable Llc S

108 19-14

Betty Batt J Alder Hey Youth Forum T www.alderheycharity.org S

TIMEFORM VIEW Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises money for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital to support the 275,000 children treated there every year. Sure to make an impact, so will be well supported.

TFRHHHHH BHA176 DECLARED RUNNERS 44 2021: MINELLA TIMES (IRE) 8 10 3 Rachael Blackmore 11-1 (Henry de Bromhead) 40 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 30, 35. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9, 21, 28.

Hood worn by No. 22. Blinkers worn by No. 4, 5, 15, 18. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 17, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 36, 38. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 23, 32.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7, 12, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 34.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 29.

Stewards Note: MOUNT IDA: Following its run on 18/3/2022 it was reported that the horse jumped right handed.

FIDDLERONTHEROOF: Following its run on 19/2/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

LORD DU MESNIL: Following its run on 19/2/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

MIGHTY THUNDER: Following its run on 5/2/2022 it was reported that the horse had a respiratory issue.

BLAKLION: Following its run on 19/2/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

SCHOOL BOY HOURS: Following its run on 17/3/2022 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

RACE RESULT

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FACTS & STATS THE POUNDLAND MAGHULL NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (GRADE 1) RACE DESCRIPTION

A test for the speedsters, Sprinter Sacre and Special Tiara both won this race as novices before going onto victory at Cheltenham in the Champion Chase the following year. With Shishkin winning this race last year, we might see another potential Grade 1 star in the making. Paul Nicholls has saddled two of the last four winners, who have avoided Cheltenham before coming here.

2021

GRADE 1

WINNER

RUN OVER ONE MILE, SEVEN FURLONGS AND 176 YARDS

SHISHKIN

The talented Shishkin backed up his dominant Arkle win with a smooth success in the Maghull. Despite jumping left, his engine carried him home and he won in the style of a horse going places.

He’s since proved worthy of a seat at the top table, as has the horse who trailed in behind; Funambule Sivola. The form of this race will be looked back on as being particularly strong.

12 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£120,000

£67,524 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR 2012-2021 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

FORM 1111 2122F 132F U3111 11111 91U11 F1511 21125 1111

WINNER AGE WEIGHT SP Shishkin 7 11-4 1/8F MEETING ABANDONED Ornua 8 11-4 3/1JF Diego du Charmil 6 11-4 5/1 San Benedeto 6 11-4 4/1 Douvan 6 11-4 2/13F Sizing Granite 7 11-4 9/2 Balder Succes 6 11-4 7/2 Special Tiara 6 11-4 28/1 Sprinter Sacre 6 11-4 1/7F

TRAINER N Henderson

RUNNERS 5

H De Bromhead P Nicholls P Nicholls W Mullins H De Bromhead A King H De Bromhead N Henderson

7 6 5 5 6 7 6 4

LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 1st Gr.1 Arkle Trophy (25) F Gr.1 Arkle Trophy (25) F Ascot Nov. Chase (20) 1st Ascot Nov. Chase (6) 1st Gr.1 Arkle Trophy (25) 1st Leopardstown Nov. Chase (42) 1st Gr.2 Pendil Nov. Chase (42) 5th Leopardstown Nov. Chase (34) 1st Gr.1 Arkle Trophy (32)

KEY TRENDS Arkle winners are six from eight in the past 22 years

19 of the 20 winners between 1993 and 2012 ran in the Arkle

7 of the past 24 winners finished 1st or 2nd in the Kingmaker at Warwick

WINNING CONNECTION Trainer and jockey with the strongest record in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Paul Nicholls

Harry Cobden

2 winners

1 winner

Today Paul saddles Mick Pastor

Today Harry rides Mick Pastor

1m 7f 176y

THIRD RACE 3.00 THE POUNDLAND MAGHULL NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £120000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £51648, 2nd £21288, 3rd £10644, 4th £5328, 5th £2664, 6th £1332, 7th £660.

(Penalty Value £67524)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (23 wins from 145 runners, 16%) runs THIRD TIME LUCKI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs THIRD TIME LUCKI Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2017 and 2018. The stable runs MICK PASTOR today.

Longest Traveller: GENTLEMAN DE MEE trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no

1

horse

AMARILLO SKY (IRE) (24) 412F15 D

Br B g Westerner - Bag of Tricks (IRE) O J P Romans & Taylor, O’Dwyer B Mrs Amy Collins

age

st-lb

6

11-4

Brendan Powell J Colin Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Done little wrong since going chasing, gaining second small-field victory in emphatic fashion at Newbury (16.4f) in February.

Unable to quite back that improvement up in the Grand Annual last month and likely he will come up short on this occasion. TFRHHIII BHA143

2

EDWARDSTONE (GB) (25) B11111 C D

Br B g Kayf Tara - Nothingtoloose (IRE) O Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle B Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle

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Tom Cannon J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Hare Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW A thoroughly likeable sort who took his winning sequence to 5 when landing the Arkle (his second win at Grade 1 level) at Cheltenham last month. Timeform’s joint top-rated British novice chaser this season, he looks the one they all have to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA161

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Kielan Woods J Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Darsan (IRE) Alex Hales, Edgecote T O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited Premier Plastering (UK) Limited, Lactodorum Contracts Ltd S B M. Phelan

TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who opened chase account in 3-runner Plumpton novice (17f) in December. However he’s failed to complete in 2 out of his last 3 starts since, well beaten having been unable to dominate in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham last month. Looks out of his depth. TFRHIIII BHA137

4 FUGITIF (FR) (2) 1P1440 D

Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Turiane (FR) O Mr Carl Hinchy & Dr Emad Hussain B Mr Andre Rousseau

7

11-4

Nick Scholfield J Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who added second chase success to his tally at Newcastle (2m) in January. Never figured in Grade 1 at Sandown next start but back to form without threatening when fourth of 5 at Chepstow (2m) in February. Easy to look elsewhere in this company.

TFRHIIII BHA133

5

GENTLEMAN DE MEE (FR) (35) 0-05211 D

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Koeur de Mee (FR) O Mr John P. McManus B Mr A. M. Pommerai, Mme A. Pommerai et al

6

11-4

Mark Walsh J W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEWWinning hurdler who continues to progress as a chaser, seeing off his only serious rival with the minimum of fuss at Thurles in February before following up in bloodless fashion in Grade 3 at Navan 5 weeks ago. Likely to improve further, he’s high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA158

6

MICK PASTOR (FR) (147) 111123 D

Br B g Meshaheer (USA) - Mick Oceane (FR) O Mr John P. McManus B Mr Luc Avril

6

11-4

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Already a four-time winner over fences this term but has rather been found wanting on his last 2 starts, unable to live with Third Time Lucki in Grade 2 at Cheltenham back in November. Will undoubtedly find this tougher. TFRHHIII BHA145

7

THIRD TIME LUCKI (IRE) (56) 4-11312 D

7

11-4

Harry Skelton J Br Br g Arcadio (GER) - Definite Valley (IRE) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Mike and Eileen Newbould The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S B Mr G. Delaney

TIMEFORM VIEW Third chase success when easily taking a Doncaster Grade 2 in January but he finished behind Edwardstone in Henry VIII at Sandown and Kingmaker at Warwick either side of that.

TFRHHHII BHA153 DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2021: SHISHKIN (IRE) 7 11 4 Nico de Boinville 1-8 (Nicky Henderson) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Edwardstone (GB), 10-3 Gentleman de Mee (FR), 11-2 Third Time Lucki (IRE), 20-1 Amarillo Sky (IRE), 40-1 Mick Pastor (FR), 66-1 For Pleasure (IRE), 150-1 Fugitif (FR)

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PLAY SMARTER

Whilst he might not be at the level of last year’s winner Shishkin, EDWARDSTONE is clearly still a high-class novice and he gets the verdict to extend his winning sequence to 6 and crown a full campaign with a third success at Grade 1 level. The obvious threat to the selection is Irish-raider Gentleman de Mee, who doubled his tally over fences in bloodless fashion at Navan last month and is open to further progress in this sphere. Third Time Lucki looks best of the rest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EDWARDSTONE 2.GENTLEMAN DE MEE (FR) 3.THIRD TIME LUCKI (IRE)

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AINTREE LEGEND There can be no more worthy inductee as an Aintree Legend than Mr John Patrick McManus.

Born in Co Limerick in 1951, “JP” was enthralled by Jump racing and the Grand National from an early age. He recalls one of his first winning pocket money bets coming courtesy of Merryman II in the 1960 Grand National.

After leaving his father’s plant hire business at the age of 20, he became a racecourse bookmaker before becoming a professional punter.

He was dubbed “The Sundance Kid” by legendary journalist and fellow Aintree Legend Hugh McIlvanney after landing a number of major gambles during the 1970s.

He purchased his first racehorse, Cill Dara, at the age of 26 and is currently the biggest Jump owner in terms of numbers in Britain and Ireland. In January of 2022, he reached the incredible milestone of 4,000 career winners when Chantry House landed the Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham.

Mister Donovan provided him with his first Cheltenham Festival success in the 1982 Sun Alliance Novices’ Hurdle and he has gone on to enjoy a record 69 winners in total at the meeting, headed by three-time Champion Hurdle hero Istabraq.

It was also in 1982 that his iconic green and gold silks were first seen in the Grand National, although Deep Gale fell at the first. Laura’s Beau became his first horse to be placed in the Grand National when third in 1992 and Clan Royal was a gallant runner-up to Amberleigh House in 2004.

A full 28 years after his first runner in the race, JP finally achieved a long-held ambition when Don’t Push It, trained by Jonjo O’Neill and ridden by AP McCoy, won the 2010 Grand National. In 2021, he struck gold again in the world’s greatest steeplechase when the Henry de Bromhead-trained Minella Times carried Rachael Blackmore to a historic success.

Truly one of life’s givers, JP is a tremendous supporter of charitable causes in his native Co Limerick and his retired superstars of the turf live a pampered life at his Martinstown Stud.

JP McManus – a true Aintree Legend.

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FACTS & STATS THE JRL GROUP STAYERS HURDLE RACE (REGISTERED AS THE LIVERPOOL HURDLE) (GRADE 1) RACE DESCRIPTION

Moved to the Grand National meeting in 2004, the JRL Group Stayers Hurdle was formely held at Ascot. It has now since been upgraded to a Grade 1 from a Grade 2 and was won in four consecutive seasons by Big Buck’s.

Another over the three mile trip, stamina is the name of the game, with horses who have run at Cheltenham in the Stayers Hurdle holding a good record in this race, with last year’s winner Thyme Hill only the third to have not run at Cheltenham.

2021

GRADE 1

WINNER

RUN OVER THREE MILES, 149 YARDS

THYME HILL

Last year we were treated to a superb battle on the run-in between gutsy mare Roksana and eventual winner Thyme Hill. The favourite obliged in the end, but by the narrowest of margins - a neck. The two battled away and served up one of the best finishes of the day, with Tom O’Brien and Harry Skelton giving everything to get home in front in the Grade 1 showpiece.

13 HURDLES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

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£140,325 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR 2012-2021 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

FORM 12 2132 624 111D 21111 25 33121 211 1111

WINNER AGE WEIGHT SP Thyme Hill 7 11-7 5/2F MEETING ABANDONED If The Cap Fits 7 11-7 7/1 Identity Thief 8 11-7 14/1 Yanworth 7 11-7 9/4F Thistlecrack 8 11-7 2/7F Whisper 7 11-7 5/1 Whisper 6 11-7 4/1 Solwhit 9 11-7 9/4F Big Buck’s 9 11-7 2/9F

TRAINER P Hobbs

RUNNERS 15

LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 2nd Gr.1 Long Walk Hurdle (112)

15 10 11 6 9 7 13 8

2nd Gr.2 Fontwell Hurdle (41) 4th Gr.1 Champion Hurdle (32) disq. Gr.1 Champion Hurdle (25) 1st Gr.1 Stayers’ Hurdle (23) 5th Gr.1 Stayers’ Hurdle (30) 1st Gr.3 Coral Cup (24) 1st Gr.1 Stayers’ Hurdle (21) 1st Gr.1 Stayers’ Hurdle (28)

H Fry H de Bromhead A King C Tizzard N Henderson N Henderson C Byrnes P Nicholls

KEY TRENDS Stayers’ Hurdle winners are five from six since the race became a Grade 1

14 of the 17 winners ran at the Cheltenham Festival

The record of last year’s winner stands at five from six

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Nicky Henderson

Tom O’Brien

2 winners

1 winner

Today Nicky saddles Champ

Today Tom rides Thyme Hill

3m 149y

FOURTH RACE 3.35 THE JRL GROUP LIVERPOOL HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £250000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £107400, 2nd £44200, 3rd £22100, 4th £11050, 5th £5525, 6th £2750, 7th £1400, 8th £675, 9th £350. (Penalty Value £140325)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (23 wins from 145 runners, 16%) runs MOLLY OLLYS WISHES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs CHAMP Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2014 and 2015. The stable runs CHAMP today.

Longest Travellers: SIRE DU BERLAIS, FLOORING PORTER, KOSHARI, ASHDALE BOB & ROI MAGE - all Ireland.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no

1

horse

ASHDALE BOB (IRE) (24) U30323

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ceol Rua (IRE) O Diarmuid Horgan B Mrs Fiona McStay

age

st-lb

7

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Robbie Power J Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who ran a fine race under a big weight when third in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham last month but there’s nothing in his record to suggest he’s quite up to winning at this level.

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CHAMP (IRE) (23) 1/2P-124 CD

Br B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - China Sky (IRE) O Mr John P. McManus B Philip and Mrs Jane Myerscough

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Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEWRSA Chase winner in 2020 who proved he remains equally effective over timber when winning the Long Walk (Thyme Hill second) on return. Creditable 4 lengths fourth to Flooring Porter (Thyme Hill second) in Stayers’ at Cheltenham last month.

TFRHHHHI BHA162

3

FLOORING PORTER (IRE) (23) 11-PF21

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Lillymile (IRE) O Flooring Porter Syndicate B Sean Murphy

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11-7

Daniel Mullins J Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Took full advantage of an uncontested lead when defeating Thyme Hill and Champ to land a second successive win in the Stayers’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last month. The one to beat, particularly if not pestered on the front end. TFRHHHHH BHA164

4 KOSHARI (FR) (23) 650310 CD

Br Br g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Honor May (FR) O Mahon, Keenan, O’Toole & Aird B M. Bocq Verdys, R. Mauri-Amoros et al

10

11-7

Jonathan Moore J D. M. Christie, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart on his day and ran right up to his best when running out an 80/1 winner of C&D handicap on yard debut in November. Ran as well could be expected when seventh to Flooring Porter in Stayers’ at Cheltenham but surely vulnerable at this level once again. TFRHHIII BHA152

5

ROI MAGE (FR) (23) 134051

10

11-7

Br B g Poliglote - Royale Majesty (FR) O Pryde/Van Der Hoeven/McGladery/Beaumont B Mrs I. Garcon & Mr J. P. Garcon

Darragh O’Keeffe J Patrick Griffin, Ireland T

6

10

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser in France who was successful in a Down Royal chase last month on just his second start for this yard, but his hurdle form is a good way short of the standard which will be required here. TFRHIIII BHA135

SIRE DU BERLAIS (FR) (23) 32-2P40 BF

Br B g Poliglote - Royale Athenia (FR) O Mr John P. McManus B Mr Jean-Marc Lucas et al

11-7

Mark Walsh J Gordon Elliott, Ireland T Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up to Flooring Porter in last year’s Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. Didn’t enjoy much luck (badly hampered) when only midfield in Pertemps at this year’s Festival and he’s likely in a bit better heart than his recent form figures might imply. TFRHHHII BHA156

7

THOMAS DARBY (IRE) (49) 03-414P

Br B g Beneficial - Silaoce (FR) O Mrs Diana L. Whateley B Byerley Stud Ltd

9

11-7

Aidan Coleman J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Cedar Invest Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to best when landing Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury (3m) in November but he was behind a couple of these in the Long Walk 3 weeks later. Likely found heavy ground against him when pulled up at Haydock latest.

TFRHHIII BHA155

8

THYME HILL (GB) (23) 121-522 CD

Br B g Kayf Tara - Rosita Bay O The Englands and Heywoods B Overbury Stallions Ltd

8

11-7

Tom O’Brien J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this 12 months ago. As good as ever when second in Long Walk (to Champ) and Stayers’ (to Flooring Porter, Champ behind in fourth) this term. Another prominent showing looks assured. TFRHHHHI BHA161 62

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MOLLY OLLYS WISHES (GB) (49) 13-151P D BF

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11-0

Harry Skelton J Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - September Moon Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Mr Dean Pugh Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S B K. D. & D. K. Pugh

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable mare who boasts a good strike rate, landing Grade 2 mares’ event at Ascot (23.5f) in January.

Found out by very testing ground at Haydock since and treated as if still in form.

TFRHHHII BHA145 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2021: THYME HILL 7 11 7 Tom O’Brien 5-2 (Philip Hobbs) 15 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note: SIRE DU BERLAIS: Following its run on 17/3/2022 it was reported that the horse resented the soft tacky ground.

MOLLY OLLYS WISHES: Following its run on 19/2/2022 it was reported that the horse resented the testing heavy ground.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Flooring Porter (IRE), 10-3 Thyme Hill (GB), 9-2 Champ (IRE), 17-2 Sire du Berlais (FR), 14-1 Ashdale Bob (IRE), 22-1 Thomas Darby (IRE), 25-1 Molly Ollys Wishes (GB), 28-1 Koshari (FR), 300-1 Roi Mage (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

It remains to be seen whether FLOORING PORTER is granted as soft a lead as he was at Cheltenham but his slick hurdling is a real asset and he still has to be considered the one to beat. Last year’s winner Thyme Hill can confirm recent superiority over Champ and give Gavin Cromwell’s charge most to think about.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FLOORING PORTER (IRE) 2.THYME HILL 3.CHAMP (IRE)

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FACTS & STATS THE BETWAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (GRADE 3) RACE DESCRIPTION

The race that precedes the Grand National is arguably just as competitive. Another stamina-packed race that was handed Grade 3 status in 2018, novices tend to come to the fore with last year’s winner Happygolucky continuing that trend. The nature of the race usually favours those who have already won over at least 3 miles, as despite the nature of the track favouring those who may not entirely stay the trip, the pace means there’s no hiding place for any in this race.

2021

GRADE 3 HANDICAP

WINNER

RUN OVER THREE MILES, 210 YARDS

HAPPYGOLUCKY Strong favourite Happygolucky came to Aintree following a decent second in the Ultima Handicap at the Cheltenham Festival, where he was well fancied to land the odds. He rewarded those who kept the faith, winning cosily under a fine ride from David Bass. Smart horses filled the places, with Johnbb continuing his upward curve and the admirably consistent Spiritofthegames proving he can be effective away from Cheltenham.

19 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£100,000

£56,270 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR 2012-2021 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

FORM 1212 2114 28141 8P240 1356 F58U8 60264 5F031 524U0

WINNER AGE WEIGHT SP Happygolucky 7 11-7 11/4F MEETING ABANDONED Kildisart 7 11-12 8/1 Thomas Patrick 6 10-10 3/1F Sizing Codelco 8 11-3 10/1 Maggio 11 10-9 50/1 Duke of Lucca 10 10-4 9/2 Duke of Lucca 9 10-7 12/1 Battle Group 8 10-9 7/2F Saint Are 6 10-13 11/1

TRAINER K Bailey

RUNNERS 13

LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 2nd Gr.3 Ultima Handicap Chase (25)

18 16 16 14 10 17 18 14

4th Gr.1 JLT Nov. Chase (23) 1st Newbury Handicap Chase (21) 15th Gr.3 Festival Plate (23) 6th Listed Kelso Chase (27) 8th Cheltenham Cross Country Chase (31) 4th Cheltenham Cross Country Chase (24) 1st Gr.3 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (2) 14th Listed Cheltenham Handicap Chase (32)

B Pauling T Lacey C Tizzard P Griffin P Hobbs P Hobbs K Bishop T Vaughan

KEY TRENDS 12 of the past 19 winners ran at the Cheltenham Festival

Six of the past 9 winners were novices

8 of the past 10 winners were rated between 131 and 140

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Kim Bailey

David Bass

1 winner

1 winner

Today Kim saddles Espoir de Romay

Today David rides Espoir de Romay

3m 210y

FIFTH RACE 4.15 THE BETWAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE)

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Owners Prize Money. 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): D Skelton (23 wins from 145 runners, 16%) runs SHAN BLUE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs SHAN BLUE Weightwatcher: THE HOLLOW GINGE won off a handicap mark of 140, his rating is now down 8lb to 132.

Longest Traveller: GRUMPY CHARLEY trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 272 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no

1

horse

ESPOIR DE ROMAY (FR) (35) 121F-33 BF

Br B g Kap Rock (FR) - Miss du Seuil (FR) O The Midgelets B G. Gordat, O. Gordat & F. Dussably

age

st-lb

8

11-12

David Bass J Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner around 2m4f last term but he’s yet to hit top form in two runs this season, third of 7 to Nuts Well in Listed chase (5/4) at Kelso (23.4f) 35 days ago. Needs to step forward.

TFRHHIII BHA155

2

SHAN BLUE (IRE) (23) 1252-F6

8

11-5

Harry Skelton J Br B g Shantou (USA) - Lady Roberta (IRE) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Mr Colm Donlon Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S B Desmond Amond

TIMEFORM VIEWLanded Grade 1 Kauto Star as a novice and in process of delivering a most visually impressive performance when falling 3 out in Charlie Hall in October.

Only sixth of 7 in Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham since but he’s back in handicap company now off a favourable mark. Most interesting.

TFRHHHHH BHA148

3

EMPIRE STEEL (IRE) (14) P-2FP12 D BF

Br Gr g Aizavoski (IRE) - Talk of Rain (FR) O Alan Wight B Mr Nick Blanchfield

8

11-4

Ryan Mania J Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever of late, landing 21f Kelso handicap chase before good second there (26.2f) 14 days ago.

Much respected nudged up just 1lb.

TFRHHHII BHA147

4 SAM BROWN (GB) (49) P/3-032P

10

11-4

Aidan Coleman J Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cream Cracker Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T O Mr T. C. Frost Geegeez.co.uk S B T. C. Frost

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 10-y-o who posted excellent second in Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock in January.

Pulled up there on his only outing since but he can’t be dismissed now freshened up after a break. TFRHHHII BHA147

5

EXELERATOR EXPRESS (FR) (182) 1-16210 BF8

11-2

Sam Twiston-Davies J Br B g Poliglote - Reine de Lestrade (FR) Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Potter Group, Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited S B Mme Francis Teboul & Mr Michel Haski

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in emphatic fashion at Worcester (23f) in August but off track since only eighth in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f) 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running here.

TFRHHHII BHA145

6

TEA CLIPPER (IRE) (25) 33-1244

7

Br B g Stowaway - A Plus Ma Puce (FR) O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head B Cyril O’Hara

11-1

Stan Sheppard J Tom Lacey, Woolhope T Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got right back on track after breathing surgery (also fitted with cheekpieces) when promising fourth of 24 in Ultima Handicap chase at Cheltenham (25f) 25 days ago. Solid contender off a 1lb lower mark.

TFRHHHHI BHA144

7

WISHING AND HOPING (IRE) (23) 11P32P CD

Br B g Beneficial - Desperately Hoping (IRE) O Mrs Peter Andrews B Brendan Murphy

12

11-0

Alex Edwards (3) J Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T Adm Protexin Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sound-jumping front runner who scored over C&D in October. Didn’t jump nearly so well as usual when pulled up in Plate at Cheltenham, so needs to bounce back.

TFRHHHII BHA143

8

COMMODORE (FR) (120) P/2U0P-1

Br Gr g Fragrant Mix (IRE) - Morvandelle (FR) ER NN O Mrs C Watson & Mrs S Graham U R B Herve d’Armaille ON

10 10-13 J Venetia Williams, Hereford T Faucets Limited S

N ready win in 9-runner handicap chase at Cheltenham (26f) in December on TIMEFORM VIEW Back from a wind op with his only run this term. Goes well fresh, so well worth considering despite 9lb hike.

TFRHHHHI HHHHI BHA142 BHA142 70

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OSCAR ELITE (IRE) (25) 3-F3453

7

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Lady Elite (IRE) O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton B T. McAuliffe

10-11

Harry Cobden J Colin Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler who has yet to score in this sphere but he took his form up a level when excellent third of 24 in Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham (25f) 25 days ago. Highly respected novice.

TFRHHHII BHA140

10 ADRIMEL (FR) (23) PP-P110

7

Br B or Br g Tirwanako (FR) - Irise De Gene (FR) O Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford B Dr V. Gabriel Descours

10-11

Tom Bellamy J Tom Lacey, Woolhope T Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 winning hurdler last season and revitalised in blinkers when bagging two small-field chases at Haydock. Proved a disappointment in Plate at Cheltenham but no surprise to see him bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA140

11 GRUMPY CHARLEY (GB) (25) 16-513P Br Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Whisky Rose (IRE) O Mr G. Thompson B Distillery Stud

7

10-11

Bryan Carver J Chris Honour, Ashburton T Cotswold Stone Supplies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple hurdles winner who has taken well to chasing, impressive when landing 22.5f Newbury novice handicap at Christmas. Pulled up in Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham, however, so he has something to prove.

TFRHHIII BHA140

12 ESPOIR DE TEILLEE (FR) (98) 1-64330

10 10-10

Br B g Martaline - Belle de Lyphard (FR) O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B S.A.S Brosseau et Fils & Claude Brosseau

Tom Scudamore J Tom George, Slad T HBA Media S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to add to his two chase wins last term, but in good form until only eleventh in Paddy Power Handicap at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day. Tongue strap goes on for first time. No forlorn hope after a break. TFRHHHII BHA139

13 CAP DU NORD (FR) (42) 504031

9

10-6

Jack Tudor J Br Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Qualite Controlee (FR) Christian Williams, Bridgend T O Mr Glynn Andrew Carroll NAF S B S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces back on when capitalising on a good mark in 14-runner handicap chase at Kempton (24f) 42 days ago. That form is working out well, so he needs considering raised 8lb here.

TFRHHHHI BHA135

14 MINT CONDITION (GB) (23) 0214P5

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Winning Counsel (IRE) O Whites Property Limited B J. R. Weston

8

10-6

Darragh O’Keeffe J Jennie Candlish, Leek T PRA World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner and Haydock win in December shows he’s equally as good over fences. Creditable fifth in first-time cheekpieces in Kim Muir at Cheltenham and he’s on the shortlist with headgear retained. TFRHHHII BHA135

15 SCENE NOT HERD (IRE) (28) 05-1114 BF

7

10-4

Jonathan Burke J Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T Merribelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has made an excellent start over fences, completing a hat-trick at Ludlow in December.

Posted good Sandown fourth after a break four weeks ago and he can’t be ruled out on his first go over 3m. TFRHHHII BHA133

16 THE HOLLOW GINGE (IRE) (57) PP-20P4 Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Some Gem (IRE) O The Ginge Army B Mrs O. O’Leary Lucey

9

10-3

Jordan Nailor (3) J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful at his best but he’s without a win since 2020 and comes here on the back of two below-par efforts at Warwick and Kempton. Others appeal more.

TFRHHIII BHA132

17 KILLER KANE (IRE) (28) 1-33611 Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Native Idea (IRE) O J P Romans & Taylor, O’Dwyer B S. McElroy

7

10-2

Brendan Powell J Colin Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved of late since fitted with a tongue strap, landing handicaps at Kempton and Sandown.

Hit with a further 5lb rise but he’s still low mileage and must enter calculations.

TFRHHHII BHA131

18 DIDERO VALLIS (FR) (23) 204043 D Br B g Poliglote - Oreade Vallis (FR) O Normans, Ramsay, Tufnell & Bishop B Mr Andre Noel Dutertre

9

10-1

Hugh Nugent (3) J Venetia Williams, Hereford T Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who got back in track in first-time blinkers when third of 20 in Kim Muir at Cheltenham (26f) 23 days ago. Possibilities if headgear works the trick for a second time.

TFRHHIII BHA130 DECLARED RUNNERS 18 2021: HAPPYGOLUCKY (IRE) 7 11 7 David Bass 11-4 (Kim Bailey) 13 ran Visor worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 18.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 9, 10, 17. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 13, 14, 16.

Stewards Note: SAM BROWN: Following its run on 19/2/2022 it was reported that the horse resented the testing heavy ground.

OSCAR ELITE: Following its run on 15/3/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

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Br B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Jessaway (IRE) O Swanee River Partnership B Michael and Fiona O’Connor

thejockeyclub.co.uk Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Shan Blue (IRE), 17-2 Cap du Nord (FR), Oscar Elite (IRE), 12-1 Tea Clipper (IRE), 16-1 Killer Kane (IRE), 20-1 Empire Steel (IRE), Adrimel (FR), 25-1 Espoir de Romay (FR), Sam Brown (GB), Mint Condition (GB), 28-1 Scene Not Herd (IRE), 40-1 Exelerator Express (FR), The Hollow Ginge (IRE), 50-1 Grumpy Charley (GB), Didero Vallis (FR), 100-1 Wishing And Hoping (IRE), Espoir de Teillee (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

A fiercely-competitive handicap but SHAN BLUE has a lot less on his plate than when a well-held sixth in the Ryanair Chase and can capitalise on a very attractive mark back in handicap company. Kempton-scorer Cap du Nord is another weighted to go well for the in-form Christian Williams team, while the returning Ultima-fourth Tea Clipper also figures high on the shortlist too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHAN BLUE (IRE) 2.CAP DU NORD (FR) 3.TEA CLIPPER

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Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2) Besides the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival – also sponsored by Weatherbys – the concluding race of the three-day meeting at Aintree is the only other Graded National Hunt Flat race (for geldings) in the domestic calendar and it has been won by some high-class horses down the years, with the roll of honour including subsequent Stayers’ Hurdle winner Rustle (1987) and more recently, The New One. The latter beat My Tent Or Yours in this race 10 years ago and had subsequent Grand National hero Many Clouds back in 11th in what was clearly a stellar renewal.

Paul Nicholls has been the trainer to follow in the race recently, winning the past two renewals with McFabulous and Knappers Hill. The latter arrived at Aintree having won on debut at Chepstow and a Listed contest at Ascot, and that corresponding race was won this season by Henri The Second, who also made a successful start to his career at Chepstow. He had Authorised Speed (5th in the Champion Bumper) and Top Dog (winner of a Listed race at Newbury on his next start) directly in behind that day and the imposing son of Saddler Maker just about sets the standard on form.

Nicolaus Silver Willie Mullins, who won a 12th Weatherbys Champion Bumper last month, when Facile Vega powered through the testing ground, saddled the first two home in the 2016 – Bacardys getting the better of Battleford – and hasn’t had a runner since. Rath Gaul Boy is one of two runners from the all-conquering stable and arrives in Liverpool on the back of comfortable victories in a maiden Point and a seven-runner bumper at Leopardstown. Mullins’ other representative is French-import Houlanbatordechais. The son of Great Pretender won both starts for trainer Alain Couetil and formed part of Mullins’ seven-strong team in the Champion Bumper. Partnered by Rachael Blackmore, the grey was eased right off after the bit slipped through his mouth and having raced keenly on his second start in France, wears a hood this afternoon.

Another French-recruit, Imperial Bede has joined Jonjo O’Neill having run three times in his native France and his form has worked out well, making him a fascinating runner on British debut. He finished third behind Icare Allen (4th in the Triumph Hurdle) before beating a subsequent Auteuil hurdles winner and more recently finished runner-up in a Grade 3 contest in late-October.

Chianti Classico is another former winning Irish Pointer, who won at the second time of asking in this sphere, at Market Rasen in early-December. Former Grand National winning trainer Kim Bailey sends a small team up from his Andoversford base this week and this son of Shantou is a strong stayer.

Chris Gordon is a trainer who has had his horses in fine form in the build-up to the meeting and after victories at Kempton and Newbury, he is set to run Leave Of Absence, just a week on from his latest success. Having shaped with promise when third in an Irish Point, the son of Masked Marvel has created a good impression on both starts for current connections.

This looks to be a highly-competitive renewal and the winner might not have even been mentioned, such is the depth of talent on show. Therefore, be sure to pay close attention as this race will, no doubt, throw up any number of subsequent winners over hurdles next season.

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FACTS & STATS THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (GRADE 2) RACE DESCRIPTION

A bumper to round up the festival, with this race ran as the finale for the first time. The best up-and-coming National Hunt horses come here to try and take Aintree glory and it promises to be another competitive race. A great target for bumper horses to round off their season in, the trip requires a horse with speed, so will naturally favour those bred to have a turn of foot as opposed to those who will want a bit further in the long run.

2021

GRADE 2

WINNER

RUN OVER TWO MILES, 209 YARDS

KNAPPERS HILL

Paul Nicholls’ fine record in this race continued with his saddling of Knappers Hill to win this race last year under daughter Megan. A quick horse who had impressed on his previous run at Ascot, he scooted clear and put up a good performance to win by half a length, beating a field of smart horses. Subsequent Grade 1 novice hurdle winner Stage Star finished third, with the promising Peking Rose filling the runners-up berth.

NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£50,000

£28,135 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR 2012-2021 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

FORM 11 171 12P2 23213 13 111 1112 15 116

WINNER AGE WEIGHT SP Knappers Hill 5 11-4 8/1 MEETING ABANDONED McFabulous 5 11-4 2/1F Portrush Ted 6 11-4 25/1 Lalor 5 11-4 33/1 Bacardys 5 11-4 15/2 Barters Hill 5 11-4 11/2 Ballybolley 5 11-4 14/1 Killyglass 6 11-4 20/1 The New One 4 10-12 8/1

TRAINER P Nicholls

RUNNERS 18

P Nicholls W Greatrex R Woollacott W Mullins B Pauling N Twiston-Davies E Lavelle N Twiston-Davies

12 20 19 17 19 19 19 19

LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 1st Listed Ascot NH Flat Race (113) 1st Newbury NH Flat Race (34) 2nd Hereford NH Flat Race (87) 1st Wincanton Maiden NH Flat Race (29) 3rd Gr.1 Cheltenham Champion Bumper (23) 1st Listed Newbury NH Flat Race (62) 1st Towcester NH Flat Race (12) 5th Listed Newbury NH Flat Race (56) 6th Gr.1 Cheltenham Champion Bumper (31)

KEY TRENDS British trainers have won 9 of the last 10 renewals

Only one winning four-year-old in the last 10 years

Only one winning favourite in the last 10 years

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Paul Nicholls

Patrick Mullins

2 winners

1 winner

Today Paul saddles Henri The Second

Today Sam rides Rath Gaul Boy

2m 209y

SEVENTH RACE 6.20 THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 2) (GBB RACE) for four, five and six yrs old x Total race value £50000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £21520, 2nd £8870, 3rd £4435, 4th £2220, 5th £1110, 6th £555, 7th £275, 8th £140.

(Penalty Value £28135) 6 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (18 wins from 105 runners, 17%) runs SWAPPED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs SWAPPED Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2019 and 2021. The stable runs HENRI THE SECOND today.

Longest Traveller: HOULANBATORDECHAIS & RATH GAUL BOY trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no

1

horse

ASTRONOMIC VIEW (GB) (55) 313 D

Br Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Winter Scene (IRE) O Mr D. V. Gardner B Mrs C. L. Alers-Hankey

age

st-lb

5

11-4

Lucy Gardner J Susan Gardner, Longdown T Woodhayes Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed debut promise when opening his account at Exeter on New Year’s Day and far from discredited when third there subsequently. Seemingly out of his depth in this company, though. TFRHHIII BHA116

2

BASFORD (IRE) (56) 130 D

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Be My Present O Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter B James Gill

5

11-4

Darragh O’Keeffe J Jennie Candlish, Leek T Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a bumper winner and followed suit with a cosy success on debut at Carlisle in October. Creditable third at Wincanton next time, but found out in Listed company at Newbury on latest outing.

TFRHIIII BHA115

3

CHIANTI CLASSICO (IRE) (128) 1-21 D

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ballinderry Lady (IRE) O Brooke Pilkington B David O’Connell

5

11-4

David Bass J Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who opened his account in this sphere at the second attempt at Market Rasen 4 months ago. Stable likely to have him tuned up, but he has something to find.

TFRHHIII BHA121

4 CRAMBO (GB) (34) 11

5

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Cardline (FR) O Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd & Chris Giles B Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd

11-4

Connor Brace J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T bresbet ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Doesn’t do anything quickly but has looked a good staying prospect in landing both bumper outings to date, getting there late at Huntingdon a month ago. Could make an impact if he gets going soon enough. TFRHHHII BHA116

5

CRUZ CONTROL (FR) (88) 21 D

5

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - En La Cruz (FR) O Mr F Green and Mr J Chinn B Mr Christopher Richard Hirst

11-4

Tom Bellamy J Tom Lacey, Woolhope T Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising first effort at Chepstow and didn’t need to improve to one better at Exeter in gritty fashion almost 3 months ago. This demands more.

TFRHHIII BHA114

6

DONAIRE (IRE) (41) 2-1

Br B g Califet (FR) - Grangeclare Lark (IRE) O Ratkatcha Racing B Miss Susan Flanagan

6

11-4

Nick Scholfield J Oliver Greenall, Malpas T Swansway, TMT Construction Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed the encouragement he’d shown on debut for Stuart Crawford when making a winning start for new connections at Hereford in February. Tongue tied now, but this demands a much more significant step up. TFRHHIII BHA115

7

ERNEST GRAY (IRE) (27) 1-1

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Emily Gray (IRE) O Mr Andy Peake B Suroben Ltd

5

11-4

Tom Cannon J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Hare Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame inexperience to make a successful debut at Punchestown for Colin Bowe and, a year on, made a most impressive debut for new yard at Warwick last month, powering away to score by a wide margin. Strong claims. TFRHHHHI BHA127

8

HENRI THE SECOND (FR) (113) 11

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Rock Treasure (FR) O Martin Broughton & Friends 7 B Mme Daniela Airaldi

5

11-4

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Defied greenness to make a winning start at Chepstow, then made all from Authorised Speed (boosted the form since) in a Listed event at Ascot 113 days ago. Might have been saved for this, so bold showing expected.

TFRHHHHI BHA123 82

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HOULANBATORDECHAIS (FR) (24) 110

Br Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Nadlee (FR) O Mrs S. Ricci B Bruno Deniel & Jean-Marie Baradeau

5

11-4

P. Townend J W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Ready winner of a couple of French races in October. Picked up by top connections since and, while he’s been thrown in at the deep end to some degree, he still warrants a market check.

TFRHHHII BHA-

10 HULLNBACK (GB) (56) 15

5

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Freydis (IRE) O We’re Having A Mare (WHAM) B Mrs Joanna Daniell

11-4

Paddy Brennan J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T bresbet ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hails from an excellent stable and made a ready winning debut at Chepstow. Came unstuck in Listed company at Newbury next time, but that experience will have done him good. Tongue tied now. TFRHHHII BHA122

11 LEAVE OF ABSENCE (FR) (7) 311 Br Ch g Masked Marvel - To Much Fun O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois & SCEA Haras du Ma

5

11-4

Joshua Moore J Chris Gordon, Winchester T Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWEx-pointer who looked above average when scoring impressively at Kempton on Rules debut and followed up with a minimum of fuss at Newbury last Saturday. This is seemingly an afterthought, but his yard is thriving and he can’t be taken lightly. TFRHHHHI BHA119

12 LOOKAWAY (IRE) (48) 11

5

Br Ch g Ask - Barrack’s Choice (IRE) O Peter Beadles B William Neville

11-4

Jack Quinlan J Neil King, Burderop T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive point recruit who maintained an unbeaten record when landing his first Rules outing at Newbury in February. Should be able to build on that, so he’s no forlorn hope.

TFRHHHII BHA113

13 PRAIRIE WOLF (IRE) (70) 131 D

Br Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Applause For Amy (IRE) O Mr G. R. Orchard B P. Condon

5

11-4

Ryan Mania J Sue Smith, Bingley T Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a useful prospect when making a winning start to his career at Kelso last May and doubled his tally (on third outing) at Doncaster in January. Needs more to feature in this, however.

TFRHHIII BHA118

14 RATH GAUL BOY (IRE) (33) 11

5

Br Ch g Well Chosen - Media View (IRE) O Sullivan B’Stock Ltd/N Hughes/P Crowley B Joe Roberts

11-4

Mr P. W. Mullins J W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed his sole start in points and, having been sent off at odds on, had little trouble following up readily in a Leopardstown bumper last month. Makes plenty of appeal stepping up in grade.

TFRHHHHH BHA115

15 ROCKINASTORM (IRE) (64) 614 D BF

5

11-4

Br B g Mahler - Toorah Laura La (USA) O Rocking Horse Racing B Miss Roisin Carey

Tom O’Brien J Henry Daly, Ludlow T Humphrey Butler Ltd S

16 SHOMEN UCHI (FR) (52) 21

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the second attempt at Bangor in December but only fourth at Chepstow under a penalty, so looks out of his depth in this.

TFRHIIII BHA117

11-4

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Vavea (FR) O Walters Plant Hire Ltd B Mr Paul Etienne Dupont

Charlie Deutsch J Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

17 SWAPPED (FR) (76) 012

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Backed up a positive start when off the mark easily at Hereford 52 days ago, and there’s scope for better still, so not without a chance for a stable that has enjoyed a fine campaign.

TFRHHHII BHA113

11-4

Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lingfield polytrack winner in September and backed it up with a good second in a more competitive event there 76 days ago. This is likely to prove beyond him.

TFRHIIII BHA114

18 WESTERN ZEPHYR (IRE) (71) 11 Br B g Westerner - Beneficial Breeze (IRE) O Swanee River Partnership B Longrove Stud

5

11-4

Sean Bowen J Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T Merribelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Easily won sole start in points, then made all in workmanlike fashion on Rules debut at Huntingdon 71 days ago. That form has a strong look to it, so could go well under another positive ride.

TFRHHHII BHA117

19 BLOW YOUR WAD (IRE) (30) 22

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Molly’s Mate (IRE) O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head B Minch Bloodstock

4

10-10

Stan Sheppard J Tom Lacey, Woolhope T Plusbac S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up both starts to date, albeit not looking the most straightforward at Wincanton on latest outing a month ago. Set for a struggle in this grade.

TFRHIIII BHA114 83

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Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - La Bezizais (FR) O Mr A. Speelman & Mr M. Speelman B Mr Luc Monnet

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20 IMPERIAL BEDE (FR) (161) 312

Br B g Robin du Nord (FR) - Amusez Moi (FR) O Mr John P. McManus B Ms Brigitte Dargaud

4

10-10

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won maiden at Fontainebleau before finishing second in a Grade 3 event at Nantes 5 months ago.

Something of an unknown quantity on British/stable debut, but clearly talented, so can’t be ignored. TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 20 2021: KNAPPERS HILL (IRE) 5 11 4 Megan Nicholls 8-1 (Paul Nicholls) 18 ran Hood worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6, 10. Hood worn by No. 12.

Stewards Note: HOULANBATORDECHAIS: Following its run on 16/3/2022 it was reported that the horse’s bit slipped through its mouth.

SWAPPED: Following its run on 23/1/2022 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

BLOW YOUR WAD: Following its run on 10/3/2022 it was reported that the horse ran green.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Ernest Gray (IRE), Rath Gaul Boy (IRE), 9-1 Leave of Absence (FR), 10-1 Henri The Second (FR), 14-1 Houlanbatordechais (FR), Imperial Bede (FR), 16-1 Western Zephyr (IRE), 18-1 Crambo (GB), Shomen Uchi (FR), 25-1 Lookaway (IRE), Swapped (FR), 28-1 Hullnback (GB), Prairie Wolf (IRE), 33-1 Chianti Classico (IRE), Cruz Control (FR), Donaire (IRE), 66-1 Blow Your Wad (IRE), 80-1 Astronomic View (GB), 100-1 Rockinastorm (IRE), 150-1 Basford (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Willie Mullins has been prolific in bumpers throughout the season and in RATH GAUL BOY he has another opportunity to land one of the top races in the division. The selection is unbeaten in two (a point and a bumper) and has loads more to come, so he’s preferred to Ernest Gray, who made a striking impression on debut for Alan King at Warwick last time.

Henri The Second is also considered.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RATH GAUL BOY (IRE) 2.ERNEST GRAY (IRE) 3.HENRI THE SECOND (FR)

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.45 - THE EFT CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £42202 to the winning horse The second to receive £15900, the third £7957, the fourth £3975, the fifth £1995, the sixth £997, the seventh £495 and the eighth £255. for four yrs old and upwards. £375 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £75 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £300 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th.

Penalties, after April 2nd, 2022, for each hurdle race won 4lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb). EFT CONSTRUCTION have generously sponsored this race and a memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of AINTREE. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 34 entries, 3 at £75 and 31 at £375. Closed April 4th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £32280; Second £13305; Third £6653; Fourth £3330; Fifth £1665; Sixth £833; Seventh £413; Eighth £210. (Penalty Value £42202.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.25 - THE BETWAY MERSEY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56270 to the winning horse The second to receive £21200, the third £10610, the fourth £5300, the fifth £2660, the sixth £1330, the seventh £660 and the eighth £340. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 4th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Betway has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETWAY. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 23 entries at £500. - Closed April 4th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43040; Second £17740; Third £8870; Fourth £4440; Fifth £2220; Sixth £1110; Seventh £550; Eighth £280.

(Penalty Value £56270) A SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 3.00 - THE POUNDLAND MAGHULL NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £67524 to the winning horse The second to receive £25440, the third £12732, the fourth £6360, the fifth £3192, the sixth £1596 and the seventh £792. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry.. Enter by noon, April 4th and pay £600 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Mares allowed 7lb. POUNDLAND have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of POUNDLAND. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 9 entries at £600. - Closed April 4th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £51648; Second £21288; Third £10644; Fourth £5328; Fifth £2664; Sixth £1332; Seventh £660. (Penalty Value £67524) A SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.35 - THE JRL GROUP LIVERPOOL HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £140325 to the winning horse The second to receive £52775, the third £26375, the fourth £13175, the fifth £6625, the sixth £3300, the seventh £1700, the eighth £900 and the ninth £500. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry.. Enter by noon, April 4th and pay £1250 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, April 6th and pay £7500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. JRL Group have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A £100 cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will be presented with the Liverpool Trophy, which is to be returned to the racecourse by March 1st, 2023. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JRL GROUP. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 10 entries at £1250. - Closed April 4th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £107400; Second £44200; Third £22100; Fourth £11050; Fifth £5525; Sixth £2750; Seventh £1400; Eighth £675; Ninth £350. (Penalty Value £140325) A SEE PAGE 62 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.15 - THE BETWAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56270 to the winning horse The second to receive £21200, the third £10610, the fourth £5300, the fifth £2660, the sixth £1330, the seventh £660 and the eighth £340. for five yrs old and upwards. £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Penalties, after April 2nd, 2022, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb). Betway has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of BETWAY. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 28 entries, at £500. - Closed April 4th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43040; Second £17740; Third £8870; Fourth £4440; Fifth £2220; Sixth £1110; Seventh £550; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 70 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 5.15 - THE RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £500000 to the winning horse The second to receive £200000, the third £100000, the fourth £65000, the fifth £40000, the sixth £30000, the seventh £20000, the eighth £15000, the ninth £10000 and the tenth £5000. for seven yrs old and upwards, which, prior to March 22nd, have Started in a steeple chase during the current season, and have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a steeple chase with an official distance description of ‘two miles seven and a half furlongs’ or more, at any time during the horse’s career. Horses must be also allotted a rating of 125 or more by the BHA Handicapper following a review of the horses entered and after taking account of races run up to and including February 13th. Horses which are not qualified for a rating in Great Britain or Ireland at closing may also be entered. Such horses may be eligible for a weight providing the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including February 13th would merit a minimum rating of 125. To qualify, horses must have run at least six times in Steeple Chases run under the Rules of Racing of a Recognised Racing Authority up to and including February 13th. At the Handicapper’s discretion, such horses may be allotted a rating.. Enter by noon, February 1st and pay £825 stake, Scratch by noon, March 1st or pay £825, Scratch by noon, March 22nd or pay £825, Confirm by noon, April 4th and pay £1275, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Lowest weight 10st; Highest weight 11st 10lb (No penalties after publication of the weights). To be ridden by Jockeys or Amateur Riders who, before April 7th, 2022, have ridden not less than 15 winners in steeple chases or hurdle races under the Rules of Racing and/or the Rules of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and ridden not less than 10 of these winners in steeple chases. Randox has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom.

The stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race will receive a cash prize and a memento. A memento will also be presented to the 2nd, 3rd and 4th placed owner. Randox will also give a memento to the breeder of the winning horse and a memento, in conjunction with The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association, to the breeder of the first British-bred horse to finish in this race (‘Britishbred’ being a horse that has been foaled in Great Britain and was sired by a horse standing in Great Britain at the time of covering). The Worshipful Company of Farriers will present a memento to the owner and farrier of the best shod horse in this race, the judging of which will take place during the pre-race veterinary inspection. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Randox. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority may exercise its powers under Rules to refuse to allow a horse duly entered to run when they have reason to be concerned about the horse’s suitability for the race. Any horse whose entry is confirmed will not be permitted to run if it subsequently runs in any other race, including Point-to-Point races. All runners must be presented to the BHA Veterinary Officers for a pre-race veterinary inspection and must pass the inspection.

Any horse considered unfit to run will be withdrawn by order of the Stewards of the Meeting. Horses may be presented for inspection on the day of racing as advised. Subject to the discretion of the Stewards, any horse which is not presented for a veterinary inspection by the time advised will not be permitted to run. This race will be restricted to 40 runners plus four reserves. The four reserves will be nominated as R1, R2, R3 and R4. Please refer to the Special Notice concerning declaration arrangements and reserves for this race published in The Racing Calendar, and on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary, the balloting of horses set to carry the same weight will be decided upon by using the horses’ current handicap mark at the time of elimination. In the event of two or more horses on the same weight having an identical current handicap rating, their elimination sequence will be determined by random ballot. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, February 13th, may be taken into account. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. A mandatory briefing which must be attended by all riders taking part in this race will take place in the Stewards Room at 12 noon. HORSES WILL BE LED IN FRONT OF THE STANDS FOR THIS RACE before cantering to the start. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for whom a Medication Declaration Form A is not submitted to the BHA by 31st March, 2022 PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 81 entries, 14 at £825, 14 at £1650, 5 at £2475, 48 at £3750. Closed February 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £382700; Second £167500; Third £83800; Fourth £54500; Fifth £33400; Sixth £25000; Seventh £16500; Eighth £11300; Ninth £7000; Tenth £3500. (Penalty Value £500000) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 25 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 6.20 - THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28135 to the winning horse The second to receive £10600, the third £5305, the fourth £2650, the fifth £1330, the sixth £665, the seventh £330 and the eighth £170. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Horses are not to have run in more than four races, or five races if the fifth run was in the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at this season’s Cheltenham Festival. Enter by noon, April 4th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 race 4lb. WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. They will also award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WEATHERBYS. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (F)21.3 for the purposes of this race. 23 entries at £250. - Closed April 4th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21520; Second £8870; Third £4435; Fourth £2220; Fifth £1110; Sixth £555; Seventh £275; Eighth £140. (Penalty Value £28135) 6 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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