THIRD RACE 6.30

THE AINTREE SUPPORTING RACING WELFARE AND #MENTALHEALTHAWARENESSWEEK MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418.

(Penalty Value £4356.80)

Leading course trainer (17-22): Fergal O’Brien (7 wins from 55 runners, 13%) runs ST PATRICKS BRIDGE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Fergal O’Brien (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs ST PATRICKS BRIDGE colours no horse age st-lb

Longest Traveller: ST PATRICKS BRIDGE trained by Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham, 140 miles.

1 BASFORD (IRE) (88) 002222-

6 11-4

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Be My Present Sean Quinlan J

O Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B James Gill PRA World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved switched to handicaps in this sphere, finishing runner-up for the fourth time in a row at Carlisle in February Off since but just about sets the standard back in maiden company. TFRHHHHI BHA105

2 ISMAEL (FR) (25) 10-

5 11-4

Br B g Coastal Path - Beyrouth (FR) Brian Hughes J

O Curzon House Partnership Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Herve D’Armaille & Louis D’Armaille Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW€38,000 3-y-o,£130,0005-y-o,CoastalPathgelding.Dam17f/21/2mchasewinnerinFrance.EasywinnersolestartinIrishpoints inJanuarybutfailedtomeetexpectationsinaHexhambumperlastmonth.Betterexpecteduppedintripswitchedtohurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 LUNE DE LA MER (IRE) (32) P03/31-

6 11-4

Br B g Sea Moon - Printing Polly (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O 5 O’clock Somewhere Partnership Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Edmond Kent Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on the third of his 3 starts between the flags last year and made second bumper run a winning one at Kelso in April. Still didn’t look the finished article that day and this trip promises to suit switched to obstacles. TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 ST PATRICKS BRIDGE (IRE) (24) 5/20624- 6 11-4

Br B g Hillstar - Glazed Storm (IRE) Connor Brace J

O The FOB Racing Partnership 4 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Raymond McArdle Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEWShowedmuchmorethanpreviouslyoverhurdleswhensecondin9-runnernoviceatTaunton(19f,goodtosoft, 66/1) in December, clear of rest Subsequent Ffos Las run over 22f has to go down as disappointing. TFRHHHII BHA109

5 DEADLOCK (IRE) (72)

4 10-10

Br B g El Kabeir (USA) - Impasse Ciaran Gethings J

O Not Another One Partnership Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T

B Tom McGrath & Redmarble Farm Ltd Payters Facilities Management Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on Flat, failed to improve on stable debut last time Now goes hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-

2022: HENRY’S FRIEND (IRE) 5 11 4 Kielan Woods 8-1 (Ben Pauling) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Stewards Note:

ISMAEL: Following its run on 24/4/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Lune de La Mer (IRE), 5-2 Basford (IRE), 3-1 St Patricks Bridge (IRE), 9-1 Ismael (FR), 12-1 Deadlock (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

LUNE DE LA MER defied greenness when landing a bumper at Kelso a month ago, and with this trip expected to suit now hurdling, he can continue the good work. Basford and St Patricks Bridge are the obvious threats.

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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

- Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered

- 3 or 4 runners: all to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

- 5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd

- 8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

- Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

- Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

- Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

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