17:35 Aintree 13 Apr 2024
Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race
Grade 2 | GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO to 6YO
Winner £28,135 - 18 ran
held up in rear, switched right 4f out, headway from 3f out, edged left and went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on, led towards finish
mid-division on inside, headway over 5f out, led going well over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish
prominent, led over 3f out, soon headed, switched right just over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, kept on
held up rear of mid-division, headway over 4f out, driven over 2f out, held inside final furlong, kept on
held up in touch, took keen hold, switched left, effort and ridden over 1f out, held inside final furlong, kept on
held up in rear, headway over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, no extra final 75 yards
held up rear of mid-division, headway on outside 7f out, outpaced and no impression over 1f out
in touch in mid-division on outside, ridden and outpaced 2f out, well held from over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway when bumped over 4f out, soon switched left, no impression
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon led, headed over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, switched right after 4f, no impression final 4f
towards rear, in mid-division 6f out, bumped over 4f out, soon weakened
mid-division, stumbled and lost place over 4f out, no impression after, well beaten final 2f
rear of mid-division, took keen hold, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
took keen hold, prominent early, chased leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, tailed off
chased leaders, lost place after 5f, well behind final 5f, tailed off
chased leaders on inside, losing place when bumped over 4f out, soon weakened, tailed off
Expert Analysis
They finished in a bit of a heap here, and the form is probably not quite as strong as usual, in a race won by the likes of Lookaway, Knappers Hill and McFabulous of late. The pace was decent, without being strong, the winner’s final 4f of 56.83s equalling a finishing speed of 104.4%.
HORACES PEARL (f130 here, 124 previously) did well to get up given the run of things, coming wide and still with plenty to do early in the home straight, getting up inside the final 1f.
TRIPOLI FLYER (f129 here, 121 previously) looked like winning for much of the closing stages, hitting 16/1 on in running, leading 3f out but edging left and collared in the final 1f.
GOOD AND CLEVER (f127 here, 124 previously) was prominent most of the way and ran just about his best race yet.
VALGRAND (f125 here, 121 previously) came from the rear but was making no further impression at the death.
SORCELEUR (f123 here and previously) matched his previous form with no obvious excuses.
NO QUESTIONS ASKED (f122 here, 118 previously)
GOT A DREAM (f120 here, 116 previously)
MALICASH (f114 here, 111 previously)
I’M A LUMBERJACK (f114 here, 123 previously)
ELECTRIC MASON (f110 here and previously)
WELLINGTON ARCH (f99 here, 118 previously)
SMALL TOWN HERO (f85 here, unraced previously)
STEP OUT (f77 here, 108 previously)
MISTER MEGGIT (f76 here, 127 previously) had as good form as any but stumbled and was bumped over 4f out, only briefly looking as if he might recover.
TOM DONIPHON (f74 here, 120 previously)
CASTLE IVERS (f0 here, 126 previously)
LEECH (f0 here, 116 previously)
MA SHANTOU (f0 here, 123 previously)
Future Form
| Type | Stats | Type | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | 96 runs, 32 wins (15 horses), 26 placed, 38 unplaced | Next time out | 18 runs, 5 wins, 9 placed, 4 unplaced |
| Class analysis | 9 runs up in class, 0 wins, 2 placed, 7 unplaced | Ratings check | Highest winning OR: 138; Highest placed OR: 142 |
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | £21.09 |
| CSF | £102.47 (5, 14) |
| Tricast | £1,343.84 (5, 14, 3) |
| Win | £19.40 (5) |
| Place | £4.90 (5), £3.20 (14), £4.40 (3) |
| Swinger | £43.60 (3, 5), £21.60 (3, 14), £19.70 (5, 14) |
| Exacta | £139.30 (5, 14) |
| Trifecta | £1,865.50 (5, 14, 3) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 20 | Florida Dreams | 5 | 11 6 | - | 1 | 102 days | N G Richards (100 miles) | Danny McMenamin | 18/ 1 | 4:01.74 | |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 18 | Lookaway | 5 | 11 4 | - | 11 | 48 days | N B King (183 miles) | Jack Quinlan | 28/ 1 | 4:04.13 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 18 | Knappers Hill | 5 | 11 4 | - | 11 | 113 days | P F Nicholls (207 miles) | Megan Nicholls | 8/ 1 | 4:05.35 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 12 | McFabulous | 5 | 11 4 | - | 171 | 34 days | P F Nicholls (207 miles) | Harry Cobden | 2/ 1 | 4:07.70 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 20 | Portrush Ted | 6 | 11 4 | - | 1-2P2 | 87 days | W Greatrex (178 miles) | Gavin Sheehan | 25/ 1 | 4:25.90 | |
| 2017 | Good | 19 | Lalor | 5 | 11 4 | - | 121 | 29 days | R Woollacott (250 miles) | Richard Johnson | 33/ 1 | 4:04.40 | |
| 2016 | Good to Soft | 17 | Bacardys | 5 | 11 4 | - | F1-13 | 23 days | W P Mullins | Mr Patrick Mullins | 15/ 2 | 4:09.10 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 19 | Barters Hill | 5 | 11 4 | - | 111 | 62 days | B Pauling (129 miles) | David Bass | 11/ 2 | 4:00.50 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 19 | Ballybolley | 5 | 11 4 | - | 2-F311 | 12 days | N A Twiston-Davies (140 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 14/ 1 | 4:12.66 | |
| 2013 | Good to Soft | 19 | Killyglass | 6 | 11 4 | - | 15 | 56 days | Miss E C Lavelle (187 miles) | Noel Fehily | 20/ 1 | 4:09.30 | |
| 2012 | Good | 19 | The New One | 4 | 10 12 | - | 116 | 31 days | N A Twiston-Davies (140 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 8/ 1 | 4:05.30 | |
| 2011 | Good | 20 | Steps To Freedom | 5 | 11 4 | - | 1F | 279 days | G Elliott (210 miles) | Paul Carberry | 12/ 1 | 3:59.50 | |
| 2010 | Good | 20 | Megastar | 5 | 11 4 | - | 125 | 24 days | G L Moore (244 miles) | Jamie Moore | 9/ 1 | 3:59.90 | |
| 2009 | Good to Soft | 19 | Sitting Tennant | 6 | 11 4 | - | 7-221 | 42 days | Mrs K Walton (94 miles) | R McGrath | 66/ 1 | 4:19.30 | |
| 2008 | Good | 20 | Honest John | 4 | 10 12 | - | 2 | 35 days | T P Tate (88 miles) | K Mercer | 14/ 1 | 4:02.60 | |
| 2007 | Good | 16 | Theatrical Moment | 4 | 11 5 | - | 111 | 66 days | G A Swinbank (111 miles) | Tony Dobbin | 6/ 5 | 4:05.50 | |
| 2006 | Good to Soft | 22 | Pangbourne | 5 | 11 4 | - | 02119 | 24 days | A King (186 miles) | R Thornton | 28/ 1 | 4:17.20 | |
| 2005 | Good to Soft | 22 | The Cool Guy | 5 | 11 4 | - | 21 | 16 days | N A Twiston-Davies (140 miles) | Mr S Crawford | 50/ 1 | 4:15.00 | |
| 2004 | Good | 18 | Diamond Sal | 6 | 10 11 | - | 2-225 | 21 days | Mrs M Reveley (140 miles) | F King | 33/ 1 | 4:11.40 |