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Aintree

Tomorrow, April 4, 2025HurdleClass 22m

The stiff finish at Sandown just seemed to find out AFADIL in the Imperial Cup and he can gain compensation for that near miss. Alnilam shaped very well in the Morebattle and ought to find 2m around here playing to his strengths so he's second choice. Slugger, who was a couple of places behind Alnilam at Kelso, Moon Chime and Gordon Elliott handicap newcomer Grimaud also make the shortlist.

  • Afadil
  • Alnilam
  • Slugger
2m Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 18. Hamsiyann
    J: Miss M. O'SullivanT: A. J. Martin, Ireland
    F: 8023-19
    Price History:
    5.50
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    121
    Days Since Last Run:
    61
    Verdict
    Very useful on the Flat and made a successful return to hurdling at Cheltenham (21f) in November. Disappointed when stepped up to 3m at Musselburgh in February and connections have subsequently had a big rethink on the trip.
  • 12. Afadil
    J: Freddie GingellT: Paul Nicholls
    F: 4-0845623
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    124
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Back to form when placed in competitive 2m handicaps in recent months, latterly the Imperial Cup at Sandown, leading from approaching the last until close home. Third in this off 6 lb higher last year. Has a tongue tie he wore when winning on Flat in France added to regular cheekpieces. Big player.
  • 4. Celtic Dino
    J: Dylan JohnstonT: Sam Thomas
    F: 131-1143
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    132
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    Dual bumper winner who won his first 2 outings over hurdles. Hasn't had to improve to reach the frame in a couple of Graded events since but still brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut.
  • 9. Moon Chime
    J: Mr Tommie M. O'BrienT: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
    F: 13311-431
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    127
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    Landed maiden/novice hurdles last term and has made steady progress in handicaps this time round, proving suited by a return to a left-handed track when easily accounting for 6 rivals at Stratford (2m) last month. Raised 11 lb but he could easily have more to offer.
  • 16. Jack Hyde
    J: J. HoganT: Fergal O'Brien
    F: 631/4311
    Price History:
    10.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    122
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Point/bumper winner who is going the right way over hurdles for new stable, winning a 2m maiden and 20.5f novice (both Southwell) last month. Pitched into a very competitive race for his handicap debut but he has potential.
  • 7. Grimaud
    J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 3321
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    130
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Fairly useful Flat winner and similar form over hurdles, placing on first 3 attempts before making it fourth time lucky in 2m Gowran maiden last month. Respected handicap hurdle newcomer from a top Irish stable.
  • 10. Manuelito
    J: Patrick WadgeT: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
    F: 321-1P721
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    126
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Won maiden and hurdles for David Pipe last spring and back to form for new yard this spring, making all in 2m Newbury handicap 14 days ago. 4 lb higher in a deeper race now.
  • 3. Alnilam
    J: Beau MorganT: Olly Murphy
    F: 171-92212
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    136
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Three-time hurdle winner who shaped very well when second of 18 in Morebattle at Kelso (2m, good to soft) 34 days ago, travelling powerfully and hitting the front a good way out in a strongly-run race. Nudged up 3 lb but could still be on a good mark.
  • 13. Shes A Saint
    J: Tristan DurrellT: Dan Skelton
    F: 1222122/2
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    124
    Days Since Last Run:
    314
    Verdict
    Has done well over hurdles but hasn't seen much of the track in recent times. Off for 15 months prior to finishing a creditable second on Cartmel handicap debut last May and absent again since.
  • 17. Diamonds For Luck
    J: Lewis SaundersT: Olly Murphy
    F: 7-22111
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    122
    Days Since Last Run:
    36
    Verdict
    Has racked up a hat-trick of novice wins in the mud this winter. Faces a different test now handicapping on a sounder surface but he has unexposed potential.
  • 14. Luttrell Lad
    J: Cameron IlesT: Tom Lacey
    F: 237-40641
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    124
    Days Since Last Run:
    45
    Verdict
    Back to winning ways in a small field at Taunton (2m, soft) in February. Creditable seventh of 19 in this race 12 months but suspicion he'll find a few too strong again.
  • 2. Fiercely Proud
    J: Callum PritchardT: Ben Pauling
    F: 1327-F61P
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    137
    Days Since Last Run:
    55
    Verdict
    Built on 2 encouraging runs in November when winning a valuable 2m handicap at Ascot just before Christmas. Turned in a lethargic effort in the William Hill Hurdle at Newbury since and subsequently found to have been suffering from an irregular heartbeat. Wears first-time cheekpieces.
  • 6. Washington
    J: C. Stone-WalshT: Harry Derham
    F: P23/9P-110
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    131
    Days Since Last Run:
    55
    Verdict
    Improver for this new yard after wind surgery, landing 2m handicaps at Chepstow and Fairyhouse (valuable event) towards the end of 2024. His winning run came to an abrupt halt when down the field in the William Hill Hurdle at Newbury but no shock were to bounce straight back.
  • 20. Country Park
    J: Benjamin MaceyT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
    F: 9-B232F24
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    121
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Shade unlucky not to have won a race under Rules, going best when falling 2 out in 21.5f Ascot maiden in December. Travelled well long way when fourth on 19f handicap debut there in February and might benefit from this drop back to 2m.
  • 1. Lump Sum
    J: Mr William BiddickT: Sam Thomas
    F: 215-12420
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    147
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Improved again to make a winning return in the Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las. Even better form when chasing home Sir Gino in the Fighting Fifth next time and smart handicap performance when second in William Hill Hurdle at Newbury in February. Type to bounce back from rare below-par run latest.
  • 8. Slugger
    J: Mr Finian MaguireT: Harry Derham
    F: 544-51114
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    129
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Talented but quirky in time with Iain Jardine but has looked much more straightforward for new yard, completing a hat-trick at Musselburgh on New Year's Day. Winning run ended when fourth of 18 in Morebattle at Kelso latest but deserves credit for doing best of those ridden close to a strong pace.
  • 15. Old Gregorian
    J: Conner McCannT: Lucinda Russell
    F: 3P-611263
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-4
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    123
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Back on track refitted with a tongue strap in the autumn, winning 2m handicaps Kelso and Wetherby. Stayed on from the rear for a creditable third (Alnilam second) of 18 in the Morebattle at Kelso last time and he's likely to be sticking on late if the leaders go too hard.
  • 19. Cormier
    J: William MaggsT: Brian Ellison
    F: U63U0/06
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    121
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Won the Morebattle at Kelso in 2022 and shaped as if retaining ability on second run back from a lengthy absence when seventh of 18 in the latest running of that race. Possible he'll come on again.
  • 21. Dominics Fault
    J: Caoilin QuinnT: Olly Murphy
    F: F/13-21B
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    121
    Days Since Last Run:
    70
    Verdict
    Built on encouraging Carlisle return when taking 2m Lingfield handicap hurdle (soft) in December. Brought down 3 out at Sandown since and remains with potential.
  • 5. Kings Hill
    J: Jack G. GilliganT: Paul John Gilligan, Ireland
    F: 4032370P
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    132
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    Has struggled this winter but the fact he ran well in a couple of handicap hurdles last spring provides hope for a revival back from 6 weeks off.
  • 22. Tapley
    J: Elizabeth GaleT: Suzy Smith
    F: 21864500
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    121
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Took advantage of a drop in class at Plumpton (2m, soft) in October but he has struggled since, finishing down the field in the Imperial Cup last time. Others are preferred again.
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  • 11. Lario
    J: Mr J. L. GleesonT: Harry Derham
    F: U1330-322
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    125
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Maiden winner for Anthony Charlton last winter and placed in all 3 handicap starts for Harry Derham this winter. Bumped into an improver at Newbury latest and should remain competitive from an unchanged mark. Has first-time cheekpieces added to regular tongue tie.

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