Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
10 months ago
AINTREE
9 April 2026
Thursday 9th April
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Racing Welfare Bowl Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 3m 210y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 5
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (26%)
Pulled up in the Ryanair but 2-2 at this meeting and could bounce back with a big run
31-B1P
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 160
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 p | PU/7 | Heart Wood () | 100/30 | 161 | - |
| 14 Feb 26 | Gow Gowran Park | 19.5f Hy | ChG2 | 11-12 p | 1/4 | Sa Fureur (1¼L) | 4/9F | 157 | 168 |
| 29 Apr 25 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Gd/Y | NvChG1 | 11-10 p | BD/8 | Champ Kiely () | 11/4 | 159 | - |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 p1 | 1/9 | Gidleigh Park (1¼L) | 9/4 | 157 | 162 |
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 21.5f Y | NvChG1 | 11-10 | 3/6 | Ballyburn (10½L) | 11/4 | 154 | 146 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 19.5f Y/Sft | NvChG1 | 11-12 | 1/7 | Jordans (4L) | 8/13F | - | 153 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Runner-up in the Gold Cup; leading claims if that hard race 27 days ago hasn't left a mark
13-142
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 167
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/10 | Gaelic Warrior (8L) | 11/4J | 167 | 174 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 4/8 | The Jukebox Man (½L) | 9/4J | 165 | 171 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | ChG2 | 11-7 | 1/5 | Gidleigh Park (9L) | 9/4F | 158 | 171 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 3/9 | Impaire Et Passe (1¼L) | 6/4F | 159 | 161 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 1/5 | Only By Night (¾L) | 5/1 | 153 | 163 |
| 1 Feb 25 | San Sandown | 20f Hy | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 2/4 | Handstands (shd) | 10/11F | 153 | 161 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (27%)
11yo; three Grade 1 wins (including here); looked as good as ever last time; not ruled out
1P-232
Age: 11
Weight: 11-10
OR: 162
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 26 | Asc Ascot | 21f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 2/6 | Jonbon (1½L) | 5/2 | 162 | 166 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | ChG2 | 11-10 t | 3/5 | Jango Baie (36L) | 7/2 | 162 | 146 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 24f Gd | ChG2 | 11-10 t | 2/5 | Djelo (1L) | 5/1 | 162 | 166 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 23f Gd | ChG2 | 11-8 t | PU/9 | Gaelic Warrior () | 4/1 | 162 | - |
| 15 Feb 25 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 1/6 | Corbetts Cross (10L) | 9/5 | 161 | 166 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | ChG2 | 11-10 t | 1/4 | Hidden Depths (3½L) | 4/9F | 161 | 148 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (33%)
11yo; no Grade 1 win since March 2024 but still capable of strong form; possible contender
42-311
Age: 11
Weight: 11-10
OR: 165
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 26 | Kel Kelso | 23.5f GS | ChL | 11-2 t | 1/4 | Minella Drama (8½L) | 1/12F | 165 | 165 |
| 18 Jan 26 | Wdr Windsor | 22f Sft | 2Ch | 11-2 t | 1/5 | Resplendent Grey (3¾L) | EvensF | 165 | 157 |
| 16 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 27.5f Sft | HcChG3 | 12-0 t | 3/10 | Marble Sands (4¼L) | 3/1F | 165 | 165 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 2/4 | Jonbon (3¼L) | 7/1 | 166 | 168 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 4/9 | Fact To File (20L) | 5/1 | 166 | 156 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 22f Sft | 2Ch | 11-10 t | 1/6 | Djelo (23L) | 100/30 | 165 | 172 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Won Grade 2 Cotswold Chase; others have achieved more but he's open to further improvement
5-2931
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 164
Days: 75
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 25.5f Sft | ChG2 | 11-4 | 1/4 | L'Homme Presse (¾L) | 11/4 | 164 | 164 |
| 31 Dec 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Y | H | 11-4 | 3/8 | El Fabiolo (8¾L) | 7/4 | 130 | 144 |
| 9 Nov 25 | Naa Naas | 20f Sft/Hy | HcHL | 11-5 | 9/14 | Letos (17½L) | 6/5F | 130 | 119 |
| 30 Apr 25 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Y | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/4 | Galopin Des Champs (22L) | 4/1 | 164 | 151 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 5/11 | Banbridge (17½L) | 11/4F | 165 | 158 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-12 | 2/8 | Fact To File (½L) | 18/1 | 155 | 166 |
Verdict
Gold Cup runner-up JANGO BAIE is the one to beat if reproducing last month's Festival form, and he has a strong record at Aintree.
Jango Baie
Betting Forecast:
5/6 Jango Baie,
7/2 Impaire Et Passe,
5/1 Spillane's Tower,
15/2 Protektorat,
14/1 Pic d'Orhy
Relevant Tips
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