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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William Hill Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
Good strike-rate; ran well in the Champion Hurdle and remains a progressive sort
211314
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: 158
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | HG1 | 11-10 t | 4/9 | Lossiemouth (9½L) | 22/1 | 148 | 160 |
| 14 Feb 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Hy | HG2 | 11-8 t | 1/4 | Rubaud (1¼L) | 1/2F | 148 | 147 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f GS | HcHG3 | 12-0 t | 3/13 | Wilful (4L) | 85/40F | 147 | 154 |
| 16 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-4 t | 1/18 | Helnwein (6L) | 100/30F | 134 | 149 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | 2HcH | 11-4 t | 1/11 | Indemnity (3L) | 13/8F | 127 | 139 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Gd | 2HcH | 11-2 t | 2/9 | Celtic Dino (2¼L) | 10/1 | 127 | 135 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (26%)
Latest win took hurdles record to 4-7; the best horse in this if viewed on peak chase form
F-F151
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 155
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 18.5f Sft/Hy | H | 11-7 | 1/5 | Soir De Garde (21L) | 2/7F | 154 | 160 |
| 1 Feb 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Hy | HG1 | 11-12 | 5/5 | Brighterdaysahead (21L) | 8/1 | 156 | 151 |
| 31 Dec 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Y | H | 11-4 | 1/8 | Glen Kiln (8½L) | 6/4F | - | 160 |
| 29 Apr 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-12 | F/6 | Marine Nationale () | 5/1 | 168 | 163 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | F/4 | Jonbon () | 5/2 | 170 | - |
| 1 Mar 25 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Hy | ChG2 | 11-12 | 2/5 | Senecia (1¼L) | 4/11F | - | 161 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Still needs to prove he's a Grade 1 hurdler and has the worst chance at the weights
4-3230
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 151
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f GS | HcHG3 | 11-10 | 12/24 | Jingko Blue (20L) | 12/1 | 151 | 143 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Gd | HG2 | 11-6 | 3/6 | Kabral Du Mathan (7½L) | 11/2 | 153 | 147 |
| 17 Dec 25 | Nby Newbury | 22.5f GS | 3Ch | 11-5 | 2/2 | Jig's Forge (1½L) | 4/9F | 152 | 142 |
| 21 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | 2Ch | 11-5 | 3/3 | Thomas Mor (5L) | 1/2F | 153 | 139 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 21.5f Gd | HG2 | 11-10 | 4/6 | Blueking d'Oroux (3½L) | 3/1 | 153 | 149 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | HG1 | 11-10 | 7/13 | Bob Olinger (26L) | 11/2 | 153 | 138 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 5 wins from 6 starts at this distance (83%)
Record of 7-11 over hurdles; 1-1 at Aintree (Gr 1 novice) and he's the freshest contender
-F3411
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 154
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 26 | Fon Fontwell | 19f Hy | HG2 | 11-7 | 1/5 | Brewin'upastorm (2L) | 1/2F | 154 | 148 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Wdr Windsor | 20f Sft | 2H | 11-8 | 1/5 | Altobelli (1¼L) | 2/1 | 149 | 153 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Asc Ascot | 24.5f GS | HG1 | 11-7 | 4/11 | Impose Toi (8½L) | 9/2 | 145 | 149 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f GS | HG2 | 11-3 | 3/8 | Wodhooh (8L) | 9/1 | 145 | 149 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 24f Gd | HG2 | 11-5 | F/5 | Strong Leader () | 13/8F | 145 | - |
| 12 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 t1 | 5/11 | The New Lion (18L) | 12/1 | 145 | 143 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts at this distance (100%)
Going Specialist - 4 wins from 6 starts on this ground (67%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (33%)
Ran well in the Champion Hurdle; leading novice at about 2m4f last term; commands respect
11-F13
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 160
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | HG1 | 11-10 | 3/9 | Lossiemouth (7L) | 3/1 | 159 | 162 |
| 24 Jan 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Sft | HG2 | 11-7 | 1/4 | Nemean Lion (1½L) | 9/4 | 159 | 147 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | HG1 | 11-10 | F/5 | Golden Ace () | 15/8 | 159 | 157 |
| 12 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 1/11 | The Yellow Clay (¾L) | 3/1 | 147 | 159 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 1/7 | Wendigo (4¾L) | 9/4 | 136 | 152 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-6 | 1/6 | Califet En Vol (3L) | 4/6F | - | 137 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Very smart mare; easy winner at this meeting in 2024; has leading claims at the weights
4-3212
Age: 7
Weight: 11-3
OR: 159
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | HG1 | 11-3 | 2/9 | Lossiemouth (6½L) | 7/2 | 160 | 155 |
| 1 Feb 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Hy | HG1 | 11-5 | 1/5 | Lossiemouth (3¼L) | 11/4 | 159 | 161 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Gd/Y | HG1 | 11-5 | 2/8 | Lossiemouth (1L) | 5/2 | 159 | 157 |
| 3 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Y | HG1M | 11-7 | 3/6 | Jade De Grugy (9L) | 6/4 | 163 | 139 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | HG1 | 11-3 | 4/7 | Golden Ace (19½L) | 5/2 | 163 | 148 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Gd/Y | HG1 | 11-5 | 1/6 | Winter Fog (30L) | 5/2 | 155 | 165 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Going Specialist - 4 wins from 7 starts on this ground (57%)
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Registered her Grade 1 wins in fortuitous fashion and is going to need further luck
-22125
Age: 8
Weight: 11-3
OR: 150
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | HG1 | 11-3 | 5/9 | Lossiemouth (9¾L) | 12/1 | 152 | 153 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f Gd | HG1 | 11-3 | 2/6 | Sir Gino (6L) | 5/1 | 152 | 147 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | HG1 | 11-3 | 1/5 | Anzadam (1½L) | 22/1 | 152 | 150 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Gd | HLM | 11-6 | 2/2 | Kateira (28L) | 4/11F | 152 | 124 |
| 2 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Y | HG1 | 11-5 | 2/6 | State Man (4¾L) | 14/1 | 152 | 153 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | HG1 | 11-3 | 1/7 | Burdett Road (9L) | 25/1 | 144 | 154 |
Verdict
In an interesting rematch, BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD is narrowly taken to confirm Champion Hurdle placings with The New Lion.
Brighterdaysahead
Betting Forecast:
15/8 The New Lion,
2/1 Brighterdaysahead,
9/2 El Fabiolo,
8/1 Alexei,
12/1 Potters Charm,
Golden Ace,
25/1 Lucky Place
Relevant Tips
No tips currently available.
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