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RACING 1-2-3
Saturday 15th April
AINTREE
1.45 EFT SYSTEMS MAGHULL NOVICES’ CHASE (Grade 1) (1) 1m7f176y (3180 Metres)
RACE 1
(4) JONBON (FR) | (6) NOTLONGTILLMAY | (5) MARVEL DE CERISY (FR)
2.25 VILLAGE HOTELS HANDICAP HURDLE (PREMIER HANDICAP) (1) 3m149y (4960 Metres)
RACE 2
(12) WEST BALBOA (IRE) | (1) GOOD TIME JONNY (IRE) | (9) AN TAILLIUR (FR)
3.00 TURNERS MERSEY NOVICES’ HURDLE (Grade 1) (1) 2½m (4020 Metres)
RACE 3
(11) SPRINGWELL BAY | (5) DARK RAVEN (IRE) | (15) YOU WEAR IT WELL
3.35 JRL GROUP LIVERPOOL HURDLE (Grade 1) (1) 3m149y (4960 Metres)
RACE 4
(5) HOME BY THE LEE (IRE) | (2) CHAMP (IRE) | (10) MARIE’S ROCK (IRE)
4.15 WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP CHASE (Freebooter) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (1) 3m210y (5020 Metres)
RACE 5
(7) SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE) | (2) MIDNIGHT RIVER | (3) NASSALAM (FR)
5.15 RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP CHASE (PREMIER HANDICAP) (1) 4¼m74y (6910 Metres)
RACE 6
6.20
RACE 7
(7) DELTA WORK (FR) | (26) CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) | (15) LE MILOS
WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT (Grade 2) (1) 2m209y
(3410 Metres)
(7) CENTARA (IRE) | (6) CAPTAIN CODY (IRE) | (4) BLIZZARD OF OZ (IRE)
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AINTREE Page 2 Saturday of 13 15th April
1.45
RACE 1
EFT SYSTEMS MAGHULL NOVICES’ CHASE (Grade 1) (1) 5yo+
£120,000 1m7f176y (3180 Metres)
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Going: Good to Soft
The Grand National course is triangular with its apex (at the Canal Turn) the furthest
point from the stands. Inside is the Mildmay course which has birch fences. A major
feature of the Mildmay course is its sharpness, though the fences are stiff and it’s a
tough jumping test. The Grand National is run over two complete circuits taking in
sixteen spruce fences first time around and fourteen the second. Alterations to the
fences in recent times have had the effect of making it a less severe test of jumping
than used to be case. Since 2013, the run to the first fence in the Grand National
was reduced in a bid to also improve safety, resulting in the overall race distance
shortening from the usual 4½m, though the run-in is still 494 yards long and includes
an elbow.
Pace Information: Even
1 BANBRIDGE (IRE) (2) (C, D) 93
110-11321 7 11-7 | 73.0kg
Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland
Non Runner
NON RUNNER.
2 CALICO (GER) (42) (D) s+t 85
06-224121 7 11-7 | 73.0kg
Dan Skelton
Harry Skelton
Came good over fences in 2m Southwell handicap in January and better form
when giving Jonbon a run for his money in a match race at Warwick in February.
Confirmed he’s an improved performer of late when bagging another handicap
win at Doncaster last month.
3 FUSAIN (FR) (46) (D) s+t 77
44-652411 8 11-7 | 73.0kg
Patrick Neville
Brian Hughes
Opened chase account in a match at Newcastle (2m) in February and followed
up in a 3-runner novice at Catterick (19f) 12 days ago. Stable tasted Grade 1
novice chase success at the Cheltenham Festival but shock if this one follows
suit.
4 JONBON (FR) (32) (C, D) 100
1121-1112 7 11-7 | 73.0kg
Nicky Henderson
Aidan Coleman
Won 2m novice hurdle at this meeting last season and has shown even better
form over fences this time round, winning first 3 starts before good 5½ lengths
second of 9 to El Fabiolo in Arkle at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) last month.
Hard to beat.
5 MARVEL DE CERISY (FR) (30) t 86
52-16F139 6 11-7 | 73.0kg
Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
Rachael Blackmore
6-y-o who confirmed promise of chase debut when running out good winner
of a Punchestown novice in November. Not seen to best effect on both outings
since and remains capable of better. Lot of improvement needed to trouble
Jonbon, though.
6 NOTLONGTILLMAY (30) 92
2341-1112 7 11-7 | 73.0kg
L J Morgan
Adam Wedge
Fairly useful hurdles winner for Chris Gordon last term and immediate
improvement switched to fences for new yard, winning novice handicaps on
first 3 starts before excellent 3¼ lengths second of 7 to Stage Star in Grade 1
Turners at Cheltenham (2½m). Back down in trip. Should go well.
6 DECLARED RUNNERS
BETTING FORECAST:
4-11 Jonbon, 11-2 Notlongtillmay, 14-1 Marvel De Cerisy, 16-1 Calico, 66-1 bar
TIMEFORM VIEW:
It’s hard to see past JONBON who went down to a top-class rival at Cheltenham and can
land a novice win at this meeting for the second year running. Notlongtillmay gets the
nod for the forecast spot.
TIMEFORM 1-2-3:
1. JONBON (FR) 2. NOTLONGTILLMAY 3. MARVEL DE CERISY (FR)
WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:
2022 Gentleman de Mee 6-11-4 7-2 W. P. Mullins M. P. Walsh 6
2021 Shishkin 7-11-4 1-8f Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville 5
2019 Ornua 8-11-4 3-1jf Henry de Bromhead Davy Russell 7
2018 Diego du Charmil 6-11-4 5-1 Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden 6
SMART STATS:
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AINTREE Page 3 Saturday of 13 15th April
2.25
RACE 2
VILLAGE HOTELS HANDICAP HURDLE (PREMIER HANDICAP)
(1) 4yo+ £75,000 3m149y (4960 Metres)
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Going: Good to Soft
The Grand National course is triangular with its apex (at the Canal Turn) the furthest
point from the stands. Inside is the Mildmay course which has birch fences. A major
feature of the Mildmay course is its sharpness, though the fences are stiff and it’s a
tough jumping test. The Grand National is run over two complete circuits taking in
sixteen spruce fences first time around and fourteen the second. Alterations to the
fences in recent times have had the effect of making it a less severe test of jumping
than used to be case. Since 2013, the run to the first fence in the Grand National
was reduced in a bid to also improve safety, resulting in the overall race distance
shortening from the usual 4½m, though the run-in is still 494 yards long and includes
an elbow.
Pace Information: Even
1 GOOD TIME JONNY (IRE) (30) t 100
19-P40301 8 12-0 | 76.2kg
A. J. Martin, Ireland L. A. McKenna (5lb/2kg)
Three-time winner last term who produced a pretty astonishing performance to
land the Pertemps at Cheltenham last month, only a couple behind 2 out and
finding plenty to lead final 100 yds. 5 lb rise on the back of that looks fair and
he’s well in the mix again.
2 ITCHY FEET (FR) (30) (D) 97
4PP-46120 9 11-9 | 73.9kg
Olly Murphy
Sean Bowen
Rejuvenated by return to hurdles when landing 12-runner Huntingdon handicap
(25f) in January prior to good second in Grade 2 next time. Not disgraced when
midfield in Pertemps on his latest outing but his present mark demands that bit
more in competitive races of this nature.
3 ERNE RIVER (IRE) (56) (BF) 96
111F3-224 8 11-9 | 73.9kg
Nick Kent
Charlie Hammond
Dual novice hurdle winner who improved to score twice over fences at around
21f last year. Bright start to present campaign, not least when second back over
hurdles at Doncaster (24.3f) in December. Latest run in Rendlesham was below
par but given an 8-week break ahead of this.
4 VINA ARDANZA (IRE) (28) 98
3-4FF9204 6 11-9 | 73.9kg
Gordon Elliott, Ireland
A. P. Kelly (5lb/2kg)
Useful hurdler who produced best effort to date when runner-up at Naas (20f)
in November, closing all the way to the line. Disappointed at Leopardstown next
time and probably found competition a little hot on return at Thurles last month.
This more suitable
5 GATSBY GREY (FR) (41) t 99
471-2P753 7 11-8 | 73.5kg
Oliver McKiernan, Ireland
Phillip Enright
Bumper/dual novice hurdle winner who ran best race to date tackling 3m for
the first time when fifth at Leopardstown in February. Faced stiff task taking on
some smart rivals back there (18.3f) 6 weeks ago and possible he can do better
still back at this sort of trip.
6 DOLPHIN SQUARE (IRE) (28) (D) s 97
1911-1408 9 11-7 | 73.0kg
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
Ben Jones
Five wins over hurdles and fences in a very productive 2021/22 campaign. Picked
up where he’d left off with 3m Sandown handicap win on reappearance in
December but below that level in his 3 outings since.
7 MILL GREEN (30) 99
1FU233-33 11 11-6 | 72.6kg
Nicky Henderson
Nico de Boinville
Ran a cracker when third in this race 12 months ago and, at the age of 11 has
proved himself as good as ever in 2 starts this term, again filling third for second
successive year in last month’s Pertemps at Cheltenham. No reason why he won’t
give another good account of himself.
8 BARDENSTOWN LAD (69) s 97
113-F5339 8 11-6 | 72.6kg
John McConnell, Ireland
B. W. Harvey (5lb/2kg)
Useful hurdler last season, winning 4 times prior to an excellent third in the
Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Well below that level in 3
starts over fences this campaign though, and he again struggled to make an
impact back over hurdles at Musselburgh (23.8f) in February.
9 AN TAILLIUR (FR) (30) (D) 99
1U121-236 7 11-6 | 72.6kg
Jonjo O’Neill
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Major improver in handicaps last season, winning a remarkable 7 times and still
has races in him from this mark judged on recent exploits, not really getting
the rub of the green but staying on into sixth in last month’s Pertemps at
Cheltenham. Worth considering here.
10 PARTY BUSINESS (IRE) (56) (CD) s 99
1F551-495 7 11-4 | 71.7kg
Ian Williams
Charlie Todd
Real eye-catcher at last year’s Cheltenham Festival and confirmed as much when
running out a determined winner of this race 12 months ago. Pretty low-key
efforts upon returning to action this year but no surprise to see a better showing
here and his mark has eased.
11 GLIMPSE OF GALA (30) (D) s 97
17-322110 7 11-3 | 71.2kg
Charlie Longsdon
Bradley Roberts (7lb/3kg)
Likeable mare who scored at Kempton (24.5f) over Christmas and she again
proved tenacious when following up at Warwick (25f) in January. Not at her best
from career-high mark in the Pertemps 4 weeks ago but her regular pilot returns
to take off a handy 7 lb here.
12 WEST BALBOA (IRE) (91) 96
12-21 7 11-2 | 70.8kg
Dan Skelton
Harry Skelton
Low-mileage mare who is clearly well regarded, runner-up in Grade 1 Challow
on just her second start last winter. Improved again this term, second on return/
handicap debut at Sandown and career-best effort to land 20-runner Lanzarote
Hurdle (21f) in January. Big player with more to come upped to 3m.
13 OUTLAW PETER (IRE) (28) t 97
4-121P211 7 11-2 | 70.8kg
Paul Nicholls
Harry Cobden
Improving 7-y-o who is compiling a good strike rate over hurdles, running out
a convincing winner from 5 lb lower mark at Kempton (21f) in March. Feasible
to think he hasn’t finished improving yet and he remains unexposed at this sort
of trip. Respected.
14 AU FLEURON (FR) (29) b 98
12378-048 6 11-1 | 70.3kg
Gordon Elliott, Ireland
Kieren Buckley (3lb/1kg)
Bumper/maiden hurdle winner during 2021 who has shaped as if ready for a
crack at this sort of trip in recent starts, passing beaten rivals when eighth in
last month’s Martin Pipe (20.2f) at the Festival. Interesting connections reach for
blinkers here, which could put an extra edge on him.
15 POUNDING POET (IRE) (107) s 97
2270-1416 7 11-0 | 69.9kg
Tom Lacey
Robert Dunne
Got back on the up in the autumn, proving most determined on the back of 4
months off when landing 4-runner Uttoxeter handicap (23.3f) in October. Latest
Doncaster run in December was disappointing and whilst he’s gone well fresh
he was well held in this race 12 months ago. Cheekpieces reached for.
16 GAELIK COAST (FR) (69) t 97
519382F6 9 10-12 | 68.9kg
Donald McCain
Theo Gillard
Useful winning chaser and in good form back hurdling this season, winning
at Worcester in June and back to his best when runner-up at Doncaster (19.5f,
good) in December. Below par both subsequent starts, though, and he may well
come up short again here.
17 DALLAS DES PICTONS (FR) (27) 92
21627P93 10 10-10 | 68.0kg
Dianne Sayer
Brian Hughes
Useful hurdler/chaser who ended a long losing run in 3m Cork handicap hurdle
on final start for Gordon Elliott in August. Good second back chasing for his new
yard at Carlisle in October but disappointing over both sets of obstacles since.
18 MEXICO (GER) (14) 96
4-3214381 7 10-10 | 68.0kg
Stuart Edmunds
Ciaran Gethings
Bumper winner who opened his account over hurdles in a Southwell novice
(2½m) in December. Found some improvement for increase in trip when
successful at Uttoxeter (23.3f) 2 weeks ago and whilst this demands more back
in a handicap, he’s still unexposed at around 3m. Yard won this 2 years ago.
19 MOON HUNTER (29) (BF) 97
11P2
6 10-10 | 68.0kg
Henry Daly
Richard Patrick
Winning pointer who landed first 2 starts over hurdles and left Warwick Grade 2
disappointment in his wake when chasing home Henry’s Friend in a Doncaster
novice 919.4f) 4 weeks ago. 4 lb better off with that rival now switched to
handicaps and he promises to be suited by this longer trip.
20 HENRY’S FRIEND (IRE) (29) (C) t 98
13241 6 10-9 | 67.6kg
Ben Pauling
Kielan Woods
Landed a course novice (at 20f) on debut back in May and improved during the
winter, runner-up in Sandown Grade 2 in December. Below best at Newcastle
(20.3f) in January but quickly back to form when taking 8-runner Doncaster
novice (19.4f) 4 weeks ago. May do better now handicapping at 3m.
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AINTREE Page 4 Saturday of 13 15th April
2.25
RACE 2
VILLAGE HOTELS HANDICAP HURDLE (PREMIER HANDICAP)
(1) 4yo+ £75,000 3m149y (4960 Metres)
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21 STARZOV (IRE) (75) 97
21580F13 6 10-9 | 67.6kg
P. J. Rothwell, Ireland Patrick O’Hanlon (3lb/1kg)
Well served by emphasis on stamina when doubling career tally in a Cork
novice (2m) in January. Backed that up with a keeping on third in a 20f novice at
Punchestown later that month but return to this longer trip needs to bring about
further improvement in race of this nature.
22 REGARDING RUTH (IRE) (63) (D) s 97
13P714/1-8 9 10-8 | 67.1kg
Lucy Wadham
Bryony Frost
Tasted success 3 times during 2020/21 but absent 22 months and that told late
on when last of 8 in a Newbury handicap (3m) back in February. Eased 1 lb on
the back of that but others understandably arrive with more compelling claims.
22 DECLARED RUNNERS
BETTING FORECAST:
13-2 Good Time Jonny, 9-1 An Tailliur, 10-1 West Balboa, 11-1 Mill Green, 14-1 Party
Business, 14-1 Outlaw Peter, 18-1 Au Fleuron, 18-1 Vina Ardanza, 18-1 Mexico, 18-1
Erne River, 22-1 Gatsby Grey, 22-1 Henry’s Friend, 22-1 Moon Hunter, 28-1 Pounding
Poet, 28-1 Itchy Feet, 28-1 Bardenstown Lad, 33-1 Glimpse of Gala, 50-1 bar
TIMEFORM VIEW:
Claims can be made for plenty with the narrow vote in favour of WEST BALBOA. Clearly
held in high regard, she produced her best effort yet when landing the Lanzarote
Hurdle at Kempton in January, and wisely given a break since, there’s a strong possibility
she can do better still now her stamina is drawn out further. Good Time Jonny produced
a smashing effort to land the Pertemps last month and is feared. An Tailliur, Au Fleuron
and last year’s winner Party Business complete the shortlist.
TIMEFORM 1-2-3:
1. WEST BALBOA (IRE) 2. GOOD TIME JONNY (IRE) 3. AN TAILLIUR (FR)
WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:
2022 Party Business 6-10-10 11-2 Ian Williams Charlie Todd (3) 21
2021 Hometown Boy 6-11-0 6-1f Stuart Edmunds Ciaran Gethings 19
2019 Aux Ptits Soins 9-11-8 11-1 Dan Skelton Harry Skelton 21
2018 Mr Big Shot 7-11-5 7-1f David Pipe Tom Scudamore 20
SMART STATS:
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3.00
RACE 3
TURNERS MERSEY NOVICES’ HURDLE (Grade 1) (1) 4yo+
£100,000 2½m (4020 Metres)
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Going: Good to Soft
The Grand National course is triangular with its apex (at the Canal Turn) the furthest
point from the stands. Inside is the Mildmay course which has birch fences. A major
feature of the Mildmay course is its sharpness, though the fences are stiff and it’s a
tough jumping test. The Grand National is run over two complete circuits taking in
sixteen spruce fences first time around and fourteen the second. Alterations to the
fences in recent times have had the effect of making it a less severe test of jumping
than used to be case. Since 2013, the run to the first fence in the Grand National
was reduced in a bid to also improve safety, resulting in the overall race distance
shortening from the usual 4½m, though the run-in is still 494 yards long and includes
an elbow.
Pace Information: Extreme
1 AUTHORISED SPEED (FR) (39) (D) 90
2145-1151 6 11-7 | 73.0kg
Gary Moore
Jamie Moore
Hasn’t always looked the most fluent but clearly possesses plenty of ability,
scoping dirty when well held in the Tolworth but winning other 3 starts over
obstacles. Retains potential but no margin for error in this company.
2 BLOW YOUR WAD (IRE) (21) t 88
224-2161 5 11-7 | 73.0kg
Tom Lacey
Stan Sheppard
Useful in bumpers without looking totally straightforward and got the mark over
hurdles at second attempt in 2m Kempton novice in November. Disappointed in
the Tolworth but combination of a wind op and a tongue tie enabled him to get
back on track in no uncertain terms when winning handicap latest.
3 COOL SURVIVOR (IRE) (29) (BF) 92
26-611240 6 11-7 | 73.0kg
Gordon Elliott, Ireland
Rachael Blackmore
Fair form in bumpers and won first 2 starts over hurdles, including in listed
company. Took his form up a notch when fourth in Grade 1 Nathaniel Lacy &
Partners Solicitors Novices’ Hurdle at Leopardstown but he failed badly to meet
market expectations in the Martin Pipe.
4 CRAMBO (35) (D) t 88
11-1P11 6 11-7 | 73.0kg
Fergal O’Brien
Connor Brace
Impressed when winning 2 bumpers last season. Wasn’t foot perfect but class
got him through on hurdles debut at Ascot. Disappointing when pulled up in
the Challow at Newbury over Christmas but straight back on track with a tongue
tie fitted when winning a novice/valuable handicap in recent weeks.
5 DARK RAVEN (IRE) (32) 100
11/136 6 11-7 | 73.0kg
W. P. Mullins, Ireland P. Townend
Looked a top prospect when winning both bumpers in 2021. Off the track a
while after but expertly prepared to make a winning hurdles debut in December
and better form in defeat after, third in the Grade 1 Brave Inca before finishing
sixth in the Supreme. Just about sets the standard up in trip.
6 HALLWOOD (FR) (54) t 78
8/71 6 11-7 | 73.0kg
Mark Rimell
Adam Wedge
Different proposition on the back of a wind op when making second hurdles
start a winning one in maiden company at Carlisle in February. Pedigree strongly
suggests this trip will suit but this is a huge ask.
7 HERMES ALLEN (FR) (31) (BF) t 99
1116 6 11-7 | 73.0kg
Paul Nicholls
Harry Cobden
Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points and coped very well with a trulyrun
race as he made it 3-3 in this sphere with a scintillating performance in the
Challow at Newbury (20.5f, soft) in December. That form has stood up well but
he was disappointing in the Ballymore.
8 IRISH POINT (FR) (34) 99
321-12241 5 11-7 | 73.0kg
Gordon Elliott, Ireland
Davy Russell
Winner of a warm French bumper and landed the odds without too much fuss
on hurdles debut at Cork in November. Smart form when runner-up next 2 starts
and made most of big drop in class at Naas last month. Should have more to
offer over this sort of trip.
9 LETSBECLEARABOUTIT (IRE) (29) 94
221/24214 8 11-7 | 73.0kg
Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
Keith Donoghue
Talented triple-bumper winner who made the most of a big drop in grade when
landing the odds in maiden company at Punchestown in January (24.5f). Ran a
belter when fourth in The Albert Bartlett and way he travelled that day suggests
drop in trip won’t be a problem.
10 MOFASA (77) (D) 89
4-1143 7 11-7 | 73.0kg
Michael Scudamore
Luca Morgan
Won his first 2 starts this term and got back on track when third of 10 in Grade
2 at Cheltenham (20.2f) in January. That level well shy of what’s required here,
though. Engaged 4.40 Aintree Friday.
11 SPRINGWELL BAY (25) (D) 97
21-1311 6 11-7 | 73.0kg
Jonjo O’Neill
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Smart bumper performer in 2021 and looks every bit as good over hurdles,
completing a simple task with the minium of fuss at Wetherby 3 weeks ago. Limit
not yet reached and well worth a shot at this level.
12 STONY MAN (IRE) (21) 74
34/345-1PU 7 11-7 | 73.0kg
Gary Hanmer
Sean Bowen
Has a just a maiden win to his name and failed to complete last 2 outings. Out
of his depth.
13 UNCLE BERT (24) 78
22241 6 11-7 | 73.0kg
Nigel Twiston-Davies
Sam Twiston-Davies
Plenty about him physically and strong at the finish when landing 12-runner
maiden hurdle at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Trip should be within range but
dominating this field a different undertaking.
14 KATEIRA (53) 91
15-111 6 11-0 | 69.9kg
Dan Skelton
Harry Skelton
Fairly useful in bumpers and improved a chunk in all 3 hurdles outings against
her own sex, completing the hat-trick with the minium of fuss at Market Rasen
in February. Given a short break and isn’t one to underestimate despite big jump
in class.
15 YOU WEAR IT WELL (30) (D) 98
21-11211 6 11-0 | 69.9kg
Jamie Snowden
Gavin Sheehan
Bumper winner who is developing a superb record over hurdles, sole defeat
coming at the hands of Hermes Allen and she travelled with notable zest in the
Dawn Run. Genuine and likeable mare who is a danger to all back up in distance.
15 DECLARED RUNNERS
BETTING FORECAST:
4-1 Hermes Allen, 9-2 You Wear It Well, 13-2 Dark Raven, 8-1 Irish Point, 9-1 Springwell
Bay, 16-1 Letsbeclearaboutit, 20-1 Cool Survivor, 20-1 Kateira, 20-1 Authorised Speed,
22-1 Crambo, 28-1 Blow Your Wad, 66-1 bar
TIMEFORM VIEW:
This is very open and while SPRINGWELL BAY hasn’t quite achieved as much as some of
these, he’s a smashing prospect with the obvious scope to rate higher. He can take the
step up in grade in his stride at the chief expense of Dark Raven and You Wear It Well,
though Hermes Allen is also very dangerous if back to the level he attained in the
Challow.
TIMEFORM 1-2-3:
1. SPRINGWELL BAY 2. DARK RAVEN (IRE) 3. YOU WEAR IT WELL
WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:
2022 Three Stripe Life 6-11-4 5-2f Gordon Elliott Davy Russell 12
2021 My Drogo 6-11-4 5-4f Dan Skelton Harry Skelton 12
2019 Reserve Tank 5-11-4 20-1 Colin Tizzard Robbie Power 9
2018 Black Op 7-11-4 3-1 Tom George Noel Fehily 12
SMART STATS:
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AINTREE Page 6 Saturday of 13 15th April
3.35
RACE 4
JRL GROUP LIVERPOOL HURDLE (Grade 1) (1) 4yo+
£250,000 3m149y (4960 Metres)
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Going: Good to Soft
The Grand National course is triangular with its apex (at the Canal Turn) the furthest
point from the stands. Inside is the Mildmay course which has birch fences. A major
feature of the Mildmay course is its sharpness, though the fences are stiff and it’s a
tough jumping test. The Grand National is run over two complete circuits taking in
sixteen spruce fences first time around and fourteen the second. Alterations to the
fences in recent times have had the effect of making it a less severe test of jumping
than used to be case. Since 2013, the run to the first fence in the Grand National
was reduced in a bid to also improve safety, resulting in the overall race distance
shortening from the usual 4½m, though the run-in is still 494 yards long and includes
an elbow.
Pace Information: Even
1 BREWIN’UPASTORM (IRE) (48) (C) t 94
F12P-U251 10 11-10 | 74.4kg
Olly Murphy
Aidan Coleman
Very smart hurdler who returned from wind surgery to land a second win in the
Grade 2 National Spirit at Fontwell (19f) in February. His record suggests he’ll be
vulnerable back at highest level, though. Also has stamina to prove.
2 CHAMP (IRE) (110) (CD, BF) 98
2P/1243-13 11 11-10 | 74.4kg
Nicky Henderson
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Very talented hurdler/chaser who dug deep to fend off Paisley Park in 3m
Newbury Grade 2 hurdle on his reappearance. Not in quite the same form when
4¾ lengths third to Paisley Park in Kempton Grade 1 over Christmas. Freshened
up since. Third in this last year. Capable of going well.
3 DASHEL DRASHER (30) (C) s 98
12P-12222 10 11-10 | 74.4kg
Jeremy Scott
Rex Dingle
Tough and likeable sort who resumed with a 2½m hurdle win here in November.
Good runner-up efforts on all 4 starts since, going down by ¾ length to Sire Du
Berlais in Stayers’ at Cheltenham on latest. Thereabouts again.
4 FLOORING PORTER (IRE) (30) (D) t 99
PF212-444 8 11-10 | 74.4kg
Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
D. E. Mullins
Dual Stayers’ Hurdle winner at Cheltenham. Couldn’t complete a hat-trick of wins
in that race last month but still ran his best race of the season in fourth. Chased
home Sire Du Berlais in this 12 months ago.
5 HOME BY THE LEE (IRE) (30) 100
P226-R115 8 11-10 | 74.4kg
Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland
J. J. Slevin
Gained a breakthrough win at Grade 1 level at Leopardstown over Christmas. Did
very well under the circumstances when 3¾ lengths fifth of 11 to Sire Du Berlais
in Stayers’ at Cheltenham, a serious mistake at the sixth knocking him right back.
6 MEET AND GREET (IRE) (62) 94
312-30342 7 11-10 | 74.4kg
Oliver McKiernan, Ireland
Phillip Enright
Smart hurdler. Creditable 3 lengths second of 8 to Blazing Khal in Boyne Hurdle
at Navan (21f, good to soft, 10/3) 62 days ago. Third to Home By The Lee at
Leopardstown over Christmas. A bit vulnerable at the highest level.
7 MONMIRAL (FR) (70) (C) s+t 92
11/542-224 6 11-10 | 74.4kg
Paul Nicholls
Harry Cobden
Won a Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at this meeting in 2021 and second in Aintree
Hurdle last year. Smart form in defeat over fences this term. His good course
record makes him a dangerous one to discount but he does have stamina to
prove stepping up in trip. Tongue tie and cheekpieces on for first time.
8 PROSCHEMA (IRE) (48) (C) 94
52F-371P4 8 11-10 | 74.4kg
Dan Skelton
Harry Skelton
Looked better than ever when breezing to success in the West Yorkshire Hurdle
at Wetherby. Can’t have been right when pulled up at Newbury 4 weeks later
and she was quickly back in form when 9½ lengths fourth to Brewin’upastorm in
National Spirit at Fontwell. Something to find in this company.
9 SIRE DU BERLAIS (FR) (30) (CD) b+t 99
01-455P41 11 11-10 | 74.4kg
Gordon Elliott, Ireland
M. P. Walsh
Beat Flooring Porter to win this 12 months ago and came alive come the spring
again when overhauling Dashel Drashel late on in the Stayers’ at Cheltenham last
month. Bold show likely if in similar form.
10 MARIE’S ROCK (IRE) (32) (BF) t 98
71P11-117 8 11-3 | 71.2kg
Nicky Henderson
Nico de Boinville
Won Grade 1 mares’ events around 2½m at the Cheltenham and Punchestown
Festivals last spring. Looked better than ever when bagging the Relkeel at
Cheltenham on her reappearance. Disappointed back at Cheltenham last time
but she’s not the type to stay down for long. First attempt at 3m.
10 DECLARED RUNNERS
BETTING FORECAST:
3-1 Marie’s Rock, 5-1 Flooring Porter, 5-1 Sire Du Berlais, 15-2 Dashel Drasher, 9-1
Champ, 10-1 Home By The Lee, 20-1 Meet And Greet, 22-1 Brewin’upastorm, 28-1
Monmiral, 33-1 Proschema
TIMEFORM VIEW:
HOME BY THE LEE shaped a lot better than the result when behind a couple of these in
the Stayers’ at Cheltenham and is taken to turn the tables and notch a second Grade 1
win of the season. Champ has been freshened up since his run at Kempton over
Christmas and is a very talented operator on his day so he’s second choice ahead of
stablemate Marie’s Rock, who can’t have been right at Cheltenham last month and can
get back on track now stepping up to 3m for the first time.
TIMEFORM 1-2-3:
1. HOME BY THE LEE (IRE) 2. CHAMP (IRE) 3. MARIE’S ROCK (IRE)
WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:
2022 Sire du Berlais 10-11-7 16-1 Gordon Elliott M. P. Walsh 8
2021 Thyme Hill 7-11-7 5-2f Philip Hobbs Tom O’Brien 15
2019 If The Cap Fits 7-11-7 7-1 Harry Fry Sean Bowen 15
2018 Identity Thief 8-11-7 14-1 Henry de Bromhead Sean Flanagan 10
SMART STATS:
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4.15
RACE 5
WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP CHASE (Freebooter) (PREMIER
HANDICAP) (1) 5yo+ £100,000 3m210y (5020 Metres)
page 7 of 12
Going: Good to Soft
The Grand National course is triangular with its apex (at the Canal Turn) the furthest
point from the stands. Inside is the Mildmay course which has birch fences. A major
feature of the Mildmay course is its sharpness, though the fences are stiff and it’s a
tough jumping test. The Grand National is run over two complete circuits taking in
sixteen spruce fences first time around and fourteen the second. Alterations to the
fences in recent times have had the effect of making it a less severe test of jumping
than used to be case. Since 2013, the run to the first fence in the Grand National
was reduced in a bid to also improve safety, resulting in the overall race distance
shortening from the usual 4½m, though the run-in is still 494 yards long and includes
an elbow.
Pace Information: Even
1 ELDORADO ALLEN (FR) (29) s+t 97
137-22457 9 12-0 | 76.2kg
Joe Tizzard
Brendan Powell
Very smart but his limitations have been exposed at the highest level, remote
seventh in Gold Cup at Cheltenham last month. Not particularly well treated
back in a handicap.
2 MIDNIGHT RIVER (30) t 100
71P3-1310 8 11-7 | 73.0kg
Dan Skelton
Harry Skelton
Useful novice hurdler who gained second chase success at Stratford and
stepped up again when gamely landing Cheltenham handicap on New Year’s
Day. Failed to meet expectations in Magners Plate at the Festival since but very
much the type to bounce back. Tongue strap on. Stamina slight concern.
3 NASSALAM (FR) (32) s 99
1221-5630 6 10-13 | 69.4kg
Gary Moore
Jamie Moore
Had a good first season over fences, taking Newbury Grade 2 and ending
campaign with success at Fontwell. Easily best effort this term when excellent
third (in this headgear) at Cheltenham (20.6f) on New Year’s Day. Let down by
jumping in Ultima at the Festival since but well worth another chance.
4 GOLD CUP BAILLY (FR) (34) t 98
32/3-11124 7 10-13 | 69.4kg
Stuart Crawford, Ireland
Daryl Jacob
Useful chaser who won first 3 starts this season, including 2 small-field handicaps
at Ayr. Good second there next time but well held upped in class (Grade 3) at
Naas. This more suitable and remains low mileage.
5 BEAUPORT (IRE) (30) 98
2214-1249 7 10-12 | 68.9kg
Nigel Twiston-Davies
Jordan Nailor
Likeable, progressive hurdler who made fine start over fences when landing
listed Colin Parker Chase at Carlisle on return. Yet to build on that but shaped
better than the distance beaten suggests in Kim Muir at Cheltenham Festival last
month, travelling better than most for a long way (lost shoe).
6 KARL PHILIPPE (FR) (32) 97
5112-1277 8 10-11 | 68.5kg
Fergal O’Brien
J. Hogan (5lb/2kg)
Resumed with 2m 4f win at Wetherby in November and backed it up off 7 lb
higher mark when second in handicap there on Boxing Day. However, seemed to
find the jump to top-level handicaps a bit too much at Cheltenham last 2 starts.
7 SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE) (30) t 99
U1323-153 9 10-10 | 68.0kg
Ben Pauling
Luca Morgan
Proved better than ever (tongue tied) when making winning return at Exeter and
shaped well when fifth behind Midnight River at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day,
possibly making move sooner than ideal. Finished in front of that one when third
in Magners Plate at the Festival. One to consider up in trip.
8 KINONDO KWETU (56) (CD) t 96
21-111113 7 10-7 | 66.7kg
Sam England
Jonathan England
Off mark over hurdles on final start last season and has made a very good start
to his chase career, winning first 5 starts, including 4-runner handicap in October.
Well held in Grade 2 at Ascot after 4 months off but remains of interest back in a
handicap. Tongue strap on 1st time.
9 CASTLE ROBIN (IRE) (42) s+t 98
4611-4P14 8 10-6 | 66.2kg
Charlie Longsdon
Paul O’Brien
Ended last season on the up over fences, scoring at Doncaster and Wetherby.
Excuses first 2 starts this term before resuming winning ways at Sandown,
making most. Not in same form in Grimthorpe at Doncaster since but did make
a bad mistake at the first.
10 KAPGA DE LILY (FR) (62) (D) 98
2/1155-433 10 10-6 | 66.2kg
Venetia Williams
Charlie Deutsch
Likeable mare who made a winning reappearance last season before following
up at Hereford. All the better for return this time when good third in handicap at
Wincanton and similar form when third of 5 in listed chase at Exeter soon after.
Should run her race again.
11 DARRENS HOPE (IRE) (20) 96
4281PP55 9 10-2 | 64.4kg
Robert Murphy, Ireland
D. J. O’Keeffe
Dual scorer over fences but arrives out of form and partlicularly well handicapped
even if back to best.
12 COCONUT SPLASH (IRE) (89) 96
22/332-3P2 8 10-2(10-0) | 64.4kg (63.5kg)
Evan Williams
Adam Wedge
Maiden hurdle winner who has shown useful form in defeat over fences but
likely to find this too competitive. 2 lb out of the handicap.
13 BOWTOGREATNESS (IRE) (30) 98
110-235P0 7 10-2(10-0) | 64.4kg (63.5kg)
Ben Pauling
Ben Jones
Dual novice hurdle winner (at around 2½m) and better form when twice placed
over fences earlier this term. Overfaced in Grade 1 company next time but
excuses both starts in handicaps since. 2 lb out of weights here, though. Bred
to stay.
14 DALY TIGER (FR) (70) s 91
40F-06380 10 10-2(9-12) | 64.4kg (62.6kg)
L J Morgan
Patrick Cowley (3lb/1kg)
Very smart chaser at best for Noel Meade and won a minor event over hurdles at
Limerick last season. However, has lost his way since then, finishing well held all
4 starts for current connections.
15 HANDSWORTH (IRE) (26) s 91
57-220BP3 8 10-2(9-4) | 64.4kg (59.0kg)
J. P. Dempsey, Ireland L. P. Dempsey
Not disgraced when third at Navan last time but firmly up against it from long
way out of the handicap.
15 DECLARED RUNNERS
BETTING FORECAST:
6-1 Nassalam, 7-1 Midnight River, 9-1 Shakem Up’arry, 9-1 Beauport, 12-1 Eldorado
Allen, 12-1 Karl Philippe, 14-1 Coconut Splash, 14-1 Kinondo Kwetu, 16-1 Gold Cup
Bailly, 18-1 Castle Robin, 18-1 Kapga De Lily, 22-1 Darrens Hope, 33-1 Bowtogreatness,
50-1 bar
TIMEFORM VIEW:
SHAKEM UP’ARRY has really impressed with how he’s travelled since the tongue strap
was fitted, producing another cracking effort when third in the Magners Plate at the
Cheltenham Festival, and he may just get away with the longer trip at this flatter track.
Midnight River and Nassalam failed to meet expectations in the same race at
Cheltenham but both are likely to bounce back given their profiles, while Beauport will
be suited by the drop back in trip given how he shaped in the Kim Muir.
TIMEFORM 1-2-3:
1. SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE) 2. MIDNIGHT RIVER 3. NASSALAM (FR)
WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:
2022 Sam Brown 10-11-4 28-1 Anthony Honeyball Aidan Coleman 14
2021 Happygolucky 7-11-7 11-4f Kim Bailey David Bass 13
2019 Kildisart 7-11-12 8-1 Ben Pauling Daryl Jacob 18
2018 Thomas Patrick 6-10-10 3-1f Tom Lacey Richard Johnson 16
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5.15
RACE 6
RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP CHASE (PREMIER
HANDICAP) (1) 7yo+ £1,000,000 4¼m74y (6910 Metres)
page 8 of 12
Going: Good to Soft
The Grand National course is triangular with its apex (at the Canal Turn) the furthest
point from the stands. Inside is the Mildmay course which has birch fences. A major
feature of the Mildmay course is its sharpness, though the fences are stiff and it’s a
tough jumping test. The Grand National is run over two complete circuits taking in
sixteen spruce fences first time around and fourteen the second. Alterations to the
fences in recent times have had the effect of making it a less severe test of jumping
than used to be case. Since 2013, the run to the first fence in the Grand National
was reduced in a bid to also improve safety, resulting in the overall race distance
shortening from the usual 4½m, though the run-in is still 494 yards long and includes
an elbow.
Pace Information: Even
1 ANY SECOND NOW (IRE) (26) b 95
3/9612-241 11 11-12 | 75.3kg
T. M. Walsh, Ireland M. P. Walsh
Has come alive in this race for the last 2 years, arguably unlucky not to win when
third in 2021 and finding only Noble Yeats too good 12 months ago, briefly
looking like the winner at the last. Warmed up with a smooth Navan success
from Velvet Elvis last month but is 8 lb higher third time around.
2 NOBLE YEATS (IRE) (29) (CD) s 96
291-P1134 8 11-11 | 74.8kg
Emmet Mullins, Ireland
Sean Bowen
Proved money well spent when belying chasing inexperience to take this 12
months ago from Any Second Now, showing bags of stamina to overhaul that
one and becoming the first winning 7-y-o since 1940. Has improved further this
term, fourth in the Cheltenham Gold Cup last time. 19 lb higher this year.
3 GALVIN (IRE) (31) 94
214-61462 9 11-11 | 74.8kg
Gordon Elliott, Ireland
Davy Russell
Tough and genuine performer with a good Cheltenham Festival record, second
to a stablemate with an even better one in Delta Work on his first go in a crosscountry
race last month. Has to meet that one on 7 lb worse terms here though.
Davy Russell, seeking a third National win, back in the saddle.
4 FURY ROAD (IRE) (30) s+t 96
152-31336 9 11-6 | 72.6kg
Gordon Elliott, Ireland
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Very smart on his day but hard to catch right. His third to Galopin des Champs
in the Irish Gold Cup in February reads well though and he may appreciate this
much stiffer test on a belated start in a handicap having been caught out in the
Ryanair last time. 1 of 8 for Gordon Elliott.
5 THE BIG DOG (IRE) (70) 95
30P6-113F 10 11-5 | 72.1kg
Peter Fahey, Ireland
Aidan Coleman
Big improver in the autumn, winning a couple of valuable 3m handicap chases
in Ireland before a fine third in the Welsh National. Took an uncharacteristic fall in
the Irish Gold Cup last time which is hardly the ideal preparation, but otherwise
he’s one of the more likely types.
6 CAPODANNO (FR) (56) t 96
4/112U4-13 7 11-5 | 72.1kg
W. P. Mullins, Ireland D. E. Mullins
Second-season chaser who has gone well in big fields and won extended 3m
Punchestown Grade 1 novice last spring from Lifetime Ambition and Fury Road.
Pleasing comeback at Gowran in February and looks like he has the required
stamina for this. Big run could be on the way.
7 DELTA WORK (FR) (31) s+t 99
6613-1361 10 11-4 | 71.7kg
Gordon Elliott, Ireland
Keith Donoghue
Last year’s third won the Cross Country Chase for the second year running at
Cheltenham last month, seeing off Galvin having denied National hero Tiger Roll
12 months earlier. It was a big effort from him from 1 lb higher in 2022 having
made early mistakes and he’ll be sharper this time. Big player.
8 SAM BROWN (28) (C) t 93
32P1-35P5 11 11-4 | 71.7kg
Anthony Honeyball
Jonathan Burke
Won the preceding handicap on this card 12 months ago and was a good third
in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby on his return. Quiet since but has likely had this as
his target (should stay long distances). Has had a breathing operation.
9 LIFETIME AMBITION (IRE) (28) 94
21-242343 8 11-3 | 71.2kg
Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
S. F. O’Keeffe
Good jumper who took pretty well to these fences in the Grand Sefton in
November before chasing home The Big Dog in the Troytown at Navan. Well
held since (over hurdles latest) and is a doubtful stayer. Others preferred.
10 CAREFULLY SELECTED (IRE) (49) 95
014 11 11-1 | 70.3kg
W. P. Mullins, Ireland M. J. M. O’Sullivan
Very lightly raced for an 11-y-o but better than ever back from 33 months off this
term, relishing the slog through the Gowran mud as he edged out Dunboyne in
the Thyestes in January. Better than the result at Fairyhouse since but wouldn’t
be sure to take to these fences. Excellent young rider up.
11 COKO BEACH (FR) (55) b 94
6448-9441 8 11-0 | 69.9kg
Gordon Elliott, Ireland
Harry Cobden
Gordon Elliott-trained grey who led for a long way in the Thyestes won
by Carefully Selected before scoring himself for the first time in 2 years at
Punchestown 8 weeks ago. Didn’t get home in the 2021 Irish National or in this
12 months ago (eighth off 5 lb lower).
12 LONGHOUSE POET (IRE) (29) t 94
176-P16U1 9 11-0 | 69.9kg
Martin Brassil, Ireland
J. J. Slevin
Warmed up nicely for a second crack at this when returning to winning ways
at Down Royal last month, beating Roi Mage. Took to the course really well last
year but finished held in sixth having proved far too keen. Same mark and will
clearly need to settle better.
13 GAILLARD DU MESNIL (FR) (32) 96
3333-2131 7 11-0 | 69.9kg
W. P. Mullins, Ireland P. Townend
Very smart grey who was third in last year’s Irish National and proved all stamina
when landing the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham last month. Not always
fluent there though and did have quite a hard race. 1 of 4 for Willie Mullins (won
this just once, in 2005).
14 DARASSO (FR) (56) b+t 95
37233154 10 10-13 | 69.4kg
Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland
L. P. Dempsey
Admirable dual purpose performer who was third in the Kerry National in
September and scored at Thurles in December. Well beaten the last twice
though and looks up against it on his first go in a marathon handicap.
15 LE MILOS (42) (BF) 98
3/2114-112 8 10-11 | 68.5kg
Dan Skelton
Harry Skelton
Has improved further for new yard this term, winning hot Newbury handicap
chase in November (Corach Rambler fourth) and shaping best in second on first
run since at Kelso 6 weeks ago, sent for home earlier than ideal. Had a hard race
there but is very much the type who’ll take well to this test.
16 ESCARIA TEN (FR) (30) 90
3P/829-27P 9 10-10 | 68.0kg
Gordon Elliott, Ireland
A. P. Heskin
Very smart staying chaser on his day but is a weak finisher, running a tame race
at Cheltenham last month. Held in ninth from a similar mark in this last year and
hard to fancy. Usual headgear removed.
17 THE BIG BREAKAWAY (IRE) (32) b 94
P/F23P-22P 8 10-10 | 68.0kg
Joe Tizzard
Brendan Powell
Smart novice chaser in 2020/21 but firmly back on track this term with good
seconds in valuable Haydock handicap and the Welsh National, jumping a lot
better than usual at Chepstow. Never got going in the Ultima at Cheltenham but
might have needed it after 11 weeks off. Stronger headgear goes on.
18 CAPE GENTLEMAN (IRE) (66) s 92
2F-92F304 7 10-8 | 67.1kg
John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
Jody McGarvey
Smart chaser at best and took a step back in the right direction on second start
for this yard when behind Velvet Elvis at Fairyhouse 10 weeks ago. Never raced
beyond 3m though (all wins over shorter) and he has plenty on his plate.
19 ROI MAGE (FR) (29) 94
7517-33F2 11 10-8 | 67.1kg
Patrick Griffin, Ireland
Felix de Giles
Eight-time winning chaser who struck for new yard at Down Royal last spring.
Second to Longhouse Poet bidding for the repeat 4 weeks ago and plenty of
others have stronger claims given he’s prone to mistakes.
20 DIOL KER (FR) (55) b 95
2410-9220 9 10-8 | 67.1kg
Noel Meade, Ireland
Kieren Buckley
Well suited to the demands of large-field staying handicaps, winning the Leinster
National last season and going close in a valuable contest at Leopardstown over
Christmas. Not so good at Punchestown since though and work to do up in trip.
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RACE 6
RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP CHASE (PREMIER
HANDICAP) (1) 7yo+ £1,000,000 4¼m74y (6910 Metres)
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21 A WAVE OF THE SEA (IRE) (31) s 95
6F64P03P 7 10-6 | 66.2kg
Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland
Shane Fitzgerald
All his wins have come over much shorter and he ran a shocker for the third
year running at the Cheltenham Festival last month. Very hard to fancy upped
markedly in trip.
22 MINELLA TRUMP (IRE) (21) 95
111121-17 9 10-6 | 66.2kg
Donald McCain
Theo Gillard
The winningmost horse of last season (won 8 of his 9 starts at up to 3m, mostly
in small-field contests). Should have come on for his first run in 10 months at
Bangor 3 weeks ago but doesn’t look well enough handicapped to take this for
2011’s winning trainer.
23 VANILLIER (FR) (49) s+t 98
333-636F2 8 10-6 | 66.2kg
Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
Sean Flanagan
Grade 1 hurdles winner over 3m and ran an eye-catching race in Fairyhouse
Grade 3 chase 7 weeks ago, closing all the way behind the classy Kemboy
without being not knocked about. Should stay this far and if keeping the
mistakes down he could go well.
24 VELVET ELVIS (IRE) (26) 94
516-0PP12 7 10-6 | 66.2kg
T. Gibney, Ireland D. J. O’Keeffe
Made all at Fairyhouse in February and fair run behind Any Second Now at Navan
4 weeks ago. Stamina to prove here though (finished tired in last year’s Irish
National) and hard to see him in the shake up.
25 AIN’T THAT A SHAME (IRE) (35) 97
1/3220-241 9 10-5 | 65.8kg
Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
Rachael Blackmore
Was shaping up well this season before opening account over fences in Gowran
maiden in the mud 5 weeks ago, readily coming clear despite a couple of
mistakes. Could have a bigger effort in the locker now contesting a marathon
handicap and one to note under 2021-winning rider Rachael Blackmore.
26 CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) (32) (C) t 100
114U1-541 9 10-5 | 65.8kg
Lucinda Russell
Derek Fox
Leaped into favouritism for this with a second successive win in the Ultima
Handicap at the Cheltenham Festival, idling late having quickened smartly
to lead. 10 lb well-in and Scottish yard won this with One For Arthur in 2017.
Obvious chance if he doesn’t get too far back.
27 ENJOY D’ALLEN (FR) (49) b+t 93
35U9-0006 9 10-5 | 65.8kg
Ciaran Murphy, Ireland
S. D. Torrens
Dual winning chaser who got no further than the first in this last year having
been purchased by top owner and he’s been well held since, going with little
fluency at Fairyhouse 7 weeks ago. Tongue tie back on.
28 MR INCREDIBLE (IRE) (30) 97
1/12RP-B23 7 10-4 | 65.3kg
W. P. Mullins, Ireland B. Hayes
Has his quirks (has refused to race) but also a ton of ability, placed in valuable
staying handicap chases the last twice, his effort flattening out as he wandered
badly on the run-in in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham last month. Will stay and has
it in him to run a huge race if taking to the test.
29 MISTER COFFEY (FR) (32) 95
32220-223 8 10-4 | 65.3kg
Nicky Henderson
Nico de Boinville
Talented but rather frustrating performer who was placed again at the
Cheltenham Festival when third to Gaillard du Mesnil in the NH Chase, wilting
from 2 out. Didn’t take to these fences in last year’s Topham and with his stamina
doubts he’s unlikely to be Nicky Henderson’s first winner in this.
30 CLOUDY GLEN (IRE) (32) 94
U2P/1P9-3P 10 10-4 | 65.3kg
Venetia Williams
Charlie Deutsch
Hard to predict but was runner-up in the Kim Muir 2 years ago and won the
Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury on return last season. Jumped well but had a
hard race on his return at Haydock and bombed out behind Corach Rambler
at Cheltenham. Trainer and owners have enjoyed success in this over the years.
31 HILL SIXTEEN (21) s+t 95
2P42U-370 10 10-2 | 64.4kg
Sandy Thomson
Ryan Mania
Close second in the mud over these fences in the 2021 Becher but patchy form
since, well held again at Kelso (lost a shoe) after 4 months off/another breathing
operation at Kelso 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go on and he should stay this far.
Jockey rode the 66/1-winner of this in 2013.
32 GABBYS CROSS (IRE) (34) 97
91-515683 8 10-2 | 64.4kg
Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
Peter Carberry
Won handicap chase at Galway last summer and has been shaping up well in
good races this season, finishing with running left at Naas 5 weeks ago. Rachael
Blackmore switches to stablemate Ain’t That A Shame but he should stay and
unwise to dismiss.
33 RECITE A PRAYER (IRE) (109) t 94
1-2102300 8 10-2(10-1) | 64.4kg (64.0kg)
W. P. Mullins, Ireland Jack Foley
Won the Killarney National last spring and good efforts at Listowel/Clonmel in
the autumn. Well beaten over these fences in the Becher and at Leopardstown
in December though and looks down the Willie Mullins’ pecking order back
from a break.
34 EVA’S OSKAR (IRE) (49) v+t 94
P41-62164 9 10-2(10-1) | 64.4kg (64.0kg)
Tim Vaughan
Alan Johns
Likeable chaser who has improved since the visor went on, scoring at Cheltenham
in December and doing enough to prove himself over this sort of trip when
fourth in the Eider at Newcastle 7 weeks ago. Tongue tie goes on and probably
only minor place claims.
35 OUR POWER (IRE) (49) s 98
51F135-11 8 10-2(10-0) | 64.4kg (63.5kg)
Sam Thomas
Sam Twiston-Davies
Improving and likeable chaser who has won valuable 3m handicaps at Ascot and
Kempton 4 months apart this term, jumping soundly and holding on gamely 7
weeks ago. Done well to get a run as a progressive sort (due to be 4 lb higher in
the future) and well in the mix if he stays.
36 DUNBOYNE (IRE) (30) b 94
0-66R1P24 8 10-2(10-0) | 64.4kg (63.5kg)
Gordon Elliott, Ireland
Jack Tudor
Off the mark over fences in the Gowran mud in November and went close
behind Carefully Selected in valuable handicap there in January. Kept on from a
long way back in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham last month and sterner headgear
tried upped markedly in trip now.
37 FRANCKY DU BERLAIS (FR) (31) t 97
3120005R 10 10-2(10-0) | 64.4kg (63.5kg)
Peter Bowen
Ben Jones
Notched up a second win in the valuable Summer Plate at Market Rasen last
summer. Looked energised by step up to a marathon trip in cross country race at
Cheltenham in January and shaped well again on that course last month (might
have hung on for third if finishing). Could go well for a long way.
38 FORTESCUE (56) b 95
231U-44P5 9 10-2(9-13) | 64.4kg (63.0kg)
Henry Daly
Hugh Nugent
Useful chaser who relished the emphasis on stamina when landing a listed
handicap at Ascot (3m, heavy) last season. Hasn’t taken to this course in 2 tries
though, never going well from the third in this last year and looking laboured in
the Becher in December. Different headgear. Hard to fancy.
39 BACK ON THE LASH (31) 94
15P-9231P 9 10-2(9-13) | 64.4kg (63.0kg)
Martin Keighley
Adam Wedge
Struck again over the cross country fences at Cheltenham in January but
struggled once more behind Delta Work there last month and this is even
tougher from out of the weights under a change of rider.
40 BORN BY THE SEA (IRE) (30) 84
0-2353050 9 10-2(9-10) | 64.4kg (61.7kg)
Paul John Gilligan, Ireland
Phillip Enright
Useful handicap chaser at his best who has failed to figure (albeit faced with stiff
tasks) last 4 starts and would be a surprising winner from out of the weights.
40 DECLARED RUNNERS
BETTING FORECAST:
7-1 Corach Rambler, 10-1 Delta Work, 14-1 Le Milos, 14-1 Mr Incredible, 14-1 Noble
Yeats, 16-1 Vanillier, 20-1 Our Power, 22-1 Gaillard Du Mesnil, 25-1 The Big Dog, 25-1
Longhouse Poet, 28-1 Capodanno, 28-1 Any Second Now, 28-1 Galvin, 33-1 Ain’t That
A Shame, 40-1 bar
TIMEFORM VIEW:
DELTA WORK can give Gordon Elliott a fourth Grand National victory. He’s been
extremely strong at the finish when winning the Cross Country Chase for the last 2
years, the same race Tiger Roll landed before taking this in 2018 and 2019 for connections,
and he gave a great account of himself when third off 1 lb higher 12 months ago.
Corach Rambler is another dual Cheltenham Festival winner who ticks plenty of boxes
for the 2017-winning yard. Le Milos and Vanillier complete the shortlist.
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5.15
RACE 6
RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP CHASE (PREMIER
HANDICAP) (1) 7yo+ £1,000,000 4¼m74y (6910 Metres)
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TIMEFORM 1-2-3:
1. DELTA WORK (FR) 2. CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) 3. LE MILOS
WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:
2022 Noble Yeats 7-10-10 50-1 Emmet Mullins Mr Sam Waley-Cohen 40
2021 Minella Times 8-10-3 11-1 Henry de Bromhead Rachael Blackmore 40
2019 Tiger Roll 9-11-5 4-1f Gordon Elliott Davy Russell 40
2018 Tiger Roll 8-10-13 10-1 Gordon Elliott Davy Russell 38
SMART STATS:
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6.20
RACE 7
WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk STANDARD OPEN
NATIONAL HUNT FLAT (Grade 2) (1) 4, 5 and 6yo £50,000
2m209y (3410 Metres)
page 11 of 12
Going: Good to Soft
The Grand National course is triangular with its apex (at the Canal Turn) the furthest
point from the stands. Inside is the Mildmay course which has birch fences. A major
feature of the Mildmay course is its sharpness, though the fences are stiff and it’s a
tough jumping test. The Grand National is run over two complete circuits taking in
sixteen spruce fences first time around and fourteen the second. Alterations to the
fences in recent times have had the effect of making it a less severe test of jumping
than used to be case. Since 2013, the run to the first fence in the Grand National
was reduced in a bid to also improve safety, resulting in the overall race distance
shortening from the usual 4½m, though the run-in is still 494 yards long and includes
an elbow.
Pace Information: Extreme
1 ASLUKGOES (63) 95
111 5 11-6 | 72.6kg
B. F. Brookhouse Jack Quinlan
Won 2 good-ground bumpers for Ian Williams last summer and completed the
hat-trick on debut for current trainer at Newbury a couple of months ago. Should
give another good account.
2 BEAT THE BAT (IRE) (49) 94
21 5 11-6 | 72.6kg
Harry Fry
Bryan Carver
Close second of 17 in bumper at Wincanton on debut and went one better
when landing a 14-runner bumper at Chepstow 49 days ago. Worth his place
in a race like this.
3 BERTIE’S BALLET (21) 94
13-21 5 11-6 | 72.6kg
Dianne Sayer
Conor O’Farrell
Likeable sort who improved to double his tally at Kelso 3 weeks ago. This is
obviously much stronger but he boasts place claims.
4 BLIZZARD OF OZ (IRE) (23) 94
2-321 5 11-6 | 72.6kg
W. P. Mullins, Ireland Mr P. W. Mullins
Made the frame all 3 starts in bumpers prior to opening his account at Cork in
ready fashion. Further progress would put him right in the mix and appears to
be the choice of Patrick Mullins.
5 BOWENSPARK (IRE) (63) 91
114 5 11-6 | 72.6kg
Henry Daly
Richard Patrick
Won first two starts in bumpers but came up short upped to listed company at
Newbury a couple of months ago. Faces another stiff task.
6 CAPTAIN CODY (IRE) (31) 100
216 5 11-6 | 72.6kg
W. P. Mullins, Ireland Miss Josephine Townend
Showed plenty on completed start in point and Punchestown bumper prior
to easy success in Limerick contest on Rules debut. Shaped really well in the
Champion Bumper and makes plenty of appeal down in grade.
7 CENTARA (IRE) (26) (D) 95
1 5 11-6 | 72.6kg
Paul Nicholls
Harry Cobden
Out of a bumper winner and impressive start when readily landing a Taunton
event last month. Open to a good deal of improvement and makes plenty of
appeal.
8 FLORIDA DREAMS (IRE) (102) 90
1 5 11-6 | 72.6kg
Nicky Richards
Danny McMenamin
Doyen gelding who made the perfect start when taking a Musselburgh bumper
102 days ago. This is much tougher and inexperience could hold him back.
9 GO TO WAR (IRE) (169) 95
1 5 11-6 | 72.6kg
Fergal O’Brien
Paddy Brennan
Made appeal on paper and off the mark at first time of asking in 11-runner
bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 169 days ago. Likely more
to come and stable won the mares’ race on Thursday.
10 HASTHING (FR) (28) 98
11-2 6 11-6 | 72.6kg
Jonjo O’Neill
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
French bumper winner who shaped very encouragingly when second at
Uttoxeter 17 months later. Likely to take another step forward and could be
involved.
11 KINBARA (IRE) (275) (D) 88
1 5 11-6 | 72.6kg
John McConnell, Ireland
S. D. Torrens
£70,000 buy after winning his sole point and followed suit in 11-runner bumper
at Killarney 9 months ago. Not seen since, though, and a lot more is required if
he’s to defend his unbeaten record.
12 MASACCIO (IRE) (63) 94
12/32 6 11-6 | 72.6kg
Alan King
A. P. Heskin
Debut winner at Doncaster back in 2020 and useful form since. Good second in
a listed contest at Newbury a couple of months ago but will need to improve
to feature.
13 POUR LES FILLES (110) 94
1 5 11-6 | 72.6kg
Gordon Elliott, Ireland
Davy Russell
Point winner who showed a good attitude to edge out a well-backed Willie
Mullins-trained rival on debut at Leopardstown over Christmas. Should have
plenty more to offer.
14 TARAS HALLS (IRE) (41) 88
12 5 11-6 | 72.6kg
Lucy Wadham
Bryony Frost
Yeats gelding who made a winning start at Huntingdon and found only one too
good there subsequently. Faces a stiff task in this contest, however.
15 WESTERNINTHEPARK (IRE) (14) 89
21 5 11-6 | 72.6kg
Milton Harris
Jonathan Burke
Second in a point and filled the same position switched to Rules at Huntingdon
on debut. Went one better at Stratford since but he’s probably not up to this
level.
16 DINO BELLAGIO (77) (D) 94
101 4 10-12 | 68.9kg
Donald McCain
Brian Hughes
7/2, won slowly-run 6-runner bumper at Ayr (16f, good to soft) on NH debut,
cosily. Disappointing at Cheltenham next time but right back on track when
quickening clear in decisive fashion at Doncaster 77 days ago. This is much
tougher.
17 ESPRIT DU POTIER (FR) (47) 92
211 4 10-12 | 68.9kg
Lucinda Russell
Derek Fox
Runner-up on debut at Ayr and won both subsequent starts there, comfortably
making all on latest. Likely to be found out up in grade, though.
18 FIERCELY PROUD (IRE) (31) 93
110 4 10-12 | 68.9kg
Ben Pauling
Luca Morgan
Landed Market Rasen bumper on debut in October (subsequently sold from
Don Cantillon £125,000) and followed up in listed contest at Cheltenham on
New Year’s Day. Down the field in Champion Bumper and likely to come up
short again.
19 SAMUI (63) 95
1 4 10-12 | 68.9kg
Gordon Elliott, Ireland
L. P. Dempsey
From a good NH family and justified favouritism in good style on debut at Naas
last month. Entitled to improve for top yard but this is a whole different test.
20 SHINJI (IRE) (63) h 91
13 4 10-12 | 68.9kg
Martin Keighley
Sean Bowen
Proved a class apart in Fakenham bumper for Roger Varian (subsequently
sold £60,000) in November. Ran well but looked headstrong in listed event at
Newbury last month and hood goes on now. Plenty to find.
20 DECLARED RUNNERS
BETTING FORECAST:
15-2 Captain Cody, 9-1 Centara, 10-1 Hasthing, 10-1 Pour Les Filles, 12-1 Aslukgoes,
12-1 Blizzard of Oz, 14-1 Beat The Bat, 16-1 Masaccio, 25-1 Samui, 25-1 Bowenspark,
28-1 Go To War, 28-1 Bertie’s Ballet, 28-1 Dino Bellagio, 28-1 Esprit Du Potier, 28-1
Florida Dreams, 33-1 Kinbara, 40-1 bar
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6.20
RACE 7
WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk STANDARD OPEN
NATIONAL HUNT FLAT (Grade 2) (1) 4, 5 and 6yo £50,000
2m209y (3410 Metres)
page 12 of 12
TIMEFORM VIEW:
CENTARA tanked through the race when making a successful start at Taunton recently
and he could find sufficient improvement to maintain his unbeaten record up in grade.
Captain Cody is an obvious player after his excellent sixth in the Champion Bumper,
while his stablemate Blizzard of Oz is one of several others with feasible claims in an
open-looking renewal.
TIMEFORM 1-2-3:
1. CENTARA (IRE) 2. CAPTAIN CODY (IRE) 3. BLIZZARD OF OZ (IRE)
WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:
2022 Lookaway 5-11-4 28-1 Neil King Jack Quinlan 18
2021 Knappers Hill 5-11-4 8-1 Paul Nicholls Megan Nicholls 18
2019 Mcfabulous 5-11-4 2-1f Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden 12
2018 Portrush Ted 6-11-4 25-1 Warren Greatrex Gavin Sheehan 20
SMART STATS:
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RACE
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COMPUTAFORM
ROD BECHUS
PURE PREDATOR
1 Fire ‘N Flames
4 Ampersand
5 Barbaresco
WOMEN OF FAME
7 Red Hot Rose
2 Ice Star
1 Global Thunder
POURSOMESUGA-
RONME
1 Gimme A Diamond
16 Simply Magic
2 Quixote
HITHEMHARDSUNSHINE
7 Chyavana
2 Godswood
6 Tread Swiftly
GILDED BUTTERFLY
2 Terra Time
3 Crimson Princess
4 Escape Artist
TRUMP MY QUEEN
3 Elembee
1 High Roller
5 Special Charm
APACHE FIGHTER
6 Kind Judy
9 Red Maple
3 Flying First Class
DESERT MIRACLE
6 Feather Boa
5 Gimme A Shot
2 Under Your Spell
JUST BE NICE
1 Lilliana
2 Trentino
9 Lunar Ballade
2 WIND WATER
7 Slinky Mapimpi
1 Aussenkehr
4 Set To Go
RACING EXPRESS
JACK MILNER
2 PURE PREDATOR
1 Fire ‘N Flames
9 Royal Summons
5 Barbaresco
10 WOMEN OF FAME
7 Red Hot Rose
1 Global Thunder
9 Sugary Sweet
14 POURSOMESUGA-
RONME
1 Gimme A Diamond
2 Quixote
16 Simply Magic
7 CHYAVANA
4 Hithemhardsunshine
2 Godswood
8 Ikigai
2 TERRA TIME
1 Gilded Butterfly
4 Escape Artist
3 Crimson Princess
2 TRUMP MY QUEEN
1 High Roller
3 Elembee
9 Skyfull
5 APACHE FIGHTER
9 Red Maple
1 Light Of The Moon
3 Flying First Class
5 GIMME A SHOT
1 Desert Miracle
2 Under Your Spell
6 Feather Boa
4 JUST BE NICE
8 Sharapova
2 Trentino
1 Lilliana
1 AUSSENKEHR
2 Wind Water
3 Super Agra
4 Set To Go
ALL THE TIPS FOR TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE
SATURDAY 15 APRIL 2023
RACING EXPRESS
TIPSTER
2 PURE PREDATOR
1 Fire ‘N Flames
4 Ampersand
3 Exchange Student
10 WOMEN OF FAME
7 Red Hot Rose
2 Ice Star
1 Global Thunder
1 GIMME A DIAMOND
14 Poursomesugaronme
4 Iron Sky
6 Silver Tudor
4 HITHEMHARDSUNSHINE
7 Chyavana
2 Godswood
8 Ikigai
1 GILDED BUTTERFLY
2 Terra Time
3 Crimson Princess
4 Escape Artist
1 HIGH ROLLER
2 Trump My Queen
3 Elembee
5 Special Charm
1 LIGHT OF THE MOON
5 Apache Fighter
3 Flying First Class
9 Red Maple
1 DESERT MIRACLE
2 Under Your Spell
5 Gimme A Shot
6 Feather Boa
1 LILLIANA
2 Trentino
4 Just Be Nice
8 Sharapova
1 AUSSENKEHR
2 Wind Water
3 Super Agra
7 Slinky Mapimpi
COMPUTAFORM
RATINGS
2 PURE PREDATOR
1 Fire ‘N Flames
3 Exchange Student
4 Ampersand
10 WOMEN OF FAME
1 Global Thunder
7 Red Hot Rose
2 Ice Star
14 POURSOMESUGA-
RONME
16 Simply Magic
9 Uncle Lucky
1 Gimme A Diamond
7 CHYAVANA
4 Hithemhardsunshine
8 Ikigai
3 Argo Alley
1 GILDED BUTTERFLY
2 Terra Time
3 Crimson Princess
6 Paton’s Tears
3 ELEMBEE
2 Trump My Queen
9 Skyfull
5 Special Charm
5 APACHE FIGHTER
3 Flying First Class
1 Light Of The Moon
4 Opera Glass
1 DESERT MIRACLE
2 Under Your Spell
6 Feather Boa
3 Humdinger
8 SHARAPOVA
7 Tinder Dry
2 Trentino
4 Just Be Nice
2 WIND WATER
1 Aussenkehr
7 Slinky Mapimpi
5 Strike A Match
COMPUTAFORM
SPEED RATINGS
1 FIRE ‘N FLAMES
2 Pure Predator
4 Ampersand
2 ICE STAR
1 Global Thunder
7 Red Hot Rose
9 Sugary Sweet
3 RAPTOR ISLAND
16 Simply Magic
10 Cotton Ron
2 Quixote
8 IKIGAI
11 Herecomestherain
6 Tread Swiftly
9 Peach Daiquiri
3 CRIMSON PRINCESS
6 Paton’s Tears
7 Princess Kesh
1 Gilded Butterfly
9 SKYFULL
6 Burmese Tiara
8 Hotchiwitchi
3 Elembee
8 QUIET REBELLION
10 Maith An Cailin
7 Electric Surge
9 Red Maple
1 DESERT MIRACLE
2 Under Your Spell
4 Marigold Hotel
6 Feather Boa
1 LILLIANA
4 Just Be Nice
7 Tinder Dry
5 Mckenna Skye
8 EXPEDITIONER
4 Set To Go
1 Aussenkehr
2 Wind Water
TOP ON POINTS
1ST:5; 2ND:3; 3RD:2; 4TH:1
2 PURE PREDATOR 23
1 Fire ‘N Flames 17
4 Ampersand 7
3 Exchange Student 3
10 WOMEN OF FAME 20
7 Red Hot Rose 13
2 Ice Star 10
1 Global Thunder 10
14 POURSOMESUGA-
RONME18
1 Gimme A Diamond 12
16 Simply Magic 9
3 Raptor Island 5
4 HITHEMHARDSUNSHINE
16
7 Chyavana 16
8 Ikigai 9
2 Godswood 6
1 GILDED BUTTERFLY 19
2 Terra Time 14
3 Crimson Princess 12
4 Escape Artist 4
2 TRUMP MY QUEEN 16
3 Elembee 13
1 High Roller 10
9 Skyfull 8
5 APACHE FIGHTER 18
1 Light Of The Moon 9
3 Flying First Class 7
9 Red Maple 7
1 DESERT MIRACLE 23
2 Under Your Spell 12
5 Gimme A Shot 9
6 Feather Boa 8
4 JUST BE NICE 16
1 Lilliana 14
2 Trentino 9
8 Sharapova 9
2 WIND WATER 17
1 Aussenkehr 17
7 Slinky Mapimpi 6
4 Set To Go 5
HORSE MOST TIPPED 1ST EACH RACE (and by how many tipsters): Race 1: 2 Pure Predator (4x);
Race 2: 10 Women Of Fame (4x); Race 3: 14 Poursomesugaronme (3x); Race 4: 4 Hithemhardsunshine (2x);
Race 5: 1 Gilded Butterfly (3x); Race 6: 2 Trump My Queen (2x); Race 7: 5 Apache Fighter (3x); Race 8: 1 Desert
Miracle (4x); Race 9: 4 Just Be Nice (2x); Race 10: 2 Wind Water (2x)
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