17:35 Aintree 05 Apr 2025
Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race
Grade 2 | GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO to 6YO
Winner £28,135 - 15 ran
always prominent, going well over 2f out, led 1f out, stayed on well, won going away
led, headed 9f out, led 6f out, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, no impression on winner towards finish
mid-division on outside, closed 12f out, 3rd over 1f out, stayed on, not trouble front pair
held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on and went 4th inside final furlong, unable to get on terms
held up in touch in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace of leaders
held up in touch in mid-division, stayed on from 2f out, not trouble leaders
held up towards rear, headway on outside 3f out, outpaced by leaders from over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, held from over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, effort when not much room 3f out, soon ridden, no impression over 1f out
held up in mid-division, ridden 3f out, never threatened, no extra over 1f out
held up in rear, not much room 3f out, switched right and effort over 2f out, no impression
held up in rear, headway on outside over 3f out, no impression over 1f out, eased
held up in mid-division, ridden and hung left 3f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, went 2nd 10f out, led 9f out, headed 6f out, lost place over 2f out, eased over 1f out
towards rear until pulled up over 3f out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £37.15 (9, 4) |
| Tricast | £189.91 (9, 4, 11) |
| Win | £4.34 (9) |
| Place | £2.00 (9), £3.10 (4), £2.70 (11) |
| Swinger | £9.10 (4, 9), £12.00 (4, 11), £4.30 (9, 11) |
| Exacta | £50.40 (9, 4) |
| Trifecta | £274.10 (9, 4, 11) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Good to Soft | 18 | Horaces Pearl | 6 | 11 4 | - | 1-1 | 154 days | F O'Brien (140 miles) | Connor Brace | 14/ 1 | 4:11.68 | |
| 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 | Paul Carberry | 12/ 1 | 3:59.50 | |
| 2010 | Good | 20 | Megastar | 5 | 11 4 | - | 125 | 24 days | G & J 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 |