15:00 Aintree 15 Apr 2023
Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle
Grade 1 | GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner £56,270 - 14 ran
mid-division, headway before 3 out, led after 2 out, clear flat, stayed on, ridden out
held up towards rear, headway from 3 out, switched left after 2 out, went 2nd soon after last, no impression on winner, stayed on
led early, tracked leaders, went 2nd 4th, every chance 2 out, lost 2nd soon after last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, disputing lead 3 out until not fluent 2 out, one pace last
soon led, headed before 3 out, weakened before last
held up rear of mid-division, hampered 7th, effort when not fluent 3 out, no impression after
held up in touch, mistake 5th, challenged 4 out, disputing lead 3 out until 2 out, no extra when awkward last
held up rear of mid-division, effort before 3 out, ridden and no impression when mistake 2 out
held up in touch, tracking leaders when fell 3 out
prominent, mistake 4th, lost place after next, pulled up before 7th
ridden away from start, always behind, pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, ridden and struggling after 4 out, well behind 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | £9.07 |
| CSF | £68.12 (8, 14) |
| Tricast | £250.03 (8, 14, 7) |
| Win | £6.70 (8) |
| Place | £2.30 (8), £4.50 (14), £1.80 (7) |
| Swinger | £4.80 (7, 8), £11.70 (7, 14), £15.50 (8, 14) |
| Exacta | £106.00 (8, 14) |
| Trifecta | £635.30 (8, 14, 7) |
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Replay: 15:00 Aintree 15th Apr 2023
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 12 | Three Stripe Life | 6 | 11 4 | - | 14-1222 | 24 days | G Elliott (210 miles) | Davy Russell | 5/ 2 | 4:55.21 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 12 | My Drogo | 6 | 11 4 | - | 2111 | 35 days | D Skelton (117 miles) | Harry Skelton | 5/ 4 | 4:55.36 | |
| 2019 | Good | 9 | Reserve Tank | 5 | 11 4 | - | 3711 | 21 days | C Tizzard (216 miles) | Robbie Power | 20/ 1 | 4:49.80 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 12 | Black Op | 7 | 11 4 | - | 19-4122 | 31 days | T R George (154 miles) | Noel Fehily | 3/ 1 | 5:03.70 | |
| 2017 | Good | 13 | Finian's Oscar | 5 | 11 4 | - | 1111 | 55 days | C Tizzard (216 miles) | Robbie Power | 3/ 1 | 4:51.30 | |
| 2016 | Soft | 6 | Yorkhill | 6 | 11 4 | - | 11-1111 | 24 days | W P Mullins | Paul Townend | 3/ 10 | 5:10.10 | |
| 2015 | Good | 12 | Nichols Canyon | 5 | 11 4 | - | 1-11U13 | 31 days | W P Mullins | Ruby Walsh | 3/ 1 | 4:46.20 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 12 | Lac Fontana | 5 | 11 4 | - | 38-1411 | 22 days | P Nicholls (207 miles) | A P McCoy | 9/ 2 | 4:52.70 | |
| 2013 | Good to Soft | 8 | Ubak | 5 | 11 4 | - | P4-2347 | 24 days | G L Moore (244 miles) | Jamie Moore | 22/ 1 | 5:02.10 | |
| 2012 | Good | 10 | Simonsig | 6 | 11 4 | - | 1-11211 | 31 days | N Henderson (180 miles) | B J Geraghty | 4/ 9 | 4:55.00 | |
| 2011 | Good | 9 | Spirit Son | 5 | 11 4 | - | 1112 | 25 days | N Henderson (180 miles) | B J Geraghty | 3/ 1 | 4:51.60 | |
| 2010 | Good | 8 | Peddlers Cross | 5 | 11 4 | - | 1-1111 | 24 days | D McCain (36 miles) | J Maguire | 5/ 4 | 4:52.40 | |
| 2009 | Good to Soft | 17 | Bouggler | 4 | 10 7 | - | 373131 | 35 days | E Lavelle (187 miles) | Noel Fehily | 16/ 1 | 4:59.60 | |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 8 | Elusive Dream | 7 | 11 8 | - | 114214 | 39 days | P Nicholls (207 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 7/ 2 | 5:03.50 | |
| 2007 | Good | 10 | Tidal Bay | 6 | 11 5 | - | 2-11122 | 29 days | J H Johnson (126 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 9/ 4 | 4:55.20 | |
| 2006 | Good | 11 | Natal | 5 | 11 3 | - | 511436 | 23 days | P Nicholls (207 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 7/ 2 | 4:52.40 | |
| 2005 | Good to Soft | 10 | Turpin Green | 6 | 11 0 | - | 1133 | 47 days | N Richards (100 miles) | Tony Dobbin | 14/ 1 | 5:11.60 | |
| 2004 | Good | 13 | Garde Champetre | 5 | 11 0 | - | 21225 | 16 days | P Nicholls (207 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 9/ 2 | 4:54.30 | |
| 2003 | Good | 15 | Leinster | 6 | 11 0 | - | 1-3442 | 33 days | D T Hughes | K A Kelly | 12/ 1 | 5:01.10 |