14:20 Aintree 09 Apr 2026
William Hill Manifesto Novices' Chase
Grade 1 | GBB Race | Class 1 | 5YO plus
Winner £67,524 - 5 ran
led but pestered, untidy and headed 4th, remained handy, led again narrowly after 3 out, pushed along and forged on before last, ridden run-in, kept on well
pressed leader, led 4th, hit 3 out hard and soon headed, battled on in third, ridden and rallied approaching last, stayed on but no telling impression on winner
wore red hood to post, close up, settled to track leaders before 5th, hit 8th, went close second 3 out, ridden and outpaced by winner before last, soon dropped away
wore red hood to post, in rear, in touch, hampered 10th but soon recovered, pushed along after 4 out, no response and tailed off 3 out, pulled up before last, vet reported gelding was lame on his right-hind
chased leaders, closed up 8th, not fluent next, pecked and unseated rider 10th
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £38.54 (3, 1) |
| Win | £4.00 (3) |
| Place | £1.50 (3), £4.20 (1) |
| Exacta | £45.60 (3, 1) |
| Trifecta | £127.00 (3, 1, 5) |
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Soft | 9 | Impaire Et Passe | 7 | 11 7 | - | 311-113 | 60 days | W P Mullins | Paul Townend | 9/ 4 | 4:58.58 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 5 | Il Etait Temps | 6 | 11 7 | - | 52-1213 | 30 days | W P Mullins | Paul Townend | 3/ 1 | 5:13.47 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 5 | Banbridge | 7 | 11 7 | - | 10-1132 | 68 days | J P O'Brien | J J Slevin | 2/ 1 | 4:59.24 | |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 6 | Millers Bank | 8 | 11 4 | - | 13-1UU2 | 40 days | A M Hales (149 miles) | Kielan Woods | 7/ 1 | 5:09.61 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 7 | Protektorat | 6 | 11 4 | - | 30-1122 | 48 days | D Skelton (117 miles) | Harry Skelton | 17/ 2 | 5:05.60 | |
| 2019 | Good to Soft | 6 | Kalashnikov | 6 | 11 4 | - | 2-1122U | 23 days | Miss A Murphy (190 miles) | Jack Quinlan | 4/ 1 | 5:05.80 | |
| 2018 | Good to Soft | 6 | Finian's Oscar | 6 | 11 4 | - | 1132P5 | 28 days | C L Tizzard (216 miles) | Robbie Power | 5/ 2 | 5:16.50 | |
| 2017 | Good | 6 | Flying Angel | 6 | 11 4 | - | 3-1FP16 | 21 days | N & W Twiston-Davies (140 miles) | Noel Fehily | 5/ 1 | 5:01.37 | |
| 2016 | Good to Soft | 8 | Arzal | 6 | 11 4 | - | 1-81132 | 68 days | H Whittington (226 miles) | Gavin Sheehan | 4/ 1 | 5:09.18 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 6 | Clarcam | 5 | 11 4 | - | 121128 | 30 days | G Elliott (210 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 5/ 1 | 4:58.30 | |
| 2014 | Good | 5 | Uxizandre | 6 | 11 4 | - | 15-1152 | 21 days | A King (186 miles) | A P McCoy | 11/ 4 | 5:02.18 | |
| 2013 | Good | 7 | Captain Conan | 6 | 11 4 | - | 22-1115 | 21 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | B J Geraghty | 6/ 5 | 5:07.20 | |
| 2012 | Good to Soft | 5 | Menorah | 7 | 11 4 | - | U411F3 | 30 days | P Hobbs & J White (233 miles) | Richard Johnson | 3/ 1 | 5:06.20 | |
| 2011 | Good to Soft | 7 | Wishfull Thinking | 8 | 11 4 | - | 0-F1212 | 21 days | P Hobbs & J White (233 miles) | Richard Johnson | 9/ 4 | 5:03.90 | |
| 2010 | Good to Soft | 7 | Mad Max | 8 | 11 4 | - | 118-134 | 23 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | B J Geraghty | 4/ 1 | 5:04.20 | |
| 2009 | Good | 8 | Tartak | 6 | 11 4 | - | 123215 | 23 days | T R George (154 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 11/ 2 | 5:04.00 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 | 5 |
| 2021 | DNF | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 3f 200y | 4:50.91 |
