14:20 Aintree 09 Apr 2026
William Hill Manifesto Novices' Chase
Grade 1 | GBB Race | Class 1 | 5YO plus
Winner £67,524 - 5 run
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- W/O Lulamba
- W/O
- W/O Koktail Divin And Lulamba
- Insure 2 Places
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Koktail Divin
- Finish Exactly 2nd
- Not To Win
Got racing too early and caught late when second beaten a neck in a handicap chase at Kempton latest; effective 2 1/2m, doesn't get 3m, suited by sound surface; classy hurdler not fully exposed over fences.
Winner of five hurdle races and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten a neck by Teddy Blue when second of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Got racing too early and caught late when second beaten a neck in a handicap chase at Kempton latest; effective 2 1/2m, doesn't get 3m, suited by sound surface; classy hurdler not fully exposed over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 6 | 4 | 30% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 5 | 3 | 29.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 30% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 15 | 4 | 2 | 26.7% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 17 | 5 | 3 | 29.4% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Outclassed and unsuited by drop in distance when fourth beaten 23l in Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on any; progressing over fences since wind op, worth this step back up in trip but may be vulnerable in this class.
Winner of three hurdle races and three chases from 1m 7f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Kargese when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) last month. Has won 3 times this season.
Outclassed and unsuited by drop in distance when fourth beaten 23l in Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on any; progressing over fences since wind op, worth this step back up in trip but may be vulnerable in this class.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 6 | 1 | 50% | |
| Chase | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 6 | 2 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Cannon | 12 | 6 | 1 | 50% |
| T | L Wadham | 15 | 6 | 2 | 40% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Travelled powerfully but tired from home bend, didn't stay when comfortably held in Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Cheltenham last time; Irish form boosted; effective 2 1/2-3m; progressing over fences, could be top class and needs this drop in trip.
He has won a hurdle race, two NH flat races and a chase from 1m 4f to 2m 5f on yielding and heavy ground. Finished 10l behind Kitzbuhel when sixth of 14 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase at Cheltenham over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Travelled powerfully but tired from home bend, didn't stay when comfortably held in Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Cheltenham last time; Irish form boosted; effective 2 1/2-3m; progressing over fences, could be top class and needs this drop in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 3 | 4 | 30% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Darragh O'Keeffe | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| T | H De Bromhead | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Winner of two G1s; 5l third in Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Cheltenham most recent run where lacked tactical speed of front pair and made error at crucial stage; effective 2m, acts on any; top class over hurdles and fences, likely to improve now stepped up in trip.
Winner of three hurdle races and three chases from 1m 7f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 6 behind Kargese beaten 5l at 11-10fav on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) last month. Has won 3 times this season.
Winner of two G1s; 5l third in Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Cheltenham most recent run where lacked tactical speed of front pair and made error at crucial stage; effective 2m, acts on any; top class over hurdles and fences, likely to improve now stepped up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 6 | 1 | 75% | |
| Chase | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 4 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 6 | 1 | 75% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | N de Boinville | 6 | 4 | 1 | 66.7% |
| T | N J Henderson | 7 | 5 | 1 | 71.4% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
27l third in Kingmaker Novices' Chase (Grade 2) at Warwick most recent run where jumped poorly on unsuitably testing ground; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good to soft, good; progressive until latest, kept fresh, doesn't do much in front, could bounce back on spring ground.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Last of 3 behind Steel Ally beaten 27l at 11-8 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Oddschecker Kingmaker Novices' Chase at Warwick over 2m (heavy) in February. Has won 3 times this season.
27l third in Kingmaker Novices' Chase (Grade 2) at Warwick most recent run where jumped poorly on unsuitably testing ground; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good to soft, good; progressive until latest, kept fresh, doesn't do much in front, could bounce back on spring ground.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 4 | 2 | 40% | |
| Chase | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 4 | 2 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Jones | 6 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| T | B Pauling | 7 | 4 | 0 | 57.1% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
LULAMBA is already a Grade 1 winner over fences and his commendable third in the Arkle was a game effort considering his pedigree and style of running have always suggested a longer trip should suit. This race was mentioned shortly after Cheltenham and taking into account that he is by far the highest-rated contender, Nicky Henderson's five-year-old is hard to oppose. Koktail Divin is respected but has 12lb to find based on the official ratings, while Jax Junior (18 lengths and one place behind Lulamba in the Arkle) and Mambonumberfive face even sterner tests off level weights.
Expert View Verdict
LULAMBA didn't quite have the tactical speed of the first pair home in the Arkle last time but he would've been a bit closer but for a shuddering error 2 out and he can make amends over this longer trip. His Game Spirit victory has already been boosted with the way he powered clear that day suggesting the Grade 1 winning hurdler and chaser would have more to offer over further. Koktail Divin impressed with his jumping when an easy winner in Ireland on his penultimate start and that form took a boost in the Irish National this week. He travelled well for a long way in the Brown Advisory at Cheltenham but plainly didn't stay the 3m. Dropped back in distance he could provide the main challenge ahead of Mambonumberfive who couldn't jump out of the heavy ground in the Kingmaker last time. However the Wayward Lad winner brings in course experience and could resume his progression back on this quicker surface.
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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 |