15:30 Aintree 09 Apr 2026
Randox Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase
Class 2 | 6YO plus
Winner £24,155 - 24 ran
prominent, switched right going well 2 out, went second approaching last, led before Elbow, went clear on bridle flat, easily
held up in midfield, pecked 10th (Becher's), good headway to chase leaders before 2 out, ridden to challenge before Elbow, went second Elbow, kept on flat, no match for winner
chased leaders, went second 5th, led before 2 out, ridden approaching last, headed before Elbow, lost second Elbow, no extra flat
midfield, short of room 10th (Becher's), bumped after 12th (Canal Turn), in touch with leaders before 2 out, went fourth last, no extra flat, vet reported gelding had bled from nose
chased leaders, pecked 10th (Becher's), lost place 4 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on from last
prominent, dropped to midfield 11th (Foinavon), ridden before 2 out, plugged on one pace from last
went early to post, led, headed briefly 3rd (Chair), headed before 2 out, ridden before last, no extra from Elbow
wore hood to post, towards rear, midfield 7th, stayed on from 2 out, bumped after last, never in contention
never travelled in mid-division, not fluent 3rd (Chair), plugged on through beaten rivals after last
mid-division, not fluent 11th (Foinavon), ridden after 3 out, no extra when hung right after last
held up in rear, awkward 1st, mid-division 3rd (Chair), took closer order 8th, chased leaders 10th (Becher's), weakening when mistake 2 out
midfield, struggling 3 out, faded before next
midfield, headway to chase leaders after 3 out, ridden before next, faded after last
jumped left at times, always in rear
midfield, in touch with leaders 5th, prominent 8th, mistake 3 out, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, blundered and dropped to midfield 3rd (Chair), weakened before 2 out, pulled up before last
towards rear, unseated rider 12th (Canal Turn)
never better than mid-division, stumbled and dropped to rear after 12th (Canal Turn), tailed off 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
close up, led briefly when mistake 3rd (Chair), soon chased leaders, edged left 10th (Becher's), hampered after 12th (Canal Turn), faded after 3 out, pulled up before next
mid-division, mistake 3rd (Chair), dropped to rear 5th, struggling 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 10th (Becher's), vet reported gelding had bled from nose
mid-division, dropped to rear 5th, struggling before 9th, pulled up before 10th (Becher's)
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £24.67 (3, 17) |
| Tricast | £848.51 (3, 17, 20) |
| Win | £2.75 (3) |
| Place | £1.50 (3), £3.60 (17), £11.00 (20) |
| Swinger | £7.20 (3, 17), £26.00 (3, 20), £108.00 (17, 20) |
| Exacta | £26.20 (3, 17) |
| Trifecta | £707.40 (3, 17, 20) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Soft | 29 | Gracchus De Balme | 9 | 12 0 | - | 3-0612P | 37 days | J J O'Shea (44 miles) | Mr H Edwards | 22/ 1 | 5:30.29 | |
| 2024 | Heavy | 22 | Its On The Line | 7 | 12 0 | - | 1-21112 | 27 days | E Mullins | Mr Derek O'Connor | 3/ 1 | 5:51.97 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 27 | Famous Clermont | 8 | 12 0 | - | P11116 | 27 days | C R Barber (232 miles) | Mr William Biddick | 9/ 2 | 5:34.68 | |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 23 | Latenightpass | 9 | 12 0 | - | 142-1F1 | 32 days | T Ellis (132 miles) | Miss Gina Andrews | 7/ 2 | 5:38.62 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 21 | Cousin Pascal | 9 | 12 0 | - | 4P1321 | 29 days | J J O'Shea (44 miles) | Mr James King | 66/ 1 | 5:39.57 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 27 | Top Wood | 12 | 12 0 | - | 2112P-3 | 20 days | Miss Kelly Morgan (128 miles) | Tabitha Worsley | 14/ 1 | 5:45.20 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 21 | Balnaslow | 11 | 12 0 | - | 521-2P7 | 27 days | G J McKeever | Mr Derek O'Connor | 11/ 2 | 5:48.58 | |
| 2017 | Good to Soft | 28 | Dineur | 11 | 12 0 | - | 213U72 | 14 days | M Bowen (200 miles) | Mr James King | 16/ 1 | 5:32.00 | |
| 2016 | Soft | 22 | On The Fringe | 11 | 12 0 | - | 211-171 | 20 days | E Bolger | Mr Jamie Codd | 15/ 8 | 5:47.90 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 29 | On The Fringe | 10 | 12 0 | - | 3-11221 | 27 days | E Bolger | Ms N Carberry | 5/ 2 | 5:24.40 | |
| 2014 | Good | 21 | Warne | 10 | 12 0 | - | 14-4131 | 40 days | B R Hamilton | Mr Sam Waley-Cohen | 7/ 2 | 5:32.73 | |
| 2013 | Good | 24 | Tartan Snow | 13 | 12 0 | - | 255212 | 18 days | W Coltherd (176 miles) | Jamie Hamilton | 100/ 1 | 5:38.60 | |
| 2012 | Good to Soft | 26 | Cloudy Lane | 12 | 12 0 | - | 448-216 | 27 days | D McCain Jnr (36 miles) | Mr R O Harding | 4/ 1 | 5:35.70 | |
| 2011 | Soft | 22 | Baby Run | 11 | 12 0 | - | 11U-11U | 20 days | N & W Twiston-Davies (140 miles) | William Twiston-Davies | 3/ 1 | 5:36.90 | |
| 2010 | Good to Soft | 21 | Silver Adonis | 9 | 12 0 | - | 4215P2 | 14 days | Dr R Newland & J Insole (118 miles) | Mr T Weston | 50/ 1 | 5:43.80 | |
| 2009 | Good | 29 | Trust Fund | 11 | 12 0 | - | 4311P-1 | 15 days | R Barber (232 miles) | Mr T Greenall | 13/ 2 | 5:30.50 | |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 19 | Christy Beamish | 11 | 12 0 | 147 | F111F1 | 12 days | Mrs P Jones (94 miles) | Mr J Guerriero | 6/ 1 | 5:40.00 | |
| 2007 | Good | 27 | Scots Grey | 12 | 12 0 | - | PP03-F1 | 20 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | Mr R Burton | 9/ 2 | 5:31.40 | |
| 2006 | Good | 30 | Katarino | 11 | 12 0 | - | 5U0-111 | 364 days | R Waley-Cohen (139 miles) | Mr Sam Waley-Cohen | 11/ 2 | 5:36.20 |
