16:40 Aintree 09 Apr 2026
Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase
Premier Handicap | GBB Race | Class 1 | 5YO plus
Winner £56,270 - 15 ran
chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, closed to dispute second 3 out, pushed along and led narrowly before last where better jump and went 3 lengths clear, ridden and stayed on well flat
tracked leaders, went second at 5th, shaken up and every chance between rivals before last where mistake and blundered, not recover
led, pushed along and headed before last, stayed on one pace
mid-division, pushed along into fifth after 3 out, ridden and no impression before last
chased leaders, ridden after 3 out and kept on one pace, faded before last
rear mid-division, pushed along before 3 out, stayed on past beaten rivals, never a danger
mid-division, mistake 2nd, towards rear, pushed along after 8th, never on terms
rear mid-division, ridden 3 out, plugged on, never showed
towards rear, pushed along 3 out, no real progress
towards rear, pushed along after 8th, soon beaten
in rear, always behind
wore red hood to post, handy in second, lost position 5th, tracked leaders, pushed along and dropped away after 3 out
mid-division, lost ground 8th, pushed along 4 out, no response
rear mid-division, jumped left 5th, pushed along and struggling 8th, tailed off
mid-division, towards rear 4th, reminders 8th, well behind 3 out, soon pulled up
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £91.81 (9, 8) |
| Tricast | £286.33 (9, 8, 7) |
| Win | £15.80 (9) |
| Place | £3.50 (9), £2.00 (8), £1.90 (7) |
| Swinger | £5.70 (7, 8), £11.90 (7, 9), £17.70 (8, 9) |
| Exacta | £128.10 (9, 8) |
| Trifecta | £556.50 (9, 8, 7) |
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Soft | 14 | Sans Bruit | 7 | 10 6 | 130 | 33P5P4 | 40 days | P F Nicholls (207 miles) | Harry Cobden | 5/ 1 | 3:54.54 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 15 | Sans Bruit | 6 | 10 2 | 130 | 1-78702 | 10 days | P F Nicholls (207 miles) | Bryony Frost | 5/ 1 | 4:08.65 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 13 | Dancing On My Own | 9 | 11 10 | 144 | 3F02-09 | 89 days | H De Bromhead | Rachael Blackmore | 15/ 2 | 3:55.28 | |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 16 | The Last Day | 10 | 10 6 | 133 | 11456-F | 75 days | Evan Williams (215 miles) | Adam Wedge | 12/ 1 | 4:04.72 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 18 | Editeur Du Gite | 7 | 10 9 | 132 | 6-252P1 | 34 days | G & J Moore (244 miles) | Joshua Moore | 9/ 1 | 4:00.92 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 13 | Moon Over Germany | 8 | 10 7 | 136 | 50-3274 | 42 days | H De Bromhead | Rachael Blackmore | 11/ 2 | 4:06.20 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 16 | Bentelimar | 9 | 10 8 | 135 | 603227 | 26 days | C E Longsdon (146 miles) | Jonathan Burke | 10/ 1 | 4:04.30 | |
| 2017 | Good | 14 | Double W's | 7 | 11 1 | 139 | 211729 | 23 days | J M Jefferson (115 miles) | Brian Hughes | 8/ 1 | 3:58.20 | |
| 2016 | Good to Soft | 12 | Katachenko | 7 | 10 10 | 133 | 4-21223 | 18 days | D McCain Jnr (36 miles) | Wayne Hutchinson | 9/ 1 | 4:08.80 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 17 | Surf And Turf | 9 | 10 5 | 132 | 323222 | 165 days | K Frost (102 miles) | Brian Hughes | 33/ 1 | 3:52.10 | |
| 2014 | Good | 16 | Parsnip Pete | 8 | 10 10 | 134 | 0-10246 | 14 days | T R George (154 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 16/ 1 | 3:54.30 | |
| 2013 | Good | 17 | Oiseau de Nuit | 11 | 11 11 | 149 | 6-16663 | 20 days | C L Tizzard (216 miles) | Brendan Powell | 20/ 1 | 3:58.30 | |
| 2012 | Good to Soft | 13 | Edgardo Sol | 5 | 11 0 | 143 | 114352 | 27 days | P F Nicholls (207 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 9/ 2 | 3:55.30 | |
| 2011 | Good to Soft | 13 | Silk Drum | 6 | 10 0 | 141 | P12-1U5 | 33 days | J Howard Johnson (126 miles) | P Gallagher | 9/ 1 | 3:57.70 | |
| 2010 | Good to Soft | 17 | Chaninbar | 7 | 10 11 | 135 | 1-8401P | 26 days | M F Harris (214 miles) | Sean Quinlan | 20/ 1 | 3:54.50 | |
| 2009 | Good | 17 | Oh Crick | 6 | 11 1 | 139 | 423F21 | 20 days | A King (186 miles) | R Thornton | 7/ 1 | 3:58.80 | |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 18 | Stan | 8 | 10 0 | 129 | 0F3725 | 55 days | Miss V Williams (118 miles) | Aidan Coleman | 25/ 1 | 4:00.00 | |
| 2007 | Good | 15 | Bambi De L'orme | 8 | 10 2 | 130 | 52P375 | 27 days | Ian Williams (106 miles) | D Elsworth | 13/ 2 | 3:56.40 | |
| 2006 | Good | 17 | Jacks Craic | 7 | 10 2 | 134 | 422121 | 12 days | J L Spearing (114 miles) | A Evans | 10/ 1 | 3:57.80 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 9 | 5 |
| 2022 | DNF | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | DNF | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 | DNF | 6 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 7f 176y | 3:47.89 |
