13:45 Aintree 10 Apr 2026
William Hill Handicap Hurdle
Premier Handicap | GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner £42,202 - 22 ran
tracked front pair, moved into second before 6th where awkward, hit 7th and 4 out, not fluent 3 out, pushed along and led narrowly after 2 out, ridden before last, forged on run-in, always doing enough
mid-division on outer, improved 4 out, soon went third, pushed along 3 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on run-in, no impression on winner
front mid-division, improved on inner after 4 out, pushed along 3 out, went close second after 2 out, every chance when not fluent last and saddle slipped, ridden and no extra final 110yds
mid-division, smooth headway approaching 3 out, pushed along disputing fifth before last, ridden and ran on run-in, held closing stages
front mid-division, closed before 3 out, pushed along disputing fifth 2 out, ridden before last, stayed on run-in but not pace to challenge
handy in second, lost position before 6th, chased leaders, pushed along 2 out and kept on, faded flat
wore red hood to post, mid-division, pushed along 3 out and stayed on, not fluent 2 out and ridden, ran on one pace
wore red hood to post, mid-division, pushed along 3 out, kept on and ridden 2 out, no further impression
wore red hood to post, towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, plugged on, ridden after 2 out, never on terms
wore red hood to post, led, pushed along 2 out, soon headed, weakened before last
wore red hood to post, mid-division, pushed along 3 out, mistake 2 out and ridden, no response
wore red hood to post, chased leaders, pushed along before 3 out, ridden and weakened after 2 out
mid-division, stumbled on bend after 2nd, pushed along before 3 out, no progress
rear mid-division on outer, hit 4 out, pushed along 3 out, weakened after 2 out
towards rear, some headway before 3 out, well held when mistake last
mid-division, pushed along and lost ground after 4 out, not fluent 3 out and ridden, found nil
rear mid-division, not fluent 7th, pushed along before 3 out, no headway
wore red hood to post, mid-division, awkward 3 out and pushed along, soon well beaten
slowly into stride and pushed along early towards rear, ridden 3 out, never showed
in rear, mistake 3rd, always behind
wore red hood to post, mid-division, pushed along before 3 out where not fluent and weakened
chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced before 3 out, soon dropped away tamely, pulled up before last
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £83.85 (7, 21) |
| Tricast | £795.79 (7, 21, 1) |
| Win | £7.00 (7) |
| Place | £2.00 (7), £3.50 (21), £2.60 (1), £2.90 (17) |
| Swinger | £15.20 (1, 7), £27.80 (1, 21), £18.50 (7, 21) |
| Exacta | £91.80 (7, 21) |
| Trifecta | £909.10 (7, 21, 1) |
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Soft | 20 | Wellington Arch | 6 | 10 6 | 123 | 0-21212 | 20 days | J & A O'Neill (140 miles) | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 14/ 1 | 4:53.33 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 19 | Kateira | 7 | 11 5 | 136 | 112-324 | 27 days | D Skelton (117 miles) | Harry Skelton | 5/ 1 | 5:06.36 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 20 | Fennor Cross | 6 | 11 1 | 133 | 333110 | 31 days | J C McConnell (210 miles) | Ben Harvey | 8/ 1 | 4:58.57 | |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 21 | Langer Dan | 6 | 11 1 | 137 | 5412-6B | 21 days | D Skelton (117 miles) | Harry Skelton | 4/ 1 | 4:53.51 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 22 | Tronador | 5 | 10 4 | 128 | 4139-97 | 19 days | Mrs D Foster (210 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 22/ 1 | 5:00.35 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 21 | Three Musketeers | 9 | 10 5 | 132 | 920-738 | 76 days | G Elliott (210 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 8/ 1 | 4:57.90 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 19 | Jester Jet | 8 | 10 9 | 133 | 3213P2 | 62 days | T Lacey (156 miles) | Robert Dunne | 20/ 1 | 5:12.70 | |
| 2017 | Good | 22 | Rather Be | 6 | 11 2 | 136 | 29-112U | 21 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | Jeremiah McGrath | 10/ 1 | 4:56.30 | |
| 2016 | Good to Soft | 22 | Party Rock | 9 | 10 8 | 130 | 4206P-P | 20 days | J Candlish (58 miles) | Sean Quinlan | 33/ 1 | 5:01.20 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 21 | Theinval | 5 | 11 7 | 144 | 2-61521 | 27 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | Jeremiah McGrath | 7/ 1 | 4:52.80 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 22 | Clondaw Kaempfer | 6 | 11 4 | 137 | 11P-930 | 23 days | D McCain Jnr (36 miles) | Wayne Hutchinson | 10/ 1 | 4:53.50 | |
| 2013 | Good to Soft | 21 | Minella Forfitness | 6 | 10 3 | 135 | 117-311 | 44 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | David Bass | 10/ 1 | 5:05.30 | |
| 2012 | Good | 21 | Attaglance | 6 | 11 12 | 144 | 135P11 | 28 days | J M Jefferson (115 miles) | H Haynes | 14/ 1 | 5:04.80 | |
| 2011 | Good to Soft | 22 | Russian War | 8 | 10 1 | 128 | 410110 | 144 days | G Elliott (210 miles) | Paul Carberry | 16/ 1 | 4:54.10 | |
| 2010 | Good | 22 | Sir Harry Ormesher | 7 | 11 1 | 139 | 214-F17 | 22 days | A King (186 miles) | R Thornton | 16/ 1 | 4:58.10 | |
| 2009 | Good | 22 | Sunnyhillboy | 6 | 11 0 | 133 | 4-31110 | 20 days | J & A O'Neill (140 miles) | A P McCoy | 8/ 1 | 4:58.30 | |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 21 | Auroras Encore | 6 | 10 12 | 129 | 1C62FF | 19 days | J Parkinson & S Smith (65 miles) | T Collier | 50/ 1 | 5:06.00 | |
| 2007 | Good | 22 | Two Miles West | 6 | 10 7 | 125 | 2U-8509 | 131 days | J & A O'Neill (140 miles) | Noel Fehily | 25/ 1 | 4:55.80 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9, 1, 8 | 1 |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 |
| 2022 | 16, 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 12 |
| 2019 | 7 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 | 11 |
| 2017 | 2, 12, 4 | 5 |
| 2016 | DNF, 3, DNF | 17 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 4f | 4:37.10 |