14:55 Aintree 10 Apr 2026
ThatPrizeGuy Top Novices' Hurdle
Grade 1 | GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner £56,270 - 6 ran
prominent, bumped 4 out, pushed along 3 out, ridden after 2 out and improved into third approaching last, stayed on well to lead over 110yds out, won going away
led, headed 1st and remained pressing leader, led again 2 out and pushed along, soon strongly challenged, ridden and headed over 110yds out, no extra
chased leaders, jumped slightly right 4 out, closed and angled out to challenge 3 out, pushed along and every chance before last where not fluent, ridden and one pace flat
handy on outer, led 1st but pestered throughout, headed 2 out and ridden, stayed on one pace approaching last
in rear, awkward 2nd, pushed along 3 out, kept on, ridden before last, went fourth run-in, no impression
towards rear, pushed along and blundered 2 out, soon beaten
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £97.87 (5, 2) |
| Win | £17.00 (5) |
| Place | £4.30 (5), £2.00 (2) |
| Swinger | £2.30 (1, 2), £5.20 (1, 5), £6.60 (2, 5) |
| Exacta | £95.60 (2, 5) |
| Trifecta | £304.50 (5, 2, 1) |
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 9 | Salvator Mundi | 5 | 11 7 | - | 26-115 | 24 days | W P Mullins | Paul Townend | 7/ 2 | 3:56.84 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 6 | Mystical Power | 5 | 11 7 | - | 1112 | 31 days | W P Mullins | Mark Walsh | 11/ 10 | 4:11.57 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 12 | Inthepocket | 6 | 11 7 | - | 1-1124 | 31 days | H De Bromhead | Rachael Blackmore | 3/ 1 | 4:06.90 | |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 9 | Jonbon | 6 | 11 4 | - | 11-1112 | 24 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | Aidan Coleman | EVENS | 3:58.39 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 10 | Belfast Banter | 6 | 11 4 | - | 125621 | 21 days | Peter Fahey | Kevin Sexton | 9/ 1 | 4:03.47 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 7 | Felix Desjy | 6 | 11 4 | - | 175215 | 24 days | G Elliott (210 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 7/ 2 | 4:02.20 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 13 | Lalor | 6 | 11 4 | - | 11-2320 | 62 days | K Woollacott (241 miles) | Richard Johnson | 14/ 1 | 4:15.50 | |
| 2017 | Good | 9 | Pingshou | 7 | 11 4 | - | 8-4140 | 24 days | C L Tizzard (216 miles) | Robbie Power | 16/ 1 | 4:03.10 | |
| 2016 | Good to Soft | 11 | Buveur D'Air | 5 | 11 4 | - | 124-113 | 24 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | Noel Fehily | 11/ 4 | 4:04.50 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 11 | Cyrus Darius | 6 | 11 4 | - | 4-311 | 17 days | J M Jefferson (115 miles) | Brian Hughes | 8/ 1 | 3:59.20 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 10 | Josses Hill | 6 | 11 4 | - | 21122 | 24 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | B J Geraghty | 6/ 4 | 3:59.50 | |
| 2013 | Good to Soft | 4 | My Tent Or Yours | 6 | 11 4 | - | 2-12112 | 24 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | A P McCoy | 4/ 11 | 4:09.40 | |
| 2012 | Good | 12 | Darlan | 5 | 11 4 | - | 1-111F2 | 31 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | A P McCoy | 7/ 4 | 4:04.50 | |
| 2011 | Good | 13 | Topolski | 5 | 11 4 | - | 141011 | 19 days | D W P Arbuthnot (240 miles) | Daryl Jacob | 11/ 2 | 3:59.60 | |
| 2010 | Good | 9 | General Miller | 5 | 11 4 | - | 11-112U | 24 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | B J Geraghty | 7/ 1 | 3:55.80 | |
| 2009 | Good | 11 | El Dancer | 5 | 11 0 | - | 121621 | 25 days | L Wadham (190 miles) | D Elsworth | 14/ 1 | 4:06.20 | |
| 2008 | Good | 14 | Pierrot Lunaire | 4 | 10 8 | - | 632212 | 41 days | P F Nicholls (207 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 5/ 1 | 3:58.20 | |
| 2007 | Good | 9 | Blythe Knight | 7 | 11 0 | - | 0132-29 | 13 days | J & S Quinn (115 miles) | A P McCoy | 14/ 1 | 3:59.60 | |
| 2006 | Good to Soft | 16 | Straw Bear | 5 | 11 3 | - | 113-112 | 24 days | N J Gifford (250 miles) | A P McCoy | 2/ 1 | 4:02.40 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3, 4 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 6 | 7 |
| 2017 | 2, 5 | 6 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 103y | 3:54.21 |
