16:05 Aintree 10 Apr 2026
Randox Topham Handicap Chase
Premier Handicap | GBB Race | Class 1 | 5YO plus
Winner £84,195 - 27 ran
midfield, not fluent 4 out, headway when jumped right 2 out, challenged last, led approaching Elbow, ridden flat, kept on well
held up in midfield, headway before 3 out, headway to challenge approaching last, ridden and slightly hampered Elbow, kept on well final 110yds, went second final 50yds
led 1st, headed before 2nd, in touch with leaders, chased leaders 10th (Becher's), went second going well before 2 out, led before last, ridden and headed approaching Elbow, switched right Elbow, kept on, lost second final 50yds
held up in rear, headway 9th, in touch with leaders when not fluent 3 out, bumped 2 out, mistake last, ridden before Elbow, kept on and went fourth after Elbow
prominent, led before 2nd, headed before 3rd (Chair), mistake 5th, hit 14th, ridden before last, no extra and lost fourth after Elbow
took keen hold, prominent, led after 3rd (Chair), hit 11th (Foinavon), joined 4 out, headed briefly before 3 out, went clear after 3 out, ridden and headed before last, weakened after last
held up in rear, ridden and headway before 2 out, kept on one pace from last
jumped well, chased leaders, prominent 5th, went second 13th (Valentine's), joined leader 4 out, led briefly before 3 out, lost second before 2 out where bumped, ridden before last, no extra Elbow
chased leaders, lost place 11th (Foinavon), ridden before 2 out, faded after last
held up in midfield, slow 3rd (Chair), hampered 3 out, short of room briefly before 2 out, never in contention
never better than mid-division
mid-division, short of room and hampered 5th, not fluent 4 out, headway before 2 out, weakened after last
wore hood to post, mid-division, headway before 2 out, faded after last
held up in rear, pecked 10th (Becher's), never involved
wore hood to post, mid-division, jumped right and rider became unbalanced 1st, blundered 3rd (Chair), never in contention
close up, lost second 13th (Valentine's), weakening when mistake 2 out
in touch with leaders, mistake 5th, pecked 10th (Becher's), midfield when hit 13th (Valentine's), hampered 3 out, faded before 2 out
in touch with leaders, midfield 6th, not fluent 12th (Canal Turn), pecked next (Valentine's), struggling 3 out, soon faded
prominent, led after 2nd, headed after 3rd (Chair), soon chased leaders, lost place before 10th (Becher's), struggling 13th (Valentine's), pulled up before 2 out
wore hood and went early to post, held up in rear, pulled up before 10th (Becher's)
midfield, in touch with leaders 7th, mistake 4 out, pushed along before 3 out, struggling when clipped heels and fell just after 2 out
jumped badly left at times, mid-division, hit 5th, fell 12th (Canal Turn)
towards rear, brought down 12th (Canal Turn)
in touch with leaders, slow 4th (water), dropped to mid-division when hit 7th, mistake 11th (Foinavon), struggling next (Canal Turn), pulled up before 2 out
mounted in chute and went early to post, midfield, edged left before 5th, blundered 9th, dropped to rear 12th (Canal Turn), pulled up before 2 out
midfield, going okay when blundered and fell 3 out
mid-division, jumped left 5th, brought down 12th (Canal Turn)
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £57.36 (10, 4) |
| Tricast | £226.64 (10, 4, 7) |
| Win | £10.70 (10) |
| Place | £2.50 (10), £2.40 (4), £1.90 (7), £2.40 (3) |
| Swinger | £9.00 (4, 7), £15.40 (4, 10), £12.10 (7, 10) |
| Exacta | £100.30 (10, 4) |
| Trifecta | £634.50 (10, 4, 7) |
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Soft | 30 | Gentleman De Mee | 9 | 11 11 | 155 | U35754 | 34 days | W P Mullins | Mark Walsh | 14/ 1 | 5:23.72 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 24 | Arizona Cardinal | 8 | 10 10 | 137 | 3-1PP11 | 43 days | S Edmunds (187 miles) | Ciaran Gethings | 20/ 1 | 5:42.92 | |
| 2023 | Soft | 29 | Bill Baxter | 7 | 10 4 | 133 | 4-811F1 | 41 days | W Greatrex (178 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 20/ 1 | 5:35.90 | |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 29 | Mac Tottie | 9 | 10 0 | 135 | 41FP63 | 31 days | P & M Bowen (200 miles) | Sean Bowen | 8/ 1 | 5:22.89 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 26 | Livelovelaugh | 11 | 11 0 | 145 | 637232 | 33 days | W P Mullins | Mr Patrick Mullins | 15/ 2 | 5:30.66 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 27 | Cadmium | 7 | 11 2 | 152 | 134412 | 18 days | W P Mullins | Paul Townend | 8/ 1 | 5:32.20 | |
| 2018 | Heavy | 27 | Ultragold | 10 | 11 1 | 141 | 1-392P0 | 29 days | C L Tizzard (216 miles) | Harry Cobden | 14/ 1 | 5:50.50 | |
| 2017 | Good | 29 | Ultragold | 9 | 10 5 | 136 | 51B679 | 21 days | C L Tizzard (216 miles) | Harry Cobden | 50/ 1 | 5:28.10 | |
| 2016 | Good to Soft | 29 | Eastlake | 10 | 10 11 | 142 | 2P-P5P9 | 21 days | J & A O'Neill (140 miles) | B J Geraghty | 22/ 1 | 5:34.80 | |
| 2015 | Good | 30 | Rajdhani Express | 8 | 11 11 | 152 | 7-U4678 | 29 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | Mr Sam Waley-Cohen | 10/ 1 | 5:23.90 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 30 | Ma Filleule | 6 | 11 7 | 150 | 02-3P12 | 24 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | B J Geraghty | 9/ 1 | 5:24.50 | |
| 2013 | Good to Soft | 29 | Triolo D'Alene | 6 | 10 7 | 132 | 10-2P38 | 90 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | B J Geraghty | 14/ 1 | 5:30.10 | |
| 2012 | Good | 26 | Always Waining | 11 | 10 11 | 138 | 1-84409 | 20 days | P & M Bowen (200 miles) | Tom O'Brien | 11/ 1 | 5:26.10 | |
| 2011 | Good | 30 | Always Waining | 10 | 10 4 | 133 | 006704 | 15 days | P & M Bowen (200 miles) | Tom O'Brien | 14/ 1 | 5:19.30 | |
| 2010 | Good to Soft | 29 | Always Waining | 9 | 10 0 | 128 | 7F0F8P | 20 days | P & M Bowen (200 miles) | Brian Hughes | 22/ 1 | 5:27.30 | |
| 2009 | Good | 29 | Irish Raptor | 10 | 10 0 | 133 | 469PU0 | 22 days | N & W Twiston-Davies (140 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 8/ 1 | 5:25.60 | |
| 2008 | Good | 29 | Gwanako | 5 | 11 8 | 141 | 134532 | 22 days | P F Nicholls (207 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 7/ 1 | 5:33.60 | |
| 2007 | Good | 30 | Dunbrody Millar | 9 | 10 0 | 130 | 344402 | 10 days | P & M Bowen (200 miles) | Jamie Moore | 25/ 1 | 5:27.00 | |
| 2006 | Good | 30 | Liberthine | 7 | 10 11 | 130 | 10-7U58 | 23 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | Mr Sam Waley-Cohen | 16/ 1 | 5:36.00 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DNF | 7 |
| 2024 | 17 | 11 |
| 2023 | DNF | 10 |
| 2022 | 16 | 2 |
| 2021 | DNF | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 |
| 2018 | 9 | 9 |
| 2017 | 5, DNF | 22 |
| 2016 | DNF | 16 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 5f 19y | 5:18.94 |