16:40 Aintree 10 Apr 2026
Oddschecker Sefton Novices' Hurdle
Grade 1 | GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner £56,270 - 12 ran
tracked leaders, mistake 3 out and pushed along, led narrowly approaching last where untidy, ridden and stayed on well run-in to forge away final 110yds
disputed lead or led, led clearly 9th, pushed along after 2 out, headed narrowly approaching last, battled on run-in, no extra final 110yds
wore red hood to post, towards rear, mid-division by 3rd, pushed along 3 out, stayed on 2 out, disputed third final flight, kept on one pace flat
mid-division, pushed along 3 out, ridden and ran on before last, stayed on but no impression run-in
mid-division, cajoled along towards rear after 2nd, mistake 8th, never travelled
chased leaders on outer, not fluent 5th, awkward 8th, hit 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
wore red hood to post, chased leaders, pushed along before 3 out, ridden and dropped away after 2 out
mid-division, took fourth 3 out and pushed along, hit 2 out, soon ridden and weakened
led or disputed lead, headed 9th, tracked leader, pushed along and weakening after 2 out when not much room
wore red hood to post, detached in rear, not fluent 7th, always behind
mid-division, lost position 3rd, towards rear, tailed off 5th and soon pulled up
wore red hood to post, mid-division, pushed along and weakened tamely after 4 out, pulled up before next
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £105.76 (12, 1) |
| Tricast | £309.93 (12, 1, 5) |
| Win | £4.00 (12) |
| Place | £1.60 (12), £8.40 (1), £1.50 (5) |
| Swinger | £16.30 (1, 5), £18.40 (1, 12), £2.90 (5, 12) |
| Exacta | £111.70 (12, 1) |
| Trifecta | £554.50 (12, 1, 5) |
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 13 | Julius Des Pictons | 6 | 11 8 | - | 22-2113 | 54 days | Jamie Snowden (180 miles) | Gavin Sheehan | 14/ 1 | 6:11.86 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 8 | Dancing City | 7 | 11 8 | - | 12-5113 | 28 days | W P Mullins | Paul Townend | 4/ 1 | 6:34.82 | |
| 2023 | Soft | 15 | Apple Away | 6 | 11 1 | - | 163211 | 41 days | Miss Lucinda V Russell (243 miles) | Stephen Mulqueen | 16/ 1 | 6:22.92 | |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 14 | Gelino Bello | 6 | 11 7 | - | 3-12241 | 35 days | P F Nicholls (207 miles) | Harry Cobden | 7/ 2 | 6:11.41 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 12 | Ahoy Senor | 6 | 11 4 | - | U-121 | 39 days | Miss Lucinda V Russell (243 miles) | Derek Fox | 66/ 1 | 6:13.80 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 12 | Champ | 7 | 11 4 | - | 2-11112 | 23 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | Mark Walsh | 9/ 4 | 6:18.20 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 13 | Santini | 6 | 11 4 | - | 1-113 | 28 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | Nico De Boinville | 6/ 4 | 6:40.90 | |
| 2017 | Good | 11 | The Worlds End | 6 | 11 4 | - | 1-3111F | 21 days | T R George (154 miles) | Adrian Heskin | 3/ 1 | 6:05.90 | |
| 2016 | Good to Soft | 15 | Ballyoptic | 6 | 11 4 | - | F-22511 | 20 days | N & W Twiston-Davies (140 miles) | R Hatch | 9/ 1 | 6:17.70 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 16 | Thistlecrack | 7 | 11 4 | - | 1-51715 | 34 days | C L Tizzard (216 miles) | Tom Scudamore | 25/ 1 | 6:03.50 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 18 | Beat That | 6 | 11 4 | - | 26-12 | 119 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | B J Geraghty | 6/ 1 | 6:02.60 | |
| 2013 | Good to Soft | 9 | At Fishers Cross | 6 | 11 4 | - | 5-11111 | 21 days | Miss R Curtis (163 miles) | A P McCoy | 11/ 8 | 6:29.30 | |
| 2012 | Good | 19 | Lovcen | 7 | 11 4 | - | 1-41F14 | 28 days | A King (186 miles) | R Thornton | 8/ 1 | 6:16.40 | |
| 2011 | Good | 19 | Saint Are | 5 | 11 4 | - | 3172F3 | 34 days | Tim Vaughan (182 miles) | Richard Johnson | 33/ 1 | 6:09.50 | |
| 2010 | Good | 14 | Wayward Prince | 6 | 11 4 | - | 61-2212 | 48 days | Ian Williams (106 miles) | Dougie Costello | 9/ 1 | 6:04.30 | |
| 2009 | Good | 15 | Ogee | 6 | 11 4 | - | 132231 | 20 days | Mrs P Robeson (167 miles) | Jimmy McCarthy | 25/ 1 | 6:13.50 | |
| 2008 | Good | 13 | Pettifour | 6 | 11 4 | - | 4211 | 35 days | N & W Twiston-Davies (140 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 16/ 1 | 6:15.60 | |
| 2007 | Good | 10 | Chief Dan George | 7 | 11 4 | - | F11118 | 28 days | James Moffatt (82 miles) | M A Fitzgerald | 20/ 1 | 6:10.90 | |
| 2006 | Good to Soft | 11 | Black Jack Ketchum | 7 | 11 4 | - | 11-1111 | 21 days | J & A O'Neill (140 miles) | A P McCoy | 8/ 13 | 6:19.10 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 7 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 | DNF | 6 |
| 2022 | 12 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 11 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 | 5 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 3m 149y | 5:52.40 |