17:15 Aintree 10 Apr 2026
Debenhams Handicap Hurdle
Conditional Jockeys/Amateur Riders | GBB Race | Class 2 | 4YO plus
Winner £25,720 - 21 ran
handy, led approaching 3 out, ridden after 2 out and faced challenges, kept on gamely, just held on towards finish
front mid-division, moved into fifth 3 out and pushed along, chased leaders approaching last, stayed on well run-in, just denied towards finish
wore red hood to post, towards rear, headway after 4 out, mistake 3 out, switched left and pushed along before 2 out, went fifth jumping last, stayed on, never nearer
front mid-division, pushed along in fourth after 4 out, stayed on but not pace to challenge
led, headed 2nd and remained prominent, ridden and pressed leader after 2 out, every chance last, faded 110yds out
mid-division, pushed along after 3 out, disputed fifth 2 out, ridden and one pace thereafter
mid-division, pushed along before 3 out, kept on, never on terms
towards rear, mistake 1st, mid-division before 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, plugged on, never threatened
slowly away from standing start, in rear, stayed on steadily 3 out, ridden after 2 out, one pace run-in
wore red hood to post, mid-division, pushed along 2 out, faded before last
tracked leaders, led 2nd, pushed along and headed approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out
mid-division, pushed along 3 out, no progress
rear mid-division, pushed along 3 out, no response
front mid-division, pushed along before 3 out, gradually dropped away
rear mid-division, closer 4 out, plugged on same pace, weakened run-in
mid-division, not fluent 2nd, weakened 2 out
rear mid-division, pushed along after 4 out, found nil
chased leaders, hit 5th, pushed along after 4 out, soon beaten
front mid-division, lost position and cajoled along after 3rd, struggling after 4 out, tailed off
mid-division, pushed along after 4 out, weakened tamely after 3 out
front mid-division, pushed along and weakened quickly after 4 out, pulled up before next
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £208.66 (1, 13) |
| Tricast | £1,195.79 (1, 13, 12) |
| Win | £26.40 (1) |
| Place | £5.50 (1), £3.00 (13), £2.30 (12), £1.90 (20) |
| Swinger | £38.00 (1, 12), £42.90 (1, 13), £18.40 (12, 13) |
| Exacta | £298.30 (1, 13) |
| Trifecta | £2,514.30 (1, 13, 12) |
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 17 | She's A Saint | 8 | 10 5 | 124 | 22122-2 | 314 days | D Skelton (117 miles) | Tristan Durrell | 25/ 1 | 3:58.02 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 19 | El Jefe | 7 | 10 2 | 109 | 438127 | 13 days | A B Hamilton (206 miles) | Ben Smith | 40/ 1 | 4:19.05 | |
| 2023 | Soft | 20 | Punctuation | 6 | 11 5 | 129 | 11-114P | 34 days | F O'Brien (140 miles) | Liam Harrison | 40/ 1 | 4:13.49 | |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 16 | Hacker Des Places | 5 | 11 2 | 133 | 21-6413 | 27 days | P F Nicholls (207 miles) | Angus Cheleda | 10/ 1 | 4:00.91 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 22 | Rowland Ward | 5 | 10 1 | 122 | 5-30234 | 21 days | S Edmunds (187 miles) | Charlie Hammond | 12/ 1 | 4:02.85 | |
| 2019 | Good | 19 | Chief Justice | 4 | 11 2 | 137 | 121250 | 24 days | G Elliott (210 miles) | Mr Jamie Codd | 13/ 2 | 3:56.30 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 15 | Havana Beat | 8 | 10 4 | 124 | 230-641 | 19 days | A W Carroll (130 miles) | J Nixon | 12/ 1 | 4:11.23 | |
| 2017 | Good | 19 | Chesterfield | 7 | 11 1 | 132 | 11F-802 | 35 days | J W Mullins (204 miles) | Daniel Sansom | 8/ 1 | 3:58.50 | |
| 2016 | Soft | 17 | Ivan Grozny | 6 | 11 12 | 141 | 401-008 | 22 days | W P Mullins | D J Mullins | 16/ 1 | 4:14.12 | |
| 2015 | Good | 21 | Astre De La Cour | 5 | 11 1 | 135 | F41F-51 | 33 days | R Walford (222 miles) | D J Mullins | 10/ 1 | 3:55.70 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 22 | Court Minstrel | 7 | 11 12 | 147 | 411-874 | 112 days | Evan Williams (215 miles) | Adam Wedge | 16/ 1 | 4:04.48 | |
| 2013 | Good to Soft | 22 | Cockney Sparrow | 4 | 10 2 | 130 | 532121 | 36 days | J & S Quinn (115 miles) | Dean Pratt | 5/ 1 | 4:03.80 | |
| 2012 | Good | 21 | Lifestyle | 6 | 11 2 | 138 | 1-U1430 | 29 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | David Bass | 28/ 1 | 3:58.70 | |
| 2011 | Good | 21 | Far Away So Close | 6 | 10 3 | 130 | 311789 | 25 days | P Nolan | Mr M J Doran | 14/ 1 | 3:50.50 | |
| 2010 | Good | 21 | Dee Ee Williams | 7 | 11 12 | 139 | 244203 | 22 days | N J Gifford (250 miles) | A Glassonbury | 11/ 1 | 3:55.30 | |
| 2009 | Good to Soft | 21 | Culcabock | 9 | 11 5 | 130 | 5-34160 | 22 days | Miss Lucinda V Russell (243 miles) | C Gillies | 66/ 1 | 4:11.40 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 13 |
| 2024 | 5 | 15 |
| 2023 | 12 | 16 |
| 2022 | 4 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2, DNF | 6 |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 |
| 2018 | 8 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 | 7, 5 | 8 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 103y | 3:54.21 |