13:55 Aintree 11 Apr 2026
Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle
Grade 1 | GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner £56,270 - 12 ran
wore hood to post, not fluent at times, midfield, headway to chase leaders before 3 out, led after 2 out, mistake last, ridden and kept on strongly flat
wore hood to post, held up in midfield, headway before 3 out, ridden to challenge before next, disputed second from last, just held on for second post
chased leaders, ridden to challenge before 2 out, disputed second and kept on from last, just held for second post
held up in rear, not fluent 5th, mistake next, headway and still plenty to do 2 out, stayed on from last, went fourth post
mid-division, headway before 3 out, ridden next, plugged on from last, lost fourth post
prominent, led before 3 out, headed after 2 out, jumped left last, faded final 110yds
wore hood to post, held up towards rear, headway 3 out, bad mistake 2 out, no extra last
mounted in chute and wore hood to post, chased leaders, lost place before 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakening when hit 2 out
held up in midfield, ridden after 3 out, weakened next
led, headed before 3 out, soon weakened quickly, pulled up before last
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £23.24 (2, 10) |
| Tricast | £61.46 (2, 10, 1) |
| Win | £3.75 (2) |
| Place | £1.60 (2), £2.30 (10), £1.80 (1) |
| Swinger | £2.70 (1, 2), £5.20 (1, 10), £5.20 (2, 10) |
| Exacta | £24.80 (2, 10) |
| Trifecta | £103.40 (2, 10, 1) |
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Replay: 13:55 Aintree 11th Apr 2026
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 9 | Honesty Policy | 5 | 11 7 | - | 2211 | 34 days | G Elliott (210 miles) | Mark Walsh | 5/ 1 | 4:55.83 | |
| 2024 | Good to Soft | 8 | Brighterdaysahead | 5 | 11 0 | - | 11-1112 | 30 days | G Elliott (210 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 6/ 5 | 5:04.76 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 14 | Irish Point | 5 | 11 7 | - | 1-12241 | 34 days | G Elliott (210 miles) | Davy Russell | 5/ 1 | 4:50.05 | |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 12 | Three Stripe Life | 6 | 11 4 | - | 14-1222 | 24 days | G Elliott (210 miles) | Davy Russell | 5/ 2 | 4:55.21 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 12 | My Drogo | 6 | 11 4 | - | 2111 | 35 days | D Skelton (117 miles) | Harry Skelton | 5/ 4 | 4:55.36 | |
| 2019 | Good | 9 | Reserve Tank | 5 | 11 4 | - | 3711 | 21 days | C L Tizzard (216 miles) | Robbie Power | 20/ 1 | 4:49.80 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 12 | Black Op | 7 | 11 4 | - | 19-4122 | 31 days | T R George (154 miles) | Noel Fehily | 3/ 1 | 5:03.70 | |
| 2017 | Good | 13 | Finian's Oscar | 5 | 11 4 | - | 1111 | 55 days | C L Tizzard (216 miles) | Robbie Power | 3/ 1 | 4:51.30 | |
| 2016 | Soft | 6 | Yorkhill | 6 | 11 4 | - | 11-1111 | 24 days | W P Mullins | Paul Townend | 3/ 10 | 5:10.10 | |
| 2015 | Good | 12 | Nichols Canyon | 5 | 11 4 | - | 1-11U13 | 31 days | W P Mullins | Ruby Walsh | 3/ 1 | 4:46.20 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 12 | Lac Fontana | 5 | 11 4 | - | 38-1411 | 22 days | P F Nicholls (207 miles) | A P McCoy | 9/ 2 | 4:52.70 | |
| 2013 | Good to Soft | 8 | Ubak | 5 | 11 4 | - | P4-2347 | 24 days | G & J Moore (244 miles) | Jamie Moore | 22/ 1 | 5:02.10 | |
| 2012 | Good | 10 | Simonsig | 6 | 11 4 | - | 1-11211 | 31 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | B J Geraghty | 4/ 9 | 4:55.00 | |
| 2011 | Good | 9 | Spirit Son | 5 | 11 4 | - | 1112 | 25 days | N J Henderson (180 miles) | B J Geraghty | 3/ 1 | 4:51.60 | |
| 2010 | Good | 8 | Peddlers Cross | 5 | 11 4 | - | 1-1111 | 24 days | D McCain Jnr (36 miles) | J Maguire | 5/ 4 | 4:52.40 | |
| 2009 | Good to Soft | 17 | Bouggler | 4 | 10 7 | - | 373131 | 35 days | Miss E C Lavelle (187 miles) | Noel Fehily | 16/ 1 | 4:59.60 | |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 8 | Elusive Dream | 7 | 11 8 | - | 114214 | 39 days | P F Nicholls (207 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 7/ 2 | 5:03.50 | |
| 2007 | Good | 10 | Tidal Bay | 6 | 11 5 | - | 2-11122 | 29 days | J Howard Johnson (126 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 9/ 4 | 4:55.20 | |
| 2006 | Good | 11 | Natal | 5 | 11 3 | - | 511436 | 23 days | P F Nicholls (207 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 7/ 2 | 4:52.40 |
