17:00 Aintree 11 Apr 2026
Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race
Grade 2 | GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO to 6YO
Winner £28,135 - 20 ran
wore hood to post, midfield, steady headway from 3f out, led 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, steady headway from 4f out, travelling well and waiting for room 2f out, took second inside final furlong, kept on
prominent, tracked leaders 3f out, travelling well and led over 2f out, headed 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, lost second inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
wore hood to post, midfield, raced wide to make headway 3f out, disputed lead over 2f out, soon headed, ran green when chased leaders over 1f out, kept on towards finish
wore hood to post, midfield, switched right 3f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
wore hood to post, towards rear, waiting for room 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on
towards rear, headway from 4f out, ridden 2f out, faded over 1f out
wore hood to post, prominent, kept wide early and soon raced in second, ridden and disputed lead over 2f out, soon headed, weakened quickly over 1f out
wore hood to post, prominent, raced wide throughout, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led, pushed along when headed over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
wore hood to post, midfield, some headway towards near side over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, pushed along on bend over 3f out, faded over 2f out
wore hood to post, always towards rear
in touch with leaders, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, tailed off over 1f out
held up in rear, pushed along to stay in touch 5f out, soon struggling, tailed off over 3f out
in touch with leaders, steadied to midfield after 3f, pushed along over 7f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
midfield, lost ground before halfway, soon dropped to rear, eased when tailed over 4f out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £42.38 (5, 8) |
| Tricast | £567.43 (5, 8, 19) |
| Win | £12.50 (5) |
| Place | £3.70 (5), £2.00 (8), £5.50 (19) |
| Swinger | £8.00 (5, 8), £26.10 (19, 5), £12.30 (8, 19) |
| Exacta | £57.50 (5, 8) |
| Trifecta | £584.50 (5, 8, 19) |
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 15 | Green Splendour | 5 | 11 4 | - | 4-15 | 63 days | W P Mullins | Mr Patrick Mullins | 10/ 3 | 3:59.40 | |
| 2024 | Good to Soft | 18 | Horaces Pearl | 6 | 11 4 | - | 1-1 | 154 days | F O'Brien (140 miles) | Connor Brace | 14/ 1 | 4:11.68 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 20 | Florida Dreams | 5 | 11 6 | - | 1 | 102 days | N G Richards (100 miles) | Danny McMenamin | 18/ 1 | 4:01.74 | |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 18 | Lookaway | 5 | 11 4 | - | 11 | 48 days | N B King (183 miles) | Jack Quinlan | 28/ 1 | 4:04.13 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 18 | Knappers Hill | 5 | 11 4 | - | 11 | 113 days | P F Nicholls (207 miles) | Megan Nicholls | 8/ 1 | 4:05.35 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 12 | McFabulous | 5 | 11 4 | - | 171 | 34 days | P F Nicholls (207 miles) | Harry Cobden | 2/ 1 | 4:07.70 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 20 | Portrush Ted | 6 | 11 4 | - | 1-2P2 | 87 days | W Greatrex (178 miles) | Gavin Sheehan | 25/ 1 | 4:25.90 | |
| 2017 | Good | 19 | Lalor | 5 | 11 4 | - | 121 | 29 days | R Woollacott (250 miles) | Richard Johnson | 33/ 1 | 4:04.40 | |
| 2016 | Good to Soft | 17 | Bacardys | 5 | 11 4 | - | F1-13 | 23 days | W P Mullins | Mr Patrick Mullins | 15/ 2 | 4:09.10 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 19 | Barters Hill | 5 | 11 4 | - | 111 | 62 days | B Pauling (129 miles) | David Bass | 11/ 2 | 4:00.50 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 19 | Ballybolley | 5 | 11 4 | - | 2-F311 | 12 days | N & W Twiston-Davies (140 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 14/ 1 | 4:12.66 | |
| 2013 | Good to Soft | 19 | Killyglass | 6 | 11 4 | - | 15 | 56 days | Miss E C Lavelle (187 miles) | Noel Fehily | 20/ 1 | 4:09.30 | |
| 2012 | Good | 19 | The New One | 4 | 10 12 | - | 116 | 31 days | N & W Twiston-Davies (140 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 8/ 1 | 4:05.30 | |
| 2011 | Good | 20 | Steps To Freedom | 5 | 11 4 | - | 1F | 279 days | G Elliott (210 miles) | Paul Carberry | 12/ 1 | 3:59.50 | |
| 2010 | Good | 20 | Megastar | 5 | 11 4 | - | 125 | 24 days | G & J Moore (244 miles) | Jamie Moore | 9/ 1 | 3:59.90 | |
| 2009 | Good to Soft | 19 | Sitting Tennant | 6 | 11 4 | - | 7-221 | 42 days | Mrs K Walton (94 miles) | R McGrath | 66/ 1 | 4:19.30 | |
| 2008 | Good | 20 | Honest John | 4 | 10 12 | - | 2 | 35 days | T P Tate (88 miles) | K Mercer | 14/ 1 | 4:02.60 | |
| 2007 | Good | 16 | Theatrical Moment | 4 | 11 5 | - | 111 | 66 days | G A Swinbank (111 miles) | Tony Dobbin | 6/ 5 | 4:05.50 | |
| 2006 | Good to Soft | 22 | Pangbourne | 5 | 11 4 | - | 02119 | 24 days | A King (186 miles) | R Thornton | 28/ 1 | 4:17.20 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 14 | 6 |
| 2023 | 2 | 10 |
| 2022 | 5 | 10 |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 17 | 10 |
| 2017 | 9 | 12 |
| 2016 | 4 | 4 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 209y | 3:59.40 |
