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Aintree
Thu 3rd Apr

Formscan  - Jango Baie flew home from what looked an impossible position to win the Arkle and this extra half-mile should certainly suit, while Gidleigh Park's Windsor triumph took a huge boost when the runner-up Caldwell Potter came out and slammed his rivals in the novices' handicap at the Festival. However, Irish raiders CROKE PARK and Impaire Et Passe make most appeal. The latter won a thrilling renewal of the Aintree Hurdle 12 months ago and warrants plenty of respect in first-time cheekpieces, but Gordon Elliott's charge had his measure at the Dublin Racing Festival and could confirm that superiority. The strapping seven-year-old has improved throughout this season and another step forward would make him difficult to beat.

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3152
Boombawn (IRE) 8,b g 11-7

Dylan Thomas (IRE)-Well Clad(Oscar)

(40) cd1 (Bullen-smith & Faulks)
Rated 145

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Boombawn (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mark Of Gold (GB)1
22nd Feb 2025 Kempton(2m 4f 110yds, Chase, Good to Soft-Soft in places) Boombawn (IRE) 2nd (8/1 11-7 Rated 141) Harry Skelton 1.00L in front of Mark Of Gold (GB) 3rd (9/1 11-7 Rated 142) Caoilin Quinn (6 ran)
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Rubaud (FR)1
22nd Feb 2025 Kempton(2m 4f 110yds, Chase, Good to Soft-Soft in places) Rubaud (FR) 1st (5/4Fav 11-2 Rated 149) Harry Cobden 1.00L in front of Boombawn (IRE) 2nd (8/1 11-7 Rated 141) Harry Skelton (6 ran)
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Jango Baie (FR)1
12th Apr 2024 Aintree(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Jango Baie (FR) 2nd (9/1 11-8 Rated 139) N de Boinville 65.88L in front of Boombawn (IRE) 14th (22/1 11-4 Rated 135) Kielan Woods (19 ran)
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1112
Croke Park (IRE) 7,b g 11-7

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Toledana(Protektor)

(60) d2 (Gigginstown House Stud)
Rated 154

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Croke Park (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Impaire Et Passe (FR)1
2nd Feb 2025 Leopardstown(2m 5f 107yds, Novice Chase, Soft (Hurdle); Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (Chase) changed to Yielding (Chase) after Race 2 ) Croke Park (IRE) 2nd (11/1 11-10) Sam Ewing 5.50L in front of Impaire Et Passe (FR) 3rd (11/4 11-10 Rated 154) J J Slevin (6 ran)
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F6PF
Fascile Mode (IRE) 7,b g 11-7

Walk In The Park (IRE)-C'est La Mode(Presenting)

(33) (Mrs Helen Mullins & M J Lomax)
Rated 136

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6-P1
Gidleigh Park (GB) 7,b g 11-7

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Lindeman(Presenting)

(76) d1 (The Eyre Family)
Rated 153

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-113
Impaire Et Passe (FR) 7,b g 11-7

Diamond Boy (FR)-Brune Ecossaise(Le Fou)

cp1(60) cd1 (Mr Simon Munir/mr Isaac Souede)
Rated 153

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Impaire Et Passe (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Croke Park (IRE)1
2nd Feb 2025 Leopardstown(2m 5f 107yds, Novice Chase, Soft (Hurdle); Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (Chase) changed to Yielding (Chase) after Race 2 ) Croke Park (IRE) 2nd (11/1 11-10) Sam Ewing 5.50L in front of Impaire Et Passe (FR) 3rd (11/4 11-10 Rated 154) J J Slevin (6 ran)
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-121
Jango Baie (FR) 6,b g 11-7

Tiger Groom (GB)-Tenessee(Kapgarde)

(23) c1 (Countrywide Park Homes Ltd)
Rated 159

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Jango Baie (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mark Of Gold (GB)1
1st Feb 2025 Sandown(2m 4f 10yds, Chase, Heavy-Soft in places on Chase course) Jango Baie (FR) 2nd (10/11Fav 11-7 Rated 153) N de Boinville 17.00L in front of Mark Of Gold (GB) 3rd (22/1 11-7 Rated 142) Caoilin Quinn (4 ran)
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Boombawn (IRE)1
12th Apr 2024 Aintree(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Jango Baie (FR) 2nd (9/1 11-8 Rated 139) N de Boinville 65.88L in front of Boombawn (IRE) 14th (22/1 11-4 Rated 135) Kielan Woods (19 ran)
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1331
Mark Of Gold (GB) 8,b g 11-7

Golden Horn (GB)-Polly's Mark(Mark Of Esteem)

(27) d1 (Stevie Fisher & Friends)
Rated 144

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mark Of Gold (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Boombawn (IRE)1
22nd Feb 2025 Kempton(2m 4f 110yds, Chase, Good to Soft-Soft in places) Boombawn (IRE) 2nd (8/1 11-7 Rated 141) Harry Skelton 1.00L in front of Mark Of Gold (GB) 3rd (9/1 11-7 Rated 142) Caoilin Quinn (6 ran)
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Rubaud (FR)1
22nd Feb 2025 Kempton(2m 4f 110yds, Chase, Good to Soft-Soft in places) Rubaud (FR) 1st (5/4Fav 11-2 Rated 149) Harry Cobden 2.00L in front of Mark Of Gold (GB) 3rd (9/1 11-7 Rated 142) Caoilin Quinn (6 ran)
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Jango Baie (FR)1
1st Feb 2025 Sandown(2m 4f 10yds, Chase, Heavy-Soft in places on Chase course) Jango Baie (FR) 2nd (10/11Fav 11-7 Rated 153) N de Boinville 17.00L in front of Mark Of Gold (GB) 3rd (22/1 11-7 Rated 142) Caoilin Quinn (4 ran)
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1F21
Rubaud (FR) 7,b g 11-7

Air Chief Marshal (IRE)-Fulgence(Cardoun)

(40) d1 (Mr Brendan McManus)
Rated 149

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Rubaud (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mark Of Gold (GB)1
22nd Feb 2025 Kempton(2m 4f 110yds, Chase, Good to Soft-Soft in places) Rubaud (FR) 1st (5/4Fav 11-2 Rated 149) Harry Cobden 2.00L in front of Mark Of Gold (GB) 3rd (9/1 11-7 Rated 142) Caoilin Quinn (6 ran)
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Boombawn (IRE)1
22nd Feb 2025 Kempton(2m 4f 110yds, Chase, Good to Soft-Soft in places) Rubaud (FR) 1st (5/4Fav 11-2 Rated 149) Harry Cobden 1.00L in front of Boombawn (IRE) 2nd (8/1 11-7 Rated 141) Harry Skelton (6 ran)
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-211
The Kalooki Kid (GB) 7,gr g 11-7

Gentlewave (IRE)-Wild Blueberry(Flemensfirth)

(61) d2 (Eddie Melville & Kenny Haughey)
Rated 138

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
2
Nicky Henderson
2013 - Captain Conan(6/5Fav), 2010 - Mad Max(4/1)
2
Philip Hobbs
2012 - Menorah(3/1), 2011 - Wishfull Thinking(9/4)
1
Alan King
2014 - Uxizandre(11/4)
1
Alex Hales
2022 - Millers Bank(7/1)
1
Amy Murphy
2019 - Kalashnikov(4/1)
1
C L Tizzard
2018 - Finian's Oscar(5/2)
1
Dan Skelton
2021 - Protektorat(17/2)
1
Gordon Elliott
2015 - Clarcam(5/1)
1
H Whittington
2016 - Arzal(4/1)
1
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2023 - Banbridge(2/1)
1
Nigel Twiston-Davies
2017 - Flying Angel(5/1)
1
Tom George
2009 - Tartak(11/2)
1
W P Mullins
2024 - Il Etait Temps(3/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
2
B J Geraghty
2013 - Captain Conan(6/5Fav), 2010 - Mad Max(4/1)
2
R Johnson
2012 - Menorah(3/1), 2011 - Wishfull Thinking(9/4)
1
A P McCoy
2014 - Uxizandre(11/4)
1
G Sheehan
2016 - Arzal(4/1)
1
Harry Skelton
2021 - Protektorat(17/2)
1
J J Slevin
2023 - Banbridge(2/1)
1
J M Quinlan
2019 - Kalashnikov(4/1)
1
Kielan Woods
2022 - Millers Bank(7/1)
1
N D Fehily
2017 - Flying Angel(5/1)
1
P J Brennan
2009 - Tartak(11/2)
1
P Townend
2024 - Il Etait Temps(3/1)
1
R M Power
2018 - Finian's Oscar(5/2)
1
R Walsh
2015 - Clarcam(5/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
9
6yo
2024 - Il Etait Temps(3/1), 2021 - Protektorat(17/2), 2019 - Kalashnikov(4/1), 2018 - Finian's Oscar(5/2), 2017 - Flying Angel(5/1), 2016 - Arzal(4/1), 2014 - Uxizandre(11/4), 2013 - Captain Conan(6/5Fav), 2009 - Tartak(11/2)
3
8yo
2022 - Millers Bank(7/1), 2011 - Wishfull Thinking(9/4), 2010 - Mad Max(4/1)
2
7yo
2023 - Banbridge(2/1), 2012 - Menorah(3/1)
1
5yo
2015 - Clarcam(5/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
1
Akhdari (USA)
2009 - Tartak(11/2)
1
Alflora (IRE)
2011 - Wishfull Thinking(9/4)
1
Arcadio (GER)
2017 - Flying Angel(5/1)
1
Califet (FR)
2015 - Clarcam(5/1)
1
Doyen (IRE)
2023 - Banbridge(2/1)
1
Fragrant Mix (IRE)
2014 - Uxizandre(11/4)
1
Jukebox Jury (IRE)
2024 - Il Etait Temps(3/1)
1
Kalanisi (IRE)
2019 - Kalashnikov(4/1)
1
Kayf Tara (GB)
2010 - Mad Max(4/1)
1
King's Theatre (IRE)
2012 - Menorah(3/1)
1
Kingsalsa (USA)
2013 - Captain Conan(6/5Fav)
1
Oscar (IRE)
2018 - Finian's Oscar(5/2)
1
Passing Glance (GB)
2022 - Millers Bank(7/1)
1
Saint des Saints (FR)
2021 - Protektorat(17/2)
1
Vendangeur (IRE)
2016 - Arzal(4/1)

First Time - Cheekpiece Impaire Et Passe» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 9/4 Jango Baie, 5/2 Impaire Et Passe, 7/2 Croke Park, 5/1 Gidleigh Park, 12/1 Rubaud, 20/1 The Kalooki Kid, 25/1 Boombawn, 33/1 Mark Of Gold, 66/1 Fascile Mode.

Symbols Explained

ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.