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1
F-33
Espoir De Romay (FR) 8,b g 11-12

Kap Rock (FR)-Miss Du Seuil(Lavirco)

(35) (The Midgelets)
Rated 155

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Espoir De Romay (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Shan Blue (IRE)1
9th Apr 2021 Aintree(3m 210yds, Chase, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Shan Blue (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-4 Rated 150) Harry Skelton Espoir De Romay (FR) fell (17/2 11-4 Rated 155) David Bass (7 ran)
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Empire Steel (IRE)1
9th Apr 2021 Aintree(3m 210yds, Chase, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Empire Steel (IRE) pulled up (12/1 11-4 Rated 140) Ryan Mania Espoir De Romay (FR) fell (17/2 11-4 Rated 155) David Bass (7 ran)
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2
2-F6
Shan Blue (IRE) 8,b g 11-5

Shantou (USA)-Lady Roberta(Bob Back)

(23) (Mr Colm Donlon)
Rated 148

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Shan Blue (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Espoir De Romay (FR)1
9th Apr 2021 Aintree(3m 210yds, Chase, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Shan Blue (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-4 Rated 150) Harry Skelton Espoir De Romay (FR) fell (17/2 11-4 Rated 155) David Bass (7 ran)
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Empire Steel (IRE)1
9th Apr 2021 Aintree(3m 210yds, Chase, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Shan Blue (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-4 Rated 150) Harry Skelton Empire Steel (IRE) pulled up (12/1 11-4 Rated 140) Ryan Mania (7 ran)
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3
FP12
Empire Steel (IRE) 8,gr g 11-4

Aizavoski (IRE)-Talk Of Rain(Turgeon)

(14) d1 (Alan Wight)
Rated 147

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Empire Steel (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Sam Brown (GB)1
22nd Jan 2022 Haydock(3m 1f 125yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Sam Brown (GB) 2nd (8/1 10-8 Rated 147) Aidan Coleman Empire Steel (IRE) pulled up (4/1 10-4 Rated 140) B Hughes (10 ran)
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Shan Blue (IRE)1
9th Apr 2021 Aintree(3m 210yds, Chase, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Shan Blue (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-4 Rated 150) Harry Skelton Empire Steel (IRE) pulled up (12/1 11-4 Rated 140) Ryan Mania (7 ran)
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Espoir De Romay (FR)1
9th Apr 2021 Aintree(3m 210yds, Chase, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Empire Steel (IRE) pulled up (12/1 11-4 Rated 140) Ryan Mania Espoir De Romay (FR) fell (17/2 11-4 Rated 155) David Bass (7 ran)
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4
-32P
Sam Brown (GB) 10,b g 11-4

Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)-Cream Cracker(Sir Harry Lewis)

ts4(49) (Mrs M Frost)
Rated 147

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Sam Brown (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Wishing And Hoping (IRE)1
4th Dec 2021 Aintree(3m 210yds, Chase, Soft) Sam Brown (GB) 3rd (8/1 11-0 Rated 148) Aidan Coleman Wishing And Hoping (IRE) pulled up (12/1 11-0 Rated 145) Alex Edwards (8 ran)
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Mint Condition (GB)1
19th Feb 2022 Haydock(3m 4f 97yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Mint Condition (GB) pulled up (13/2 10-4 Rated 137) B Hughes Sam Brown (GB) pulled up (6/1 11-2 Rated 149) Aidan Coleman (11 ran)
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Empire Steel (IRE)1
22nd Jan 2022 Haydock(3m 1f 125yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Sam Brown (GB) 2nd (8/1 10-8 Rated 147) Aidan Coleman Empire Steel (IRE) pulled up (4/1 10-4 Rated 140) B Hughes (10 ran)
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5
6218
Exelerator Express (FR) 8,b g 11-2

Poliglote (GB)-Reine De Lestrade(Sabrehill)

ts+(182) (Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group)
Rated 145

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Exelerator Express (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Cap Du Nord (FR)1
9th Oct 2021 Chepstow(2m 7f 131yds, Hcap Chase, Good) Exelerator Express (FR) 8th (16/5Fav 11-5 Rated 147) Sam Twiston-Davies 34.50L in front of Cap Du Nord (FR) 10th (14/1 10-10 Rated 138) Nick Scholfield (13 ran)
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6
1244
Tea Clipper (IRE) 7,b g 11-1

Stowaway (GB)-A Plus Ma Puce(Turgeon)

cp2(25) (Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head)
Rated 144

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Tea Clipper (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Grumpy Charley (GB)2
15th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(3m 1f , Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Tea Clipper (IRE) 4th (12/1 10-7 Rated 145) Stan Sheppard Grumpy Charley (GB) pulled up (16/1 10-1 Rated 142) B Carver (24 ran)
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9th Oct 2021 Chepstow(2m 3f 98yds, Chase, Good) Tea Clipper (IRE) 1st (11/4J Fav 11-3 Rated 142) Stan Sheppard 59.50L in front of Grumpy Charley (GB) 5th (9/1 11-3 Rated 141) B Carver (5 ran)
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Oscar Elite (IRE)1
15th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(3m 1f , Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Oscar Elite (IRE) 3rd (22/1 10-0 Rated 134) Harry Cobden 8.00L in front of Tea Clipper (IRE) 4th (12/1 10-7 Rated 145) Stan Sheppard (24 ran)
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7
P32P
Wishing And Hoping (IRE) 12,b g 11-0

Beneficial (GB)-Desperately Hoping(Un Desperado)

cp1(23) cd1 (Mrs Peter Andrews)
Rated 143

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Wishing And Hoping (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Sam Brown (GB)1
4th Dec 2021 Aintree(3m 210yds, Chase, Soft) Sam Brown (GB) 3rd (8/1 11-0 Rated 148) Aidan Coleman Wishing And Hoping (IRE) pulled up (12/1 11-0 Rated 145) Alex Edwards (8 ran)
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Adrimel (FR)1
17th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Adrimel (FR) 9th (7/1 10-11 Rated 140) Stan Sheppard Wishing And Hoping (IRE) pulled up (40/1 10-13 Rated 145) Alex Edwards (15 ran)
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8
9P-1
Commodore (FR) 10,gr g 10-13

Fragrant Mix (IRE)-Morvandelle(Video Rock)

(120) (Mrs C Watson & Mrs S Graham)
Rated 142

9
3453
Oscar Elite (IRE) 7,b g 10-11

Oscar (IRE)-Lady Elite(Lord Americo)

ts8(25) (Mrs Mary-ann Middleton)
Rated 140

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Oscar Elite (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mint Condition (GB)1
16th Jan 2021 Warwick(2m 5f , Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) Mint Condition (GB) 2nd (8/1 11-0 Rated 135) Kielan Woods 19.75L in front of Oscar Elite (IRE) 9th (5/1 11-0 Rated 140) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (11 ran)
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Adrimel (FR)2
19th Mar 2021 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Oscar Elite (IRE) 2nd (40/1 11-5 Rated 135) Jonjo O'Neill Jr Adrimel (FR) pulled up (9/1 11-5 Rated 142) R Johnson (16 ran)
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16th Jan 2021 Warwick(2m 5f , Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) Adrimel (FR) 1st (7/2Fav 11-3 Rated 132) R Johnson 20.00L in front of Oscar Elite (IRE) 9th (5/1 11-0 Rated 140) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (11 ran)
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Grumpy Charley (GB)1
15th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(3m 1f , Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Oscar Elite (IRE) 3rd (22/1 10-0 Rated 134) Harry Cobden Grumpy Charley (GB) pulled up (16/1 10-1 Rated 142) B Carver (24 ran)
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Tea Clipper (IRE)1
15th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(3m 1f , Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Oscar Elite (IRE) 3rd (22/1 10-0 Rated 134) Harry Cobden 8.00L in front of Tea Clipper (IRE) 4th (12/1 10-7 Rated 145) Stan Sheppard (24 ran)
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10
P119
Adrimel (FR) 7,b g 10-11

Tirwanako (FR)-Irise De Gene(Blushing Flame)

ts+vs1(23) (Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford)
Rated 140

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Adrimel (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Wishing And Hoping (IRE)1
17th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Adrimel (FR) 9th (7/1 10-11 Rated 140) Stan Sheppard Wishing And Hoping (IRE) pulled up (40/1 10-13 Rated 145) Alex Edwards (15 ran)
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Mint Condition (GB)1
16th Jan 2021 Warwick(2m 5f , Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) Adrimel (FR) 1st (7/2Fav 11-3 Rated 132) R Johnson .25L in front of Mint Condition (GB) 2nd (8/1 11-0 Rated 135) Kielan Woods (11 ran)
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Grumpy Charley (GB)1
2nd Dec 2020 Haydock(1m 7f 144yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Adrimel (FR) 1st (8/11Fav 11-5) R Johnson 4.75L in front of Grumpy Charley (GB) 2nd (33/1 11-0) B Carver (5 ran)
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Oscar Elite (IRE)2
19th Mar 2021 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Oscar Elite (IRE) 2nd (40/1 11-5 Rated 135) Jonjo O'Neill Jr Adrimel (FR) pulled up (9/1 11-5 Rated 142) R Johnson (16 ran)
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16th Jan 2021 Warwick(2m 5f , Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) Adrimel (FR) 1st (7/2Fav 11-3 Rated 132) R Johnson 20.00L in front of Oscar Elite (IRE) 9th (5/1 11-0 Rated 140) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (11 ran)
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11
513P
Grumpy Charley (GB) 7,gr g 10-11

Shirocco (GER)-Whisky Rose(Old Vic)

(25) (Mr G Thompson)
Rated 140

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Grumpy Charley (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Adrimel (FR)1
2nd Dec 2020 Haydock(1m 7f 144yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Adrimel (FR) 1st (8/11Fav 11-5) R Johnson 4.75L in front of Grumpy Charley (GB) 2nd (33/1 11-0) B Carver (5 ran)
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Tea Clipper (IRE)2
15th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(3m 1f , Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Tea Clipper (IRE) 4th (12/1 10-7 Rated 145) Stan Sheppard Grumpy Charley (GB) pulled up (16/1 10-1 Rated 142) B Carver (24 ran)
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9th Oct 2021 Chepstow(2m 3f 98yds, Chase, Good) Tea Clipper (IRE) 1st (11/4J Fav 11-3 Rated 142) Stan Sheppard 59.50L in front of Grumpy Charley (GB) 5th (9/1 11-3 Rated 141) B Carver (5 ran)
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Oscar Elite (IRE)1
15th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(3m 1f , Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Oscar Elite (IRE) 3rd (22/1 10-0 Rated 134) Harry Cobden Grumpy Charley (GB) pulled up (16/1 10-1 Rated 142) B Carver (24 ran)
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12
4330
Espoir De Teillee (FR) 10,b g 10-10

Martaline (GB)-Belle De Lyphard(Lyphards Wish)

ts1(98) (Mr R S Brookhouse)
Rated 139 Won When Rated 142

13
4831
Cap Du Nord (FR) 9,br g 10-6

Voix Du Nord (FR)-Qualite Controlee(Poliglote)

cp+(42) (The Can't Say No Partnership)
Rated 135

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Cap Du Nord (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Exelerator Express (FR)1
9th Oct 2021 Chepstow(2m 7f 131yds, Hcap Chase, Good) Exelerator Express (FR) 8th (16/5Fav 11-5 Rated 147) Sam Twiston-Davies 34.50L in front of Cap Du Nord (FR) 10th (14/1 10-10 Rated 138) Nick Scholfield (13 ran)
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14
14P5
Mint Condition (GB) 8,b g 10-6

Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)-Winning Counsel(Leading Counsel)

cp2(23) (Whites Property Limited)
Rated 135 Won When Rated 136

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mint Condition (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Didero Vallis (FR)1
17th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(3m 2f , Hcap Chase, Soft) Didero Vallis (FR) 3rd (66/1 10-8 Rated 127) Mr James King 10.00L in front of Mint Condition (GB) 5th (33/1 11-3 Rated 136) Miss G Andrews (20 ran)
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Sam Brown (GB)1
19th Feb 2022 Haydock(3m 4f 97yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Mint Condition (GB) pulled up (13/2 10-4 Rated 137) B Hughes Sam Brown (GB) pulled up (6/1 11-2 Rated 149) Aidan Coleman (11 ran)
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Adrimel (FR)1
16th Jan 2021 Warwick(2m 5f , Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) Adrimel (FR) 1st (7/2Fav 11-3 Rated 132) R Johnson .25L in front of Mint Condition (GB) 2nd (8/1 11-0 Rated 135) Kielan Woods (11 ran)
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Oscar Elite (IRE)1
16th Jan 2021 Warwick(2m 5f , Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) Mint Condition (GB) 2nd (8/1 11-0 Rated 135) Kielan Woods 19.75L in front of Oscar Elite (IRE) 9th (5/1 11-0 Rated 140) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (11 ran)
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15
1114
Scene Not Herd (IRE) 7,b g 10-4

Aizavoski (IRE)-Jessaway(Dr Massini)

(28) (Swanee River Partnership)
Rated 133

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Scene Not Herd (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Killer Kane (IRE)1
12th Mar 2022 Sandown(2m 4f 10yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Killer Kane (IRE) 1st (5/1 11-0 Rated 126) Brendan Powell 13.75L in front of Scene Not Herd (IRE) 4th (3/1Fav 11-8 Rated 134) J J Burke (6 ran)
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16
29P4
The Hollow Ginge (IRE) 9,b g 10-3

Oscar (IRE)-Some Gem(Flemensfirth)

cp8(57) (The Ginge Army)
Rated 132 Won When Rated 140

Head to Head

In the last 3 years The Hollow Ginge (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Didero Vallis (FR)1
16th Jan 2021 Warwick(3m 5f 54yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy (Soft in places)) The Hollow Ginge (IRE) pulled up (12/1 10-9 Rated 143) Sam Twiston-Davies Didero Vallis (FR) pulled up (25/1 10-0 Rated 130) T Scudamore (13 ran)
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17
3611
Killer Kane (IRE) 7,b g 10-2

Oscar (IRE)-Native Idea(Be My Native)

ts3(28) (Mr J P Romans)
Rated 131

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Killer Kane (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Scene Not Herd (IRE)1
12th Mar 2022 Sandown(2m 4f 10yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Killer Kane (IRE) 1st (5/1 11-0 Rated 126) Brendan Powell 13.75L in front of Scene Not Herd (IRE) 4th (3/1Fav 11-8 Rated 134) J J Burke (6 ran)
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18
4843
Didero Vallis (FR) 9,b g 10-1

Poliglote (GB)-Oreade Vallis(April Night)

bl2(23) d1 (Miss Olive Nicholls)
Rated 130 Won When Rated 130-130

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Didero Vallis (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
The Hollow Ginge (IRE)1
16th Jan 2021 Warwick(3m 5f 54yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy (Soft in places)) The Hollow Ginge (IRE) pulled up (12/1 10-9 Rated 143) Sam Twiston-Davies Didero Vallis (FR) pulled up (25/1 10-0 Rated 130) T Scudamore (13 ran)
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Mint Condition (GB)1
17th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(3m 2f , Hcap Chase, Soft) Didero Vallis (FR) 3rd (66/1 10-8 Rated 127) Mr James King 10.00L in front of Mint Condition (GB) 5th (33/1 11-3 Rated 136) Miss G Andrews (20 ran)
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First Time - In a Chase Handicap Shan Blue. Cheekpiece Wishing And Hoping. Tonguestrap Espoir De Teillee. Visor Adrimel» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 5/2 Shan Blue, 7/1 Oscar Elite, Tea Clipper, 8/1 Espoir De Romay, Cap Du Nord, 12/1 Adrimel, Killer Kane, 16/1 Sam Brown, Scene Not Herd, Empire Steel, 20/1 Mint Condition, Grumpy Charley, 25/1 Didero Vallis, The Hollow Ginge, 33/1 Others.

Previous Years
2021 Happygolucky 7 11-7 David Bass 11/4Fav (K C Bailey)
2020 Abandoned
2019 Kildisart 7 11-12 D A Jacob 8/1 (B Pauling)
2018 Thomas Patrick 6 10-10 R Johnson 3/1Fav (Tom Lacey)
2017 Sizing Codelco 8 11-3 R M Power 10/1 (C L Tizzard)
2016 Maggio 11 10-9 J Reveley 50/1 (Patrick Griffin)
2015 Duke Of Lucca 10 10-4 R Johnson 9/2 (Philip Hobbs)
2014 Duke Of Lucca 9 10-7 R Johnson 12/1 (Philip Hobbs)
2013 Battle Group 8 10-9 D A Jacob 7/2Fav (K Bishop)
2012 Saint Are 6 10-13 Dougie Costello 11/1 (Tim Vaughan)
2011 Prince De Beauchene 8 10-5 Paul Gallagher 10/1 (J H Johnson)
2010 From Dawn To Dusk 11 11-0 R Johnson 12/1 (Philip Hobbs)
2009 Don't Push It 9 10-11 A P McCoy 9/1 (Jonjo O'Neill)
2008 Oedipe 6 10-4 A Tinkler 20-1 (Nicky Henderson)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band 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.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Tom Lacey/Stan Sheppard
2
12
16

Christian Williams/Jack Tudor
1
7
14

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Miss Venetia Williams
12
60
20

Tom Lacey
6
32
18

Jennie Candlish
5
38
13

A M Thomson
4
12
33

Nigel Twiston-Davies
4
38
10

Charlie Longsdon
3
19
15

Neil Mulholland
3
27
11

A J Honeyball
3
29
10

Mrs Melanie Rowley
2
17
11

K C Bailey
2
14
14

Christian Williams
1
8
12

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Harry Skelton
9
39
23

Tom Bellamy
7
39
17

Sam Twiston-Davies
6
41
14

J J Burke
5
33
15

Harry Cobden
4
39
10

Stan Sheppard
4
23
17

David Bass
3
19
15

Brendan Powell
3
38
7

D J O'Keeffe
2
32
6

B Carver
2
26
7

Jack Tudor
2
23
8

Ryan Mania
1
17
5

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Aintree

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Dan Skelton
40
284
14

Nigel Twiston-Davies
36
293
12

C L Tizzard
18
135
13

Tom George
17
133
13

Mrs Melanie Rowley
10
30
33

Miss Venetia Williams
8
145
6

A J Honeyball
7
47
15

Charlie Longsdon
7
115
6

Neil Mulholland
5
50
10

Tom Lacey
5
63
8

Jennie Candlish
4
55
7

K C Bailey
3
52
6

Christian Williams
2
27
7

A M Thomson
1
26
4

Chris Honour
0
4
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Aintree

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Harry Skelton
41
276
15

Sam Twiston-Davies
34
295
12

Aidan Coleman
26
216
12

Harry Cobden
22
124
18

T Scudamore
16
195
8

J J Burke
10
100
10

Jack Tudor
5
33
15

Alex Edwards
4
22
18

David Bass
3
55
5

Stan Sheppard
3
30
10

Brendan Powell
3
54
6

Tom Bellamy
2
55
4

Ryan Mania
1
49
2

B Carver
1
15
7

D J O'Keeffe
1
18
6

H F Nugent
0
13
0

J Nailor
0
10
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Aintree

Horse
Wins
Runs
Espoir De Romay (FR)
0
1
Shan Blue (IRE)
0
1
Empire Steel (IRE)
0
1
Sam Brown (GB)
0
1
Tea Clipper (IRE)
0
1
Wishing And Hoping (IRE)
1
2
Oscar Elite (IRE)
0
1
Adrimel (FR)
0
1
Espoir De Teillee (FR)
0
1
Mint Condition (GB)
0
1
The Hollow Ginge (IRE)
0
2
Killer Kane (IRE)
0
1
Didero Vallis (FR)
0
3
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