18:30 Aintree
Friday 19 May 2023
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Aintree Supporting Racing Welfare And MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- 4YO plus  |  Class 4  |  2m 4f  |  Good  |  4 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 18:31Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 5m 2.15s
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Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
Much improved switched to handicaps in this sphere, finishing runner-up for the fourth time in a row at Carlisle in February. Off since but just about sets the standard back in maiden company.
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€38,000 3-y-o, £130,000 5-y-o, Coastal Path gelding. Dam 17f/2½m chase winner in France. Easy winner sole start in Irish points in January but failed to meet expectations in a Hexham bumper last month. Better expected upped in trip switched to hurdling.
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Placed on the third of his 3 starts between the flags last year and made second bumper run a winning one at Kelso in April. Still didn't look the finished article that day and this trip promises to suit switched to obstacles.
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Fair form on Flat, failed to improve on stable debut last time. Now goes hurdling.
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Non-Runners
4
St Patricks Bridge24
Weight: 11-4|Â Â Age: 6
T: F O'Brien  J: C Brace
NR
Forecasts
Basford (5/6), Lune De La Mer (7/4), St Patricks Bridge (4/1), Ismael (13/2), Deadlock (28/1)
LUNE DE LA MER defied greenness when landing a bumper at Kelso a month ago, and with this trip expected to suit now hurdling, he can continue the good work. Basford and St Patricks Bridge are the obvious threats.
- Basford5/6
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £4,357.002nd: £2,007.003rd: £1,003.004th: £502.00
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