14:40 Aintree

Saturday 9 November 2024

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BoyleSports Grand Sefton Handicap Chase (National Course) (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 5m 23.52s

Authorized Art²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: Caoilin Quinn⁽³⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 153

22/1

A smart chaser for Willie Mullins who posted a good third in big-field handicap chase at Punchestown (20.4f) in July. Sound start over hurdles for new yard given 2m was a wholly inadequate test at Kempton and he's back up in trip returned to the larger obstacles.

Form: 24P3-03

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Latenightpass²¹⁰

16/1

Well proven over the National fences, landing the 2022 Foxhunters, and he added to his haul in Cross Country discipline for Dan Skelton at Cheltenham in December. Completed in the Grand National back with this yard in April, only to fall short on stamina. Has had a wind op and back markedly in trip.

Form: 14/2150-

Outlaw Peter^t¹⁹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Freddie Gingell⁽³⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 144| BF| DWS

15/2

Ended last season going the right way over fences, landing 2m4f handicaps at Kempton and Ayr in the spring before an excellent second at Sandown. Had a breathing operation ahead of this return and there could be more to come.

Form: P2311-2

Sure Touch¹¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: S Bowen| T: O Murphy| OR: 143| D

17/2

Had a productive 2022 over hurdles, winning 4 times, and further progress over fences last season, completing hat-trick at Perth in April. Picked up where he left off in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen in July, taking his form to a new level so he's a chaser on the up.

Form: 23111-1

Richmond Lake²¹¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-3| J: Theo Gillard| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 142| C| D

18/1

Had a prolific period in 2023, completing a four-timer in 9-runner handicap chase here in December. Semeed to lose confidence in the jumping department to end the campaign though and these fences provide a stiff test in that regard.

Form: 1149F0-

Harper's Brook²⁴¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: Kielan Woods| T: D Skelton| OR: 139WS

10/1

Has his quirks but more than fair share of ability too, left clear when successful at Sandown in February. Disappointing in a visor in the Gran Annual on final start for Ben Pauling and fascinating to see what Dan Skelton can do with him this season on the back of a breathing op.

Form: P2/0210-

Idalko Bihoue²⁰⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 132

7/2

Lost his way a little over hurdles but confirmed himself still a useful prospect over fences when winning novices' handicap at Cheltenham in October 2023. Shade disappointing both starts since but makes his reappearance with yard going very well.

Form: P5/F165-

Frero Banbou²¹¹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-5| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 130

10/1

Losing run dates back to 2022 but he's run several fine races in defeat since, including when third in this race a year ago. Hold-up tactics didn't really suit in the Topham when last seen in April but he's an interesting contender on reappearance.

Form: 32P66P-

Percussion^p¹³²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-4| J: Adam Wedge| T: L Morgan| OR: 129

12/1

On a lengthy losing run but he ran right up to form when second from out of the weights in the Summer Cup at Uttoxeter in June. Placed in the last 2 renewals of this so these fences clearly suit and he needs considering.

Form: 5P42-42

Gaboriot^p¹⁶⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Henry Brooke| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 127

10/1

Superb strike rate in recent times, winning 5 times in all (3 hunters and a couple of open handicaps). Reappears on what looks a fair mark and this strong traveller was taking well to the fences before coming unstuck at the Canal Turn previous attempt.

Form: 131U-11

Vintage Fizz²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: C O'Farrell| T: Jedd O'Keeffe| OR: 127| BF

16/1

Twice a winner of small-field handicap chases at around 2½m in 2023 and went close at Market Rasen on second start upon return from a break in June. Back on correct mark and returned to form when fourth at Wetherby 3 weeks ago.

Form: 6-32654

King Turgeon^p,t¹¹^{(ex 7)}

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: Jack Tudor| T: D Pipe| OR: 118

9/2

Had another breathing op and took his form to a whole new level when making a winning reappearance at Chepstow 11 days ago. Carries a penalty and also out of the weights but cannot be taken too lightly.

Form: 5652U-1

Galon De Vauzelle^b⁴²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Simon Torrens| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 123| D

40/1

Career best when winning 10-runner handicap chase at Listowel (23.8f, soft) 29 days ago, forging clear. Winter ground is his forte but no easy task here from 4 lb out of the weights.

Form: 56P-P71

Forecasts

Idalko Bihoue (7/2), King Turgeon (9/2), Outlaw Peter (15/2), Sure Touch (17/2), Gaboriot (10/1), Frero Banbou (10/1), Harper's Brook (10/1), Percussion (12/1), Vintage Fizz (16/1), Latenightpass (16/1), Richmond Lake (18/1), Authorized Art (22/1), Galon De Vauzelle (40/1)

The looks really open with LATENIGHTPASS awarded the vote primarily due to his superb record over the National fences with this drop in trip sure to help his cause on return to action. Percussion has been placed in the last 2 renewals of this race so he commands plenty of respect, while a case can also be made for the likes of Frero Banbou, Harper's Brook and Sure Touch.