14:25 Aintree
Saturday 6 April 2019
All13:4514:2515:0015:4016:2017:1518:20
Betway Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)
- 4YO plus  |  Class 1  |  2m 4f  |  Good (Good to Soft in places)  |  9 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 14:26Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 4m 49.8s
T:Â C L TizzardJ:Â R M Power
With leader to 6th, remained close up on inside, led 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, hit last, driven out
T:Â O MurphyJ:Â R Johnson
Held up in mid-division, headway 3 out, chased winner from 2 out, soon ridden, one pace flat tchd 3/1
T:Â N J HendersonJ:Â N de Boinville
Took keen hold in touch, every chance approaching 3 out, ridden after 2 out, hit last, stayed on same pace flat op 3/1
T:Â N & W Twiston-DaviesJ:Â Sam Twiston-Davies
Held up in rear, pushed along and progress on inside 3 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on one pace flat tchd 11/2
T:Â G ElliottJ:Â D N Russell
Held up and behind, effort approaching 2 out, ridden and no impression flat op 8/1
T:Â D PipeJ:Â T Scudamore
Held up in rear, short-lived effort approaching 2 out op 7/1
T:Â T LaceyJ:Â S Bowen
Keen early, held up in mid-division, steady progress 6th, every chance approaching 3 out, pushed along and not fluent 2 out, ridden and weakened approaching last tchd 5/1
T:Â T R GeorgeJ:Â C Gethings
Led, hit 3 out and headed, soon pushed along, ridden and weakened after 2 out tchd 28/1
T:Â Nicky MartinJ:Â Matt Griffiths
Prominent, went 2nd 6th, pushed along and weakened 3 out, mistake last, tailed off op 33/1
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Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:£24.40Pl:£4.80, £1.50, £0.80, £0.80EX:£108.20Trifecta:£266.40, £290.20Tricast:£196.60SF:£86.39Swingers:£12.10, £4.00, £5.30, £1.60, £1.20
Forecasts
Angels Breath (11/4), Brewin'upastorm (10/3), One For Rosie (5/1), Chosen Mate (6/1), Kateson (6/1), Umbrigado (10/1), Reserve Tank (20/1), The Big Bite (25/1), Colonel Custard (25/1)
Arguably, this isn't the strongest Grade 1 Novices' Hurdle, but both Tom George (The Big Bite) and Colin Tizzard (Reserve Tank) chase further success following on from Black Op (2018) and Finian's Oscar (2017). The likely favourite Brewin'upastorm is worthy of respect after a solid run in the Ballymore at Cheltenham. Angels Breath could have more too offer now upped in trip, whilst the progressive stayer Umbrigado is untested in the grade. However, we'll seek some value and take aim at Tom Lacey's KATESON. 2m4f on soft ground provides his optimum conditions, and he ran well when finishing third to Champ in the Grade 1 Challow at Newbury in December.
- Kateson
- Brewin'upastorm
- Umbrigado
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £56,130.002nd: £21,110.003rd: £10,550.004th: £5,270.005th: £2,650.006th: £1,320.007th: £680.008th: £360.009th: £200.0010th: £100.00
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