13:05 Aintree
Tuesday 26 December 2023
All11:5512:3013:0513:4014:1514:5015:25
William Hill Formby Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Formerly Registered As The Tolworth Hurdle) (GBB Race)
- 3YO plus  |  Class 1  |  2m 103y  |  Soft  |  9 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 13:07Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 4m 27.10s
T:Â N J HendersonJ:Â James Bowen
Chased leaders, left in 2nd 2 out, pushed along, edged left and disputed lead before last, ridden and led final 110 yards on flat, stayed on well op 13/2 tchd 9/1
T:Â A KingJ:Â Tom Cannon
Mid-division, headway before 2 out where left in 3rd, pushed along and disputed lead before last, ridden and every chance run-in, headed 110 yards out, no extra op 9/1 tchd 17/2
T:Â Paul RobsonJ:Â Craig Nichol
Led, faced challenge 3 out, headed narrowly approaching 2 out where left in lead again, soon ridden, headed before last, stayed on one pace op 28/1
T:Â O Greenall & J GuerrieroJ:Â Henry Brooke
Towards rear, pushed along home turn, kept on but not pace to challenge, held before last
T:Â N G RichardsJ:Â Danny McMenamin
Rear mid-division, pushed along before 3 out, no real impression when hampered by faller 2 out, soon held tchd 16/1
T:Â F O'BrienJ:Â P J Brennan
Front mid-division, tracked leaders 4th, pressed front rank 3 out, pushed along before next and gradually faded op 8/1
Also Ran
T:Â G ElliottJ:Â S Bowen
Handy, close 3rd 3 out, led narrowly travelling strongly approaching 2 out where mistake and fell op 5/2 tchd 85/40
T:Â B PaulingJ:Â Kielan Woods
Close up, pushed along and dropped away tamely before 3 out, soon pulled up op 11/2
T:Â M SerorJ:Â Felix de Giles
Held up in rear, some headway on outer home turn, pushed along and weakened quickly 3 out, soon pulled up op 7/2 tchd 16/5
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Jackpot D'athou48
Weight: 11-8|Â Â Age: 4
T: P F Nicholls  J: Non Runner
NR
Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:£9.50Pl:£2.30, £2.70, £5.60EX:£73.70Trifecta:£1,468.10Tricast:£3,176.08SF:£86.89Swingers:£10.00, £38.80, £29.60
Forecasts
Farren Glory (11/5), July Flower (10/3), Tellherthename (5/1), Kamsinas (15/2), Jango Baie (17/2), Favour And Fortune (10/1), Florida Dreams (14/1), Jackpot D'athou (14/1), Making Headway (33/1), Cannock Park (40/1)
In receipt of weight from male opposition, French raider JULY FLOWER looks the one to be with having posted a smart performance when runner-up at the top level last month. Jango Baie and Tellherthename fought out the finish at Ascot last month and both look very useful prospects.
- JULY FLOWER (FR)
- JANGO BAIE (FR)
- TELLHERTHENAME (IRE)
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £45,560.002nd: £17,096.003rd: £8,560.004th: £4,264.005th: £2,144.006th: £1,072.00
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