FIFTH RACE 4.05

from Aintree Racecard - Thursday 13th April

by Weatherbys

FACTS & STATS S

colours no horse age st-lb

1 AMI DESBOIS (FR) (38) 651-2P4 D

Br B g Dream Well (FR) - Baroya (FR)

13 12-0

Mr Tom Broughton J

O L Gill & Reserved Judgement Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

H Heythrop BresBet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who showed fairly useful form in this sphere last season but needs to put a poor run at Southwell behind him if he's to have any sort of chance

2 BENNYS KING (IRE) (27) P-PP1U1 D

TFRHHIII BHA125

12 12-0

Br B g Beneficial - Hellofafaithful (IRE) Mr John Dawson J

O Mezzone Family Dan Skelton, Alcester T

H Croome & West Warwickshire CMS Kidderminster S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart handicap chaser and has mounted a minor revival in hunters lately, completing a double in convincing style at Fakenham last time Can't be ruled out.

3 COASTAL TIEP (FR) (81) 312/-233 D

Br B g Coastal Path - Jaltiepy (FR)

11 12-0

Mr B. G. Crawford J

O Jetmac Syndicate S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

H East Antrim

TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent type who was below his best when only third at Thurles last time Has had a break since and cheekpieces now applied.

4 COUSIN PASCAL (FR) (44) P14P12 CD BF

Br Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Tante Zoe (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA125

11 12-0

Mr Huw Edwards J

O Mr Nathan Richards J. J O’Shea, Nantwich T

H North Shropshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this in 2021 and, while he's probably not quite as good these days he wasn't totally disgraced when second at Leicester 44 days ago

5 DALAHAST (FR) (44) 60-P533

TFRHHIII BHA116

10 12-0

Br Ch g Ballingarry (IRE) - Iroquoise II (FR) Mr Martin McIntyre J

O Mr A. B. Leyshon

H Llangeinor Pentyrch

A. B. Leyshon, Pyle T

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple chase winner in France but obviously not the force of old and is easily passed over despite first-time blinkers

TFRHIIII BHA101

6 DENTO DES OBEAUX (FR) (31) 22-2111 10 12-0

Br Gr g Balko (FR) - Quenta des Obeaux (FR) Mr D. G. Lavery J

O Mr Liam Gibney Patrick Eugene Turley, Ireland T

H East Down

TIMEFORM VIEW 10-y-o who looked back to his fair best when landing a hunter at Thurles in facile style a month ago Will probably be found out in this much better race though.

7 DIEU VIVANT (FR) (38) 3-04022

Br B g Network (GER) - Panique Pas (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA125

10 12-0

Miss Aine O’Connor J

O Mr P. Chesters Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

H Sir W.W. Wynn’s Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Doesn't win much but has run well the last twice and the nature of this race should play to his strengths Cheekpieces back on and might get involved if they go off hard.

8 DORKING COCK (IRE) (27) 311-32P D

Br B g Winged Love (IRE) - Kiss Jolie (FR)

O S. R. B. Crawford

H East Antrim

TFRHHHII BHA124

9 12-0

Mr Stephen Connor J

S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hunter chaser who should have won when neck second of 8 to Vaucelet at Down Royal in December Tame display at the Festival last time and others make more appeal.

TFRHHIII BHA132

9 DROP FLIGHT (FR) (20) P00-322

8 12-0

Br B g Martaline - Cindy Flight (FR) Mr Ben Sutton J

O Mr N. Sutton S. Loxton, Bruton T

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning chaser in France Has returned with a trio of placed efforts in hunters for this yard but more needed in this company.

10 ENVOYE SPECIAL (FR) (43) 41-1113 D

TFRHHIII BHA121

9 12-0

Br Br g Coastal Path - Santa Bamba (FR) Mr James King J

O Mrs P. Bunter Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

H Seavington

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who completed a four-timer at Ffos Las in February and was far from discredited at Wincanton next time Can't be completely dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA119

11 FAMOUS CLERMONT (FR) (27) P11116

8 12-0

Br B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Progest des Mottes (FR) Mr William Biddick J

O Biddiscombe, Rousell, Collins & Rogers

C. R. Barber, Beaminster T

H Cattistock Equine Products UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner and useful form in hunter chases. Travelled well for a long way when sixth in Festival Challenge Cup at Cheltenham, so this drop back in trip (also tongue tied) could be in his favour

12 FIER JAGUEN (FR) (25) 312-111

TFRHHHHI BHA142

8 12-0

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Victoire Jaguine (FR) Mr Bradley Gibbs J

O Mr Julian Sherriff Bradley Gibbs, Lemsford T

H Glamorgan

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who made a pleasing start in hunters when runner-up at Chepstow in April last year travelling best. Easy winner between the flags last time and worthy of respect back under Rules.

13 I K BRUNEL (GB) (27) 156-11U

Br B g Midnight Legend - Somethinaboutmolly (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA-

9 12-0

Miss Izzie Marshall J

O The I K Brunel Partnership Alan Hill, Aston Rowant T

H Kimblewick

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chase winner (at 23f) for Olly Murphy last season and made a successful transition to hunters (winning pointer) at Taunton. Unseated rider at Cheltenham and this is another tough ask.

14 ITS ON THE LINE (IRE) (27) 223112

Br Br g Presenting - Ten Dollar Bill (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA130

6 12-0

Mr Derek O’Connor J

O C. C. R. Racing Syndicate Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

H Carlow Farmers

TIMEFORM VIEW Isn't the most straightforward but put up his best effort under Rules when second in the Festival Challenge Cup at Cheltenham last time, finishing to good effect. Drop back in trip isn't ideal and he's not sure to be in the same form.

15 LATENIGHTPASS (GB) (39) F11-211 CD

Br B g Passing Glance - Latenightdip

O Mrs P. A. Ellis

H Warwickshire

TFRHHHII BHA136

10 12-0

Miss Gina Andrews J

T. Ellis, Rugby T

TIMEFORM VIEW Capped an excellent campaign last season by landing this event in gutsy style. Has looked as good as ever in points lately so should go well in his bid to defend his crown.

16 LOUGH DERG SPIRIT (IRE) (33) 252212

Br B g Westerner - Sno-Cat Lady (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA140

11 12-0

Mr Jack Hendrick J

O Catherine Murphy/Bernice Murphy D. P. Murphy, Ireland T

H Ballinagore

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser for Nicky Henderson in the past. Back from a spell in points with an encouraging (travelled well) second at Gowran a month ago Outside chance if he builds on that.

17 MAGIC SAINT (FR) (43) 546-421

TFRHHHII BHA131

9 12-0

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Magic Poline (FR) Miss Olive Nicholls J

O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale John Cotton (Group) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Just useful nowadays but completed a rather straightforward task in ready fashion at Wincanton last time and has previously run well in big fields, so no forlorn hope

TFRHHHHI BHA137

18 MATTS COMMISSION (IRE) (32) 1-22331 10 12-0

Br B g Beneficial - Sonus Beo (IRE)

Mr Christopher Furness J

O Mrs Rita Williams Jack Teal, Malton T

H Derwent

TIMEFORM VIEW Very lightly raced under Rules and, while he is prolific in points, there's too much improvement for him to find.

TFRHIIII BHA100

19 NOT THAT FUISSE (FR) (51) 111-412 C BF 10 12-0

Br B g Fuisse (FR) - Edelmira (FR)

Mr Jack Andrews J

O Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton, Alcester T

H Croome & West Warwickshire Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who scored at Wetherby on return and backed it up with a respectable second to I k Brunel at Taunton. Could get involved if they go too quick.

TFRHHHII BHA134

20 REIKERS ISLAND (IRE) (25) 40-1214 10 12-0

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Moricana (GER)

Mr Daniel Cherriman J

O Mr Daniel Cherriman Alan Hill, Aston Rowant T

H South Shropshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who scored twice in this sphere last season. Underperformed in last year's renewal, though, and was tailed off in a point last time

21 REWRITETHERULES (IRE) (21) 2-3PP4P

TFRHIIII BHA123

9 12-0

Br Br g Jeremy (USA) - Kachina (IRE) Mr David O’Brien J

O Mr David O’Brien David O’Brien, Bickerton T

H Cheshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner but little encouragement under Rules of late.

22 SIR JACK YEATS (IRE) (27) 55-4322

TFRHIIII BHA104

12 12-0

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Quadrennial (IRE) Miss Fern O’Brien J

O Mr Fergal O’Brien Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

H Cotswold Bresbet, Dunraven Group of Companies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who was below par last season but made the frame on all starts in Points and has started quite well for new stable

23 SIXTEEN LETTERS (IRE) (19) 112321

TFRHHIII BHA108

11 12-0

Br B g Well Chosen - Back To Loughadera (IRE) Mr Joshua Newman J

O Mr J. F. Symes J. Newman, Crewkerne T

H Seavington

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair chaser who landed a novice hunter at Wincanton with any amount in hand on his latest Rules outing 12 months ago Has tasted further success in points since but he has a lot to find.

24 STEP BACK (IRE) (25) 4-25P42

TFRHHIII BHA113

13 12-0

Br Ch g Indian River (FR) - Stepitoutmary (IRE) Miss Lily Bradstock J

O Cracker and Smodge Partnership Mark Bradstock, Wantage T

H Berks & Bucks Drag Equimedia Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Former Bet365 Gold Cup winner who stepped up on hunter debut when second at Carlisle recently Probably not up to this level anymore and faces competition for the lead.

25 TIME LEADER (IRE) (25) 31511P D BF

TFRHHIII BHA115

9 12-0

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Dancing Matilda (IRE) Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell J

O G&S Capper M&C Kennerley M Loran L Doyle J. J O’Shea, Nantwich T

H North Shropshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer for this yard and he continued the good work when a smooth winner on hunter debut at Leicester(22.5f). Easily followed up at Stratford and latest run at Carlisle is best excused (broke blood vessel). Faces a stiff task in this company.

26 WAGNER (IRE) (46) 3-03214 D BF

TFRHHIII BHA114

8 12-0

Br B g Mahler - Astalanda (FR) Mr Darren Andrews J

O Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited Max Comley, Cirencester T

H V.W.H.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser at best but he's short of the standard required to compete in this and was unplaced between the flags last time

27 WINGED LEADER (IRE) (19) 112-111

TFRHIIII BHA116

9 12-0

Br B g Winged Love (IRE) - Classical Beauty (IRE) Mr Barry O’Neill J

O Samuel John Hegarty/Miss Jennifer O’Kane D. M. Christie, Ireland T

H Fermanagh

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly likeable sort who was cruelly denied in the 2022 Festival Challenge Cup at Cheltenham when last seen under Rules. Fit from a hat-trick between the flags and looks set for a bold showing.

28 WRITE IT DOWN (IRE) (32) 16Fr42

TFRHHHHH BHA139

9 12-0

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Kylebeg Krystle (IRE) Miss Immy Robinson J

O Mrs B. C. Jones-Owen R. A. Owen, Llandyrnog T

H Haydon

TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent chaser who was second in a point last time but looks out of his depth in this.

TFRHIIII BHA108

DECLARED RUNNERS 28 2022: LATENIGHTPASS 9 12 0 Miss Gina Andrews 7-2 (T Ellis) 23 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 11. Blinkers worn by No 22, 24. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 26, 28. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 9, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 7, 8, 14, 16, 17, 20, 28.

Stewards Note:

TIME LEADER: Following its run on 19/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Winged Leader (IRE), 6-1 Latenightpass (GB), 13-2 Magic Saint (FR), 7-1 Famous Clermont (FR), 14-1 Fier Jaguen (FR), 16-1 Its On The Line (IRE), 25-1 Bennys King (IRE), 28-1 Lough Derg Spirit (IRE), Not That Fuisse (FR), 33-1 Dorking Cock (IRE), Envoye Special (FR), 40-1 Coastal Tiep (FR), Cousin Pascal (FR), Dento des Obeaux (FR), I K Brunel (GB), 50-1 Dieu Vivant (FR), 66-1 Ami Desbois (FR), Drop Flight (FR), Time Leader (IRE), 80-1 Reikers Island (IRE), Sir Jack Yeats (IRE), 100-1 Step Back (IRE), Wagner (IRE), 150-1 Sixteen Letters (IRE), 200-1 Dalahast (FR), 250-1 Rewritetherules (IRE), 300-1 Matts Commission (IRE), Write It Down (IRE)

WINGED LEADER is a straightforward, bold jumper who tends to go forward, all attributes that lend themselves to this sort of test, and he’s looked as good as ever in points recently so he’s a solid option. Last year’s winner Latenightpass is set for another bold showing and Magic Saint has enough class to make his presence felt.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WINGED LEADER (IRE) 2.LATENIGHTPASS