16:05Aintree
William Hill Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Distance
2m 4f
Going
Good to Soft
- Win or E/W
- Forecast
EW: 1/4 Odds - Places 1-2
5
The New LionD
J: Harry Skelton / T: Dan Skelton Form: 11-F136
Brighterdaysahead5CD
J: Jack Kennedy / T: Gordon Elliott Form: 4-32122
El FabioloD
J: Paul Townend / T: W P Mullins Form: F-F1511
AlexeiD
J: Brendan Powell / T: Joe Tizzard Form: 2113149/1 > 10/1
7
Golden AceD
J: Lorcan Williams / T: Jeremy Scott Form: -221254
Potters CharmCD
J: Sam Twiston-Davies / T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies Form: -F34113
Lucky PlaceD
J: Nico de Boinville / T: Nicky Henderson Form: 4-323020/1
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Verdict
This year's Aintree Hurdle features an interesting rematch between two of the bigger names in the hurdles sphere. The New Lion (second pick) still has potential as he goes back up in distance but crack Irish mare BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD has already got the T-shirt where Aintree is concerned and she is narrowly taken to confirm Champion Hurdle placings with the Skelton runner. El Fabiolo has the talent to land this prize if judged on his best chase form, while Alexei continues to improve and Potters Charm brings good credentials.[Steve Boow]
BrighterdaysaheadSPOTLIGHT, TOPSPEED2 TIPS
The New LionPOSTDATA1 TIPS
SPOTLIGHTBrighterdaysahead
POSTDATAThe New Lion
TOPSPEEDBrighterdaysahead
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