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16:05 Aintree

Friday 14 April 2023

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Randox Supports Race Against Dementia Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (National Course)

Off time: 16:08 | Winning time: 5m 35.9s

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Haut En Couleurs²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: P Townend| T: W P Mullins| OR: 157

15/2

Very smart chaser who fell in Kinloch Brae Chase in January (looked likely winner) and no disgrace in losing out to stablemate Janidil in Grade 2 Red Mills Chase at Gowran on penultimate start. Again ran well when fifth in the Plate a month ago and another bold showing seems likely.

Form: 6-54F25

Burrows Saint²⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 11-9| J: Mr P W Mullins| T: W P Mullins| OR: 152

10/1

Smart chaser who hasn't been at his best for a while but finds himself on an appealing mark as a result and should be better for his latest outing at Down Royal. Fourth in the 2021 Grand National, so looks a player if he can lie up with the early pace down in trip.

Form: 323U-03

Ciel De Neige^b⁶⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: M P Walsh| T: W P Mullins| OR: 152

28/1

Smart chaser who has seemingly been brought along gradually this term, not finding a great deal having loomed up going well in a valuable handicap at Leopardstown a couple of months ago. No surprise if this has been the aim all along.

Form: 112-507

Fan De Blues^t⁹⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: D A Jacob| T: W P Mullins| OR: 152

100/1

Smart chaser who lost his form in the winter but has had a break since and no surprise if his top handler has got him back on track.

Form: 43118P

Final Orders³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: K M Donoghue| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 150

14/1

Has been nothing short of a revelation for these connections and completed a 5-timer over fences in comprehensive style in valuable 2m handicap at Leopardstown in February. Shaped as if still in form in the Grand Annual and deserves respect.

Form: 111115

Al Dancer^p,t¹⁶⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 11-6| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: S Thomas| OR: 149| CD

9/1

Smart chaser who returned as good as ever when landing the Grand Sefton over C&D and, having been off since, he appears to have been laid out for another big run, so merits strong consideration.

Form: 04532-1

Il Ridoto^p,t²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 146| D

16/1

Useful novice chaser who was threatening another big performance and duly delivered (in first-time cheekpieces) when taking 16-runner handicap at Cheltenham on Trials Day. Solid showing when sixth in Plate at the Festival and likely to give another good account.

Form: 83-4416

Gin On Lime^t³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: D J O'Keeffe| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 145

50/1

Useful chaser. Course winner. Respectable fourth of 16 in handicap chase at Listowel last September and didn't get far in the Glenfarclas Chase at Cheltenham last month.

Form: 4-3204U

Epson Du Houx^h,t³⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: Shane Fitzgerald⁽³⁾| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 145

66/1

Has looked in form this season, albeit not quite at his best when only sixth in the Grand Annual last time. Hood goes back on but he's unproven over the trip.

Form: 36/1-236

Ashtown Lad⁵⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-1| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 144| C

13/2

Took very well to these fences when landing the Becher in December and at least respectable efforts over hurdles both outings since. Should give a good account.

Form: 35-3123

Upping The Anti²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 142

22/1

Useful chaser who ran creditably up in grade when 13 lengths second of 6 to Flame Bearer in Gr 3 chase (14/1) at Thurles (18f, soft) 27 days ago. Needs to improve again to feature in this.

Form: 113FB2

Fantastic Lady¹⁰³

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 141

25/1

Very useful chaser who won a 3m Market Rasen listed mares' race on her reappearance in November but no impact in a competitive handicap at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Could bounce back after a break.

Form: 113U-10

Battleoverdoyen^t³⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 10-12| J: K E Buckley⁽³⁾| T: G Elliott| OR: 141

50/1

Grade 1 winner in his pomp but just useful nowadays. Losing run is mounting up and was pulled up at Cheltenham last time. Others preferred.

Form: 5P493P

Gesskille^p¹⁰⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: Henry Brooke| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 140| BF| D

8/1

Ex-French chaser who has done well for this yard and ran with plenty of credit over these fences twice in the autumn. Respectable effort at Doncaster last time and freshened up by his shrewd stable, so makes plenty of appeal.

Form: 1-21226

Top Ville Ben^h³¹

Age: 11| Weight: 10-10| J: Thomas Dowson| T: P A Kirby| OR: 139

50/1

Not the force of old but his mark now reflects that and was a good 3 lengths third of 23 to The Goffer in handicap chase (28/1) at Leopardstown on penultimate outing. Pulled up in the Ultimate at Cheltenham since.

Form: 2P-353P

Phoenix Way^p1,t⁵⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 10-9| J: K Brogan| T: H Fry| OR: 138| BF| D

20/1

Runner-up in a valuable Ascot handicap last winter prior to going one better back ther next time. Better than recent form figures suggest, hampered latest start, and certainly not discounted with cheekpieces on for the first time.

Form: 1F-P445

Batcio²⁴

Age: 11| Weight: 10-9| J: B Hayes| T: T M Walsh| OR: 138

40/1

Unseated rider in minor event chase at Clonmel (19.9f, heavy, 33/1) 24 days ago, held at the time but likely to have needed the run. Should be much closer to form with that run under his belt and he was runner-up in this last year.

Form: 54342-U

Demachine^t⁷⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 10-8| J: J J Burke| T: Kerry Lee| OR: 137

16/1

Low-mileage 9-y-o who gained a third victory over fences following second breathing op at Uttoxeter almost a year ago. Solid showing at Newbury next time but unable to build on that since.

Form: U0-1275

Kiltealy Briggs^p,t⁶⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-8| J: Adrian Heskin| T: Jamie Snowden| OR: 137| D

40/1

Back on track with 21.5f Market Rasen handicap success on his reappearance in October. Not at best at Wincanton subsequently, though, and others make more appeal in this competitive event.

Form: PP-1455

Numitor²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 10-6| J: Adam Wedge| T: H Main| OR: 135

22/1

Facile victory at Doncaster (19f, heavy) over a year ago. Well held first 2 starts this season but back to form the last twice and isn't out of it.

Form: 12-3P32

Hereditary Rule^t²⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-6| J: S D Torrens| T: J C McConnell| OR: 135| D

80/1

Took well to chasing last year, gaining third small-field victory in Cartmel novice (21f) in August. Cashed in off much lower hurdles mark at Downpatrick next time and, then shaped well at Cheltenham. Down the field in a big handicap at the latter course 29 days ago but could bounce back.

Form: 421130

Hardline³⁰

Age: 11| Weight: 10-6| J: R A Doyle| T: G Elliott| OR: 135

150/1

Useful chaser who has underperformed in cross-country events the last twice and looks firmly up against it here.

Form: 322168

Bill Baxter⁴¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-4| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: W Greatrex| OR: 133

20/1

Progressive chaser who has landed his last 3 starts, the last two coming at Kelso. Jumps well for a novice and could take to these obstacles, so merits respect.

Form: 4-811F1

Celebre D'Allen^p²⁹

Age: 11| Weight: 10-4| J: M G Nolan| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 133

50/1

Returned from a long absence with a bang last season, winning 3 handicaps (2 hurdle, 1 chase) and fine fifth in Plate. Just respectable efforts at best this term, including in another renewal of the last-named race, and he's not that interesting for win purposes.

Form: 15-4340

Cooper's Cross^p⁴¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-4| J: Ryan Mania| T: W Coltherd| OR: 133| BF

25/1

Made a winning return from 6 months off at Carlisle (2½m) in October. At least as good when placed at Aintree/Musselburgh before taking things up a notch when landing Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster. Only sixth there last time (broke blood vessel) and might well get back on track.

Form: 213216

Equus Dancer^p²⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 10-4| J: S Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 133| D

12/1

Enhanced his impressive strike rate after 18 months off in 7-runner handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f) in December and followed up in comfortable fashion over hurdles at Uttoxeter last month. Likeable type who is still unexposed in this sphere.

Form: 1/11-101

Killer Kane^t⁴⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 10-3| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Tizzard| OR: 132

25/1

Impressed when landing a gamble at Kempton in February and wasn't disgraced over the same C&D next time. Others look better treated but he's not completely dismissed.

Form: 3-64415

Dorking Lad^p⁵⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 129| D

66/1

Resumed winning ways in a 20.5f Kempton handicap in November, drawing right away to score by 16 lengths. Has failed to complete on both subsequent outings but was running creditably at Ascot on latter occasion. Jumping is a concern over these fences.

Form: 34-31UB

Fantastikas^p,t³¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Jordan Nailor| T: N A Twiston-Davies| OR: 128

20/1

Progressive novice chaser last term but disappointing this time around and has a bit to prove.

Form: P-60P30

Non-Runners

Quel Destin³⁴

Weight: 10-6| Age: 8

T: P F Nicholls J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Ashtown Lad (13/2), Haut En Couleurs (15/2), Gesskille (8/1), Al Dancer (9/1), Burrows Saint (10/1), Equus Dancer (12/1), Final Orders (14/1), Demachine (16/1), Il Ridoto (16/1), Bill Baxter (20/1), Fantastikas (20/1), Phoenix Way (20/1), Upping The Anti (22/1), Numitor (22/1), Fantastic Lady (25/1), Killer Kane (25/1), Quel Destin (25/1), Cooper's Cross (25/1), Ciel De Neige (28/1), Kiltealy Briggs (40/1), Batcio (40/1), Battleoverdoyen (50/1), Celebre D'Allen (50/1), Gin On Lime (50/1), Top Ville Ben (50/1), Epson Du Houx (66/1), Dorking Lad (66/1), Hereditary Rule (80/1), Fan De Blues (100/1), Hardline (150/1)

HAUT EN COULEURS produced another highly likeable display when fifth in the Plate and, as an assured jumper, he strikes as the sort to take to these fences, so he makes the most appeal. Al Dancer and Ashtown Lad have both won here already this term and appear to have been laid out for a big run, so they head the numerous dangers in another fascinating renewal.