Grand National 2025 Ladies Day runners and riders at Aintree declared - Iqraa news

The runners and riders for the Ladies Day at the 2025 Randox Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse. There are seven races on the second day (Friday, April 4) at Aintree.

The first race, the Grade One Huyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Mildmay Novices' Chase is due off at 1.45pm with the feature race the Grade One My Pension Expert Melling Chase is scheduled to start at 3.30pm. Jonbon is looking to win the 2m4f contest for a second successive year and bounce back from his defeat in the Queen Mother Champion chase at last month's Cheltenham Festival. He is a warm odds-on favourite to do so.

There is the second race of the meeting over the famous Grand National fences, Randox Supporting Prostrate Cancer UK Topham Handicap Chase is at 4.05pm and the final race is set to go off at 5.15pm.

And all the runners and riders for the second day are now finalised. Here they are below:

RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL 2025 FESTIVAL: DECLARED RUNNERS FOR LADIES DAY – FRIDAY, APRIL 4

Current Going: Mildmay & Hurdle Courses: Good, Good to Soft in places; Grand National Course: Good to Soft

1.45pm Huyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Mildmay Novices' Chase (Grade One) 3m210y

• 1 Caldwell Potter (FR) 7-11-7 Ferguson, Mason, Hales, Done & Hogarth Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden

• 2 Dancing City (FR) 8-11-7 Mrs J Donnelly Willie Mullins Ireland Paul Townend

• 3 Handstands (IRE) 6-11-7 Mr TP Radford Ben Pauling Ben Jones

• 4 Jordans (FR) 6-11-7 Cheeky Pups Syndicate Joseph Patrick O'Brien Ireland JJ Slevin

• 5 Quai de Bourbon (FR) 6-11-7 Gigginstown House Stud Willie Mullins Ireland

• 6 Stellar Story (IRE) p 8-11-7 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott Ireland Danny Gilligan

• 7 The Changing Man (IRE) ts 8-11-7 Susan and John Waterworth Joe Tizzard Brendan Powell

• 8 Don't Rightly Know 10-11-0 Mr JP Selby Polly Gundry Charlie Deutsch

2024: Inothewayurthinkin 6-11-7 Gavin Cromwell, Mark Walsh, 6-4 favourite

BETTING GUIDE: 7-4 Handstands, 7-2 Caldwell Potter, 6-1 Stellar Story, Dancing City, 10-1 Quai De Bourbon, 16-1 Jordans, Don't Rightly Know, The Changing Man

READ MORE: Big guns remain on course – Grand National five-day declarations

2.20pm William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) 2m4f

• 1 Beacon Edge (IRE) bl 11-12-0 Cheeky Pups Syndicate Gordon Elliott Ireland Danny Gilligan

• 2 Impose Toi (FR) p 7-12-0 Mr JP McManus Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville

• 3 Steel Ally (FR) 7-11-13 Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas Dylan Johnston (3)

• 4 Brentford Hope ts 8-11-10 The Optimists Syndicate Harry Derham Paul O'Brien

• 5 Hansard (IRE) p 7-11-10 Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Hansard Gary & Josh Moore Freddie Mitchell (5)

• 6 Western Walk (IRE) 8-11-8 Ruth Brown & John Loughlin Jonathan Sweeney Ireland Brian Hayes

• 7 Favour And Fortune (IRE) 7-11-8 Hemmings Racing Alan King Tom Cannon

• 8 Be Aware (FR) 6-11-6 Mr Andrew L Cohen Dan Skelton Harry Skelton

• 9 Kopeck de Mee (FR) 5-11-5 Mr JP McManus Willie Mullins Ireland

• 10 Gin Coco (FR) ts 9-11-2 David's Partnership Harry Fry Bryan Carver

• 11 Off The Jury (IRE) 6-11-0 Mr David Maxwell Alan King Mr David Maxwell

• 12 Minella Missile (IRE) 7-11-0 Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams Adam Wedge

• 13 Serious Operator (IRE) ts 8-10-13 The Operators Lucinda Russell Patrick Wadge

• 14 Wreckless Eric 5-10-13 The Megsons Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill Kielan Woods

• 15 Ike Sport (FR) h,ts, p 7-10-12 The Chosen Few Neil Mulholland Conor O'Farrell

• 16 Wade Out (IRE) 6-10-11 Ferguson, Mason, Hales & Done Olly Murphy Sean Bowen

• 17 Listentoyourheart (IRE) 6-10-10 S T Racing - The Founders' Syndicate Dan Skelton Harry Atkins (7)

• 18 Helnwein (IRE) 7-10-10 Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Helnwein Alan King Tom Bellamy

• 19 Tune In A Box (IRE) ts, p 6-10-10 Woolhope Hopefuls Tom Lacey Stan Sheppard

• 20 Tintintin (FR) ts 6-10-8 Caveat Emptor Partnership Fergal O'Brien Jonathan Burke

• 21 Blenkinsop 8-10-6 Mrs L Nixon Henry Daly Hugh Nugent (3)

• 22 Wellington Arch 6-10-6 Mr M J Gaskell Jonjo & AJ O'Neill Jonjo O'Neill Jr.

2024: Kateira 7-11-5 Dan Skelton, Harry Skelton, 5-1 co-favourite

BETTING GUIDE: 9-2 Impose Toi, 13-2 Be Aware, Kopeck De Mee, 10-1 Wade Out, Off The Jury, Wreckless Eric, 11-1 Steel Ally, 14-1 Wellington Arch, 16-1 Listentoyourheart, Tintintin, Favour And Fortune, 20-1 Tune In A Box, Western Walk, Hansard, Gin Coco, 33-1 Blenkinsop, Helnwein, Serious Operator, Brentford Hope, Beacon Edge, 50-1 Ike Sport, Minella Missile

READ MORE: Chris Wright's top 10 picks for the 2025 Grand National

2.55pm Trustatrader Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade One) 2m103y

• 1 Blues Singer 5-11-7 Mrs E Roberts Alan King James Bowen

• 2 Jet To Vegas (IRE) ts 6-11-7 Fyffe, Walkingshaw & Russell Lucinda Russell Patrick Wadge

• 3 Joltin N Jiving (IRE) 5-11-7 Craig & Laura Buckingham Donald McCain Brian Hughes

• 4 Karbau (FR) 5-11-7 Barnane Stud,Partner & Temple Bloodstock Willie Mullins Ireland

• 5 Romeo Coolio 6-11-7 KTDA Racing Gordon Elliott Ireland Sam Ewing

• 6 Royal Infantry (IRE) 6-11-7 Craig & Laura Buckingham Dan Skelton Harry Skelton

• 7 Rubber Ball 5-11-7 Peter Beadles Neil King Jack Quinlan

• 8 Salvator Mundi (FR) ts 5-11-7 Mrs J Donnelly Willie Mullins Ireland Paul Townend

• 9 Tripoli Flyer (IRE) 6-11-7 Mr Ismail El Magdoub Fergal O'Brien Jonathan Burke

• 10 Diva Luna (IRE) 6-11-0 Mrs L Maclennan Ben Pauling Ben Jones

2024: Mystical Power 5-11-7 Willie Mullins, Mark Walsh 11-10 favourite

BETTING GUIDE: 11-8 Romeo Coolio, 4-1 Tripoli Flyer, Salvator Mundi, 10-1 Diva Luna, 12-1 Jet To Vegas, 14-1 Royal Infantry, 16-1 Karbau, 20-1 Rubber Ball, 50-1 Joltin N Jiving, Blues Singer

3.30pm My Pension Expert Melling Chase (Grade One) 2m3f200y

• 1 El Fabiolo (FR) 8-11-10 Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede Willie Mullins Ireland Paul Townend

• 2 Jonbon (FR) 9-11-10 Mr JP McManus Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville

• 3 Matata (IRE) 7-11-10 Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel Twiston-Davies JJ Slevin

• 4 Protektorat (FR) ts 10-11-10 Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales Dan Skelton Harry Skelton

2024: Jonbon 8-11-10 Nicky Henderson, Nico De Boinville, 11-10 favourite

BETTING GUIDE: 2-7 Jonbon, 11-2 Protektorat, 8-1 El Fabiolo, 25-1 Matata

4.05pm Randox Supporting Prostate Cancer UK Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (Grand National Fences) 2m5f19y

• 1 Ash Tree Meadow (FR) ts 9-12-0 Alymer Stud Ltd Gordon Elliott Ireland Keith Donoghue

• 2 Gentleman de Mee (FR) ts 9-11-11 Mr JP McManus Willie. Mullins Ireland Aidan Kelly

• 3 Blue Lord (FR) ts 10-11-8 Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede Willie Mullins Ireland Paul Townend

• 4 Ga Law (FR) p 9-11-8 The Footie Partnership Jamie Snowden Gavin Sheehan

• 5 James du Berlais (FR) ts 9-11-8 Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede Willie Mullins Ireland JJ Slevin

• 6 French Dynamite (FR) ts, p 10-11-5 Robcour Mouse Morris Ireland Gavin Brouder (3)

• 7 Ginny's Destiny (IRE) ts, p 9-11-4 Gordon & Su Hall Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden

• 8 Minella Drama (IRE) ts 10-11-4 Green Day Racing Donald McCain Brian Hughes

• 9 Soul Icon ts 8-11-1 This time next year maybe Keiran Burke Tom Bellamy

• 10 Eldorado Allen (FR) ts 11-11-1 J P Romans & Terry Warner Joe Tizzard Brendan Powell

• 11 Latenightpass 12-11-0 Mrs PA Ellis Tom Ellis Miss Gina Andrews

• 12 Adamantly Chosen (IRE) p 8-11-0 Watch This Space Syndicate W. P. Mullins Ireland

• 13 Glengouly (FR) 9-11-0 Roaringwater Syndicate Willie Mullins Ireland

• 14 Marble Sands (FR) 9-10-13 DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson Kielan Woods

• 15 Fantastic Lady (FR) p 10-10-12 Mr ER Hanbury Nicky Henderson James Bowen

• 16 Amirite (IRE) 9-10-12 Patrick Hale Henry de Bromhead Ireland Rachael Blackmore

• 17 Gemirande (FR) 9-10-11 The Bellamy Partnership Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch

• 18 Bad (FR) bl 6-10-10 Mr DP Howden Ben Pauling Ben Jones

• 19 Grandeur d'Ame (FR) 9-10-8 Syders & Burkes Alan King Tom Cannon

• 20 Mars Harper ts, p 9-10-8 Pioneer Racing Gordon Elliott Ireland Sam Ewing

• 21 The King of Prs (IRE) ts 7-10-8 Mr Damien Dillon Gavin Cromwell Ireland Conor Stone-Walsh (3)

• 22 The Goffer (IRE) ts 8-10-7 Mr Allan Snow Gordon Elliott Ireland Danny Gilligan

• 23 Dreal Deal (IRE) ts 10-10-7 Mr Mark Devlin John McConnell Ireland Callum Pritchard (5)

• 24 Shantreusse (IRE) p 9-10-6 Mr Anthony Head Henry de Bromhead Ireland Darragh O'Keeffe

• 25 Jetoile (IRE) ts, p 10-10-6 Ms J Bennett Ryan Potter Freddie Mitchell (5)

• 26 Lounge Lizard bl 8-10-5 Arnold, Lukas, Leitao and Wrigley Henry Daly Sam Twiston-Davies

• 27 Lisnamult Lad (IRE) ts, p 8-10-5 Matthew Rogers Ian Patrick Donoghue Ireland Jonathan Burke

• 28 Western Zephyr (IRE) 8-10-3 Swanee River Partnership Charlie Longsdon Sean Bowen

• 29 Escaria Ten (FR) v 11-10-3 J B Property Investments (Midlands) Ltd Martin Keighley James Best

• 30 Excello (FR) p 6-10-2 Mrs Angela Yeoman Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville

2024: Arizona Cardinal 8-10-10 Stuart Edmunds, Ciaran Gethings, 20-1

BETTING GUIDE: 6-1 James Du Berlais, 8-1 Glengouly, 11-1 Amirite, 12-1 The Goffer, Marble Sands, Ginny's Destiny, Bad, 14-1 Lounge Lizard, Shantreusse, Fantastic Lady, Latenightpass, Blue Lord, 16-1 Ga Law, Minella Drama, Eldorado Allen, 20-1 The King Of Prs, Mars Harper, Soul Icon, Grandeur D'ame, Adamantly Chosen, Gentleman De Mee, 33-1 Excello, Lisnamult Lad, Gemirande, Ash Tree Meadow, 50-1 French Dynamite, Jetoile, 66-1 Western Zephyr, Dreal Deal, 100-1 Escaria Ten

4.40pm Oddschecker Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade One) 3m149y

• 1 Argento Boy (IRE) 6-11-8 Mrs Audrey Turley Willie Mullins Ireland Paul Townend

• 2 Battle Born Lad 6-11-8 J Saxby, M Simmons & G Yalbur Mark Walford Jamie Hamilton

• 3 Califet En Vol (IRE) 6-11-8 McNeill Family & Stone Family Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville

• 4 Crest of Fortune ts 5-11-8 Crest Racing VI Anthony Honeyball Sam Twiston-Davies

• 5 Jacob's Ladder (IRE) 6-11-8 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott Ireland Sam Ewing

• 6 Jet Blue (FR) p 6-11-8 Professor Caroline Tisdall D. Cottin France James Reveley

• 7 Julius des Pictons (FR) 6-11-8 The Footie Partnership Jamie Snowden Gavin Sheehan

• 8 Jupiter des Mottes (FR) 6-11-8 Mr Anthony Peter Fowler Lucinda Russell Patrick Wadge

• 9 King of Answers (IRE) 6-11-8 Claymore Racing - King Of Answers Lucinda Russell Craig Nichol

• 10 Laganhill 7-11-8 THE FAST CAST Henry Daly Stan Sheppard

• 11 Minella Rescue (IRE) 7-11-8 Mr Simon Boucher Gary Hanmer Sean Bowen

• 12 Mister Meggit (IRE) ts 7-11-8 Hemmings Racing Jonjo & AJ O'Neill Jonjo O'Neill Jr.

• 13 Moon Rocket (IRE) p 5-11-8 Youneverknow Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls Tom Bellamy

• 14 Western Knight (IRE) 6-11-8 The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard Brendan Powell

• 15 Familiar Dreams 6-11-1 Mrs N Galvin Gordon Elliott Ireland Danny Gilligan

• 16 Holloway Queen (IRE) 5-11-1 Unique Financial Racing Partnership Nicky Henderson James Bowen

2024: Dancing City 7-11-8 Willie Mullins, Paul Townend, 4-1

BETTING GUIDE: 10-3 Mister Meggit, 4-1 Califet En Vol, 9-2 Jacob's Ladder, 7-1 Jet Blue, 8-1 Familiar Dreams, Battle Born Lad, 14-1 Argento Boy, 16-1 Western Knight, Moon Rocket, Crest Of Fortune, 33-1 Laganhill, 50-1 Jupiter Des Mottes, Julius Des Pictons, Holloway Queen, 66-1 King Of Answers, 100-1 Minella Rescue

5.15pm Hallgarten and Novum Wines Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys' and Amateur Riders' Race) 2m103y

• 1 Lump Sum (FR) 7-12-0 Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas Mr William Biddick

• 2 Fiercely Proud (IRE) p 6-11-4 Mr TP Radford Ben Pauling Callum Pritchard (5)

• 3 Alnilam (FR) h 6-11-3 Mrs A Williams and Mr A Badri Olly Murphy Beau Morgan (5)

• 4 Celtic Dino (FR) 6-10-13 Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas Dylan Johnston (3)

• 5 Kings Hill (IRE) 6-10-13 PNT Partnership Paul John Gilligan Ireland Jack G. Gilligan (5)

• 6 Washington 9-10-12 Syders & Burkes Harry Derham Conor Stone-Walsh (3)

• 7 Grimaud (FR) 5-10-11 Mr David L'Estrange Gordon Elliott Ireland Danny Gilligan

• 8 Slugger ts 6-10-10 Fight club Harry Derham Mr Finian Maguire

• 9 Moon Chime 7-10-8 DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson Mr Tommie M O'Brien (3)

• 10 Manuelito 5-10-7 Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden Philip Hobbs & Johnson White Patrick Wadge

• 11 Lario (GER) ts, p 6-10-6 OLBG Racing Club Harry Derham Mr JL Gleeson (3)

• 12 Afadil (FR) ts, p 6-10-5 Mr PJ Vogt Paul Nicholls Freddie Gingell

• 13 She's A Saint (IRE) 8-10-5 Estate Research PC Limited Dan Skelton Tristan Durrell (3)

• 14 Luttrell Lad (IRE) ts, p 9-10-5 Owners for Owners Luttrell Lad Tom Lacey Cameron Iles (5)

• 15 Old Gregorian ts 6-10-4 Mr R Gibbons Lucinda Russell Conner McCann (7)

• 16 Jack Hyde (IRE) 7-10-3 Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate Jack Hyde Fergal O'Brien Jack Hogan (3)

• 17 Diamonds For Luck (IRE) 6-10-3 Mrs Diana L Whateley & Mr Aiden Murphy Olly Murphy Lewis Saunders (7)

• 18 Hamsiyann (IRE) ts 5-10-2 Mr P Davies AJ Martin Ireland Miss Maxine O'Sullivan (3)

• 19 Cormier (IRE) p 9-10-2 Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce Brian Ellison William Maggs (5)

• 20 Country Park (IRE) p 6-10-2 Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo & AJ O'Neill Benjamin Macey (7)

• 21 Dominic's Fault 8-10-2 Mrs Diana L Whateley Olly Murphy Caoilin Quinn

• 22 Tapley 8-10-2 The Plumpton Party Suzy Smith Elizabeth Gale (7)

2024: El Jefe 7-10-2 Ann Hamilton, Ben Smith, 40-1

BETTING GUIDE: 13-2 Afadil, 10-1 Manuelito, Grimaud, Alnilam, Celtic Dino, 12-1 Moon Chime, Slugger, Fiercely Proud, Lump Sum, 16-1 Country Park, Diamonds For Luck, Old Gregorian, Luttrell Lad, She's A Saint, Lario, Washington, Hamsiyann, 20-1 Dominic's Fault, Jack Hyde, 33-1 Kings Hill, 50-1 Cormier, 66-1 Tapley

Grand National 2025 odds

Betting Guide: 8-1 Stumptown, Intense Raffles, Iroko, 10-1 I Am Maximus, Hewick, 12-1 Vanillier, 14-1 Perceval Legallois, 20-1 Hyland, Kandoo Kid, Meetingofthewaters, 25-1 Nick Rockett, Minella Cocooner, 28-1 Three Card Brag, Grangeclare West, 33-1 Beauport, Monbeg Genius, 40-1 Minella Indo, 50-1 Bravemansgame, Broadway Boy, Mr Vango. 66-1 bar.

For full list of William Hill odds, go to https://sports.williamhill.com/betting/en-gb/horse-racing/OB_EV34940420/aintree-grand-national-non-runner-money-back-5th-apr-2025

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JONBON can win the My Pension Expert Melling Chase (GBB Race) (3.30pm) again on day two of the 2025 Randox Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse.

Nicky Henderson's nine-year-old was another warm favourite to disappoint at last month’s Cheltenham Festival but he can bounce back at Aintree and win the Grade One feature of Ladies Day for a second successive year. Jonbon has been beaten four times in 21 starts Under Rules and every one of those has been at Cheltenham and he's at least been second in all of them. At Aintree he is three from three, winning the Top Novices' Hurdle in 2022, the Maghull Novices' Chase in 2023 and then last year, stepping up to 2m4f for the first time to land this Grade One.

He made a terrible mistake in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at last month's Cheltenham Festival and never had any answer to Marine Nationale in the two-mile championship. He did at least recover and stay on well to take the runner-up spot again, admittedly 18 lengths behind the winner. He clearly is not fully at home at Prestbury Park although he has come up against some rivals there.

Having won eight Grade Ones over fences and looked superb in winning a second Tingle Creek at Sandown in December and when landing 2m1f Clarence House Chase at Ascot before his trip to Cheltenham, he is clearly still a formidable opponent. On the flatter track and on a much sounder surface at Aintree, Jonbon can become the seventh dual winner of the Melling Chase and emulate the most recent Fakir d'Oudairies (2021, 2022) – who was also owned by JP McManus.

READ MORE: Chris Wright's top 10 picks for the 2025 Grand National

Gordon Elliott's ROMEO COOLIO can win the Grade One TrustATrader Top Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (2.55pm). The six-year-old gelded son of Kayf Tara has won two of his four starts over hurdles, including a superb nine-length success in the Grade One Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle over two miles at Leopardstown over Christmas. He finished third behind Kopek Des Bordes and William Munny in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at last month's Cheltenham Festival with neither of those fellow Irish raiders at Aintree, Romeo Coolio can grab another victory at the top level.

The name McCain is synonymous with the Grand National and Merseyside-born Donald McCain Junior's MINELLA DRAMA may give the Cheshire stable another success over the big Aintree obstacles in the Randox Supporting Prostate Cancer UK Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (4.05pm). The 10-year-old was entered in the big one up until this week, but this shorter trip of 2m5f on good ground look to be his optimum conditions. Minella Drama tends to jump well when near the head of affairs and that is what's needed for the Topham. He won the Grade Two Old Roan Chase Limited Handicap Chase over the Mildmay fences at Aintree at the start of the season, when he dominated from the front. He has been out of form on two runs since but back down to the same handicap mark as his last win at Aintree he can give Grand National winner McCain another success over the big fences.

Favourite, the Willie Mullins-trained James Du Berlais, who was second last year on softer ground; last year's winner, Stuart Edmund's Arizona Cardinal; and Bad, from the Ben Pauling stable, are others who can go well.

Cheltenham Festival winner CALDWELL POTTER can double up in the opener, the Grade One Huyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Mildmay Novices’ Chase (GBB Race) (1.45pm). Paul Nicholls' expensive purchase for owners including the late John Hales and former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson finally paid some of his £600,000 purchase price back with victory in the Grade Two Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase at Prestbury Park last month. The seven-year-old, in the famous yellow and red-starred colours of Hales, was an emotional and impressive winner, jumping superbly. He can add to that success with a first Grade One victory over fences at Aintree ahead of chiefly Ben Pauling's exciting six-year-old Handstands.

READ MORE: Big guns remain on course – Grand National five-day declarations

Dual Grand National-winning trainer Lucinda Russell has caused a shock in two of the last four runnings of the Grade One Oddschecker Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (4.40pm) and KING OF ANSWERS may give her a third. The Kinross handler won the three-mile contest with 66-1 shot Ahoy Senor in 2021 and again with 16-1 chance Apple Away two years ago. King Of Answers has a similar sort of the profile and the six-year-old, who has won once at Newcastle in February in three starts over hurdles, may be able to also outrun his odds and land another surprise win for the Scottish trainer.

in the William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (2.20pm).

Connections of GO DANTE declined the opportunity to land a £100,000 bonus at Cheltenham but it can pay off with victory in the Hallgarten And Novum Wines Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys’ And Amateur Riders’ Race) (GBB Race) (5.15pm).

Olly Murphy's nine-year-old became the first horse to win back-to-back runnings of the Imperial Cup at Sandown last month. He could have bid for another win at Cheltenham and land the bonus but he has been kept back for another crack at this two-mile handicap. Although he has finished eight and fifth in the last two runnings of this Aintree contest, he is 2lb below the mark he ran off last year despite his Sandown win. And he lost a lot of ground during a messy standing start in last year's race. So with better luck and on better ground he may be able make it third-time lucky at Aintree.

– at Haydock Park

Wright Ones

AINTREE (DAY TWO)

2.20pm Go Dante
2.55pm Romeo Coolio
3.30pm Jonbon
4.05pm Minella Drama
4.40pm King Of Answers (NAP)
5.15pm Go Dante

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