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2024-12-26 Aintree 13:05

Aintree

William Hill Formby Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Going: Good To Soft

Distance: 2m209y

Prize: £56,950

Runners: 7

Surface: Turf

Age: 3yo+

Class: Class 1

Type: Hurdle

Potters Charm (IRE) G

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Form: 21-111

Age: 5

WT: 11st 8lbs

OR: 146

2.4

Additional Information

Owner El Rincon

Breeder Gerard P Flynn

Last Run 41 days ago

Pedigree

Sire: Valirann (FR)

Dam: Autumn In New York (IRE)

Damsire: Shantou (USA)

Trainer Last 14 Days

Runs 27

Wins 5

Percent 19%

Comment 4-4 under rules and a fine prospect; has progressed markedly with every run and seemed to have plenty left in the tank when striding clear of the odds-on favourite in Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham's November meeting (2m5f, good); should be fully effective over today's shorter trip; key player.

Celtic Dino (FR) G

J: Adam Wedge

T: Sam Thomas

Form: 131-11

Age: 5

WT: 11st 8lbs

OR: 134

5.9

Additional Information

Owner Walters Plant Hire Ltd

Breeder E A R L Haras Du Mondant Et Al

Last Run 34 days ago

Pedigree

Sire: Doctor Dino (FR)

Dam: Bal Celtique (FR)

Damsire: Ballingarry (IRE)

Trainer Last 14 Days

Runs 7

Wins 1

Percent 14%

Comment Two-time bumper winner and unbeaten over hurdles, following up easy win at Wincanton with clearcut success at Ascot (both 1m7f, good); in deeper waters here but he's a useful prospect and not to be passed over lightly.

Roadlesstravelled (IRE) G D

J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O'Neill

Form: /1-111

Age: 5

WT: 11st 8lbs

OR: 138

6.6

Additional Information

Owner Brook Farm Bloodstock

Breeder Highfort Stud

Last Run 33 days ago

Pedigree

Sire: Lauro (GER)

Dam: Liz's D'Estruval (IRE)

Damsire: Presenting (GB)

Trainer Last 14 Days

Runs 31

Wins 3

Percent 10%

Comment Changed hands for £215,000 after an Irish point win and he's 3-3 over hurdles since, showing further improvement when making all in Grade 2 novice at Haydock (1m7f, soft; beat Country Mile by 3l) in November; looks an uncomplicated sort and another personal best is very much on the cards.

Country Mile (IRE) G D

J: Kielan Woods

T: Dan Skelton

Form: 21-121

Age: 5

WT: 11st 8lbs

OR: 138

9.6

Additional Information

Owner Stephen Bough

Breeder Miss Gemma Phelan

Last Run 13 days ago

Pedigree

Sire: Ocovango (GB)

Dam: Uncatchable (IRE)

Damsire: Catcher In The Rye (IRE)

Trainer Last 14 Days

Runs 51

Wins 6

Percent 12%

Comment Beaten just once in four outings under rules and that came at the hands of Roadlesstravelled in a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Haydock in November when a last-flight mistake compromised his chance; made amends in no uncertain terms at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) two weeks ago when winning a small-field event in a canter; it's hard to know where his limit lies and he's high on the list.

Miami Magic (IRE) G D

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Form: 41-211

Age: 5

WT: 11st 8lbs

OR: 132

19.49

Additional Information

Owner D Hague

Breeder James T Williams

Last Run 31 days ago

Pedigree

Sire: Leading Light (IRE)

Dam: Rose De Beaufai (FR)

Damsire: Solon (GER)

Trainer Last 14 Days

Runs 10

Wins 0

Percent 0%

Comment Won a point and went close in a bumper (here) for previous yard; has made a smooth transition to hurdling, winning impressively at Fakenham (2m, good) and Kempton (2m, good to soft; made all); faces a sterner test of his credentials now but he's a likeable type and not without hope by any means.

Good And Clever (IRE) G D

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Form: 13-2

Age: 5

WT: 11st 8lbs

OR: -

48.08

Additional Information

Owner Bryce & Greatrex

Breeder Longrove Stud & Jack Fogarty

Last Run 27 days ago

Pedigree

Sire: Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)

Dam: Grangeclare Rosa (IRE)

Damsire: Gamut (IRE)

Trainer Last 14 Days

Runs 16

Wins 4

Percent 25%

Comment Showed plenty of ability in spring bumpers, winning by a wide margin at Warwick and third in a Grade 2 here; bumped into a high-class prospect on hurdling debut at Newbury (2m, soft) four weeks ago and shaped well in pulling clear of the remainder; an exciting hurdler in his own right and worth his place in this higher grade.

Junker d'Allier (FR) G D

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Form: 222-11

Age: 5

WT: 11st 8lbs

OR: 131

Additional Information

Owner What The Elle

Breeder Michel Larobe Et Al

Last Run 43 days ago

Pedigree

Sire: Kapgarde (FR)

Dam: Star Flight (FR)

Damsire: Poliglote (GB)

Trainer Last 14 Days

Runs 32

Wins 6

Percent 19%

Comment Runner-up in three bumpers; well-backed favourite when winning novice hurdles at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) and Bangor (2m, good to soft) in the autumn with a fair bit in hand; encounters a higher calibre of rival here but he still has untapped potential.

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