Racecards
17:15 Aintree
Weatherbys Racing Bank Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2) (Class 1)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m 209y
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £45,000 added
- Winner: £25,322
- 2nd: £9,540
- 3rd: £4,774
- 4th: £2,385
- Form 231
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer N A Twiston-Davies
- Jockey Jamie Bargary
held up towards rear, driven and headway under pressure over 2f out, soon ridden, went 4th and kept on from over 1f out, not pace to trouble leaders
- Form 2-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Harry Skelton
towards rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, never reached leaders, weakened final furlong
- Form 1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Johnson
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong
- Form 53-1112
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer K Dalgleish
- Jockey B S Hughes
tracked leaders on inside, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
- Form 31
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer C Gordon
- Jockey Tom Cannon
in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms
- Form 4-31
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer D W Whillans
- Jockey Callum Whillans
in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong
- Form 11
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies
held up mid-division, outpaced 3f out, soon beaten, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
Dazibao (FR)
39- Form 1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer George Baker
- Jockey Andrew Tinkler
always behind, lost touch over 3f out, tailed off
Harambe
63- Form 12
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer A King
- Jockey Thomas Bellamy
mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on when held inside final furlong, lost 2nd post
- Form 11
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey D R Fox
chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Kateson
70- Form 1272
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer T Lacey
- Jockey T Scudamore
mid-division on outside, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase front pair over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, took 2nd post, not pace to reach winner
- Form 18
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer F O'Brien
- Jockey P J Brennan
mid-division, chased leaders over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms
- Form 1-2P2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer W Greatrex
- Jockey G Sheehan
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
Pym (IRE)
48- Form 1-2
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey J McGrath
held up towards rear, outpaced over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on into mid-division past beaten horses final furlong, never threatened leaders
- Form 1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer O Sherwood
- Jockey N D Fehily
mid-division on outside, ridden over 2f out, 5th over 1f out, kept on, not pace to trouble leaders
- Form 7-117
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
raced keenly in mid-division, short of room 4f out, outpaced over 3f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong
- Form 3313
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey D N Russell
held up behind, headway under pressure on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, never reached leaders
- Form 1
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey N de Boinville
tracked leaders, effort 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 2101
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J Ryan
- Jockey Thomas Garner
chased leaders to over 6f out, soon behind and struggling, tailed off over 3f out, pulled up over 2f out, dismounted
Verdict
The New One has been the only four-year-old winner of this Grade 2 bumper in the last nine years so the stats are against Mister Fisher and Normal Norman. Skidoosh could go well at a price as he still looked a little green at Doncaster in February. Danny Kirwan still looks unfurnished but beat Pym at Kempton on his debut under Rules, though was receiving 7lb. Mercy Mercy Me will be bidding to advertise the form of last month’s Champion Bumper but Chanceanotherfive and Kateson are more exposed than most. We’ll take a chance on SEVARANO as Oliver Sherwood’s good-looking son of Shantou was most impressive in a maiden at Kempton on his racecourse debut. He’s going to make a cracking jumper but gets plenty of speed from both sides of his pedigree and will have come on a bundle for that first outing.
Formwatch
Al Dancer (FR) 2-1 (11-0) Raced keenly, held up in 4th, closed from 3 out, led over 2f out, clear when edged right inside final furlong, easily, won at Bangor 2m 1f mdn (5) sft in Mar beating Landofsmiles (11-0) by 6l, 5 ran.
Amoola Gold (GER) 14-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, headway 6f out, stayed on from over 1f out, went 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Haafapiece (10-8) at Kempton 2m mdn (5) gs in Feb.
Arthur Mac (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd 7f out, led over 2f out, pressed final furlong, stayed on well, in command towards finish, won at Hereford 2m (5) sft in Jan beating West To The Bridge (11-4) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Chanceanotherfive (IRE) 6-1 (11-13) Always prominent, pushed along 4f out, soon outpaced, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Seddon (11-3) at Musselburgh 2m (4) sft in Feb.
Commanche Red (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Always prominent, ridden to lead on outside edging right well over 1f out, clear final furlong, ran on well, won at Kempton 2m mdn (5) sft in Feb beating Beakstown (11-4) by 5l, 12 ran.
Dali Mail (FR) 6-1 (11-2) With leader, led over 5f out, clear over 2f out, readily, won at Kelso 2m (5) hvy in Feb beating Dr Hooves (11-2) by 18l, 6 ran.
Danny Kirwan (IRE) 13-8fav (11-2) Held up in touch on inside, switched outside and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven clear when edged right inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Kempton 2m (5) gd in Feb beating Pym (11-9) by 2l, 9 ran.
Dazibao (FR) 10-1 (11-2) won at Lingfield 2m (5) pol in Mar beating Balli Martine (11-2) by 2l, 8 ran.
Harambe 9-4 (11-10) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, went 2nd 3f out, closed over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 3 3/4l behind Thebannerkingrebel (11-10) at Bangor 2m 1f (5) hvy in Feb.
Highland Hunter (IRE) 10-3 (11-4) Led, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, rallied to regain lead post, won at Kelso 2m (5) hvy in Jan beating Hitman Fred (11-4) by hd, 7 ran.
Kateson 7-4 (11-10) Took keen hold, 2nd or 3rd, ridden and clear 2nd 3f out, no impression on winner from over 1f out, 2nd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Remastered (11-3) at Chepstow 2m (5) hvy in Feb.
Mercy Mercy Me 25-1 (11-5) Held up behind, headway on outside 3f out, outpaced when ridden and edged left inside final, never troubled leaders, 8th of 23, 9 1/2l behind Relegate (10-12) at Cheltenham 2m (1) sft in Mar.
Portrush Ted (IRE) 5-2 (11-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along 4f out, 2nd over 2f out, no impression on winner over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 9, 9l behind Brewin'upastorm (11-4) at Hereford 2m (5) sft in Jan.
Pym (IRE) 7-4 (11-9) Tracked leaders, effort on inside over 2f out, soon one pace, ridden and stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Danny Kirwan (11-2) at Kempton 2m (5) gd in Feb.
Sevarano (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway on outside chasing leaders 5f out, led over 2f out, clear inside final 2f, very easily, won at Kempton 2m mdn (5) sft in Feb beating Rhythm Is A Dancer (11-4) by 7l, 14 ran.
Skidoosh 2-1fav (11-9) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on and headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Daydream Aulmes (11-2) at Doncaster 2m 1f (5) gs in Feb.
Theatre Legend 10-3 (11-13) Led, driven and headed over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 16l behind Seddon (11-3) at Musselburgh 2m (4) sft in Feb.
Thosedaysaregone (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Held up in touch, 7th early, no impression from 2f out in 3rd, one pace, 3rd of 9, 26 3/4l behind Getaway John (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m hvy in Apr.
Mister Fisher (IRE) 5-4fav (10-10) Held up towards rear, going well when switched left 3f out, 3rd over 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, led 150 yards out, ran on well, won at Kempton 2m mdn (5) sft in Mar beating Manvers House (11-3) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Normal Norman 6-1 (11-0) Keen, tracked leaders, led going well approaching final 2f, clear over 1f out, ran on well, eased close home, won at Lingfield 2m (5) pol in Feb beating Sangha River (11-9) by 3/4l, 12 ran.