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3m½f (3m149y) JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4yo+) Flooring Porter was much the best at Cheltenham for the second year running but Aintree is an altogether different test and his exertions might level the playing field – he was very disappointing at Punchestown last year. THYME…

2m4f Betway Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4yo+) I was sweet on WALKING ON AIR as a Ballymore contender before he was ruled out, and nothing puts me off here. He was uber impressive on debut and has always been spoken of by connections as a…

4m2½f (Grand National) Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (7yo+) Punters are back to Aintree for the Randox Health Grand National. With fairly quick ground, I expect the first circuit of this race to be run at some pace. The onus over the National Fences…

2m4f 20 Years Together, Alder Hey & Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4yo+) A non-runner when put up at Ascot earlier this year, HIGHWAY ONE O TWO is worth an each-way bet in the opener. His Lanzarote Hurdle form – for which he only went up 1lb –…

2m4f (2m3f200y) (Mildmay) SSS Super Alloys Manifesto Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) I’m not sure what PIC D’ORHY needs to do to be favourite here. He’s 7/2 and the clear form pick – confirmed by official ratings who have him 5lb ahead of next best. Flat tracks really suit him and…

4m (3m7f176y) Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) Christian Williams seems to hold all the aces in this year’s running of the Scottish National with the top two in the market, KITTY’S LIGHT and Win My Wings both having cracking chances. I was quite keen on the…

1m  Godolphin Mile Sponsored By Nakheel (Group 2) (Dirt)  (3yo+) Having lowered the Meydan 7f track record not once but twice this season, STORM DAMAGE is surely the best horse in this race based off his turf form. The big question is whether he can translate that to the dirt and stay the mile…

1m  Godolphin Mile Sponsored By Nakheel (Group 2) (Dirt)  (3yo+) Having lowered the Meydan 7f track record not once but twice this season, STORM DAMAGE is surely the best horse in this race based off his turf form. The big question is whether he can translate that to the dirt and stay…

3m2½f (3m2f70y) (New) Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) Last year’s Gold Cup saw A Plus Tard and Minella Indo surpass the form of dual winner Al Boum Photo, and to me that is the standard everything else have to reach. For me, only one horse has reached that…

3m(2m7f213y) (New) Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4yo+)   The Albert Bartlett has had some odd results over the years with it being a graveyard for favourites. In fact, only one favourite has been successful in the last 10 years, and it has paid…