| 1571188 |
1 |
1 |
GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus |
16:05 |
Aintree |
09 Apr 2026 |
William Hill Aintree Hurdle |
£140,325 - 7 declared to run |
2m 4f |
Good to soft |
|
null |
2024 winner Brighterdaysahead did best of those who raced in the Champion Hurdle last time and will appreciate this longer trip. However she did have the run of the race from the front that day and may find the ground on the quick side again here so THE NEW LION may be able to reverse the form. The International Hurdle winner's Grade 1 wins as a novice came over this longer trip and he lacked the tactical speed to get competitive over 2m at Cheltenham but did finish well having conceded first run. His jumping was an issue earlier in the season but he looks to have ironed out those mistakes and he remains relatively unexposed in open company so could progress again. The biggest danger to the re-opposing pair is likely to be El Fabiolo who has returned to hurdling in fine form this term after some jumping problems crept in over fences. The multiple Grade 1 winning chaser is completely unexposed in this sphere at high levels and his Grade 1 form here as a novice reads very well. The drier ground here is a positive and he's forgiven his defeat behind Gordon Elliott's mare at the DRF where he was far too keen. |
2024 winner Brighterdaysahead did best of those who raced in the Champion Hurdle last time and will appreciate this longer trip. However she did have the run of the race from the front that day and may find the ground on the quick side again here so THE NEW LION may be able to reverse the form. The International Hurdle winner's Grade 1 wins as a novice came over this longer trip and he lacked the tactical speed to get competitive over 2m at Cheltenham but did finish well having conceded first run. His jumping was an issue earlier in the season but he looks to have ironed out those mistakes and he remains relatively unexposed in open company so could progress again. The biggest danger to the re-opposing pair is likely to be El Fabiolo who has returned to hurdling in fine form this term after some jumping problems crept in over fences. The multiple Grade 1 winning chaser is completely unexposed in this sphere at high levels and his Grade 1 form here as a novice reads very well. The drier ground here is a positive and he's forgiven his defeat behind Gordon Elliott's mare at the DRF where he was far too keen. |
1-2-3 Selections The New Lion (5) Brighterdaysahead (6) El Fabiolo (2) |
null |
The New Lion |
Brighterdaysahead |
El Fabiolo |
null |
0 |
null |
Alexei |
|
b |
g |
Tai Chi |
Andromeda |
Mount nelson |
6 |
0 |
158 |
i |
Brendan Powell |
null |
J Tizzard |
When fourth beaten 9 1/2l in Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on soft and good to firm; highly progressive but probably vulnerable for the win at the top level. |
|
166 |
null |
null |
null |
|
|
2 |
11 |
108.89 |
null |
| 1571188 |
2 |
1 |
GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus |
16:05 |
Aintree |
09 Apr 2026 |
William Hill Aintree Hurdle |
£140,325 - 7 declared to run |
2m 4f |
Good to soft |
|
null |
2024 winner Brighterdaysahead did best of those who raced in the Champion Hurdle last time and will appreciate this longer trip. However she did have the run of the race from the front that day and may find the ground on the quick side again here so THE NEW LION may be able to reverse the form. The International Hurdle winner's Grade 1 wins as a novice came over this longer trip and he lacked the tactical speed to get competitive over 2m at Cheltenham but did finish well having conceded first run. His jumping was an issue earlier in the season but he looks to have ironed out those mistakes and he remains relatively unexposed in open company so could progress again. The biggest danger to the re-opposing pair is likely to be El Fabiolo who has returned to hurdling in fine form this term after some jumping problems crept in over fences. The multiple Grade 1 winning chaser is completely unexposed in this sphere at high levels and his Grade 1 form here as a novice reads very well. The drier ground here is a positive and he's forgiven his defeat behind Gordon Elliott's mare at the DRF where he was far too keen. |
2024 winner Brighterdaysahead did best of those who raced in the Champion Hurdle last time and will appreciate this longer trip. However she did have the run of the race from the front that day and may find the ground on the quick side again here so THE NEW LION may be able to reverse the form. The International Hurdle winner's Grade 1 wins as a novice came over this longer trip and he lacked the tactical speed to get competitive over 2m at Cheltenham but did finish well having conceded first run. His jumping was an issue earlier in the season but he looks to have ironed out those mistakes and he remains relatively unexposed in open company so could progress again. The biggest danger to the re-opposing pair is likely to be El Fabiolo who has returned to hurdling in fine form this term after some jumping problems crept in over fences. The multiple Grade 1 winning chaser is completely unexposed in this sphere at high levels and his Grade 1 form here as a novice reads very well. The drier ground here is a positive and he's forgiven his defeat behind Gordon Elliott's mare at the DRF where he was far too keen. |
1-2-3 Selections The New Lion (5) Brighterdaysahead (6) El Fabiolo (2) |
null |
The New Lion |
Brighterdaysahead |
El Fabiolo |
null |
0 |
null |
El Fabiolo |
|
b |
g |
Spanish Moon |
Sainte Mante |
Saint Des Saints |
9 |
74.39 |
155 |
i |
Paul Townend |
null |
W P Mullins |
Winner of four G1s; outclassed rivals when winning the QuinnBet Hurdle at Leopardstown by 21l last time; effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by decent ground but acts on soft; top class at best, jumping an issue over fences, may do better in spring and unexposed over hurdles, player. |
|
166 |
null |
null |
null |
|
|
6 |
33 |
377.92 |
null |
| 1571188 |
3 |
1 |
GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus |
16:05 |
Aintree |
09 Apr 2026 |
William Hill Aintree Hurdle |
£140,325 - 7 declared to run |
2m 4f |
Good to soft |
|
null |
2024 winner Brighterdaysahead did best of those who raced in the Champion Hurdle last time and will appreciate this longer trip. However she did have the run of the race from the front that day and may find the ground on the quick side again here so THE NEW LION may be able to reverse the form. The International Hurdle winner's Grade 1 wins as a novice came over this longer trip and he lacked the tactical speed to get competitive over 2m at Cheltenham but did finish well having conceded first run. His jumping was an issue earlier in the season but he looks to have ironed out those mistakes and he remains relatively unexposed in open company so could progress again. The biggest danger to the re-opposing pair is likely to be El Fabiolo who has returned to hurdling in fine form this term after some jumping problems crept in over fences. The multiple Grade 1 winning chaser is completely unexposed in this sphere at high levels and his Grade 1 form here as a novice reads very well. The drier ground here is a positive and he's forgiven his defeat behind Gordon Elliott's mare at the DRF where he was far too keen. |
2024 winner Brighterdaysahead did best of those who raced in the Champion Hurdle last time and will appreciate this longer trip. However she did have the run of the race from the front that day and may find the ground on the quick side again here so THE NEW LION may be able to reverse the form. The International Hurdle winner's Grade 1 wins as a novice came over this longer trip and he lacked the tactical speed to get competitive over 2m at Cheltenham but did finish well having conceded first run. His jumping was an issue earlier in the season but he looks to have ironed out those mistakes and he remains relatively unexposed in open company so could progress again. The biggest danger to the re-opposing pair is likely to be El Fabiolo who has returned to hurdling in fine form this term after some jumping problems crept in over fences. The multiple Grade 1 winning chaser is completely unexposed in this sphere at high levels and his Grade 1 form here as a novice reads very well. The drier ground here is a positive and he's forgiven his defeat behind Gordon Elliott's mare at the DRF where he was far too keen. |
1-2-3 Selections The New Lion (5) Brighterdaysahead (6) El Fabiolo (2) |
null |
The New Lion |
Brighterdaysahead |
El Fabiolo |
null |
0 |
null |
Lucky Place |
|
b |
g |
Pastorius |
Luckystar Du Frene |
Perrault |
7 |
74.39 |
151 |
i |
N de Boinville |
null |
N J Henderson |
Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; hampered early and left poorly placed in race dominated from front when down the field in BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham most recent; top jockey back on board; effective 2 1/2m; classy hurdler, generally consistent, looks out of depth here. |
|
157 |
null |
null |
null |
|
|
7 |
60 |
130.86 |
null |
| 1571188 |
4 |
1 |
GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus |
16:05 |
Aintree |
09 Apr 2026 |
William Hill Aintree Hurdle |
£140,325 - 7 declared to run |
2m 4f |
Good to soft |
|
null |
2024 winner Brighterdaysahead did best of those who raced in the Champion Hurdle last time and will appreciate this longer trip. However she did have the run of the race from the front that day and may find the ground on the quick side again here so THE NEW LION may be able to reverse the form. The International Hurdle winner's Grade 1 wins as a novice came over this longer trip and he lacked the tactical speed to get competitive over 2m at Cheltenham but did finish well having conceded first run. His jumping was an issue earlier in the season but he looks to have ironed out those mistakes and he remains relatively unexposed in open company so could progress again. The biggest danger to the re-opposing pair is likely to be El Fabiolo who has returned to hurdling in fine form this term after some jumping problems crept in over fences. The multiple Grade 1 winning chaser is completely unexposed in this sphere at high levels and his Grade 1 form here as a novice reads very well. The drier ground here is a positive and he's forgiven his defeat behind Gordon Elliott's mare at the DRF where he was far too keen. |
2024 winner Brighterdaysahead did best of those who raced in the Champion Hurdle last time and will appreciate this longer trip. However she did have the run of the race from the front that day and may find the ground on the quick side again here so THE NEW LION may be able to reverse the form. The International Hurdle winner's Grade 1 wins as a novice came over this longer trip and he lacked the tactical speed to get competitive over 2m at Cheltenham but did finish well having conceded first run. His jumping was an issue earlier in the season but he looks to have ironed out those mistakes and he remains relatively unexposed in open company so could progress again. The biggest danger to the re-opposing pair is likely to be El Fabiolo who has returned to hurdling in fine form this term after some jumping problems crept in over fences. The multiple Grade 1 winning chaser is completely unexposed in this sphere at high levels and his Grade 1 form here as a novice reads very well. The drier ground here is a positive and he's forgiven his defeat behind Gordon Elliott's mare at the DRF where he was far too keen. |
1-2-3 Selections The New Lion (5) Brighterdaysahead (6) El Fabiolo (2) |
null |
The New Lion |
Brighterdaysahead |
El Fabiolo |
null |
0 |
null |
Potters Charm |
|
b |
g |
Valirann |
Autumn In New York |
Shantou |
7 |
74.39 |
154 |
i |
Sam Twiston-Davies |
null |
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies |
Ran to form outclassing rivals when winning National Spirit Hurdle (Grade 2) at Fontwell by 2l last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; in form, looks to have reached level over hurdles, could do well at G2/3 level but bit below top class. |
|
159 |
null |
null |
null |
|
|
1 |
14 |
102.56 |
null |
| 1571188 |
5 |
1 |
GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus |
16:05 |
Aintree |
09 Apr 2026 |
William Hill Aintree Hurdle |
£140,325 - 7 declared to run |
2m 4f |
Good to soft |
|
null |
2024 winner Brighterdaysahead did best of those who raced in the Champion Hurdle last time and will appreciate this longer trip. However she did have the run of the race from the front that day and may find the ground on the quick side again here so THE NEW LION may be able to reverse the form. The International Hurdle winner's Grade 1 wins as a novice came over this longer trip and he lacked the tactical speed to get competitive over 2m at Cheltenham but did finish well having conceded first run. His jumping was an issue earlier in the season but he looks to have ironed out those mistakes and he remains relatively unexposed in open company so could progress again. The biggest danger to the re-opposing pair is likely to be El Fabiolo who has returned to hurdling in fine form this term after some jumping problems crept in over fences. The multiple Grade 1 winning chaser is completely unexposed in this sphere at high levels and his Grade 1 form here as a novice reads very well. The drier ground here is a positive and he's forgiven his defeat behind Gordon Elliott's mare at the DRF where he was far too keen. |
2024 winner Brighterdaysahead did best of those who raced in the Champion Hurdle last time and will appreciate this longer trip. However she did have the run of the race from the front that day and may find the ground on the quick side again here so THE NEW LION may be able to reverse the form. The International Hurdle winner's Grade 1 wins as a novice came over this longer trip and he lacked the tactical speed to get competitive over 2m at Cheltenham but did finish well having conceded first run. His jumping was an issue earlier in the season but he looks to have ironed out those mistakes and he remains relatively unexposed in open company so could progress again. The biggest danger to the re-opposing pair is likely to be El Fabiolo who has returned to hurdling in fine form this term after some jumping problems crept in over fences. The multiple Grade 1 winning chaser is completely unexposed in this sphere at high levels and his Grade 1 form here as a novice reads very well. The drier ground here is a positive and he's forgiven his defeat behind Gordon Elliott's mare at the DRF where he was far too keen. |
1-2-3 Selections The New Lion (5) Brighterdaysahead (6) El Fabiolo (2) |
null |
The New Lion |
Brighterdaysahead |
El Fabiolo |
null |
0 |
null |
The New Lion |
|
b |
g |
Kayf Tara |
Raitera |
Astarabad |
7 |
74.39 |
160 |
i |
Harry Skelton |
null |
Dan Skelton |
Winner of two G1s; 7l third in Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham most recent run where lacked speed of principals and conceded first run; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on soft, good to soft; top prospect, G1 class, may ideally want bit further than 2m, Aintree Hurdle could suit ideally. |
|
172 |
null |
null |
null |
|
|
3 |
7 |
162.5 |
null |
| 1571188 |
6 |
1 |
GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus |
16:05 |
Aintree |
09 Apr 2026 |
William Hill Aintree Hurdle |
£140,325 - 7 declared to run |
2m 4f |
Good to soft |
|
null |
2024 winner Brighterdaysahead did best of those who raced in the Champion Hurdle last time and will appreciate this longer trip. However she did have the run of the race from the front that day and may find the ground on the quick side again here so THE NEW LION may be able to reverse the form. The International Hurdle winner's Grade 1 wins as a novice came over this longer trip and he lacked the tactical speed to get competitive over 2m at Cheltenham but did finish well having conceded first run. His jumping was an issue earlier in the season but he looks to have ironed out those mistakes and he remains relatively unexposed in open company so could progress again. The biggest danger to the re-opposing pair is likely to be El Fabiolo who has returned to hurdling in fine form this term after some jumping problems crept in over fences. The multiple Grade 1 winning chaser is completely unexposed in this sphere at high levels and his Grade 1 form here as a novice reads very well. The drier ground here is a positive and he's forgiven his defeat behind Gordon Elliott's mare at the DRF where he was far too keen. |
2024 winner Brighterdaysahead did best of those who raced in the Champion Hurdle last time and will appreciate this longer trip. However she did have the run of the race from the front that day and may find the ground on the quick side again here so THE NEW LION may be able to reverse the form. The International Hurdle winner's Grade 1 wins as a novice came over this longer trip and he lacked the tactical speed to get competitive over 2m at Cheltenham but did finish well having conceded first run. His jumping was an issue earlier in the season but he looks to have ironed out those mistakes and he remains relatively unexposed in open company so could progress again. The biggest danger to the re-opposing pair is likely to be El Fabiolo who has returned to hurdling in fine form this term after some jumping problems crept in over fences. The multiple Grade 1 winning chaser is completely unexposed in this sphere at high levels and his Grade 1 form here as a novice reads very well. The drier ground here is a positive and he's forgiven his defeat behind Gordon Elliott's mare at the DRF where he was far too keen. |
1-2-3 Selections The New Lion (5) Brighterdaysahead (6) El Fabiolo (2) |
null |
The New Lion |
Brighterdaysahead |
El Fabiolo |
null |
0 |
null |
Brighterdaysahead |
|
b |
m |
Kapgarde |
Matnie |
Laveron |
7 |
71.21 |
159 |
i |
Jack Kennedy |
null |
G Elliott |
Winner of four G1s including this in 2024; bit free in front when second beaten 6 1/2l in Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest; got first run on The New Lion that day; effective 2m, acts on any but suited by cut; top class at best, not always the most reliable. |
|
175 |
null |
null |
null |
|
|
4 |
0 |
0.0 |
null |
| 1571188 |
7 |
1 |
GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus |
16:05 |
Aintree |
09 Apr 2026 |
William Hill Aintree Hurdle |
£140,325 - 7 declared to run |
2m 4f |
Good to soft |
|
null |
2024 winner Brighterdaysahead did best of those who raced in the Champion Hurdle last time and will appreciate this longer trip. However she did have the run of the race from the front that day and may find the ground on the quick side again here so THE NEW LION may be able to reverse the form. The International Hurdle winner's Grade 1 wins as a novice came over this longer trip and he lacked the tactical speed to get competitive over 2m at Cheltenham but did finish well having conceded first run. His jumping was an issue earlier in the season but he looks to have ironed out those mistakes and he remains relatively unexposed in open company so could progress again. The biggest danger to the re-opposing pair is likely to be El Fabiolo who has returned to hurdling in fine form this term after some jumping problems crept in over fences. The multiple Grade 1 winning chaser is completely unexposed in this sphere at high levels and his Grade 1 form here as a novice reads very well. The drier ground here is a positive and he's forgiven his defeat behind Gordon Elliott's mare at the DRF where he was far too keen. |
2024 winner Brighterdaysahead did best of those who raced in the Champion Hurdle last time and will appreciate this longer trip. However she did have the run of the race from the front that day and may find the ground on the quick side again here so THE NEW LION may be able to reverse the form. The International Hurdle winner's Grade 1 wins as a novice came over this longer trip and he lacked the tactical speed to get competitive over 2m at Cheltenham but did finish well having conceded first run. His jumping was an issue earlier in the season but he looks to have ironed out those mistakes and he remains relatively unexposed in open company so could progress again. The biggest danger to the re-opposing pair is likely to be El Fabiolo who has returned to hurdling in fine form this term after some jumping problems crept in over fences. The multiple Grade 1 winning chaser is completely unexposed in this sphere at high levels and his Grade 1 form here as a novice reads very well. The drier ground here is a positive and he's forgiven his defeat behind Gordon Elliott's mare at the DRF where he was far too keen. |
1-2-3 Selections The New Lion (5) Brighterdaysahead (6) El Fabiolo (2) |
null |
The New Lion |
Brighterdaysahead |
El Fabiolo |
null |
0 |
null |
Golden Ace |
|
b |
m |
Golden Horn |
Deuce Again |
Dubawi |
8 |
71.21 |
150 |
i |
Lorcan Williams |
null |
J Scott |
Winner of two G1s; ran to form, likely as good as she is beaten 10l in Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham last time; took that contest last year; in good form prior; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft, good; fortunate dual G1 winner but usually runs her race; unlikely to be reversing form with re-opposing rivals over this longer trip. |
|
165 |
null |
null |
null |
|
|
5 |
0 |
0.0 |
null |