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1582115 1 1 GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus 15:05 Aintree 11 Apr 2026 Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle £140,325 - 12 declared to run 3m 149y Good to soft-good in places; national: good to soft null Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. 1-2-3 Selections Honesty Policy (6) Hiddenvalley Lake (4) Strong Leader (9) null Honesty Policy Hiddenvalley Lake Strong Leader null 0 null Doddiethegreat b g Fame And Glory Asturienne Sleeping Car 10 0 147 i Sam Twiston-Davies null N J Henderson Pulled up in Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest where too keen; suited by 3m on decent ground; progressive since being upped to staying trips until latest, likely has reached level. 154 null null null 12 43 98.95 null
1582115 2 1 GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus 15:05 Aintree 11 Apr 2026 Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle £140,325 - 12 declared to run 3m 149y Good to soft-good in places; national: good to soft null Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. 1-2-3 Selections Honesty Policy (6) Hiddenvalley Lake (4) Strong Leader (9) null Honesty Policy Hiddenvalley Lake Strong Leader null 999 null Happy Jacky b g Milan Courtain Diesis 12 74.39 144 i Non Runner null M Fahey Did too much too soon down the field in a handicap at Clonmel most recent on the Flat; effective 2-3m, suited by sound surface; consistent over hurdles but looks out of depth here. 147 null null null 6 0 0.0 null
1582115 3 1 GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus 15:05 Aintree 11 Apr 2026 Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle £140,325 - 12 declared to run 3m 149y Good to soft-good in places; national: good to soft null Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. 1-2-3 Selections Honesty Policy (6) Hiddenvalley Lake (4) Strong Leader (9) null Honesty Policy Hiddenvalley Lake Strong Leader null 0 null Hewick b g Virtual Ballyburn Rose Oscar 11 0 152 i Paddy Hanlon null J J Hanlon Winner of two G1s; well beaten in Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest despite easy lead; second run after wind op; effective 3m, needs good ground; former King George winner not the force of old but still competitive at high level. 158 null null null 11 40 122.35 null
1582115 4 1 GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus 15:05 Aintree 11 Apr 2026 Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle £140,325 - 12 declared to run 3m 149y Good to soft-good in places; national: good to soft null Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. 1-2-3 Selections Honesty Policy (6) Hiddenvalley Lake (4) Strong Leader (9) null Honesty Policy Hiddenvalley Lake Strong Leader null 0 null Hiddenvalley Lake ch g Sholokhov Coming Home Exit To Nowhere 9 74.39 158 i Darragh O'Keeffe null H De Bromhead Won this last year; needed run comfortably held in Boyne Hurdle (Grade 2) at Navan last time where ground too slow; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on any; Grade 1 winner should come on for latest and could bounce back on spring ground. 167 null null null 9 18 195.07 null
1582115 5 1 GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus 15:05 Aintree 11 Apr 2026 Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle £140,325 - 12 declared to run 3m 149y Good to soft-good in places; national: good to soft null Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. 1-2-3 Selections Honesty Policy (6) Hiddenvalley Lake (4) Strong Leader (9) null Honesty Policy Hiddenvalley Lake Strong Leader null 0 null Home By The Lee b g Fame And Glory Going For Home Presenting 11 0 161 i J J Slevin null J P O'Brien Winner of three G1s; got first run, ran to best when winning Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham by 1 1/4l last time; effective 3m, acts on any; can be a tricky ride but strong stayer; in career best form but has disappointed here on the back of Cheltenham a couple of times. 173 null null null 10 31 266.94 null
1582115 6 1 GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus 15:05 Aintree 11 Apr 2026 Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle £140,325 - 12 declared to run 3m 149y Good to soft-good in places; national: good to soft null Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. 1-2-3 Selections Honesty Policy (6) Hiddenvalley Lake (4) Strong Leader (9) null Honesty Policy Hiddenvalley Lake Strong Leader null 0 null Honesty Policy b g Jukebox Jury Molo Kalanisi 6 0 155 i Mark Walsh null G Elliott Beaten 7l in Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham last time where too keen and flattened out up the hill; in good form prior; effective 2m-3m, acts on heavy and good; progressive, G1 winner as a novice here, more to come over hurdles and flatter track a plus. 165 null null null 5 8 163.4 null
1582115 7 1 GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus 15:05 Aintree 11 Apr 2026 Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle £140,325 - 12 declared to run 3m 149y Good to soft-good in places; national: good to soft null Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. 1-2-3 Selections Honesty Policy (6) Hiddenvalley Lake (4) Strong Leader (9) null Honesty Policy Hiddenvalley Lake Strong Leader null 0 null Impose Toi b g It's Gino Saraska D'airy Ungaro 8 0 158 i N de Boinville null N J Henderson Pulled up in Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest where never travelled; effective 2 1/2-3m, suited by decent ground; progressive since being upped to 3m until latest, must bounce back. 163 null null null 1 25 311.24 null
1582115 8 1 GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus 15:05 Aintree 11 Apr 2026 Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle £140,325 - 12 declared to run 3m 149y Good to soft-good in places; national: good to soft null Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. 1-2-3 Selections Honesty Policy (6) Hiddenvalley Lake (4) Strong Leader (9) null Honesty Policy Hiddenvalley Lake Strong Leader null 0 null Jingko Blue b g Great Pretender Vibraye Saint Des Saints 7 74.39 153 i James Bowen null N J Henderson Stole lead at the tape on a day where frontrunners dominated when winning BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham by 6l last time; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft, good; progressive hurdler worth a go up in class. 158 null null null 7 0 0.0 null
1582115 9 1 GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus 15:05 Aintree 11 Apr 2026 Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle £140,325 - 12 declared to run 3m 149y Good to soft-good in places; national: good to soft null Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. 1-2-3 Selections Honesty Policy (6) Hiddenvalley Lake (4) Strong Leader (9) null Honesty Policy Hiddenvalley Lake Strong Leader null 0 null Strong Leader b g Passing Glance Strong Westerner Westerner 9 0 155 i S Bowen null O Murphy Comfortably held in Cleeve Hurdle (Grade 2) at Cheltenham last time; in good form prior; suited by 3m on good, long straights and flat tracks suit; won this in 2024 and runner up last year; generally consistent, remain competitive at Grade 1/Grade 2 level but vulnerable to less exposed rivals. 166 null null null 8 13 178.25 null
1582115 10 1 GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus 15:05 Aintree 11 Apr 2026 Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle £140,325 - 12 declared to run 3m 149y Good to soft-good in places; national: good to soft null Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. 1-2-3 Selections Honesty Policy (6) Hiddenvalley Lake (4) Strong Leader (9) null Honesty Policy Hiddenvalley Lake Strong Leader null 0 null Air Of Entitlement b m Westerner Carrigeen Karaka Stowaway 7 71.21 144 i Jack Kennedy null H De Bromhead Yard won this last year; improved when winning Martin Pipe at Cheltenham by 3l last time; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on any but suited by decent ground; dual Cheltenham winner, spring ground may suit best but does have stamina to prove up in class. 156 null null null 3 17 137.12 null
1582115 11 1 GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus 15:05 Aintree 11 Apr 2026 Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle £140,325 - 12 declared to run 3m 149y Good to soft-good in places; national: good to soft null Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. 1-2-3 Selections Honesty Policy (6) Hiddenvalley Lake (4) Strong Leader (9) null Honesty Policy Hiddenvalley Lake Strong Leader null 0 null Lavida Adiva b m Champs Elysees Avida Star Montjeu 7 71.21 136 i H Cobden null Ruth Jefferson Did well to finish as close as she did having started slowly when second beaten 3 1/2l in Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham latest; usually held up; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on good to soft, good; consistent dual Listed winner but out of depth here. 150 null null null 2 20 46.42 null
1582115 12 1 GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus 15:05 Aintree 11 Apr 2026 Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle £140,325 - 12 declared to run 3m 149y Good to soft-good in places; national: good to soft null Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. Last year's front pair Hiddenvalley Lake and Strong Leader are respected having been kept fresh swerving Cheltenham. The former was unsuited by testing ground on his reappearance while the latter has always struggled at Prestbury Park with flatter tracks such as this his forte. They will both enjoy conditions and should run their races but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. HONESTY POLICY was held by Home By The Lee in the Stayers Hurdle but he wasn't beaten all that far and he did travel well for a long way until his stamina gave way. The tongue tie goes on and if he can settle better he should be finishing powerfully on this flatter track where he was a Grade 1 winner as a novice. He can reverse form with his Cheltenham conqueror who had the run of the race that day and has struggled when coming to this meeting in the past. BetMGM Cup winner Jingko Blue is another who had an easy lead at Cheltenham but he's unexposed as a stayer and worth a try at this higher level. 1-2-3 Selections Honesty Policy (6) Hiddenvalley Lake (4) Strong Leader (9) null Honesty Policy Hiddenvalley Lake Strong Leader null 0 null Take No Chances b m Milan Coscorrig Pistolet Bleu 8 71.21 145 i Harry Skelton null Dan Skelton Tired late up the hill, not knocked about when beaten when fourth beaten 16l in Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest; trainer in form; effective 2-3m; admirably consistent mare will be ridden to pick up the pieces. 161 null null null 4 12 47.71 null