Class 1, Grade 3, £1,000,000 Total Prize Fund. 4.15pm, Aintree, Saturday, April 5, 2014. Four miles, three and a half furlongs. For seven-year-olds and upwards which, up to and including March 17, have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a chase of three miles or more and which are allotted a rating of 120 or more by the BHA Head of Handicapping following a review of the horses entered and after taking account of races run up to and including February 9. Horses which are not qualified for a rating in Great Britain or Ireland at closing may also be entered. Such horses may be eligible for a weight providing the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including February 9 would merit a minimum rating of 120. To qualify, horses must have run at least three times in chases run under the Rules of Racing of the same Recognised Racing Authority up to and including February 9. At the Handicapper’s discretion, such horses may be allocated a rating. The decision of the BHA Head of Handicapping shall be final. No penalties after publication of the weights. Entries closed January 28, entries revealed January 29 (115 entries). Weights revealed Tuesday, February 11 (114 remain). First scratchings’ deadline February 25. Second scratchings’ deadline March 18. Five-day confirmation stage March 31. Final declaration stage 10.00am, April 3. Form figures supplied by Weatherbys and are correct up to and including the racing of Sunday, February 9. Tidal Bay is rated 161.
Form Horse Age/Wgt Owner Trainer
1) 121-1532 TIDAL BAY (IRE) 13-11-10 Andrea & Graham Wylie Paul Nicholls
2) 132-54U LONG RUN (FR) 9-11-09 Robert Waley-Cohen Nicky Henderson
Last Time D'Albain - highlighted in a thread on here so I though I'd have some
Hunt Ball - bit of an enigma but interesting that it went to NH following return from States... would of hoped for a more promising run at Chelters but that's not necessarily a pre-requisite for a big run at Aintree... no idea whether it's going to possibly line up...
Quito De La Roque - bit of an old fav of mine... on @ 66s each way 5 places... market on hear offers no negative at this point...
Hoping all 3 stand their ground tomorrow... after scratchings will add a couple more to my 'portfolio'...
Got 3 going for me at the mo...Last Time D'Albain - highlighted in a thread on here so I though I'd have some Hunt Ball - bit of an enigma but interesting that it went to NH following return from States... would of hoped for a more promising run at C
Those to have been taken out include several others owned by Graham Wylie such as last week's controversial Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up On His Own and the somewhat disappointing Boston Bob.
Others to have been scratched include Kauto Stone, Cantlow, Carlingford Lough, Cape Tribulation, Mon Parrain and Pandorama.
Those to have been taken out include several others owned by Graham Wylie such as last week's controversial Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up On His Own and the somewhat disappointing Boston Bob.Others to have been scratched include Kauto Stone, Cantlow,
I seriously wouldn't go much lower than 46/47 on the list if you weigh up the Topham entries. The question is who exactly is going to come out between now and the actual race and the answer imo is not many.
I seriously wouldn't go much lower than 46/47 on the list if you weigh up the Topham entries. The question is who exactly is going to come out between now and the actual race and the answer imo is not many.
Believe it was second-favourite last year when ruled out a few days before the race due to a minor stress fracture in his illium.
Has been well beat in all races this year but is set to carry 7lb less than alloted last year.
Money today for Prince De Beauchene. Believe it was second-favourite last year when ruled out a few days before the race due to a minor stress fracture in his illium.Has been well beat in all races this year but is set to carry 7lb less than alloted
bit of money for Night in Milan today, I'm on NRNB at 50/1 so no worries about not getting in. Trading at 70 on here and still bits of 50/1 with the bookies, that would suggest to me that people think it should get in
bit of money for Night in Milan today, I'm on NRNB at 50/1 so no worries about not getting in. Trading at 70 on here and still bits of 50/1 with the bookies, that would suggest to me that people think it should get in
ttp - that's my take on it... any horses balloted out, bets void so monies returned...
Took a bit of a stab at Tranquil Sea @ 380... no.56 in the current list so highly improbable but trainer keen to run so will stay in until final decs... I hope...
ttp - that's my take on it... any horses balloted out, bets void so monies returned...Took a bit of a stab at Tranquil Sea @ 380... no.56 in the current list so highly improbable but trainer keen to run so will stay in until final decs... I hope...
I didn't realise that's how it worked, I thought the ballot only referred to any horses on the same weight trying to qualify for the 40th spot. I suppose it's still some consolation that if it was withdrawn at this stage I would still get my money back
I didn't realise that's how it worked, I thought the ballot only referred to any horses on the same weight trying to qualify for the 40th spot. I suppose it's still some consolation that if it was withdrawn at this stage I would still get my money ba
Ballotted out does refer to horses who don't make the top 40 best-rated (or weighted). If it's withdrawn for any other reason you don't get your money back for an antepost non-runner.
But in your previous post you were talking about the horse "getting in" which is normally taken to mean to get in the 40, ie not be balloted out.
Ballotted out does refer to horses who don't make the top 40 best-rated (or weighted). If it's withdrawn for any other reason you don't get your money back for an antepost non-runner.But in your previous post you were talking about the horse "getting