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16:05 Aintree - 12 April 2024 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life
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16:05 Aintree

Friday 12 April 2024

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All13:4514:2014:5515:3016:0516:4017:15

Randox Supports Race Against Dementia Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 1  |   2m 5f 19y  |   Soft (Heavy in places)  |   24 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 16:05  |   Winning time: 5m 42.92s
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Horse silk
Classic Getaway26
Age: 8|  Weight: 12-0| J: Mr P W Mullins| T: W P Mullins| OR:  155| BF
25/1
Kicked off this term with success at Thurles in November but failed to get home when an odds-on third of 5 in conditions event at Down Royal (26.2f, soft) 26 days ago. Can make his presence felt back in trip for yard with good record in this.
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James Du Berlaist29
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-10| J: P Townend| T: W P Mullins| OR:  151| D
6/1
Consistent sort but he's been winless in this sphere since his debut in January, 2023. Creditable seventh of 21 to Shakem Up'arry in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. Can give another good account.
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Shakem Up'arryt29
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-8| J: Ben Jones| T: B Pauling| OR:  149| D
5/1
Jumped very well as usual when bagging 2m4f handicap chases at Cheltenham this year, on the latter occasion in the Plate when always holding on. Up another 6 lb but big shout in his hat-trick bid.
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Empire Steel56
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-4| J: Ryan Mania| T: A M Thomson| OR:  145| D
28/1
Resumed winning ways on the back of a wind op in 5-runner handicap chase at Kelso (21.6f, soft) 56 days ago. Much respected despite taking a 3 lb weights rise.
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Fantastic Lady105
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-3| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR:  144
18/1
Made up into a useful winning chaser last term but pulled up in listed chase at Doncaster (20.5f, soft) 105 days ago. Runner-up in this 12 months ago and she's the sort to bounce back after a break.
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Embitteredt29
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-2| J: Sam Ewing| T: G Elliott| OR:  143
66/1
Back to winning ways at Navan in December. Respectable eleventh of 21 to Shakem Up'arry in the Plate at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. In the picture.
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Richmond Lake56
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-2| J: Theo Gillard| T: D McCain Jnr| OR:  143| C| D
50/1
Course winner who was running creditably when fell last in handicap chase at Kelso (21.6f, soft) 56 days ago. Possibilities.
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Horse silk
Flegmatikp,t27
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-2| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR:  143| D
25/1
Ended a near 2-year losing run when scoring at Kempton in January. Took his form up a notch when an excellent runner-up there (2m4f) last time so can go well again.
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Kandoo Kidt41
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-1| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR:  142| BF
10/1
Back to winning ways at Newbury in December and posted a good second of 9 in handicap chase there (19.8f, soft) 41 days ago. Needs considering.
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Aime Desjy34
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-0| J: D E Mullins| T: W P Mullins| OR:  141
16/1
Has taken well to chasing and readily landed the odds in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 34 days ago. Not without interest now going into handicaps.
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Life In The Parkt29
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-13| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: H De Bromhead| OR:  140
11/2
Tongue strap on for 1st time when very good fourth of 21 to Shakem Up'arry in the Plate at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. This Irish raider is weighted to go well nudged up 1 lb.
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Quel Destinb48
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-11| J: Bryony Frost| T: P F Nicholls| OR:  138
50/1
Made it 2-2 in a change of headgear (blinkers replaced cheekpieces) in 4-runner Chepstow handicap chase in December. Only fourth of five back there since but he's the sort to bounce back.
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Celebre D'Allenp29
Age: 12|  Weight: 10-10| J: M G Nolan| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR:  137| C
28/1
Course winner in October. 50/1, still going well when hampered and unseated rider 17th in Kim Muir at Cheltenham (26f, soft) 29 days ago. Holds solid claims.
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Your Darling140
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-10| J: Kielan Woods| T: B Pauling| OR:  137| D
12/1
Unreliable sort but he posted a career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Ascot (21f, good to soft) 140 days ago by 9 lengths from Flegmatik. In the mix if on his A-game again.
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Arizona Cardinalt43
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-10| J: C Gethings| T: S Edmunds| OR:  137
20/1
Arrives on a hat-trick after 23f handicap chase wins at Leicester and Ludlow this year. Hiked up 9 lb but still can't be dismissed in his current mood.
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Horse silk
Shantreusse47
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-9| J: D J O'Keeffe| T: H De Bromhead| OR:  136
25/1
Still to win over fences but he comes here on the back of a good second of 10 in handicap chase at Naas (20f, heavy) 47 days ago. One for the shortlist.
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The Edgar Wallacet48
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-9| J: David Bass| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR:  136| BF| D
33/1
Is enjoying a good season and scored around 2m4f at Wetherby and Leiceser before Christmas. Recorded a good second of 4 in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, soft) 48 days ago so he can't be dismissed.
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Horse silk
Good Boy Bobbyp24
Age: 11|  Weight: 10-8| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR:  135
66/1
Dual scorer (at up to 3m) earlier this term but unsuited by drop in trip when fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) 24 days ago, Not ruled out back over further.
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Bill Baxterp141
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-7| J: James Bowen| T: W Greatrex| OR:  134| BF| CD
13/2
Took this 12 months ago but he turned in a laboured effort when only sixth of 9 in handicap chase (9/2) at Newbury (19.8f, soft) 41 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now so he still merits consideration.
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Francky Du Berlaist63
Age: 11|  Weight: 10-7| J: R T Dunne| T: P & M Bowen| OR:  134| D
80/1
Won the 2022 Summer Plate at Market Rasen and some good efforts since, including when runner-up in a cross-country event at Cheltenham in December. Possibly needed the run when well held at Kempton last time but others still appeal more.
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Grandads Cottaget48
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-7| J: S Bowen| T: O Murphy| OR:  134
18/1
Irish point/hurdles winner who added to his tally in a first-time tongue strap at Leicester in January. Backed it up with a good fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Kempton (20.5f, soft) 48 days ago. No forlorn hope.
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23
Horse silk
Frero Banbou29
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-4| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR:  131
14/1
Winless for over 2 years but consistent sort who recorded a good sixth of 21 to Shakem Up'arry in the Plate at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. Not taken lightly off a falling mark.
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Horse silk
Ciel De Neigep29
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-3| J: R P McLernon| T: B Haslam| OR:  130
33/1
Smart chaser at his peak for Willie Mullins but he's yet to fire in 3 outings for his present stable and he's hard to make a case for.
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Horse silk
Killer Kanet29
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-2| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Tizzard| OR:  128
28/1
Winless since early 2023 and cheekpieces tried for the first time when fifteenth of 21 to Shakem Up'arry in the Plate at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. Others are preferred.
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Non-Runners

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Horse silk
Lounge Lizard40
Weight: 10-9|  Age: 7
T: H D Daly  J: Non Runner
NR

Forecasts

Shakem Up'arry (5/1), Life In The Park (11/2), James Du Berlais (6/1), Bill Baxter (13/2), Kandoo Kid (10/1), Your Darling (12/1), Frero Banbou (14/1), Aime Desjy (16/1), Lounge Lizard (16/1), Fantastic Lady (18/1), Grandads Cottage (18/1), Arizona Cardinal (20/1), Shantreusse (25/1), Flegmatik (25/1), Classic Getaway (25/1), Celebre D'Allen (28/1), Empire Steel (28/1), Killer Kane (28/1), The Edgar Wallace (33/1), Ciel De Neige (33/1), Richmond Lake (50/1), Quel Destin (50/1), Embittered (66/1), Good Boy Bobby (66/1), Francky Du Berlais (80/1)

16:05 Aintree - 12 April 2024 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life

Plenty are in with a shout. SHAKEM UP'ARRY impressed when landing the Plate at the Festival and with his jumping an asset he can complete a hat-trick in this prestigious event. Irish-challenger Life In The Park could emerge as the main danger after coming home a very good fourth behind Ben Pauling's upwardly-mobile chaser at Cheltenham, although a solid case can also be made for last year's winner Bill Baxter and the Willie Mullins-trained duo Classic Getaway and James du Berlais.

Previous Winners

2023
Bill Baxter
Weight: 10-4  |Age: 7
20/1

Prize Money

1st: £84,195.002nd: £31,665.003rd: £15,825.004th: £7,905.005th: £3,975.006th: £1,980.007th: £1,020.008th: £540.009th: £300.0010th: £150.00

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