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

Aintree

4:05

Date 2023-04-14

Distance 2m5f19y

Class Class 1

Going Soft

Type Chase

Surface Turf

Age Band 5yo+

Prize £84,195

Runners 30

Runners

#	Horse	Jockey / Trainer	Wt	Gear	Form	OR	RPR	TS	Last	Crs	Dst	Val	Scr	Odds
10	Ashtown Lad b Harry Skelton · Dan Skelton	Harry Skelton · Dan Skelton	155	—	5-3123	144	161	154	55d	—	—	+16	26.6	15/2 12%
Won the 3m2f Becher Chase here in December and assured stamina could be an asset.
1	Haut En Couleurs b Paul Townend · W P Mullins	Paul Townend · W P Mullins	168	—	-54F25	157	163	137	29d	—	—	+23	31.9	17/2 11%
Not beaten far off this mark at Cheltenham; has plenty of class and still only a 6yo.
2	Burrows Saint b Mr P W Mullins · W P Mullins	Mr P W Mullins · W P Mullins	163	—	23U-03	152	159	60	28d	—	—	+20	27.6	10 10%
Fourth in the 2021 National; ran a big prep race and this test could be ideal for him.
6	Al Dancer gr Charlie Deutsch · Sam Thomas	Charlie Deutsch · Sam Thomas	160	tp	4532-1	149	166	144	160d	—	—	+29	37.1	10 10%
Won the Grand Sefton in November on first run over these fences and saved for this since.
14	Gesskille b Henry Brooke · Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	Henry Brooke · Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	151	p	-21226	140	163	155	106d	—	—	+26	35	15/2 12%
Two near-misses over these fences this season, at 2m5f and 3m2f; plenty going for him.
7	Il Ridoto b Harry Cobden · Paul Nicholls	Harry Cobden · Paul Nicholls	157	tp	3-4416	146	165	149	29d	—	—	+21	28	14 7%
Newcomer over these fences but hard to fault in strong 2m4f handicaps this season.
27	Equus Dancer b Sean Bowen · Peter Bowen	Sean Bowen · Peter Bowen	144	p	11-101	133	158	130	27d	—	—	+16	22.5	12 8%
Versatile 9yo who knows how to win; his stable won this for a fifth time 12 months ago.
16	Phoenix Way b Kevin Brogan · Harry Fry	Kevin Brogan · Harry Fry	149	tp	F-P445	138	164	145	55d	—	—	+19	23.1	25 4%
Best handicap form came over this trip but having first experience of these fences.
24	Bill Baxter gr Sam Twiston-Davies · Warren Greatrex	Sam Twiston-Davies · Warren Greatrex	144	—	-811F1	133	160	145	41d	—	—	+35	38.8	25 4%
Perhaps unlucky not to be unbeaten in four runs following wind surgery; this is tougher.
30	Fantastikas b Jordan Nailor · Nigel Twiston-Davies	Jordan Nailor · Nigel Twiston-Davies	142	tp	-60P30	131	159	126	31d	—	—	+18	23	14 7%
Has found it a challenge since emerging from novice company; well held at Cheltenham.
18	Demachine b Jonathan Burke · Kerry Lee	Jonathan Burke · Kerry Lee	148	t	0-1275	137	165	146	76d	—	—	+18	23.4	16 6%
On a good mark but recent defeats point to limitations in a race of this nature.
5	Final Orders b Keith Donoghue · Gavin Cromwell	Keith Donoghue · Gavin Cromwell	161	—	111115	150	156	119	30d	—	—	+37	43.9	16 6%
5-7 over fences; it all happened too quickly for him in the 2m Grand Annual at Cheltenham
11	Upping The Anti b Rachael Blackmore · Henry De Bromhead	Rachael Blackmore · Henry De Bromhead	153	—	113FB2	142	157	131	27d	—	—	+26	31.5	22 5%
Latest second has been franked big time; this mark could be okay if his jumping holds up.
20	Numitor gr Adam Wedge · Heather Main	Adam Wedge · Heather Main	146	—	2-3P32	135	164	153	20d	—	—	+22	26	22 5%
Bumped into a sharp improver at Newbury but there are more intriguing candidates.
NR	Quel Destin ch NON-RUNNER · Paul Nicholls	NON-RUNNER · Paul Nicholls	146	p	/3P132	135	162	141	34d	—	—	+20	39.1	28 4%
Non-runner
12	Fantastic Lady b Nico de Boinville · Nicky Henderson	Nico de Boinville · Nicky Henderson	152	—	13U-10	141	161	148	103d	—	—	+20	23.7	25 4%
She was only 14-1 for this last year when unfortunate to depart at the very first fence.
26	Coopers Cross b Ryan Mania · Stuart Coltherd	Ryan Mania · Stuart Coltherd	144	p	213216	133	163	147	41d	—	—	+31	34	33 3%
Bled latest; even if back on song, this race demands another jolt of improvement.
28	Killer Kane b Brendan Powell · Joe Tizzard	Brendan Powell · Joe Tizzard	143	t	-64415	132	163	143	48d	—	—	+25	28.4	28 4%
Below par last time and now has to deal with a career-high mark; good ground seems ideal.
17	Batcio gr Brian Hayes · T M Walsh	Brian Hayes · T M Walsh	149	—	4342-U	138	160	147	24d	—	—	+20	22.8	33 3%
Second last year but first sighting since when unseating (well held) at Clonmel last month
3	Ciel De Neige b Mark Walsh · W P Mullins	Mark Walsh · W P Mullins	163	b	12-507	152	160	89	68d	—	—	+23	26.4	28 4%
0-3 in handicap chases (2m5f-3m) when yet to finish within 10l of the principals.
19	Kiltealy Briggs b A P Heskin · Jamie Snowden	A P Heskin · Jamie Snowden	148	tp	P-1455	137	166	148	69d	—	—	+19	22.8	40 3%
Prominent racer who could show up well for a long way if taking to these fences.
13	Battleoverdoyen b Kieren Buckley(3) · Gordon Elliott	Kieren Buckley(3) · Gordon Elliott	152	t	5P493P	141	165	119	30d	—	—	+21	23.6	50 2%
Top class as a novice but now without a win since the 2021 Galway Festival.
15	Top Ville Ben b Thomas Dowson · Philip Kirby	Thomas Dowson · Philip Kirby	150	h	P-353P	139	155	86	31d	—	—	+20	23	50 2%
Won't have fond memories of these fences having fallen/pulled up on his two encounters.
8	Gin On Lime b Darragh O'Keeffe · Henry De Bromhead	Darragh O'Keeffe · Henry De Bromhead	156	t	-3204U	145	160	97	30d	—	—	+23	24.9	40 3%
Useful but probably significant that Rachael Blackmore prefers stablemate Upping The Anti.
29	Dorking Lad b Jamie Moore · Gary Moore	Jamie Moore · Gary Moore	142	p	4-31UB	131	162	121	55d	—	—	+19	20.7	66 2%
Capable handicapper on his day but has failed to complete his last two starts.
9	Epson Du Houx br Shane Fitzgerald(3) · Henry De Bromhead	Shane Fitzgerald(3) · Henry De Bromhead	156	ht	61-236	145	157	123	30d	—	—	+22	24.3	50 2%
Best form is at about 2m and he was well held over that trip at the Cheltenham Festival.
25	Celebre Dallen ch Micheal Nolan · Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	Micheal Nolan · Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	144	p	5-4340	133	165	135	29d	—	—	+19	21.2	66 2%
Only tenth in the 2m4f handicap at Cheltenham last month and he was behind some of these.
21	Hereditary Rule b Simon Torrens · John C Mcconnell	Simon Torrens · John C Mcconnell	146	t	421130	135	160	139	29d	—	—	+31	32.7	80 1%
Nowhere at Cheltenham and this looks a big ask even if back to his best.
4	Fan De Blues b Daryl Jacob · W P Mullins	Daryl Jacob · W P Mullins	163	t	43118P	152	158	129	90d	—	—	+32	33	80 1%
By no means a natural chaser and these fences will test that part of his game.
23	Hardline b Ricky Doyle · Gordon Elliott	Ricky Doyle · Gordon Elliott	146	—	322168	135	157	43	30d	—	—	+28	29.1	100 1%
He's a worthy outsider on his exploits during the last 12 months.

Horse	bet365	William Hill	Unibet	Boyle Sports	Ladbrokes
Ashtown Lad	8	15/2	6	7	7
Haut En Couleurs	9	17/2	8	8	9
Burrows Saint	10	9	9	9	10
Al Dancer	9	17/2	10	8	9
Gesskille	8	8	15/2	8	8
Il Ridoto	14	14	10	12	12
Equus Dancer	12	11	12	12	12
Phoenix Way	25	20	22	20	22
Bill Baxter	25	20	18	25	22
Fantastikas	14	14	14	14	14
Demachine	16	14	14	16	16
Final Orders	16	14	16	10	16
Upping The Anti	20	14	22	18	20
Numitor	22	20	20	22	20
Quel Destin	20	28	28	28	28
Fantastic Lady	25	25	25	25	25
Coopers Cross	33	25	25	25	33
Killer Kane	28	25	25	28	28
Batcio	33	25	33	33	33
Ciel De Neige	28	22	28	25	25
Kiltealy Briggs	40	28	33	33	40
Battleoverdoyen	50	50	40	50	50
Top Ville Ben	50	40	40	50	50
Gin On Lime	40	33	33	33	40
Dorking Lad	66	50	66	66	66
Epson Du Houx	50	40	50	40	50
Celebre Dallen	66	50	50	50	40
Hereditary Rule	80	66	80	80	80
Fan De Blues	80	50	66	66	66
Hardline	100	80	100	80	100

Predictor

Scored on Official Rating (max 30), Recent Form (max 25), and Market Odds (max 20). Max score: 75.

1st

Final Orders

43.9

OR: 25 Form: 17 Odds: 1.9

2nd

Quel Destin

39.1

OR: 21.3 Form: 12.3 Odds: 5.6

3rd

Bill Baxter

38.8

OR: 20.8 Form: 17 Odds: 1.1

Al Dancer

37.1

OR: 24.8 Form: 10 Odds: 2.4

Gesskille

OR: 22.5 Form: 10 Odds: 2.5

15/2

Coopers Cross

OR: 20.8 Form: 12.4 Odds: 0.9

Fan De Blues

OR: 25.5 Form: 7.1 Odds: 0.4

Hereditary Rule

32.7

OR: 21.3 Form: 11.1 Odds: 0.4

Haut En Couleurs

31.9

OR: 26.8 Form: 2.8 Odds: 2.4

17/2

Upping The Anti

31.5

OR: 23 Form: 7.2 Odds: 1.4

Hardline

29.1

OR: 21.3 Form: 7.5 Odds: 0.3

100

Killer Kane

28.4

OR: 20.5 Form: 7 Odds: 0.9

Il Ridoto

OR: 24 Form: 2.1 Odds: 1.9

Burrows Saint

27.6

OR: 25.5 Form: 0 Odds: 2.1

Ashtown Lad

26.6

OR: 23.5 Form: 0 Odds: 3.1

15/2

Ciel De Neige

26.4

OR: 25.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0.9

Numitor

OR: 21.3 Form: 3.5 Odds: 1.2

Gin On Lime

24.9

OR: 23.8 Form: 0.6 Odds: 0.6

Epson Du Houx

24.3

OR: 23.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0.6

Fantastic Lady

23.7

OR: 22.8 Form: 0 Odds: 1

Battleoverdoyen

23.6

OR: 22.8 Form: 0.3 Odds: 0.6

Demachine

23.4

OR: 21.8 Form: 0 Odds: 1.6

Phoenix Way

23.1

OR: 22 Form: 0 Odds: 1.1

Fantastikas

OR: 20.3 Form: 1.4 Odds: 1.4

Top Ville Ben

OR: 22.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0.7

Batcio

22.8

OR: 22 Form: 0 Odds: 0.8

Kiltealy Briggs

22.8

OR: 21.8 Form: 0 Odds: 1.1

Equus Dancer

22.5

OR: 20.8 Form: 0 Odds: 1.7

Celebre Dallen

21.2

OR: 20.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0.5

Dorking Lad

20.7

OR: 20.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0.5

Ratings

Horse	OR	RPR	TS
Haut En Couleurs Top Rated	157	163	137
Burrows Saint	152	159	60
Ciel De Neige	152	160	89
Fan De Blues	152	158	129
Final Orders	150	156	119
Al Dancer	149	166	144
Il Ridoto	146	165	149
Gin On Lime	145	160	97
Epson Du Houx	145	157	123
Ashtown Lad	144	161	154
Upping The Anti	142	157	131
Fantastic Lady	141	161	148
Battleoverdoyen	141	165	119
Gesskille	140	163	155
Top Ville Ben	139	155	86
Phoenix Way	138	164	145
Batcio	138	160	147
Demachine	137	165	146
Kiltealy Briggs	137	166	148
Numitor	135	164	153
Quel Destin	135	162	141
Hereditary Rule	135	160	139
Hardline	135	157	43
Equus Dancer	133	158	130
Bill Baxter	133	160	145
Coopers Cross	133	163	147
Celebre Dallen	133	165	135
Killer Kane	132	163	143
Fantastikas	131	159	126
Dorking Lad	131	162	121

Last Run

Horse	Last Run	Status
Ashtown Lad	55d ago	Fresh
Haut En Couleurs	29d ago	Fit
Burrows Saint	28d ago	Fit
Al Dancer	160d ago	Long break
Gesskille	106d ago	Long break
Il Ridoto	29d ago	Fit
Equus Dancer	27d ago	Fit
Phoenix Way	55d ago	Fresh
Bill Baxter	41d ago	Fit
Fantastikas	31d ago	Fit
Demachine	76d ago	Fresh
Final Orders	30d ago	Fit
Upping The Anti	27d ago	Fit
Numitor	20d ago	Fit
Quel Destin	34d ago	Fit
Fantastic Lady	103d ago	Long break
Coopers Cross	41d ago	Fit
Killer Kane	48d ago	Fresh
Batcio	24d ago	Fit
Ciel De Neige	68d ago	Fresh
Kiltealy Briggs	69d ago	Fresh
Battleoverdoyen	30d ago	Fit
Top Ville Ben	31d ago	Fit
Gin On Lime	30d ago	Fit
Dorking Lad	55d ago	Fresh
Epson Du Houx	30d ago	Fit
Celebre Dallen	29d ago	Fit
Hereditary Rule	29d ago	Fit
Fan De Blues	90d ago	Fresh
Hardline	30d ago	Fit

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