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Aintree Festival Day 3 Tips
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IT’S GRAND NATIONAL DAY! Day 3 of Aintree’s Grand National meeting and plenty to get stuck into with the main event taking place at 5.15pm. Can’t wait! We’ve got all 7 races covered in detail again including main dangers to our selections.
We’ll include key information like how we think the race will be run and who we see emerging as the main danger (or dangers). Profit and loss will be calculated to level stakes (same as our oddschecker bets and like we did at Cheltenham) and posted daily to Twitter.
EFT Construction Handicap Hurdle – Grade 3 3m1/2f
Betway Mersey Novices’ Hurdle – Grade 1 2m4f
Poundland Maghull Novices’ Chase – Grade 1 2m
JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle – Grade 1 3m1/2f
Betway Handicap Chase – Grade 3 3m1f
Randox Grand National Handicap Chase – Grade 3 4m21/2f
Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race – Grade 2 2m1f
EFT Construction Handicap Hurdle 1.45
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Trends
– 9/11 aged between 6 and 8
– 3/11 ran in the Coral Cup on their last run
– 9/11 rated 137 or higher
– 9/11 had at least 3 runs that season
– 8/11 had at least 1 win that season
– 6/11 top 3 in the betting
Aintree 1.45 Beauport (best price 14/1) LONGSHOT
Likeable sort who ran two big races at Newbury and Sandown before deservedly getting his head back in front at Uttoxeter last month; 6lb higher but came clear with the runner-up last time; should run a big race.
The final day of the Grand National Festival starts with a wide open handicap with the maximum field of 22 going to post. I’ve thrown two darts in this! BEAUPORT has been in such good form (2221) and finally got his nose back in front last time out at Uttoxeter. He is unexposed at this trip and in a race with 6 places available I would be surprised if he wasn’t in the frame at the vert least.
Last years runner up J’AI FROID looks overpriced running off the same mark again this year. He has been poor over fences but plenty have gone chasing before running in this with success in the past and he could run a massive race. There are plenty of dangers including Serious Charges who’s profile I really like but was put off by the record of 5 years olds in this race. Winter Fog and Third Wind were impressive at Cheltenham and could be in the mix under higher weights.
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EFT Construction Handicap Hurdle
Aintree Saturday 1.45 Beauport (best price 14/1) each way LONGSHOT
J’Ai Froid (best price 25/1) each way saver
Betway Mersey Novices’ Hurdle 2.25
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Trends
– 10/11 aged 5 or 6
– 7/11 favourites
– 9/11 top 3 in the betting
– 6/11 ran in the Ballymore
– 9/11 rated 148 or higher
– 10/11 at least 1 win that season
Aintree 2.25 Walking On Air (best price 4/1) EYE CATCHER
Caught the eye when runner-up on debut in a bumper at Kempton, pulling hard; settled better to win impressively on debut over hurdles at Newbury; sure to do better and looks an exciting prospect.
Three Stripe Life has very solid form to his name and lost little in defeat again when second to Sir Gerhard in the Ballymore. This quicker ground asks a different question though and I want to chance the untapped potential WALKING ON AIR brings to the table. He ran out a mightily impressive winner on debut over hurdles at Newbury and I think he can take this step up in grade in his stride. He has been targeted for this and the yard have already been amongst the winners this week. 4/1 looks the value play.
Three Stripe Life is obviously hugely respected but might lack a gear change on this ground so that could bring Good Risk At All into the argument. He really impressed at Ascot and is also likely to improve so might be a decent punt to hit the frame. North Lodge won his first two before going down narrowly last time and can still do better too so might not be far away either.
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Poundland Maghull Novices’ Chase 3.00
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Trends
– 11/11 aged between 6 and 8
– 5/11 favourites/ joint favourites have won
– 10/11 top 3 in the betting
– 10/11 ran within the last 42 days
– 5/11 ran in the Arkle
– 10/11 rated 143 or higher
Aintree 3.00 Edwardstone (best price 8/11)
Did everything that was asked of him to stride clear and win the Arkle impressively last month; jumps and travels well and hard to get away from again; comfortably the most likely winner and should get the job done.
Going to keep this one pretty simple because if EDWARDSTONE is at the same level as he was at Cheltenham he wins this. He has won his last 5 over fences and impressed again in the Arkle. He has been on the go since November but that didn’t seem to be an issue last time out and he is the one to beat which is very much being reflected in the market.
Gentleman De Mee is an interesting rival as he is improving with every run but still has to prove it at this level. Third Time Lucki could be the one to chase the selection home again but I can’t see why anyone would be backing him to reverse that form.
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JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle 3.35
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Trends
– 9/11 aged between 6 and 8
– 7/11 favourites have won
– 6/11 ran in the Stayers
– 9/11 at least 9 runs over hurdles
– 9/11 rated 159 or higher
– 9/11 at least 1 win that season
Aintree 3.35 Flooring Porter (best price 15/8) NAP
Kept pouring it on to defend his Stayers’ Hurdle crown at the Cheltenham Festival last month; jumping an asset and if he is in the same form here he will be hard to get past in the closing stages; the one to beat.
The NAP won again at Aintree on Friday so we head into Saturday chasing a hat-trick of winners. I still don’t think we’ve seen the best of FLOORING PORTER and he is hard to look past off the back of that dominant Stayers’ Hurdle victory last month. He jumped efficiently throughout and was never getting headed in the closing stages. He kept finding more and crossed the line with still more to give. It will be interesting to see if he gets an uncontested lead again but even so I think he’ll work his way there and have too much in the closing stages.
Champ travelled up strongly at Cheltenham but finished a bit tamely and was beaten 4 lengths. Thyme Hill may well emerge as the main danger once more.
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Betway Handicap Chase 4.15
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Trends
– 8/11 aged between 7 and 9
– 3/11 favourites have won
– 4/11 top 3 in the betting
– 9/11 had at least 6 previous runs over hurdles
– 7/11 rated between 137 and 143
– 11/11 at least 3 runs that season
Aintree 4.15 Shan Blue (best price 3/1) NEXT BEST
Looked to be cruising to victory in the Charlie Hall before crashing out and while he disappointed in the Ryanair behind Allaho last month he looks to have leading claims now dropping into handicap company.
This race has been won by horses higher in the handicap over the years and I quite like SHAN BLUE to show his class here. I prefer him over this trip than the Ryanair last time and that run despite pulling up should put him spot on for this. He was so far clear in the Charlie Hall before falling so his mark does look lenient as he would be much higher in the ratings if winning that.
As a saver Oscar Elite looks a good bet after running a huge race to finish third in the Ultima. He is up 2lb for that and I think he has more to come at this trip in handicap company. There are plenty who could get involved including Espoir De Romay and Killer Kane.
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Randox Grand National Handicap Chase 5.15
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Trends
– 8/11 aged between 8 and 10
– 8/11 priced 11/1 or bigger
– 9/11 weighed between 10st3lbs and 11st5lbs
– 9/11 at least 1 previous run at Aintree
– 11/11 at least 10 previous chase runs
– 9/11 rated between 146-160
Aintree 5.15 Any Second Now (best price 11/1) each way
Ran a huge race in defeat to finish third in this last year having been badly hampered; can jump better too and warmed up for this with a gutsy win at Fairyhouse last time; with better luck in running could be the one to beat.
Aintree 5.15 Delta Work (best price 11/1) each way
Back to form pegging back National hero Tiger Roll in the Cross Country at Cheltenham last month; jumped well and stayed on strongly; lots to like coming into this and sure to run a big race if in the same form again here.
Aintree 5.15 Eclair Surf (best price 14/1) each way
Came into his own since his stamina has been drawn out winning impressively at Warwick back in January; runner-up to Win My Wings now looks really strong form given what that horse did in the Scottish Grand National.
Aintree 5.15 School Boy Hours (best price 25/1) each way
Put it altogether to win in gutsy fashion at Leopardstown after Christmas; well backed before making a race-ending error in the Kim Muir last month; potentially well handicapped and looks worth chancing.
Aintree 5.15 Fortescue (best price 28/1) each way
Stamina in abundance; caught the eye staying on strongly for third in the Peter Marsh before improving to win well at Ascot back in February; same mark here and could be one that might have gone under the radar.
The Grand National is often wide open but I have to admit it looks ultra competitive this year! I’ve backed a few in the race but my main hope would have to be ANY SECOND NOW for JP McManus. He ran huge in this last year to finish third and with a trouble-free run (easier said than done) he is the one to beat. He was badly hampered at the 12th and did well to recover after that. He is 7lb higher but I liked the attitude he showed to win at Fairyhouse and he is only 2lb higher than that here.
Another one I like near the top of the betting is DELTA WORK. This horse has always possessed a lot of class and I thought he jumped particularly well to peg back Tiger Roll in the Cross Country last month. He is a horse with plenty of scope who stays well and I think he is going to give Jack Kennedy a great spin. If he gets into a rhythm early I think he’ll be the one that trades favourite in-running. I did think we’d get bigger than 11/1 but I guess that shows how impressive he was to win last month.
I was so happy to see ECLAIR SURF get in late in the week after Win My Wings won the Scottish National with ease last weekend. He is 4lb well in at the weights and carries just 10 stone 6 round here. They always give him a nice break between races and he just keeps improving. His run in the Eider from the front was impressive and he should get a clear sight of all his fences at Aintree as well and I think he will go very well.
The other one who got in at the last minute (number 40 at the time of writing) is FORTESCUE. He seems a big price based on his form over trips around 3 miles. Henry Daly has brought him on nicely with big improvements of late and there could be a lot to come over these extreme trips and carrying just 10-6 he will be able to show exactly what he can do.
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Randox Grand National Handicap Chase
Aintree Saturday 5.15 Any Second Now (best price 11/1) each way
Delta Work (best price 11/1) each way
Eclair Surf (best price 14/1) each way
School Boy Hours (best price 25/1) each way
Fortescue (best price 28/1) each way
Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race 6.20
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Trends
– 10/11 aged 5 or 6
– 1/11 favourites
– 4/11 top 3 in the betting
– 3/11 ran in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham
– 8/11 rated 118 or higher
– 11/11 at least 2 runs that season
Aintree 6.20 Henri The Second (best price 7/1) each way
Overcame inexperience to make a winning start at Chepstow running on strongly; responded well to pressure to make it 2-2 at Ascot last time; given time since and clearly has a bright future; should go close.
Paul Nicholls is going for a hat-trick in this race having won it with McFabulous and Knappers Hill and HENRI THE SECOND could be a very smart prospect in the making as well. I’ve loved what I’ve seen from him so far and I’m hoping he can remain unbeaten here. This obviously requires another step up but he looks to have been targeted for this and I’m surprised 7/1 is available.
Mullins always has to be respected in bumpers and it’s no surprise to see him saddle the favourite Rath Gaul Boy. He made a winning start under Rules at Leopardstown and with natural improvement stepping up in grade should make his presence felt. Walk In The Park gelding Ernest Gray also looks to have a bright future and is likely to be involved as well in what looks a decent renewal.
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Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race
Aintree Saturday 6.20 Henri The Second (best price 7/1) each way
Aintree Festival Day 3 Selections ADD ALL TO BET365 BET SLIP
EFT Construction Handicap Hurdle 1.45 Beauport LONGSHOT
Betway Mersey Novices’ Hurdle 2.25 Walking On Air EYE CATCHER
Poundland Maghull Novices’ Chase 3.00 Edwardstone
JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle 3.35 Flooring Porter NAP
Betway Handicap Chase 4.15 Shan Blue NEXT BEST
Randox Grand National Handicap Chase 5.15 Any Second Now
Standard Open NH Flat Race 6.20 Henri The Second
Aintree Festival Daily Double
The Daily Double consists of both the NAP and NB and is a great way of covering our two best bets on Day 3 of the Aintree Grand National Festival to try and maximise profit.
Aintree Festival Daily Double
Aintree Festival Day 3 Lucky 15
More value available on the third and final day of the Aintree Festival so we have included another Lucky 15.
Aintree Festival Day 3 Lucky 15
Aintree 2.25 Walking On Air EYE CATCHER
Aintree 3.35 Flooring Porter NAP
Aintree 4.15 Shan Blue NEXT BEST
Aintree 6.20 Henri The Second