Aintree
Tomorrow, May 16, 2025ChaseClass 23m
Verdict
Verdict
Not the easiest race to assess and it could pay to side with ONLY THE BOLD who showed some promise on his first run for Jamie Snowden and can now capitalise on a lenient mark. Top-weight Fantastic Lady could emerge as the main danger ahead of Finn Lough.
Only The Bold
Fantastic Lady
Finn Lough
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
3. The WolfJ: Sean BowenT: Olly MurphyF: 5/2114222-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 130
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictTemperamental sort but not discredited when second of 4 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f, good) 35 days ago. Others are still preferred though.
2. Sail AwayJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: PF7632U6-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 131
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictUnreliable type who found less than looked likely when sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Bangor (24.1f, soft) 22 days ago. It's now 14 runs since his last win in 2023 too.- 6. Finn LoughJ: Toby WynneT: Oliver Greenall & Josh GuerrieroF: 2221P152-
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 116
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictScored at Southwell in February and got back on track when second of 4 in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f, good) 38 days ago. One to consider with blinkers added for the first time. - 1. Fantastic LadyJ: James BowenT: Nicky HendersonF: P61/423P0-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 142
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictA very useful 3m winning chaser who was also rnner-up in the 2023 Topham here. His latest effort when 21st in that event is best ignored given he all but unseated his rider after a bad error 4 out so can't be ruled out. - 4. Only The BoldJ: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie SnowdenF: 8PPP/P-
- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 125
- Days Since Last Run:
- 163
VerdictHad a disappointing 2023/24 for David Pipe but showed promise for his new yard in handicap chase at Ludlow (25.6f, soft) in December, slithering 4 out when close up and pulled up before next. Well weighted now and not without interest. 
5. Stormin CrossgalesJ: Robert DunneT: Max YoungF: 4411PP31-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 123
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictLooked to have lost his way but won a match at Fakenham (2m5f) last month on his final run for Charles & Adam Pogson. Needs to back it up now.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite