
Horse Racing Tips: Grand National Fever Taking Hold

Aintree fever has got National Hunt racing fans in its vice-like grip with the action on Merseyside now just a day away. This year's Grand National Festival looks to be one of the highest quality for years, but before tomorrow we have the racing taking place on Wednesday to examine...
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@RoadCheltenham Aintree Thoughts Are Here
After guiding us through all four days at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival, @RoadCheltenham is back for more this Aintree with his through the card thoughts. Check out who he will be keeping an eye on at Aintree tomorrow, as well as his underdog fancy in the first below...
Naps Leaders And Most Popular Nap
There is just one horse today that has garnered three Nap votes, coming in the final race of the day the 20:30 at Kempton. Three experts believe DEVIZES is the best bet across Wednesday's action, and Pat Phelan's charge could indeed be ready to make a splash in this kind of grade. He is a C&D winner and is 5lbs below his last winning mark, so must be well weighted and has been running well of late without success.
In the battle for the Naps competition title, West Country still holds a good lead with the finish line in sight and they head to Market Rasen in the 13:57 for their best bet of the day in CARRIGMOORNA ROWAN. Harry Fry's runner will have Jonathan Burke in the plate and is already one of the day's strongest market movers, as he is the benchmark in here despite a poor run last time out.
On The Nose remain in second place and are taking on the day's most popular Nap with the co-favourite at the time of writing, NIVELLE'S MAGIC for Simon Earle. He paid for a poor draw last time out but still ran well for fourth and this time the draw has been kinder, so he must be respected. Matt Polley has taken third place from Brian Flanagan and will look to head further up the podium with his best bet DEMBE in the 15:52 at Lingfield. Simon Pearce's charge is another who has been strong in the market today, and it is clear to see why considering the drop back in trip should massively help his chances at a track he has won at in the past.
- West Country - Carrigmoorna Rowan - 13:57 Market Rasen - P&L: £13.65
- On The Nose - NIvelle's Magic - 20:30 Kempton - P&L: £4.21
- Matt Polley - Dembe - 15:52 Lingfield - P&L: £3.29
How About Stat?
Paul O'Brien - the stable jockey of Harry Derham - is in flying form over the last fortnight with a 50% strike-rate. He heads to Market Rasen for two rides today hoping to enhance his form before Aintree...
Hot Trainers
trainer | strike rate |
---|---|
Jack Channon
Wins: 4
Runs: 5
|
80% |
Iain Jardine
Wins: 2
Runs: 4
|
50% |
Grant Tuer
Wins: 2
Runs: 5
|
40% |
Emma Lavelle
Wins: 4
Runs: 10
|
40% |
Alice Haynes
Wins: 3
Runs: 8
|
38% |
Ruth Carr
Wins: 3
Runs: 8
|
38% |
David Loughnane
Wins: 2
Runs: 6
|
33% |
Harry Derham
Wins: 8
Runs: 26
|
31% |
Roger Varian
Wins: 2
Runs: 7
|
29% |
Kevin Ryan
Wins: 2
Runs: 7
|
29% |
Mark Loughnane
Wins: 4
Runs: 14
|
29% |
Olly Murphy
Wins: 11
Runs: 40
|
28% |
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
Wins: 3
Runs: 12
|
25% |
Hot Jockeys
jockey | strike rate |
---|---|
Nicola Currie
Wins: 3
Runs: 7
|
43% |
Paul O'Brien
Wins: 7
Runs: 17
|
41% |
Harry Cobden
Wins: 8
Runs: 21
|
38% |
Micheal Nolan
Wins: 3
Runs: 11
|
27% |
Sean D Bowen
Wins: 3
Runs: 12
|
25% |
Jack Mitchell
Wins: 3
Runs: 12
|
25% |
Daniel Muscutt
Wins: 5
Runs: 21
|
24% |
George Wood
Wins: 8
Runs: 33
|
24% |
Rossa Ryan
Wins: 6
Runs: 25
|
24% |
Billy Loughnane
Wins: 7
Runs: 33
|
21% |
James Bowen
Wins: 6
Runs: 29
|
21% |
Sean Bowen
Wins: 10
Runs: 50
|
20% |
Top Course Jockeys
jockey | strike rate |
---|---|
Micheal Nolan | 40% |
Harry Skelton | 25% |
Sean Bowen | 24% |
David Bass | 23% |
Paul O'Brien | 22% |
James Bowen | 21% |
Top Course Trainers
trainer | strike rate |
---|---|
Harry Derham | 41% |
William Haggas | 28% |
Harry Fry | 27% |
Roger Varian | 26% |
Andrew Balding | 24% |
James Fanshawe | 24% |
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | 24% |
David Killahena & Graeme McPherson | 23% |
Dan Skelton | 22% |
Olly Murphy | 22% |
Stuart Edmunds | 21% |
Peter & Michael Bowen | 21% |
Adrian Paul Keatley | 20% |
Longest Travellers
runner | odds |
---|---|
14/1 |
|
25/1 |
|
Top Trainer/Jockey Combo's
course | combo % |
---|---|
Market Rasen | 54% |
Market Rasen | 38% |
Southwell | 37% |
Market Rasen | 33% |
Newcastle | 27% |
Market Rasen | 27% |
Market Rasen | 25% |
Southwell | 24% |
Newcastle | 23% |
Newcastle | 23% |
Southwell | 23% |
Newcastle | 23% |
Southwell | 22% |
Southwell | 21% |
First Run After Wind Op
runner | odds |
---|---|
Trainer:
Donald McCain
Race:
Market Rasen 15:05
|
Course & Distance Winners
First Time Blinkers
runner | odds |
---|---|
Trainer:
Danni O'Neill
Race:
Market Rasen 16:05
|
First Time Hood
runner | odds |
---|---|
Trainer:
Emma Lavelle
Race:
Market Rasen 14:35
|
|
Trainer:
James Owen
Race:
Newcastle 14:52
|
|
Trainer:
Joe Ponting
Race:
Southwell 17:30
|
|
Trainer:
Craig Lidster
Race:
Southwell 18:00
|
|
Trainer:
Alice Haynes
Race:
Southwell 20:00
|
8/1 |
First Time Tongue Strap
runner | odds |
---|---|
Trainer:
William Knight
Race:
Southwell 16:30
|
|
Trainer:
Ivan Furtado
Race:
Southwell 17:30
|
|
Trainer:
Roy Bowring
Race:
Southwell 19:00
|
4/1 |
Trainer:
Jack Channon
Race:
Southwell 19:00
|
11/2 |
Trainer:
Richard Spencer
Race:
Southwell 20:00
|
17/2 |
First Time Visor
runner | odds |
---|---|
Trainer:
Richard Fahey
Race:
Newcastle 14:22
|
|
Trainer:
William Knight
Race:
Southwell 16:30
|
|
Trainer:
Ivan Furtado
Race:
Southwell 17:30
|
|
Trainer:
Jim & Suzi Best
Race:
Southwell 18:30
|
Racing News Round-Up
- Mouth-watering clashes aplenty on Day One at Aintree - Ginnys Destiny takes on Grey Dawning to kick things off before Sir Gino attempts to gain vengeance for missing Cheltenham. Then we see Shishkin take on Gerri Colombe in Liverpool, before more awesome racing. We can't wait!
- Mark Walsh chooses Limerick Lace - 2024 Mares' Chase winner Limerick Lace saw a plunge on her Grand National odds yesterday as Mark Walsh, JP's retained rider, elected to ride her over a host of other live chances. Will the seven year old mare defy history?
- Grand National Course officially heavy - The course on which the Grand National is set to be run at Aintree is officially heavy after relentless rain in the North West. Thursday's forecast once again looks bleak, but there is hope Friday and Saturday will be drying days and the race will be run on soft.