14:40 (UK Time) Aintree 08 Nov 2025
William Hill Grand Sefton Handicap Chase
National Course | GBB Race | Class 2 | 6YO plus
Winner £43,724 - 17 ran
mid-division, 8th when slight mistake 10th (Bechers), not fluent next (Foinavon), not fluent 3 out, pushed along and switched to outer before 2 out, ridden in 4th when not fluent last, soon 2nd and led approaching Elbow, stayed on well
mid-division, 7th when not fluent 10th (Bechers), 6th when mistake 3 out, pushed along 2 out, ridden in 4th approaching Elbow, bumped after Elbow, 2nd inside final 110 yards, no impression, kept on same pace
mid-division, skewed left 5th, 5th when not fluent 10th (Bechers), 3rd when not fluent 2 out and soon pushed along, ridden in 2nd and no impression when edged left after Elbow, 3rd final 110 yards, kept on same pace
led, clear after 4th (water), reduced lead when not fluent 9th, jumped left 13th (Valentines) and slight mistake next, veered left 4 out, pushed along 2 out, ridden and headed approaching Elbow, no extra
mid-division, hampered 3rd (Chair), 9th when slow 10th (Bechers), not fluent 3 out, pushed along 2 out, ridden in 7th after last, no impression, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 2nd when jumped big 4th (water), not fluent 8th, 3rd at 12th (Canal Turn), 4th when not fluent 3 out, pushed along 2 out, ridden after last, 5th at elbow, no extra
tracked leaders, 4th at 10th (Bechers), 3rd when not fluent 3 out, pushed along in 2nd before 2 out, ridden after last and dropped to 6th approaching Elbow, no extra
tracked leaders, 3rd after 3rd (Chair), 2nd at 12th (Canal Turn), pushed along and lost place before 2 out, weakened
always behind, never a factor, hampered 3rd (Chair), jumped big next (water), detached in rear 13th (Valentines), no threat from 3 out, plugged on without threatening
rear of mid-division, slightly hampered 3rd (Chair), not fluent 9th, hampered 4 out, 9th 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, no extra
rear of mid-division, fell 3rd (Chair)
rear of mid-division, mistake and slightly hampered 3rd (Chair), fell 11th (Foinavon)
towards rear, pushed along in rear when slow and mistake 10th (Bechers), pulled up before 12th (Canal Turn)
towards rear, badly hampered 3rd (Chair), slow next (water), soon pulled up
tracked leaders, mistake 2nd, 6th when slight mistake 10th (Bechers), in touch in 7th when fell 4 out
mid-division, towards rear at 10th (Bechers), pushed along and no impression when hampered and unseated rider 4 out
Future Form
| Type | Stats | Type | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | 10 runs, 1 win (1 horse), 0 placed, 9 unplaced | Next time out | 10 runs, 1 win, 0 placed, 9 unplaced |
| Class analysis | 4 runs up in class, 0 wins, 0 placed, 4 unplaced | Ratings check | Highest winning OR: 130; Highest placed OR: 130 |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Good to Soft | 13 | King Turgeon | 6 | 10 2 | 120 | 5652U-1 | 11 days | D Pipe (209 miles) | Jack Tudor | 9/ 2 | 5:23.52 | |
| 2023 | Heavy | 10 | Gesskille | 7 | 11 7 | 138 | 269-P71 | 53 days | O Greenall & J Guerriero (37 miles) | Henry Brooke | 10/ 3 | 5:46.19 | |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 14 | Al Dancer | 9 | 10 13 | 144 | P-04532 | 217 days | S Thomas (202 miles) | Charlie Deutsch | 5/ 1 | 5:27.00 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 13 | Mac Tottie | 8 | 11 1 | 135 | 12P12-4 | 36 days | P & M Bowen (200 miles) | James Bowen | 20/ 1 | 5:33.75 | |
| 2020 | Soft | 18 | Beau Bay | 9 | 10 5 | 131 | U3123-5 | 21 days | Dr R Newland & J Insole (118 miles) | Charlie Hammond | 20/ 1 | 5:53.75 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 14 | Hogan's Height | 8 | 10 8 | 134 | 63P11-7 | 41 days | Jamie Snowden (180 miles) | Tom Cannon | 16/ 1 | 5:42.10 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 11 | Warriors Tale | 9 | 11 12 | 147 | 5U22P-4 | 28 days | P F Nicholls (207 miles) | Sean Bowen | 15/ 2 | 5:42.60 | |
| 2017 | Heavy | 11 | Gas Line Boy | 11 | 11 10 | 142 | 31445-F | 41 days | Ian Williams (106 miles) | Robert Dunne | 9/ 2 | 6:05.00 | |
| 2016 | Good to Soft | 17 | As De Mee | 6 | 11 0 | 137 | 2579-18 | 21 days | P F Nicholls (207 miles) | Sean Bowen | 4/ 1 | 5:38.70 | |
| 2015 | Soft | 13 | Bennys Mist | 9 | 10 4 | 138 | 342U-PP | 21 days | Miss V Williams (118 miles) | Liam Treadwell | 8/ 1 | 5:49.90 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 16 | Poole Master | 9 | 10 12 | 142 | 110-8F6 | 20 days | D Pipe (209 miles) | Tom Scudamore | 25/ 1 | 5:33.50 | |
| 2013 | Soft | 16 | Rebel Rebellion | 8 | 11 11 | 139 | 1P24-54 | 28 days | P F Nicholls (207 miles) | R Mahon | 16/ 1 | 5:42.40 | |
| 2012 | Heavy | 9 | Little Josh | 10 | 10 9 | 143 | 55-6P07 | 239 days | N & W Twiston-Davies (140 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 7/ 2 | 6:00.70 | |
| 2011 | Heavy | 14 | Stewarts House | 9 | 11 8 | 134 | 0P0-512 | 22 days | Tim Vaughan (182 miles) | Aidan Coleman | 11/ 2 | 5:58.10 | |
| 2010 | Good to Soft | 16 | Frankie Figg | 8 | 11 5 | 130 | F1F3U-P | 23 days | J Howard Johnson (126 miles) | Brian Hughes | 10/ 1 | 5:41.60 | |
| 2009 | Soft | 11 | Dev | 9 | 10 7 | 124 | 6-36322 | 14 days | M G Quinlan (190 miles) | Jamie Moore | 14/ 1 | 5:52.15 | |
| 2008 | Soft | 13 | Endless Power | 8 | 10 3 | 135 | 452134 | 218 days | J S Goldie (220 miles) | J Reveley | 11/ 1 | 6:09.20 | |
| 2007 | Good to Soft | 22 | Lampion Du Bost | 8 | 10 0 | 104 | 624P-8P | 176 days | J S Goldie (220 miles) | P Kinsella | 66/ 1 | 5:40.20 | |
| 2006 | Good | 23 | I Hear Thunder | 8 | 11 5 | 123 | U7F8-23 | 28 days | R H Buckler (202 miles) | Daryl Jacob | 12/ 1 | 5:35.70 | |
| 2005 | Good to Soft | 23 | Hakim | 11 | 10 12 | 116 | 31-0111 | 24 days | J L Spearing (114 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 18/ 1 | 5:37.20 |