18:05 Aintree 08 Nov 2025
Introducing William Hill Half A Mill Handicap Chase
GBB Race | Class 3 | 4YO plus
Winner £13,202 - 9 ran
rear of mid division, 5th halfway, went 4th 3 out, progress into 3rd next, ridden to lead last, kept on well run-in
towards rear, 6th halfway, progress on inner to go 4th 2 out, ridden to go 3rd last, kept on run-in, went 2nd close home
led, headed after 1st, progress to regain advantage 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, no extra and dropped to 3rd close home
chased leader, led from 1st, pushed along and headed 2 out, soon ridden and no extra, dropped to 4th before last, kept on one pace run-in
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along after 3 out, no extra in 5th before next, kept on one pace from last
towards rear, 7th halfway, went moderate 6th 2 out, soon no extra and kept on one pace from last
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, dropped to 6th 4 out, soon no impression
mid division, dropped towards rear halfway, no impression from 5 out
slow jump towards rear 1st, soon detached, never a factor, tailed off
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Good | 8 | Imperial Saint | 6 | 12 0 | 128 | 12331-1 | 13 days | P Hobbs & J White (233 miles) | Micheal Nolan | 5/ 6 | 3:56.28 | |
| 2023 | Soft | 9 | Djelo | 5 | 11 12 | 128 | 1-12308 | 245 days | Miss V Williams (118 miles) | Charlie Deutsch | 7/ 2 | 4:08.67 |