GB - Aintree - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

20f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft

24.5K

VIEW

Verdict

Runner-up from a 1 lb lower mark in this race 12 months ago, SWEET MAGIC is fully expected to strip fitter for her reappearance run at Warwick 37 days ago and, with cheekpieces now enlisted, she could well provide a spot of value. 1¾ lengths separated Analiese and Hard Dealt when the pair finished 1-2 at Uttoxeter 17 days ago and they head up the dangers ahead of progressive top weight Broomfield Aderra.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	7-y-o mare who remains without a win but posted good placed efforts on 2 of her 4 starts in handicaps last season, including when runner-up in this race. Firmly expected to strip fitter for last month's reappearance run at Warwick and she's of interest from this mark with cheekpieces fitted. 1st Pick 6 Sweet Magic (Ire) Jockey: Jack Tudor Trainer: Alastair Ralph J: Jack Tudor T: Alastair Ralph	100	-	-	-	20%
Analysis 7-y-o mare who remains without a win but posted good placed efforts on 2 of her 4 starts in handicaps last season, including when runner-up in this race. Firmly expected to strip fitter for last month's reappearance run at Warwick and she's of interest from this mark with cheekpieces fitted.
2	Won a maiden hurdle in February 2025 and improved model this winter, building on her second at Chepstow (19.5f) when proving 1¾ lengths too strong for Hard Dealt in mares' handicap at Uttoxeter (20f) 17 days ago. Player once more. 2nd Pick 2 Analiese Jockey: Toby Wynne Trainer: Mel Rowley J: Toby Wynne T: Mel Rowley	95	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Won a maiden hurdle in February 2025 and improved model this winter, building on her second at Chepstow (19.5f) when proving 1¾ lengths too strong for Hard Dealt in mares' handicap at Uttoxeter (20f) 17 days ago. Player once more.
3	Irish point winner who has made an encouraging start to her Rules career, landing 2½m Worcester novice in May. Showed benefit of her reappearance when 1¾ lengths second of 9 to Analiese in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f) 17 days ago. 2 lb better off with that rival here and she's respected. 3rd Pick 3 Hard Dealt (Ire) Jockey: David Bass Trainer: Henry Daly J: David Bass T: Henry Daly	95	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Irish point winner who has made an encouraging start to her Rules career, landing 2½m Worcester novice in May. Showed benefit of her reappearance when 1¾ lengths second of 9 to Analiese in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f) 17 days ago. 2 lb better off with that rival here and she's respected.

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