GB - Aintree - Race 6

Thoroughbred

37 Runners

34.3f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Soft

1376.0K

VIEW

Verdict

Willie Mullins saddled an unprecedented 1-2-3 in this 12 months ago and it's possible J P McManus could repeat the feat as an owner, so strong is his hand this year. JOHNNYWHO and Jagwar are both ahead of their marks after finishing 1-2 in the Ultima at Cheltenham and can lead home 2024 winner I Am Maximus. Perceval Legallois is yet another likely type in the famous green and gold silks, while, at bigger odds, Gorgeous Tom and Favori de Champdou also have plenty to recommend them.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
33	Several good efforts in top handicap chases, returning from a breathing operation to fend off the reopposing Jagwar in the Ultima at Cheltenham (25f, good to soft) last month. Cheekpieces worn on that occasion are retained. Already has experience of these fences and has plenty going for him. 1st Pick 33 Johnnywho (Ire) Jockey: Richie Mclernon Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill J: Richie Mclernon T: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill	100	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Several good efforts in top handicap chases, returning from a breathing operation to fend off the reopposing Jagwar in the Ultima at Cheltenham (25f, good to soft) last month. Cheekpieces worn on that occasion are retained. Already has experience of these fences and has plenty going for him.
22	Very progressive since switched to fences, including win in the Plate at 2025 Cheltenham Festival. Survived an early blunder to finish excellent ½-length second of 22 to Johnnywho in Ultima (25f) at this year's Festival. Has first-time cheekpieces added to his usual tongue tie. On a good mark. 2nd Pick 22 Jagwar (Fr) Jockey: M. P. Walsh Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero J: M. P. Walsh T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	99	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Very progressive since switched to fences, including win in the Plate at 2025 Cheltenham Festival. Survived an early blunder to finish excellent ½-length second of 22 to Johnnywho in Ultima (25f) at this year's Festival. Has first-time cheekpieces added to his usual tongue tie. On a good mark.
1	2024 Grand National hero who made a bold bid to became just the second back-to-back winner in the last 50 years, going down only to stablemate Nick Rockett. Has shown enough in Grade 1s this winter to think he's still as good as ever. Bold bid likely in refitted cheekpieces (wore once in 2022). 3rd Pick 1 I Am Maximus (Fr) Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	96	-	-	-	19%
Analysis 2024 Grand National hero who made a bold bid to became just the second back-to-back winner in the last 50 years, going down only to stablemate Nick Rockett. Has shown enough in Grade 1s this winter to think he's still as good as ever. Bold bid likely in refitted cheekpieces (wore once in 2022).

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