Rest of Aintree

The remaining 5 races at Aintree are also highly competitive, and Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh on again hold a strong hand. In th first race, a novice hurdle over 2 miles at 15.00 CET, they are represented by American Trilogy, on of the easiest winners at the recent N.H. festival. That was in a handicap, but he is still the highest rated runner here. However Red Molony (Howard Johnson/ Denis O´Regan) could be a big danger, while German-bred El Dancer (Lucy Wadham/ Dominic Elsworth), though taking a big leap in class, could also prove dangerous.

Herecomsthetruth, who has won his last 4 races, could b anothr Nocholls/ Walsh winner in the novice chas at 15.35; Massinis Maguire (Philip Hobbs/ Richard Johnson) and Irish challenger Siegemaster (Dessie Hughes/ Davy Russell) are the dangers here. The Topham Chase over 2 13/4 miles at 16.45 is th big btiing race of the day but with 30 runners is almost impossible to predict. Consistent Ping Pong Sivola (Venetia Williams/ Aidan Coleman) is the likely favourite, but we expect to see Paul Nicholls play the leading role again. He has 4 runners, of whom Gwanako (Walsh), who won this off a lower rating last year, and Yew Little Pric (Nick Scholfield) could be the best. The 3 mile listed hurdle at 17.55 is another very open handicap with 22 runners, 4 of them trained by David Pipe and two by Nicky Henderson. Mamlook (Tom Scudamore) and Aigle d´Or /Tony McCoy) are possibly their best chances.

Betting forecast:
1. Race: American Trilogy - Somersby - Silk Hall
2. Race: Herecomesthetruth - Massini`S Maguire - Shining Gale
3. Race: Voy Por Ustedes - Nacarat - Tidal Bay
4. Race: Ping Pong Sivola - Gwanako - Mr Pointment
5. Race: Karabak - Pride Of Dulcote - Weapon`S Amnesty
6. Race: Andytown - Aigle D`Or - Kayf Aramis
7. Race: Morning Supreme - Megasue - Kerada