The going for the first day of the 2018 Randox Health Grand National Festival remains:
Mildmay Course – Good to Soft, Soft in places
Hurdle Course – Good to Soft, Soft Stands’ side
Grand National Course – Soft
There was 1.5mm of rain overnight.
All rails are on the outer line, adding the following to today’s race distances:
Race 1 – add 73 yards.
Race 2 & 7 – add 68 yards.
Race 3 – add 95 yards.
Race 4 – add 85 yards.
Race 5 – add 6 yards.
Race 6 – add 58 yards.
Rail will be moved in each day to provide fresh ground on the inner.
The forecast for today is for dry and cloudy conditions. There is the possibility of some light rain and showers overnight. Maximum temperature 12 degrees Celsius.
Friday is predicted to be cloudy with some brighter spells and the possibility of showers through afternoon. Maximum temperature 12 degrees Celsius.
Conditions on Saturday are expected to be cloudy, with showers in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 12 degrees Celsius.
NON-RUNNERS TODAY
4.05pm Randox Health Foxhunters’ Chase
18 VINCITORE (FR) (Self Certificate, Not Eaten Up)
DECLARED RUNNERS FOR LADIES DAY – FRIDAY, APRIL 13
1.45pm Alder Hey Children’s Charity Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) 2m 4f £75,000
1 Jenkins (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) Nicky Henderson 11st 12lb James Bowen (3)
2 Who Dares Wins (IRE) Alan King 11st 11lb Wayne Hutchinson
3 Court Minstrel (IRE) Evan Williams 11st 9lb Miss Isabel Williams (7)
4 Ivanovich Gorbatov (IRE) (Hood, Tongue Strap) Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland 11st 7lb Barry Geraghty
5 Spiritofthegames (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) Dan Skelton 11st 1lb Bridget Andrews (3)
6 Storm Home (IRE) Colin Tizzard 11st 0lb Harry Cobden
7 Three Musketeers (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) Dan Skelton 11st 0lb Harry Skelton
8 Zubayr (IRE) Paul Nicholls 11st 0lb Mr Lorcan Williams (7)
9 Lough Derg Spirit (IRE) Nicky Henderson 10st 13lb Jeremiah McGrath
10 Project Bluebook (FR) John Quinn 10st 12lb Brian Hughes
11 Grand Partner (IRE) Thomas Mullins, Ireland 10st 12lb David Mullins
12 Massini’s Trap (IRE) (Blinkers) James A. Nash, Ireland 10st 12lb Mark Walsh
13 Jester Jet Tom Lacey 10st 9lb Robert Dunne
14 Eamon An Cnoic (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) David Pipe 10st 8lb Tom Scudamore
15 Wilde Blue Yonder (IRE) Alan King 10st 8lb Tom Cannon
16 Landin (GER) Seamus Mullins 10st 8lb Daniel Sansom (5)
17 Cyrius Moriviere (FR) (Tongue Strap) Ben Pauling 10st 4lb Nico de Boinville
18 Sumkindofking (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Tom George 10st 2lb Ciaran Gethings
19 Cornborough Mark Walford 10st 1lb Jamie Hamilton
20 Eaton Hill (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Kerry Lee 10st 0lb Jamie Moore
2.20pm Betway Top Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 103y £100,000
1 Bedrock (Tongue Strap) Iain Jardine 11st 4lb Ross Chapman
2 Coolanly (IRE) Fergal O’Brien 11st 4lb Paddy Brennan
3 Distingo (IRE) (Visor) Gary Moore 11st 4lb Joshua Moore
4 Global Citizen (IRE) Ben Pauling 11st 4lb Daryl Jacob
5 Impact Factor (IRE) Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland 11st 4lb Mark Walsh
6 Lalor (GER) Kayley Woollacott 11st 4lb Richard Johnson
7 Midnight Shadow Sue Smith 11st 4lb Danny Cook
8 Mind’s Eye (IRE) Henry de Bromhead, Ireland 11st 4lb Davy Russell
9 Ornua (IRE) Henry de Bromhead, Ireland 11st 4lb Noel Fehily
10 Scarlet Dragon (Hood) Alan King 11st 4lb Wayne Hutchinson
11 Simply The Betts (IRE) Harry Whittington 11st 4lb Sean Bowen
12 Slate House (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Colin Tizzard 11st 4lb Harry Cobden
13 Vision des Flos (FR) (Tongue Strap) Colin Tizzard 11st 4lb Robbie Power
14 Style de Garde (FR) (Hood) Nicky Henderson 10st 12lb Nico de Boinville
15 Irish Roe (IRE) Peter Atkinson 10st 11lb Henry Brooke
2.50pm Betway Mildmay Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) 3m 210 £100,000
1 Black Corton (FR) (Tongue Strap) Paul Nicholls 11st 4lb Bryony Frost
2 Captain Chaos (IRE) (Blinkers) Dan Skelton 11st 4lb Harry Skelton
3 Coo Star Sivola (FR) Nick Williams 11st 4lb Lizzie Kelly
4 Elegant Escape (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) Colin Tizzard 11st 4lb Harry Cobden
5 Hogan’s Height (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Jamie Snowden 11st 4lb Gavin Sheehan
6 Snow Falcon (IRE) Noel Meade, Ireland 11st 4lb Sean Flanagan
7 Terrefort (FR) Nicky Henderson 11st 4lb Daryl Jacob
8 Testify (IRE) Donald McCain 11st 4lb Brian Hughes
9 Mia’s Storm (IRE) Alan King 10st 11lb Wayne Hutchinson
10 Ms Parfois (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Anthony Honeyball 10st 11lb Noel Fehily
3.25pm JLT Melling Chase (Grade 1) 2m 3f 200y £25,0000
1 Balko des Flos (FR) Henry de Bromhead, Ireland 11st 7lb Davy Russell
2 Cloudy Dream (IRE) Ruth Jefferson 11st 7lb Brian Hughes
3 Le Prezien (FR) (Tongue Strap) Paul Nicholls 11st 7lb Barry Geraghty
4 Min (FR) W. P. Mullins, Ireland 11st 7lb P. Townend
5 Politologue (FR) (Hood, Tongue Strap) Paul Nicholls 11st 7lb Sam Twiston-Davies
6 Sizing Granite (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Colin Tizzard 11st 7lb Robbie Power
4.05pm Randox Health Topham Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 2m 5f 19y £140,000
1 Devils Bride (IRE) (Tongue Strap, Sheepskin C/P) Henry de Bromhead, Ireland 11st 12lb Dylan Robinson
2 O O Seven (IRE) Nicky Henderson 11st 10lb Aidan Coleman
3 Top Gamble (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Kerry Lee 11st 10lb James Bowen (3)
4 Village Vic (IRE) Philip Hobbs 11st 10lb Richard Johnson
5 Clarcam (FR) (Tongue Strap, Sheepskin C/P) Gordon Elliott, Ireland 11st 9lb Davy Russell
6 Art Mauresque (FR) Paul Nicholls 11st 9lb Nick Scholfield
7 Flying Angel (IRE) Nigel Twiston-Davies 11st 8lb Tom Bellamy
8 Polidam (FR) (Hood) W. P. Mullins, Ireland 11st 6lb Daryl Jacob
9 Vibrato Valtat (FR) (Tongue Strap) Emma Lavelle 11st 5lb Adam Wedge
10 Bouvreuil (FR) (Tongue Strap) Paul Nicholls 11st 2lb Sam Twiston-Davies
11 Ultragold (FR) (Tongue Strap) Colin Tizzard 11st 1lb Harry Cobden
12 Eastlake (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Jonjo O’Neill 11st 1lb Barry Geraghty
13 Midnight Shot Charlie Longsdon 10st 13lb Jonathan Burke
14 Bigbadjohn (IRE) Nigel Twiston-Davies 10st 12lb Jamie Bargary
15 Ballyalton (IRE) Ian Williams 10st 12lb Tom O’Brien
16 Deauville Dancer (IRE) (Tongue Strap) David Dennis 10st 10lb Brian Hughes
17 Kilcrea Vale (IRE) Nicky Henderson 10st 9lb Jeremiah McGrath
18 Highland Lodge (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) James Moffatt 10st 9lb Henry Brooke
19 Shanahan’s Turn (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Colin Tizzard 10st 8lb Robbie Power
20 Beau Bay (FR) (Hood, Tongue Strap) Dr Richard Newland 10st 8lb Will Kennedy
21 Rathlin Rose (IRE) (Blinkers) David Pipe 10st 7lb Tom Scudamore
22 Theatre Territory (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) Warren Greatrex 10st 6lb Mr Sam Waley-Cohen (3)
23 Indian Temple (IRE) Tim Reed 10st 6lb Harry Reed (5)
24 Notarfbad (IRE) (Hood) Jeremy Scott 10st 5lb Matt Griffiths
25 Minella On Line (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) Oliver Sherwood 10st 4lb Conor Shoemark
26 Newsworthy (IRE) Mrs D. A. Love, Ireland 10st 4lb Jonathan Moore
27 Rogue Angel (IRE) (Tongue Strap, Sheepskin C/P) M. F. Morris, Ireland 10st 4lb Rachael Blackmore
28 Greybougg Nigel Hawke 10st 0lb Conor O’Farrell
29 Mystifiable (Tongue Strap) Fergal O’Brien 10st 0lb Paddy Brennan
30 Flying Eagle (IRE) (Blinkers, Tongue Strap) Peter Bowen 10st 0lb Sean Bowen
Eliminations: Portrait King (IRE)
4.40pm Doom Bar Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) 3m 149y £100,000
1 Another Stowaway (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Tom George 11st 4lb A. P. Heskin
2 Chef des Obeaux (FR) Nicky Henderson 11st 4lb Noel Fehily
3 Count Meribel Nigel Twiston-Davies 11st 4lb Mark Grant
4 Dans Le Vent (FR) (Sheepskin C/P) Jamie Snowden 11st 4lb Gavin Sheehan
5 Good Man Pat (IRE) Alan King 11st 4lb Tom Bellamy
6 Louse Talk (IRE) Charlie Longsdon 11st 4lb Paul O’Brien
7 Ok Corral (IRE) Nicky Henderson 11st 4lb Barry Geraghty
8 Poetic Rhythm (IRE) Fergal O’Brien 11st 4lb Paddy Brennan
9 Point of Principle (IRE) Tim Vaughan 11st 4lb Alan Johns
10 Sam’s Gunner Michael Easterby 11st 4lb Will Kennedy
11 Santini Nicky Henderson 11st 4lb Nico de Boinville
12 Tower Bridge (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland 11st 4lb J. J. Slevin
13 Uppertown Prince (IRE) Donald McCain 11st 4lb Brian Hughes
14 Roksana (IRE) Dan Skelton 10st 11lb Harry Skelton
5.15pm Weatherbys Racing Bank Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2) 2m 209y £45,000
1 Al Dancer (FR) (Hood) Nigel Twiston-Davies 11st 4lb Jamie Bargary
2 Amoola Gold (GER) Dan Skelton 11st 4lb Harry Skelton
3 Arthur Mac (IRE) Philip Hobbs 11st 4lb Richard Johnson
4 Chanceanotherfive (IRE) Keith Dalgleish 11st 4lb Brian Hughes
5 Commanche Red (IRE) Chris Gordon 11st 4lb Tom Cannon
6 Dali Mail (FR) (Tongue Strap) Donald Whillans 11st 4lb Callum Whillans
7 Danny Kirwan (IRE) Paul Nicholls 11st 4lb Sam Twiston-Davies
8 Dazibao (FR) George Baker 11st 4lb Andrew Tinkler
9 Harambe Alan King 11st 4lb Tom Bellamy
10 Highland Hunter (IRE) Lucinda Russell 11st 4lb Derek Fox
11 Kateson Tom Lacey 11st 4lb Tom Scudamore
12 Mercy Mercy Me Fergal O’Brien 11st 4lb Paddy Brennan
13 Portrush Ted (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Warren Greatrex 11st 4lb Gavin Sheehan
14 Pym (IRE) Nicky Henderson 11st 4lb Jeremiah McGrath
15 Sevarano (IRE) Oliver Sherwood 11st 4lb Noel Fehily
16 Skidoosh Ben Pauling 11st 4lb Daryl Jacob
17 Theatre Legend Chris Grant 11st 4lb Jamie Moore
18 Thosedaysaregone (IRE) Charles Byrnes, Ireland 11st 4lb Davy Russell
19 Mister Fisher (IRE) Nicky Henderson 10st 12lb Nico de Boinville
20 Normal Norman John Ryan 10st 12lb Thomas Garner
Eliminations: Always du Cerisier (FR), Ballinahinch (IRE), Doctor Dex (IRE), Railroad Junkie (IRE), Some Day Soon (IRE), Sporting Press (IRE), Jaytrack Parkhomes, Flying Finch
48-HOUR DECLARED RUNNERS FOR GRAND NATIONAL DAY – SATURDAY, APRIL 14
4.20pm Ryanair Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) 3m 149y £180,000
1 Coole Cody (IRE) (Hood, Tongue Strap) Michael Blake 11st 7lb Tom Scudamore
2 Identity Thief (IRE) Henry de Bromhead, Ireland 11st 7lb Sean Flanagan
3 L’Ami Serge (IRE) (Hood) Nicky Henderson 11st 7lb Aidan Coleman
4 Lil Rockerfeller (USA) (Sheepskin C/P) Neil King 11st 7lb Trevor Whelan
5 Old Guard Paul Nicholls 11st 7lb Harry Cobden
6 Sam Spinner Jedd O’Keeffe 11st 7lb Joe Colliver
7 Serienschock (GER) (Tongue Strap) Miss Alexandra Rosa, France 11st 7lb Ludovic Philipperon
8 Shelford (IRE) Dan Skelton 11st 7lb Harry Skelton
9 The Worlds End (IRE) Tom George 11st 7lb A. P. Heskin
10 Thomas Campbell (Sheepskin C/P) Nicky Henderson 11st 7lb Nico de Boinville
11 Wholestone (IRE) Nigel Twiston-Davies 11st 7lb Daryl Jacob
5:15pm Randox Health Grand National (Grade 3) 4m 2f 74y £1,000,000
1 Minella Rocco (IRE) (Tongue Strap, Sheepskin C/P) Jonjo O’Neill 11st 10lb Noel Fehily
2 Blaklion Nigel Twiston-Davies 11st 9lb Sam Twiston-Davies
3 Anibale Fly (FR) (Tongue Strap) Tony Martin, Ireland 11st 7lb Barry Geraghty
4 The Last Samuri (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Kim Bailey 11st 7lb David Bass
5 Valseur Lido (FR) Henry de Bromhead, Ireland 11st 6lb Keith Donoghue
6 Total Recall (IRE) Willie Mullins, Ireland 11st 4lb Paul Townend
7 Alpha des Obeaux (FR) (Sheepskin C/P) Mouse Morris, Ireland 11st 3lb Rachael Blackmore
8 Perfect Candidate (IRE) Fergal O’Brien 11st 2lb Alain Cawley
9 Shantou Flyer (IRE) (Visor, Tongue Strap) Richard Hobson 11st 1lb James Bowen
10 Tenor Nivernais (FR) Venetia Williams 11st 0lb Tom O’Brien
11 Carlingford Lough (IRE) John Kiely, Ireland 11st 0lb Mark Walsh
12 Vicente (FR) (Hood) Paul Nicholls 10st 13lb Nick Scholfield
13 Tiger Roll (IRE) (Tongue Strap, Sheepskin C/P) Gordon Elliott, Ireland 10st 12lb Davy Russell
14 Regal Encore (IRE) Anthony Honeyball 10st 12lb Richie McLernon
15 Vieux Lion Rouge (FR) (Sheepskin C/P) David Pipe 10st 12lb Tom Scudamore
16 Chase The Spud Fergal O’Brien 10st 11lb Paddy Brennan
17 Warriors Tale (Tongue Strap) Paul Nicholls 10st 11lb Sean Bowen
18 Seeyouatmidnight Sandy Thomson 10st 11lb Brian Hughes
19 Gas Line Boy (IRE) (Visor) Ian Williams 10st 10lb Robert Dunne
20 The Dutchman (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Colin Tizzard 10st 10lb Harry Cobden
21 Pleasant Company (IRE) Willie Mullins, Ireland 10st 10lb David Mullins
22 Ucello Conti (FR) (Tongue Strap) Gordon Elliott, Ireland 10st 9lb Daryl Jacob
23 Saint Are (FR) (Blinkers, Tongue Strap) Tom George 10st 9lb Adrian Heskin
24 Beeves (IRE) (Blinkers) Jennie Candlish 10st 9lb Sean Quinlan
25 Raz de Maree (FR) Gavin Cromwell, Ireland 10st 8lb Robbie Power
26 I Just Know (IRE) Sue Smith 10st 7lb Danny Cook
27 Virgilio (FR) (Tongue Strap) Dan Skelton 10st 7lb Harry Skelton
28 Baie des Iles (FR) (Sheepskin C/P) Ross O’Sullivan, Ireland 10st 7lb Ms Katie Walsh
29 Maggio (FR) (Tongue Strap) Patrick Griffin, Ireland 10st 7lb Brendan Powell
30 Pendra (IRE) (Blinkers, Tongue Strap) Charlie Longsdon 10st 7lb Aidan Coleman
31 Buywise (IRE) Evan Williams 10st 7lb Adam Wedge
32 Childrens List (IRE) Willie Mullins, Ireland 10st 7lb
33 Lord Windermere (IRE) Jim Culloty, Ireland 10st 6lb Andrew Lynch
34 Captain Redbeard (IRE) Stuart Coltherd 10st 6lb Sam Coltherd
35 Houblon des Obeaux (FR) (Blinkers) Venetia Williams 10st 6lb Charlie Deutsch
36 Bless The Wings (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) Gordon Elliott, Ireland 10st 5lb Jack Kennedy
37 Milansbar (IRE) (Blinkers) Neil King 10st 5lb Bryony Frost
38 Final Nudge (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) David Dennis 10st 5lb Gavin Sheehan
39 Double Ross (IRE) Nigel Twiston-Davies 10st 5lb Tom Bellamy
40 Road To Riches (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Noel Meade, Ireland 10st 4lb Sean Flanagan
Reserves
R1 Thunder And Roses (IRE) (Tongue Strap, Sheepskin C/P) Mouse Morris, Ireland 10st 4lb J J Slevin
R2 Delusionofgrandeur (IRE) Sue Smith 10st 4lb
R3 Walk In The Mill (FR) Robert Walford 10st 3lb Mr Sam Waley-Cohen
R4 Vintage Clouds (IRE) Sue Smith 10st 3lb
Eliminations: General Principle (IRE), Wounded Warrior (IRE), Splash of Ginge, Bonny Kate (IRE), Cogry, Sir Mangan (IRE), Mysteree (IRE), Minella Daddy (IRE), Braqueur d’Or (FR), Relentless Dreamer (IRE), The Young Master, Henri Parry Morgan, Phil’s Magic (IRE), Alfie Spinner (IRE), Dancing Shadow (IRE), Rogue Angel (IRE), Out Sam, Krackatoa King