Daily Racing Thread Thursday 3rd. April 2025

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Anyone backing 2nd favs today at Aintree? Won every race so far
 
Yep just re-watched, Nico was pretty motionless at the 2nd last (a bit hidden behind Lossiemouth but definitely didn't make up the horse's mind for him)
 
OddDog said:
Yep just re-watched, Nico was pretty motionless at the 2nd last (a bit hidden behind Lossiemouth but definitely didn't make up the horse's mind for him)
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not only that, he switched him out and then let him go in behind at the hurdle.

I don’t mind Nico, but it was a ride of someone scared of making a mistake.
 
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This is just prior to take off - loose rein, hands well away from the horse

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OddDog said:
Yep just re-watched, Nico was pretty motionless at the 2nd last (a bit hidden behind Lossiemouth but definitely didn't make up the horse's mind for him)
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He allows him to be 3/4 of a length down then lets him guess the second last, consequently he takes off when the mare does and is long. It’s awful jockeyship. He wouldn’t get a single ride in Ireland.
 
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Great story to the Foxhunters.
The winning jockey was Huw Edwards who's the grandson of a really good jockey from the '60s/'70s, Roy Edwards. The trainer of today's winner O'Shea reminded the TV of Roy, riding 12 times in the National. Rode some good races in the GN especially on Peacetown who was 3rd to Team Spirit in the '64. He rode mostly for the stable of George Owen, who trained at Tarporley. Owen won the Grand National in 1949 with Russian Hero who surprisingly wasn't ridden by then stable jockey Dick Francis. Edwards and Owen had the 1973 GN joint favourite Two Springs, who was a really good chaser.
Roy's biggest day was winning the 1967 Champion Hurdle on Saucy Kit for Peter Easterby.
A nice touch today for Roy's grandson.
 
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stick said:
He allows him to be 3/4 of a length down then lets him guess the second last, consequently he takes off when the mare does and is long. It’s awful jockeyship. He wouldn’t get a single ride in Ireland.
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Definitely bungled it. His raceriding was blatantly exposed on the bend. On apparently the best horse in the race he allowed himself to be bustled back from 3rd to last coming into the straight.
As regards jumping Nico should go back to black and white TV to watch the riding of a horse called Baulking Green in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham. He was always a 1/4 to 1/2 length ahead of his nearest pursuer. He always jumped imperiously while the pursuers made mistake after mistake because they took off at the same time as him. The key was that BK always set the jumping rhythm and the others jumped to his tune. If you're on the best horse ride him as if he's the best horse.
Probably the most famous Hunter Chaser ever.
 
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5:25 - 12 Runner Handicap Over 1m2f

Chelmsford is another course where pace plays a major role, with horses who lead holding a +1.79 IV, showing they perform better than those ridden in prominent or held-up positions. This race has a few notable pace angles, including Oyamal, Cryptos Dream, Global Resolve, and Foinix, all of whom could set or contest the early fractions.


Oyamal

Has one CD run, where he led and finished third, beaten by 1.3 lengths. It suited him well that day, but he’s yet to win in 12 career starts and looks quite limited overall.

Cryptos Dream

A much more intriguing contender. He’s won 6 times from 39 runs, 3 of those wins over this distance. He’s 1 from 3 at the course, but his two defeats here were at this distance, which is slightly concerning. His CD run behind Stintino Sunset was decent, and he’s now slipped 8lb below that mark, making him look well handicapped.

Global Resolve

A maiden with just one career place to his name, but that was a promising effort over CD when he finished behind River Alwen. Since then, however, he’s disappointed at Lingfield, Southwell, and even over hurdles at Fakenham. A return to CD might reignite improvement, but it’s far from certain.

Foinix

A multiple winner with form over course and distance. His yard’s runners often attract market interest, which will likely be key here. Jockey Joe Leavy brings an impressive record for the yard, with 3 wins and 3 places from 11 rides—a notable angle.

Stintino Sunset

Top weight and one to watch. He’s had two CD runs, winning off 1lb lower in the same race where Cryptos Dream finished behind him. Held up that day, he came through with a strong finish. His subsequent fifth-place finish wasn’t as convincing, but he’s now back on a winnable mark and holds plenty of appeal.

It’s Tim

The current favorite but a lightly raced maiden. Coming from a decent yard, he’s not shown much to suggest he’s up to this level yet.

Hijo De La Luna

Support in the market stems from his solid Newcastle run nine days ago. However, he’s a 20-race maiden, and there’s little evidence he’ll break his duck here.

Night Arc

Last won in 2023 but brings at least some winning form to the table. He ran well at Wolverhampton 22 days ago and has 1 win from 3 over this trip. This will be his first course start, so his running style and positioning will be interesting. Normally held up, he’s been eye-catching in his last two starts and drops to a competitive mark—he’s a danger to all.


A messy and unpredictable contest, but that creates potential value in the market. For me, the standouts are Cryptos Dream at 11/1 and Stintino Sunset at 16/1—both horses with proven form and experience at this level.
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Both ran ok, but only a 3rd place for Cryptos Dream. A shade disappointing after he was in prime position throughout. Winner improved a bundle.
 
SwanHills said:
18:00 Chelmsford- Shahbaz

Class-4 Handicap over 1m2f on the Polytrack surface.

Free Eagle gelding has a chance at last to gain a podium finish after being unsuccesful for a long time. Good performance LTO after being well-backed. Billy Loughnane rides for the Ian Williams yard.

7/2 best price in many places on the ATR site, at time of writing.
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Well done again.
 
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18:00 Chelmsford- Shahbaz
Class-4 Handicap over 1m2f on the Polytrack surface.
Free Eagle gelding has a chance at last to gain a podium finish after being unsuccesful for a long time. Good performance LTO after being well-backed. Billy Loughnane rides for the Ian Williams yard.
7/2 best price in many places on the ATR site, at time of writing.
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Won at 7/2 SP by a neck. Another fine ride by young Billy Loughnane for the Ian Williams yard.
 
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