Aintree
Tomorrow, April 5, 2025ChaseClass 11m7f
Verdict
Verdict
ONLY BY NIGHT has flourished over fences and is fancied to quickly resume winning ways having been edged out late on in the Arkle last time. L'Eau du Sud came in fourth but only under a length behind Gavin Cromwell's likeable mare that day and again rates a big threat, while Paul Nicholls' Kalif du Berlais bypassed that race and shouldn't be underestimated now back at his optimum trip after a break.
Only By Night
Leau Du Sud
Kalif Du Berlais
2m Grd1 Nov Chs
2m Grd1 Nov Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 3. Leau Du SudJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: 225-11114
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictQuick to make his mark over fences and made it 4-4 with Grade 1 success at Sandown then Grade 2 victory at Warwick. Posted a good close fourth of five in Arkle Chase at Cheltenham last time and another bold showing is on the cards with cheekpieces added. - 6. Only By NightJ: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 137-31112
- Price History:
- 2.88
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictHas made a fine start to her chasing career, landing a Cork Grade 2 and extending her unbeaten record to three in an Exeter listed race. Recorded a fine second of 5 in the Arkle at Cheltenham last time and holds leading form claims. - 2. Kalif Du BerlaisJ: Harry CobdenT: Paul NichollsF: 1113-F114
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 63
VerdictUseful winning juvenile hurdler who has taken his form up a notch sent chasing, bagging 2m handicaps at Newbury and Cheltenham. Failed to stay 2m4f when last of four in Scilly Isles Chase at Sandown last time and not discounted back in trip after a break. 
5. Touch Me NotJ: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 441-21225- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictMuch improved over fences this season and landed a Punchestown Grade 2 in November. Runner-up in Grade 1 events at Sandown and Leopardstown after but he trailed in last of 5 in Arkle Chase at Cheltenham last time. Has a bit to prove now.
4. Special CadeauJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 8/442-4201- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 58
VerdictUseful maiden hurdler and he created a good impression on his chasing debut when a 66/1-winner of 15-runner novice at Thurles (2m) in February. Has more to offer but this requires a big jolt of improvement.
1. BrookieJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Anthony HoneyballF: 014P-1731- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictUseful sort over hurdles and has advanced his form over fences, resuming winning ways in 2m handicap at Doncaster 35 days ago. This is a very tough ask though.- Unnamed Favourite
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