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Aintree Result
14 Apr 2007

« 4:15 » John Smith's Grand National Chase (Handicap) Grade 3

  • (Class 1) (6yo+) 4m4f Good 30 fences
  • £399,140.00, £149,730.00, £74,970.00, £37,380.00, £18,760.00, £9,380.00
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Silver Birch (IRE) 33/1 10 10-6 t Gordon Elliott 138 * * »
b g Clearly Bust - All Gone (Giolla Mear) Robbie Power
 
Went prominent 12th, pecked 22nd (2nd Bechers), went close 2nd after 3 out, led last, stayed on, held on towards finish
 
 
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2

¾ Mckelvey (IRE) 12/1 8 10-4 p Peter Bowen 136 * * »
b g Anshan - Chatty Actress (Le Bavard) Tom O'Brien
 
Towards rear, headway 20th, chasing leaders 4 out, 3rd last, stayed on strongly and took 2nd near finish, lame (op 14-1)
 
 
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3

1¼ Slim Pickings (IRE) 33/1 8 10-8  T J Taaffe 140 * * »
b g Scribano - Adapan (Pitpan) Barry Geraghty
 
Mid-division, headway to join leaders 21st, led 26th, hung left and headed last, stayed on same pace from elbow, lost 2nd near line
 
 
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4

15 Philson Run (IRE) 100/1 11 10-5  Nick Williams 137 * * »
b g Un Desperado (FR) - Isis (Deep Run) Daryl Jacob
 
Chased leaders, hampered 25th (2nd Valentines), weakened last
 
 
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5

5 Liberthine (FR) 40/1 8 10-6  Nicky Henderson 138 * *
b m Chamberlin (FR) - Libertina (FR) (Balsamo) Mr S Waley-Cohen
 
Went prominent 6th (1st Bechers), mistake 20th, left in lead 22nd (2nd Bechers), headed 26th, weakened between last 2
 
 
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6

21 Numbersixvalverde (IRE) 14/1 11 11-3  Martin Brassil 149 * *
b g Broken Hearted - Queens Tricks (Le Bavard) Niall P Madden
 
Mid-division, in touch when hampered 25th (2nd Valentines), weakened 4 out (tchd 16-1 in places)
 
 
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7

1¼ Longshanks 14/1 10 10-7  Kim Bailey 139 * *
b g Broadsword (USA) - Brass Castle (IRE) (Carlingford Castle) Tony Dobbin
 
Prominent, joined leaders 11th, weakened approaching 2 out (op 20-1)
 
 
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8

13 Puntal (FR) 80/1 11 10-5 tp David Pipe 137 * * »
b g Bering - Saveur (Ardross) Tom Scudamore
 
Rear-division, some headway 4 out, never a factor (tchd 66-1)
 
 
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9

1½ Hedgehunter (IRE) 9/1 11 11-12  W P Mullins 158 * * »
b g Montelimar (USA) - Aberedw (IRE) (Caerwent) R Walsh
 
Went prominent 12th, hampered 22nd (2nd Bechers) and 24th (2nd Canal Turn), weakened 2 out (op 10-1 tchd 11-1, 12-1 in places)
 
 
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10

38 L'Ami (FR) 14/1 8 11-8 p F Doumen 154 * * »
ch g Lute Antique (FR) - Voltige De Nievre (FR) (Brezzo) A P McCoy
 
Went prominent 12th, mistake 22nd (2nd Bechers), mistake 26th, weakened 3 out, tailed off (op 16-1)
 
 
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11

14 Clan Royal (FR) 33/1 12 10-9  Jonjo O'Neill 141 * *
b g Chef De Clan (FR) - Allee Du Roy (FR) (Rex Magna) Mr J T McNamara
 
In rear, behind from 17th, tailed off (tchd 50-1 in places)
 
 
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12

2 Gallant Approach (IRE) 33/1 8 10-9  Charles Egerton 141 * * »
ch g Roselier (FR) - Nicks Approach (IRE) (Dry Dock) Jimmy McCarthy
 
In rear, behind when blundered 15th (Chair), tailed off (op 50-1 tchd 66-1 in places)
 
 
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F

Royal Auclair (FR) 33/1 10 11-1 t Paul Nicholls 147 * * »
ch g Garde Royale - Carmonera (FR) (Carmont) Joe Tizzard
 
Prominent when fell 9th (1st Valentines)
 
 
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F

Jack High (IRE) 33/1 12 10-3 b T M Walsh 135 * * »
br g Erdelistan (FR) - Lyntim (Fidel) Richie McGrath
 
Rear-division when fell 6th (1st Bechers)
 
 
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F

Kandjar D'Allier (FR) 100/1 9 10-8  Alan King 140 * * »
gr g Royal Charter (FR) - Miss Akarad (FR) (Akarad) Robert Thornton
 
Mid-division, hampered and fell 8th (1st Canal Turn)
 
 
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F

Graphic Approach (IRE) 100/1 9 10-6  Charles Egerton 138 * *
b g King's Ride - Sharp Approach (Crash Course) Paul Moloney
 
Held up in rear, fell 22nd (2nd Bechers)
 
 
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UR

Knowhere (IRE) 100/1 9 10-13  Nigel Twiston-Davies 145 * * »
b g Lord Americo - Andarta (Ballymore) Tom Doyle
 
Prominent, lost place and blundered and unseated rider 8th (1st Canal Turn)
 
 
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F

Point Barrow (IRE) 8/1C 9 10-12  P Hughes 144 * * »
b g Arctic Lord - Credit Transfer (IRE) (Kemal) P A Carberry
 
Rear-division, fell 1st (op 9-1 tchd 10-1 in places)
 
 
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UR

Ballycassidy (IRE) 33/1 11 10-9  Peter Bowen 141 * * »
br g Insan (USA) - Bitofabreeze (IRE) (Callernish) Denis O'Regan
 
Chased leaders, led 17th to next, hampered 22nd (2nd Bechers), blundered and unseated rider 24th (2nd Canal Turn) (op 40-1)
 
 
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F

Bewleys Berry (IRE) 22/1 9 10-7  Howard Johnson 139 * * »
ch g Shernazar - Approach The Dawn (IRE) (Orchestra) Paddy Brennan
 
Chased leaders, led 18th, fell 22nd (2nd Bechers)
 
 
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F

Simon 20/1 8 10-11  John Spearing 143 * * »
b g Overbury (IRE) - Gaye Memory (Buckskin) Andrew Thornton
 
Went prominent 12th, left 2nd 22nd (2nd Bechers), mistake next (2nd Foinavon), fell 25th (2nd Valentines)
 
 
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PU

Eurotrek (IRE) 16/1 11 11-8  Paul Nicholls 154 * * »
ch g Eurobus - Orient Jewel (Pollerton) Liam Heard
 
Behind when hampered 9th (1st Valentines), behind from 16th (water), tailed off when pulled up before 22nd (2nd Bechers)
 
 
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PU

Sonevafushi (FR) 150/1 9 10-3  Venetia Williams 135 * * »
b g Ganges (USA) - For Kicks (FR) (Top Ville) Mr T Greenall
 
Prominent, lost place 19th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
 
 
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PU

Kelami (FR) 33/1 9 10-12  F Doumen 144 * * »
b g Lute Antique (FR) - Voltige De Nievre (FR) (Brezzo) Mick Fitzgerald
 
In rear, behind from 26th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
 
 
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PU

Thisthatandtother (IRE) 50/1 11 11-5  Paul Nicholls 151 * * »
b g Bob Back (USA) - Baden (IRE) (Furry Glen) Jamie Moore
 
Headway and prominent 17th, weakened 3 out, 10th when blundered 2 out, pulled up before last (op 66-1)
 
 
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PU

Joes Edge (IRE) 8/1C 10 10-2  Ferdy Murphy 134 * * »
b/br g Supreme Leader - Right Dark (Buckskin) Graham Lee
 
In rear, reminders after 16th (water), soon behind, pulled up before 20th, lame (op 9-1 tchd 10-1 in places)
 
 
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PU

Zabenz (NZ) 66/1 10 10-8 b Philip Hobbs 140 * * »
b g Zabeel (NZ) - In The Country (NZ) (In The Purple) Barry Fenton
 
In rear when leather broke and pulled up before 7th (1st Foinavon)
 
 
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PU

Celtic Son (FR) 50/1 8 10-11 t David Pipe 143 * * »
b g Celtic Arms (FR) - For Kicks (FR) (Top Ville) Timmy Murphy
 
Behind from 12th, blundered 20th, tailed off when pulled up before 22nd (2nd Bechers) (op 100-1)
 
 
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PU

Homer Wells (IRE) 33/1 9 10-6  W P Mullins 138 * * »
b g Arctic Cider (USA) - Run And Shine (Deep Run) Davy Condon
 
Rear-division, hampered 8th (1st Canal Turn), behind when pulled up before 22nd (2nd Bechers) (tchd 50-1 in places)
 
 
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PU

Billyvoddan (IRE) 16/1 8 11-4 b Henry Daly 150 * * »
b g Accordion - Derryclare (Pollerton) Leighton Aspell
 
In rear when hampered 8th (1st Canal Turn), behind from 15th (Chair), tailed off when pulled up before 19th
 
 
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PU

Naunton Brook 125/1 8 10-4 tb1 Nigel Twiston-Davies 136 * * »
b g Alderbrook - Give Me An Answer (True Song) Noel Fehily
 
Chased leaders, led 6th (1st Bechers), headed 17th, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before 23rd (2nd Foinavon) (op 100-1)
 
 
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PU

Dun Doire (IRE) 20/1 8 10-8  A J Martin 140 * * »
b g Leading Counsel (USA) - Yes Boss (IRE) (Carlingford Castle) P Carberry
 
Soon behind, tailed off 5th, pulled up before 4 out (tchd 16-1 in places and 22-1 in places)
 
 
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PU

Bothar Na (IRE) 20/1 8 10-6  W P Mullins 138 * * »
ch g Mister Lord (USA) - Country Course (IRE) (Crash Course) D J Casey
 
Mid-division, blundered 11th, behind from 24th (2nd Canal Turn), tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
 
 
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REF

Monkerhostin (FR) 8/1C 10 11-6  Philip Hobbs 152 * * »
b g Shining Steel - Ladoun (FR) (Kaldoun) Richard Johnson
 
In rear when refused 7th (1st Foinavon) (op 14-1 tchd 20-1 in a place)
 
 
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REF

Cloudy Bays (IRE) 100/1 10 11-0 p C Byrnes 146 * * »
ch g Hubbly Bubbly (USA) - Bellteen (Beau Charmeur) Andrew J McNamara
 
Started slowly, soon behind, refused 15th (Chair)
 
 
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UR

Tikram 125/1 10 10-5  Alan King 137 * * »
ch g Lycius (USA) - Black Fighter (USA) (Secretariat) Wayne Hutchinson
 
Prominent, blundered and unseated rider 1st
 
 
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UR

Livingstonebramble (IRE) 100/1 11 10-9  W P Mullins 141 * * »
b g Supreme Leader - Killiney Side (General Ironside) Davy Russell
 
Mid-division, blundered and unseated rider 6th (1st Bechers) (op 125-1)
 
 
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UR

Le Duc (FR) 66/1 8 10-2  Paul Nicholls 134 * * »
b g Villez (USA) - Beberova (FR) (Synefos) Dominic Elsworth
 
Mid-division when blundered and unseated rider 6th (1st Bechers)
 
 
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UR

Idle Talk (IRE) 20/1 8 11-2  Donald McCain 148 * * »
br g Hubbly Bubbly (USA) - Belon Breeze (IRE) (Strong Gale) Jason Maguire
 
Soon behind, unseated rider 19th
 
 
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UR

The Outlier (IRE) 125/1 9 10-5  Venetia Williams 137 * * »
gr g Roselier (FR) - Shuil A Cuig (Quayside) P C O'Neill
 
Led to 6th (1st Bechers), weakening when blundered and unseated rider 19th
 
 
40 ran TIME 9m 13.60s (slow by 3.60s) Total SP 152%
1st OWNER: Brian Walsh (Co Kildare) BRED: Joe & Mel Power TRAINER: Gordon Elliott
2nd OWNER: N Elliott
3rd OWNER: Doubtful Five Syndicate
TOTE WIN £41.90 PL £8.20, £4.20, £9.80, £29.30; Ex £667.60; CSF £369.95; TRICAST £12518.50 TRIFECTA £18020.60 Pool: £96,448.53 - 3.80 winning tickets.
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