GB - Aintree - Race 7

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

17f

Sweepstakes Bumper

Turf

Good to Soft

24.0K

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Verdict

NO WALKOVER was made to work harder than had initially appeared likely when landing a Chepstow bumper on debut 5 weeks ago but the way he went through the race on that occasion suggests he's capable of much better and David Pipe's 4-y-o is fancied to confirm as much and defy a penalty. Dan Skelton landed this 12 months ago and his point scorer Moments in Time also commands a look. Grazeon Sunshine and Wonder Flying are others worth a look in the finale.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Runner-up in Irish point and he narrowly justified good support when taking 11-runner Chepstow bumper (2m, soft) on Rules debut 5 weeks ago, edging ahead again on line. Went through the race like a horse capable of much better and he's very much of interest under a penalty. 1st Pick 2 No Walkover Jockey: Jack Tudor Trainer: David Pipe J: Jack Tudor T: David Pipe	100	-	-	-	39%	8/5
Analysis Runner-up in Irish point and he narrowly justified good support when taking 11-runner Chepstow bumper (2m, soft) on Rules debut 5 weeks ago, edging ahead again on line. Went through the race like a horse capable of much better and he's very much of interest under a penalty.
6	€20,000 3-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 21f-23f hurdle winner A Perfect Day. Dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 25f) Burning Ambition. Successful only outing in Irish points (Mar 2025) and he commands respect now starting out for top stable. 2nd Pick 6 Moments In Time (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	97	-	-	-	36%	9/5
Analysis €20,000 3-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 21f-23f hurdle winner A Perfect Day. Dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 25f) Burning Ambition. Successful only outing in Irish points (Mar 2025) and he commands respect now starting out for top stable.
1	Looked to be getting the hang of things when rallying to finish second in a Newcastle bumper on debut in October and he displayed similar form when landing 6-runner contest at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Found himself well positioned then but claims under a penalty nevertheless. 3rd Pick 1 Grazeon Sunshine Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: John & Sean Quinn J: Brian Hughes T: John & Sean Quinn	97	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Looked to be getting the hang of things when rallying to finish second in a Newcastle bumper on debut in October and he displayed similar form when landing 6-runner contest at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Found himself well positioned then but claims under a penalty nevertheless.

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