Aintree 18:20 Odds Comparison

Second to Fingal's Hill in this race a year ago and easily best effort since when an excellent second of 22 over C&D a month ago. 3 lb rise very fair and a repeat of that level may well suffice.

Well suited by a return to less testing ground when registering a first handicap success in 6-runner event at Newcastle with a bit in hand. Another sound effort when second upped to 3m at Haydock a month ago and he's not yet fully exposed.

In cracking form during the first half of 2025, winning 3 times in all, including this race (from 5 lb lower). Runner-up 3 of 4 starts since and he's a reliable operator despite his advancing years.

Likeable veteran, who having won the race twice previously, showed plenty of ability remains when runner-up in Grade 2 National Spirit at Fontwell in February. Backed that up when fourth in Grade 2 company at Fairyhouse and repeat of that will see him bang there back in a handicap.

Won a 2m Uttoxeter handicap on soft at the end of 2024. Matched that form when third next 2 starts a year apart but took a pretty big backward step at Ascot in February.

Now only 1 lb lower than when making successful return to action in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow, his mark having fallen on the back of efforts in high-end spring handicaps. This is a welcome ease in grade.

Winner of small-field novice events in 2025 but very little to shout about in handicaps so far. Hood added.

Capitalised on falling mark under more positive ride at Haydock in March and followed up with front-running tactics employed again at Bangor 2 weeks later. Showed good attitude on that occasion but found out by 4 lb rise and a better race here over 2m latest.

Seen to advantage when resuming winning ways at Exeter in November. Fourth all 3 starts since at up to 3m and others arrive with more pressing claims.

Dual-purpose performer who finally opened his account in either sphere at Perth in August for Olly Murphy. Ran just once for James Owen and just a respectable start for Luke Dace at Southwell last week.

Emerging yard has had some success with recruits from the Willie Mullins stable, however, this 5-y-o hasn't made any impact in 4 starts.