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16:05 William Hill Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

6 ran
Place No. Horse Distance Weight Jockey SP  
1st 6 Brighterdaysahead 11 3 J W Kennedy 13/8 F
wore red hood to post, raced in second, led 7th, hit 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, ridden out run-in and stayed on well
2nd 5 The New Lion 2 1/4 lengths 11 10 Harry Skelton 9/4
tracked leaders, moved into second after 2 out, switched right and shaken up before last where mistake, ridden and no impression run-in
3rd 1 Alexei 1 1/2 length 11 10 Brendan Powell 12/1
towards rear, not fluent 4th, awkward 4 out, took fourth 2 out and pushed along, ridden and ran on run-in, not pace to challenge
4th 7 Golden Ace 3/4 length 11 3 Mr L Williams 11/1
chased leaders on outer, pushed along before 3 out and responded, went second after 3 out, lost position after 2 out, stayed on, no extra flat
5th 4 Potters Charm 12 lengths 11 10 S Twiston-Davies 18/1
wore red hood to post, led, not fluent 6th, headed next, remained close up, lost position after 3 out, weakened after 2 out
6th 2 El Fabiolo 2 1/4 lengths 11 10 P Townend 4/1
raced keenly in rear, not fluent 3 out, lost touch 2 out