Aintree 2026 Day 1 - All of our Tips and Research

Aintree Day 1, race 1 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 1:45 🕰

Race - Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle

Horse name - Selma De Vary advising ‘Money back 3 places’ on William/Bet365 which means to win but if it finishes 2nd or 3rd it’s full stake back. Also known as ‘insurance 3 places’ on Sky bet.

Odds - 11/8 (2.38) - best odds William Hill

Advising stake 2 point (2%)

Reasoning 📝

Selma De Vary won her last race in France by 9 lengths at Auteuil on 5th November 2025 on Heavy ground before moving to the Willie Mullins yard in Ireland. From that race in France, the 4th (Millares) which was 9 3/4 lengths behind Selma De Vary has gone on to frank the form by winning next time out easily by 10 lengths and has recently gone on to win again by 11 lengths at Auteuil! Selma De Vary has since ran at Leopardstown on 2nd February 2026 and placed a very promising 2nd in a Grade 1 (Class 1) behind the highly respected Narciso Has.

After re-watching that race, it was eye catching the way that Selma De Vary travelled into the race in the latter stages and nearly threatened to challenge the winner at one point but looked in need of the run and experience and should have hopefully learnt a lot from that race. Selma De Vary most recently ran at the Cheltenham Festival in the Triumph Hurdle, placing a fair 4th of 20 runners in the Grade 1, keeping on well at the finish. Top jockey, Paul Townend rides here and is operating at a 33.33% strike rate over hurdles within the last 14 days which must be respected (4 winners and 4 places from 12 rides). It must be noted that Paul Townend also notched 4 winners from 12 rides at Aintree races in 2025 and tends to ride well at this course.

Willie Mullins trains Selma De Vary and won this race last year with Murcia with Paul Townend the winning rider! In terms of the stats, 8 of the last 11 winners were within the top 3 in the market which is a positive for Selma De Vary as she’s currently within the top 3 in the betting. Also, 9 of the last 11 winners ran within the last 47 days. Selma De Vary ran 27 days ago. The Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham is usually a good guide to finding the winner of this race as 6 of the last 11 winners of this race previously ran in the Triumph Hurdle.

Selma De Vary is yet to run at Aintree but course form isn’t essential as 0 of the last 11 winners recorded 1 previous run at Aintree. However, previous distance form is important as 10 of the last 11 winners recorded at least two previous runs over 15-17 furlongs. Selma De Vary has ran between 15-17 furlongs 3 times so far in her career and has previously notched a win over 17 1/2 furlongs in France early on in her career which shows she has proven stamina over this trip of 2 miles which will stand her in good stead at the finish, enabling her to finish her race strongly.

Previous hurdle form is also important as 10 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 3 runs over hurdles. This stat is a positive for Selma De Vary as she’s already raced 5 times over hurdles. Lastly, 9 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 3 runs in that season prior to this race. Selma De Vary matches this stat as she’s already ran 3 times so far this season.

Hopefully, Selma De Vary can run well here and continue to improve. Of the rest of the runners Maestro Conti looks the main threat and was also most recently placed in the Grade 1 JCB Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on 13th March 2026. He was only beaten by 1 1/2 lengths that day but was still full of running at the finish and he actually recorded the fastest final speed in the race (26.22mph). He was also placed in front of Minella Study and Selma De Vary which must be noted as they all re oppose each other in this race here.

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Aintree Day 1, race 2 🐴 - NO BET - - For this race, I advised all my members to leave the race as all previous 11 favourites of this race have lost. Result: The 1/2f (Lulamba) ended up losing again as he unseated his rider at the 10th fence.

Aintree Day 1, race 3 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 2:55 🕰

Priced 2nd in the market

Race - Racing Welfare Bowl Chase

Horse name - Impaire Et Passe advising ‘BETTING WITHOUT Jango Baie and Spillane’s Tower.

Odds - 1/1 (2.00) - best odds William Hill

Advising stake 1 point (1%)

Reasoning 📝

Impaire Et Passe has some top form in the book and won 6 races over hurdles including; two Grade 2’s and three Grade 1’s and progressed from a rating of 148 to 161. Impaire Et Passe then switched to fences and won on debut at Fairyhouse on 30th November 2024, winning easily by 12 lengths. The form of that race has been boosted as the 2nd (Staffordshire Knot) has won 3 races since, including two Class 1’s, most recently winning a Grade 2 at Navan.

The 3rd (Big Stage) has also won recently easily by 12 lengths at Ayr. Further, the 4th (Answer To Kayf) has won twice since, winning at Naas by 12 lengths and more recently winning a Class 1 at Navan. Impaire Et Passe then went on to win his first Class 1 over fences at Limerick on 28th December 2024 before going on to place a fair 3rd in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown on 2nd February 2025. Impaire Et Passe then progressed from that race to go onto win his first race at Aintree on 3rd April 2025 at the National meeting. The form of that race has been franked as the 3rd (Jango Baie) went on to win a Grade 2 next time out easily by 9 lengths at Ascot.

On his next start, Impaire Et Passe had no luck as he was brought down at the 5th fence. However, he bounced right back to go onto win comfortably next time out at Gowran Park comfortably by 1 1/4 lengths in a Grade 2. Most recently, Impaire Et Passe was pulled up in the Ryanair Chase after he never travelled and really struggled throughout. However, that run was too bad to be true as he definitely has the form there and has a great record of 2 wins from 2 runs at Aintree which must be respected (100% strike rate).

The ground here at Aintree at the time of writing is described as ‘Good to Soft’ but this shouldn’t be a concern as he’s won on this ground before. In terms of the stats, 9 of the last 11 winners were aged between 8 and 10. This is a plus for Impaire Et Passe as he’s aged 8. 9 of the last 11 winners were positioned top 3 in the market. Impaire Et Passe is currently 2nd favourite in the market. Another positive stat for Impaire Et Passe as that 0 of the last 11 winners won on their last run before running in the Bowl Chase and 9 of the last 11 winners ran within the last 46 days which benefits Impaire Et Passe as he only ran 28 days ago.

Furthermore, course form is important in this race as 8 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 1 previous run at Aintree and 7 of those 8 winners recorded 1 previous win at Aintree. These stats are all positives for Impaire Et Passe as he’s 2 wins from 2 runs at Aintree and boasts strong course experience and form. As well as course form, distance form is equally important as 10 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 2 runs over 23-25 furlongs prior to winning this race. This stat is the only question mark as Impaire Et Passe has only ever ran over 25f once when being brought down so his stamina is unknown currently. The furthest Impaire Et Passe has won over so far in his career is 2m 5f 110yds when he won at on 27th April 2024 at Sandown.

But Chase form is also important in this race as all previous 11 winners of this race recorded at least 7 previous runs over fences. This increases Impaire Et Passe’s credentials here as he’s raced over fences exactly 7 times and has won 4 times over large obstacles. Lastly, all previous 11 winners of this race recorded at least 1 previous win in Grade 1-3 company and all previous 11 winners recorded at least 1 win in Grade 1 company. Impaire Et Passe matches well with these stats as he’s won three Grade 1’s and two Grade 2’s.

Impaire Et Passe steps up to 3 miles for the first time today but think if he’s on a going day he is capable of getting the trip comfortably. People questioned Gaelic Warrior getting 3 miles but he then went on to win this race is fine style last season which must be noted. It must be highlighted that horses who ran in the gold cup in their last run don’t have a good record in this race as the gold cup is taxing on horses and the short turn around can be too soon to get them ready since they’ve been prepped for one big day in mind all season. Therefore, that’s something to keep in mind regarding Jango Baie. Also, Jango Baie won the arkle last year at Cheltenham before disappointing when turning up in the Manifesto last year when Impaire Et Passe got the better of him. This field today can be whittled down with the fact the drying ground can go against a few. Spillanes Tower was withdrawn in the gold cup due to quick ground and possibly could get pulled out again due to quick ground. Protektorat is a great servant but probably wants ground on the softer side as well. Pic D’orhy is another good horse on his day but looks an Ascot specialist when he can race on the front end but not sure he’s at this level. As a result, this leaves it a clash between the top 2 in the market here.

Think the race will set up perfectly for Impaire Et Passe with Protektorat and Pic D’orhy possibly going from the front end and this could allow IEP to travel into the race and get brought into contention comfortably under Townend. Fingers crossed that Impaire Et Passe can bounce back here but there’s every chance he can return to form with top jockey Paul Townsend in the saddle.

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Aintree Day 1, race 4 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 3:30 🕰 Race - Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase Horse name - Its On The Line advising ‘TOP 3 FINISH’ (To be placed)

Odds - 23/20 (2.15) - Bet 365 best odds

Advising stake 2 points (2%)

Reasoning 📝

Its On The Line has shown extreme consistency with his form from the beginning of 2025 reading as 3rd,2nd,1st,4th,1st,2nd,2nd. Its On The Line also has a good record at Aintree over this course and distance, winning once from 2 runs (50% strike rate). This Hunters Chase is a Class 2 race and Its On The Line has a credible record in Class 2 events, winning once and placing 4 times from 7 runs in this company. The ground shouldn’t be a concern here as Its On The Line has won on ground varying from Yielding to Soft to Heavy which shows his versatility.

In terms of the stats of the previous winners of the Randox Foxhunters’ Chase, 9 of the last 11 winners were aged 9 or older. This is a plus for Its On The Line as he’s aged 9. In addition, only 3 of the last 11 winners were favourites / joint favourites and 6 of the last 11 winners were positioned top 3 in the market which bodes well for Its On The Line as he’s currently placed third in the market at the time of writing (6/1). Furthermore, 10 of the last 11 winners ran within the last 40 days and 5 of the last 11 winners ran in the Hunters Chase at Cheltenham prior to running here. These are positive stats for Its On The Line as he also last ran in the Hunters Chase at Cheltenham 27 days ago. Moreover, previous course form is important in this race as 6 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 1 previous run at Aintree and 3 of those 6 winners previously recorded 1 win at Aintree.

Also, distance form is equally important as 8 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 2 previous runs over 19-21 furlongs and 6 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 1 previous win over 19-21 furlongs. Its On The Line has ran twice over this distance and has recorded one win. Previous Chase form is also worth considering as 9 of the last 11 winners of this race recorded at least 5 previous Chase runs and all 9 winners recorded at least 2 previous Chase wins prior to winning this race.

These stats are a positive for Its On The Line as he’s ran over fences 19 times, winning 9 times and placing 7 times with an overall strike rate of 47.4% which must be respected. Lastly, 9 of the last 11 winners were rated 129 or higher which is a good stat for Its On The Line as he’s rated 140 here. It’s On The Line won this race in 2024 so hopefully he can go close again here as he deserves it.

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Aintree Day 1, race 4 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 3:30 🕰 Race - Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunter’s Chase Horse name - Famous Clermont advising ‘each way 5 places’

Odds - 40/1 (41.00)

Advising stake 0.25 ‘Each way 5 places’

Reasoning 📝

Famous Clermont has shown a good level of consistency so far in his career as he’s won 6 races over fences from 11 runs and has reached a best RPR of 142 with an official rating of 135 at present. Famous Clermont actually won this race in 2023 off a mark of 142 comfortably by 4 3/4 lengths. The form of that race worked out well as the 2nd (Benny’s King) has won 2x Class 3’s since and the 3rd (Lough Derg Spirit) has won a PtP since by 5l. The 4th (Latenightpass) has also gone on to win a Class 2 at Cheltenham since by 4 lengths. Since that win at Aintree, Famous Clermont has won multiple races since, including; two Class 3’s and 5 Point to Point races and now runs off a mark of 135 over fences (7lbs lower than when last winning at Aintree).

Jockey Mr Milo Herbert rides here and is still very inexperienced but so far in his career, he’s 3 wins from 7 rides (43% strike rate) under rules. Milo Herbert has also ridden Famous Clermont on his last two outings in Point to Point races where he placed 2nd and actually won on Famous Clermont last time out. In terms of the stats, Famous Clermont matches 12 of the 13 stats overall. 9 of the last 11 winners of this race were aged 9 or older. Famous Clermont is aged 11. Only 3 of the last 11 winners were favourites/joint favourites which bodes well for Famous Clermont as he’s currently an outsider in the market.

Also, 5 of the last 11 winners won on their last run before this race and 10 of the last 11 winners ran within the last 40 days prior to going on to winning this race. Famous Clermont won last time out on the 14th March 2026 (26 days ago) which matches these previous stats well. Previous course form is important as 6 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 1 previous run at Aintree and 3 of those 6 winners previously recorded at least 1 win at Aintree. Famous Clermont has won 1 race from two runs over this course and distance at Aintree. Previous distance form is also key here as 8 of the last 11 winners recorded two previous runs over 19–21 furlongs and 6 of those 8 winners recorded at least 1 previous win over 19-21 furlongs.

These stats are a plus for Famous Clermont as he’s ran over 19-21 furlongs 4 times under rules and has won once before over 21f. Previous Chase form is equally important as 9 of the last 11 winners had at least 5 previous Chase runs under their belt and 9 of the last 11 winners also recorded at least 2 previous Chase wins. Famous Clermont has ran 11 times over fences, including 6 wins (54.6% strike rate). Lastly, 9 of the last 11 winners were rated 129 or higher which is a positive for Famous Clermont as he’s rated 135. Interestingly, Famous Clermont will wear cheek pieces and a tonguestrap here but is actually 1 win from 1 run in Cheek pieces and a tonguestrap which is very eye catching.

This is likely the most competitive race of the opening day here at Aintree but hopefully we can have some luck with Famous Clermont and he can run a big race here for us all! Please gamble responsibly if you’re having a bet. Make sure to have the Whop app downloaded for instant notifications.

Aintree Day 1, race 5 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 4:05 🕰

Race - Aintree Hurdle

Horse name - Brighterdaysahead advising ‘money back 2 places’ on Bet 365/William Hill which means to win but if it finishes 2nd it’s full stake back. Also known as ‘insurance 2 places’ on Sky bet.

Odds - 11/8 (2.38)

Advising stake 2 points (2%)

Reasoning 📝

Brighterdaysahead has some outstanding form in the book. This mare first won at Aintree over 2m 4f on 13th April 2024 in the Turners Novices’ Hurdle, winning impressively by 7 1/2 lengths. The form of that race looks strong as the 2nd (Staffordshire Knot) has since won 3 times, most recently winning a Grade 2 and is now 152 over hurdles. The 4th (Jimmy Du Seuil) which was 11 3/4 lengths behind Brighterdaysahead has gone on to win 2 races since by 3 lengths and 4 lengths and has most recently placed a fair 3rd in a grade 1. The 5th (lle Atlantique) has also won 2 races since, most notably a Grade 2 at Naas and is now rated 153.

Since that win at Aintree, Brighterdaysahead has won a further 4 races including; one Grade 3 and three Grade 1’s and is now rated 159. If you look back at Brighterdaysahead’s last three runs, she’s literally been in a match up with Lossiemouth on each occasion which just shows both of these mares are far above the rest on ratings as well as on form. In particular, two runs ago, Brighterdaysahead beat Lossiemouth at Leopardstown on 1st February 2026 comfortably by 3 1/4 lengths. That form has been boosted well as Lossiemouth has most recently won the 2026 Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival impressively by 6 1/2 lengths.

Obvsiously the main danger in this race looks to be The New Lion on a rating of 160 which still looks to be progressing and should be more suited by this step up in trip to 2m 4f. However, he’s yet to race at Aintree and therefore has no course and distance form here to go off. One positive here is that Brighterdaysahead gets to race off 7lbs lower than The New Lion as she gets the mares allowance. Jack Kennedy rides Brighterdaysahead and has already won on her 6 times and placed 3 times from 10 rides, only ever not placing on her once (60% strike rate).

Brighterdaysahead is 1 win from 1 run over course and distance here at Aintree. The ground looks to be described as Good to Soft-good in places but hopefully this shouldn’t concern Brighterdaysahead as she’s won 8 times on similar going to this from 13 runs (61.5% strike rate). In terms of the stats, Brighterdaysahead matches all 14 trends here, scoring a total figure of 53. Going into the stats, 10 of the last 11 winners were aged between 6 and 8. Brighterdaysahead is aged 7. Also, all previous 11 winners of this race were in the top 3 in the market. Brighterdaysahead is in the top 3 in the market at this current stage. Further, 10 of the last 11 winners ran within the last 30 days. This is a plus for Brighterdaysahead as she ran exactly 30 days ago at Cheltenham. 7 of the last 11 winners ran in the Champion Hurdle on their last run. Brighterdaysahead last ran in the Champion Hurdle.

In addition, previous course form is important as 4 of the last 11 winners recorded a previous run at Aintree. Brighterdaysahead is 1 win from 1 run at Aintree. Moreover, distance form is equally important as 7 of the last 11 winners recorded 1 previous run over 19-21 furlongs and 5 of those 7 winners recorded at least 1 previous win over 19-21 furlongs. These stats support Brighterdaysahead’s chances as she’s ran over 19-21 furlongs 3 times and has recorded 2 wins over this distance. Previous hurdle form is also paramount as all previous 11 winners recorded 6 previous runs over hurdles and 9 of those 11 winners had recorded 5 wins over hurdles.

Brighterdaysahead has ran 13 times over hurdles, accumulating 8 wins which is impressive and bodes well for this race. 10 of the last 11 winners were rated 158 or higher which supports Brighterdaysahead as she’s rated 159. Lastly, all previous 11 winners recorded at least 1 previous Grade 1 win. Brighterdaysahead has won 4 Grade 1’s in total.

Fingers crossed Brighterdaysahead can go well here and continue her good strike rate for Gordon Elliot. Please gamble responsibly if you’re having a bet. Make sure to have the Whop app downloaded for instant notifications.

Aintree Day 1, race 6 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 4:40 🕰

Race - Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase

Horse name - Saint Bruit advising ‘Money back 4 places’ on William/Bet365 which means to win but if it finishes 2nd or 3rd or 4th it’s full stake back. Also known as ‘insurance 4 places’ on Sky bet.

Odds - 15/8 (2.88)

Advising stake 1 point (1%)

Reasoning 📝

The Red Rum Handicap Chase has been a race targeted for Sans Bruit as soon as he won the race last year and Nicholls publicly mentioned the race was his seasonal aim. He’s a two time winner of the race and also last year was plotted for the race well by Paul and the team. He won the race in April 2024 by 4 lengths off a mark of 130 which saw him go up to a mark 140. Then his next 6 starts he was well down the field getting his mark back down to a mark of 130 and following up in the race once again in 2025.

He won the 2025 renewal readily by 4 1/2 lengths with Harry Cobden in the saddle and notably recorded some fast sectional times in the race as well as clocking the fastest top speed in the race of 34.87mph. Saint Bruit then went on to win at Plumpton in their big handicap pot worth 50k. That saw his mark go up 144, and this season he’s done well to shave 10lbs off his mark as he’s since been down the field on each occasion with his form so far this season reading 6th,6th,5th,4th,4th.

Saint Bruit’s course presents as 2 wins from 2 runs (100% strike rate) and seemingly finds a sudden improvement in form around this time of year. Something a few skelton horses get criticised for but Sans Bruit is just the same. He’s a bold front runner who jumps well and when at Aintree the first day is run on the mildmay course which benefits the front runners who jump well given its flat and sharp nature Hence why we’ve seen him win twice in this race cause when you jump boldly you’ll be in A1 position to take advantage. The Red Rum isn’t really a race to be looking near the top of the weights. It’s your low weighted horses near the top end of the market which you’d want to be focusing on. 9 of the last 11 winners have carried 10-10 or less. 9 of the last 11 winners were rated between 130 and 136.

Saint Bruit is rated 133 here. 8 of the past 9 winners have been 10/1 or shorter in betting. Saint Bruit is currently shorter than 10/1 in the market. This could be a race that cuts up with a few others taking other routes but a lot of horses near top of the weighs have ran at cheltenham which the race has a poor record with hence why the top weighted horses having that bad record! Paul Nicholls is having a more quieter year this year than what we expect but he’d make sure Sans Bruit is spot on for this ready for his big day in the spring. Cobden could do with a big send off before he jumps ships and starts riding for JP in these competitive races!

Hopefully, Saint Bruit can run well here and continue his excellent record in the race. Please gamble responsibly if you’re having a bet. Make Sure to have the Whop app downloaded for instant notifications.

Aintree Day 1, race 7 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 5:15 🕰

Race - Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race

Horse name - Ti’mamzel advising ‘TOP 3 FINISH’ (To be placed)

Odds - 11/10 (2.10) - Bet365 best odds

Advising stake 1 point (1%)

Reasoning 📝

Ti’mamzel looks a bright Prospect having won on debut in a Class 1 at Huntingdon on 7th December 2025, winning by 1 1/2 lengths on Soft ground. Ti’mamzel then went on to place 2nd in a Class 2 at Windsor on 18th January 2026 over 2 miles and was clear of the 3rd that day by 3 1/4 lengths. Ti’mamzel then improved again to go onto win easily by 6 1/2 lengths at Sandown in a Class 1 on 7th March 2026. In terms of the stats, Ti’mamzel meets all 10 trends.

10 of the last 11 winners of this race were aged 5 or 6. Ti’mamzel is aged 5. 6 of the last 11 winners won on their previous run prior to lining up in this race. Ti’mamzel won last time out. 10 of the last 11 winners ran within the last 67 days which is a positive for Ti’mamzel as she ran only 33 days ago. Ti’mamzel hasn’t ran yet at Aintree but that isn’t a concern as 0 of the last 11 winners recorded a previous run at Aintree. All previous 11 winners of this race recorded a previous win over 15-17 furlongs. Ti’mamzel has already won twice over 15-17f which is important here.

Lastly, 9 of the last 11 winners were rated 105 or higher. Ti’mamzel is rated 121 here. Hopefully this 5yr old Mare can continue to progress here and fingers crossed for a good run. Please gamble responsibly if you’re having a bet. Make sure to have the Whop app downloaded for instant notifications.