Aintree 2026 Day 3 - All of our Tips and Research

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

Course - Aintree 12:45 🕰

Race - Hallgarten & Novum Wines Maghull Novices’ Chase

Horse - Salvator Mundi advising ‘straight win’

Odds - 5/4 (2.25)

Advising stake 3 points (3%)

Reasoning 📝

Salvator Mundi has some outstanding form in the book and won for PSA members at the 2025 Aintree festival! This French recruit placed 2nd on debut at Auteuil on 18th April 2023, only 1 3/4 lengths behind Sir Gino. Since that race, Sir Gino has gone on to frank that form emphatically by winning 6 races since, including three Grade 1’s and last ran off a rating of 163. The 3rd (Kador De Ciergues) also went on to boost the form by winning next time out easily by 8 lengths and has won again since, both at Auteuil.

The 4th (Fabuleux Rico) also went on to win next time out by 5 lengths. Salvator Mundi then went on to place 6th at Cheltenham in the Grade 1 Triumph Hurdle on 15th March 2024. The form of that race has worked out very well as the winner (Majborough) has gone on to win 4 races since, including another 3 Grade 1’s and is now rated 174. The 2nd (Kargese) has gone on to win 4 races since and is now rated 136. The 3rd (Salver) has won two Grade 2’s since comfortably. The 4th (Nurburgring) has also won 2 races since by 7 lengths and 4 1/2 lengths. Further, the 5th (Storm Heart) has won 2 races and is now rated 140. Salvator Mundi then went on to win easily, making all next time out by 62 lengths at Tipperary on 15th May 2025 which was an impressive performance. Salvator Mundi then went on to record another hurdle win at Punchestown before winning his last hurdle race in 2025 at Aintree on 4th April 2025, winning easily by 7 lengths.

The form of that race has been franked emphatically as the 2nd (Romeo Coolio) has won his next 4 starts (by distances of 14l, 8l, 1/2l and a neck) which included 3 Grade 1’s and is now rated 150 and now looks a top chasing prospect. Salvator Mundi has since switched to running over fences and made an encouraging debut when placing a close 2nd at Thurles on 27th November 2025, only beaten by 1 1/4 lengths. The front two in that race pulled 29+ lengths clear of the 3rd which must be noted. Also, the form of that race has been franked well as the 1st (Kappa Jy Pyke) has gone on to win a Grade 3 next time out comfortably by 3 1/2 lengths and actually beat a subsequent winner in Jacob’s Ladder which has gone on to win 2x Class 1’s since.

Salvator Mundi then ran in the Grade 1 Novice Chase at Leopardstown and was slightly disappointing, only placing 6th under Danny Mullins. However, with Paul Townend back in the saddle, Salvator Mundi bounced right back to form to most recently win at Thurles on 5th February 2026, winning very easily by 28 lengths. The ground looks to be described as ‘Good to Soft’ here but this should not be a problem for Salvator Mundi as he’s already won on similar ground to this multiple times. In terms of the stats, 10 of the last 11 winners were aged between 6 and 8. Salvator Mundi is aged 6.

Also, all previous 11 winners of this race were positioned in the top 3 in the market. Salvator Mundi is the current market leader. 6 of the last 11 winners won on their last outing and Salvator Mundi also won on his last outing. Further, previous course form is key here as 6 of the last 11 winners recorded 1 previous run at Aintree and a previous win at Aintree is always beneficial in terms of experience. Salvator Mundi is 1 win from 1 run here at Aintree over the course and distance. But distance form is equally important here as all previous 11 winners of this race have recorded at least 6 previous runs over 15-17 furlongs. Salvator Mundi has recorded 8 runs between 15-17 furlongs.

The one negative here is that Salvator Mundi has only got 3 Chase runs on his CV so far and all previous 11 winners of this race had at least 4 runs over fences. However, another positive stat is that 9 of the last 11 winners of this race were rated 150 or higher and Salvator Mundi is rated 150. Hopefully, Salvator Mundi can come here to Aintree and win again as he did last year so fingers crossed for some luck.

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Aintree Day 3, race 2 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 1:20 🕰

Race - William Hill Handicap Hurdle

Horse name - Eagle Fang

Odds - 21/1 (22.00)

Advising stake 0.25 ‘Each way EXTRA 7 places’ Note: it’s 40/1 for 5 places but extra places advised it’s an outsider

Reasoning 📝

Eagle Fang ran in some very competitive races from 2023 to 2025 and ultimately progressed over hurdles from a rating of 127 up to a rating of 141. Eagle Fang then switched to fences and won on debut at Thurles on 20th November 2025 comfortably. He beat Kurasso Blue that day which went on to win next time out at Punchestown.

Eagle Fang has since been unplaced in two races at Cheltenham and Naas but remains with a lot of potential as a chaser as he’s only had three starts and this looks a very competitive but wide open race today. Patrick O’Brien claims 5lbs here and had a great day yesterday winning on Laafi for trainer W Durkan. 10 of the last winners here were aged between 6 and 8. Eagle Fang is aged 6. 6 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 1 previous run over 23-25 furlongs.

Eagle Fang has ran over this distance twice so far in his career. Fingers crossed Eagle Fang can go well here at a big price. Please gamble responsibly if you’re having a bet. Make sure to have the Whop app downloaded for instant notifications.

Aintree Day 3, race 2 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 1:20 🕰

Race - William Hill Handicap Hurdle

Horse name - Absolutely Doyen advising ‘Each way 5 places’

Odds - 9/1 (10.00)

Advising stake 0.25 ‘Each way 5 places’

Reasoning 📝

Absolutely Doyen has been hugely progressive winning 5 races on the bounce prior to his last run in the Class 1 in the Pertemps Final Handicap Hurdle at Aintree and has progressed from a rating of 113 to 135. Although 8th last time out at Cheltenham he was actually only beaten 8l and looked like he needed a stiffer test so hopefully this flat track will suit here.

Absolutely Doyen boasts a lot of experience over hurdles as he’s had 9 hurdle starts, including 5 wins and 2 places so has been very consistent (55.56% strike rate). Absolutely Doyen also meets 9 of the strong 11 trends for this race so has a solid chance on stats. Fingers crossed Absolutely Doyen can go well here and continue to improve.

It must be noted that this looks arguably one of the most competitive races of the day. Please gamble responsibly if you’re having a bet. Make sure to have the Whop app downloaded for instant notifications.

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

Course - Aintree 1:55 🕰

Race - Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle

Horse name - Bossman Jack advising ‘Money back 4 places’ on Bet365, which means to Win but if finishes 2nd,3rd or 4th it’s full stake back. Also known as insurance 4 places on Skybet.

Odds - 11/8 (2.38)

Advising stake 2 points (2%)

Reasoning 📝

The Mersey Novices hurdle is another race which in recent years has been dominated by the top 3 in the betting with 10 of the last 11 winners being in the top 3 in the market. Favourites have a good record in the race also with 7 of the last 11 going to the horse heading the market. The Turners unsurprisingly is a common route for horses to come from before coming to this race and regarding the turners this year it was a race won by King Rasko Grey and in 3rd was Zeus Power who’s gone on to win the G1 Sefton here at Aintree on Friday.

Could end up being that the Turners could be a strong piece of form to follow. Bossman Jack is undoubtedly the most talented horse in the field regarding natural ability. The Skelton yard have made it no secret just how good he could be but he’s just been a work in progress for them since he’s been a bit clumsy over his hurdles. Had Charlie Todd on his back on first seasonal start when he was 4 lengths behind G1 Supreme 4th and G1 Top Novice 3rd Baron Noir. Harry Skelton then took over at Ffos Las when he travelled well and under pressure made a few iffy jumps and especially at the last where he ploughed through the hurdle and still managed to get back up and win easily ahead of Starzand.

Bossman Jack then won as you’d expect at 1/4 to do at Chepstow coming well clear of a nice horse for Rebecca Curtis. A day before Cheltenham he was a bit of a gamble shortening from big prices down to 7/1 and then on the day he drifted back out to 18/1. As you’d expect on most Skelton horses he was held up and ridden for a bit of luck but he’s come travelling very strongly and had to suffer with a wide trip but before the 2nd last he probably jumped as well as he ever had. However, he got the last totally wrong and was very unlucky not to unseat Harry.

If he had made a better shape over the last he’d of finished 2nd that day. Think a flat galloping track will suit him better than the stiff testing nature of Cheltenham. He’s going to be able to travel well into the race off what is likely to be a strong pace. If his jumping holds up then he’s a contender coming over the last and hopefully finds enough under pressure. He’s a talented horse with an immense future and this won’t be the last time we see him in a Graded race.

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Aintree Day 3, race 4 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 2:30 🕰 Race - William Hill Handicap Chase

Horse name - Mr Hope Street advising ‘Money back 4 places’ on Bet365, which means to Win but if finishes 2nd,3rd or 4th it’s full stake back. Also known as insurance 4 places on Skybet.

Odds - 5/2 (3.50) Advising stake 2 points (2%)

Reasoning 📝

Mr Hope Street has been an eye catching runner on all his starts over fences this season for the Skeltons. Was a massive drifter at Carlisle when surprise surprise he was held up and never put into the race along with the whole field basically. Was the race won by The Jukebox Kid who’s rated 22lbs higher now after winning twice more including a G2. Even the 2nd Grand Geste has improved 20+ lbs after winning two races since.

Also, the 3rd (First Confession) has won a Class 3 since by 10 lengths and the 7th (Benmore) which was 9 1/2 lengths behind Mr Hope Street has gone on to win two races since. Just proves that if he was actually trying, he could just be well ahead of that opening mark of 128. On his 2nd start he went to Haydock for the Graduation chase in which could be the strongest bit of form this season and could just prove how well handicapped this horse is.

2 out he was jumping a length behind Iroko and when that one took him off his true line and then had to get gathered back up but continued to just run well under a tame Skelton ride. Harry knew exactly what he was doing that day, he held Mr Hope Street for as long as possible and made sure not to get as close to the top 2 as possible. In the end he’s finished 3 and half lengths off Iroko who’s won since and rated 156 and a live player in the National as well as being 4th in the National last year.

6 lengths behind King George winner Jukebox Man as well! Yes he was getting 11lbs and 8lbs from Jukebox Man and Iroko but even so that still makes him better than a 130 rated horse on that form alone and more so that of a horse pushing mid 140s. They had to run him at Sandown to get into this and get himself a nice spin around for fitness since he hadn’t ran since November prior to Sandown. He drifted again in the market similar to his chase debut and he’s once again ran exactly how you’d expect him to. Held up and making the occasional error and getting outpaced.

It’s a miracle he’s been dropped 1lbs for that and he’s now able to lineup in this off a mark of 130. He goes up to 3 miles for the first time this season which is his ideal trip and over hurdles, his most impressive win came over that trip. By Jet Away who’s progency handle quicker surfaces he should be fine with the quicker ground than what he’s experienced all season. He’s shown it at Haydock that he enjoys a left handed galloping track so think coming to Aintree in a big field where there’s going to be a lot of pace will suit him.

There has been a preference for prominent horses over fences this festival but i’d imagine this’ll be run at a very honest pace with Josh The Boss, Glengouly and Uncle Bert in here who like to get on with things. Ideally Harry Skelton wouldn’t have him too far away and can travel into things and he comes here fresh having missed Cheltenham and Dan Skelton’s horses are running well so should see a big run from a well handicapped horse who’s got plenty in hand and much better than a rating 130.

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Aintree Day 3, race 4 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 2:30 🕰

Race - William Hill Handicap Chase

Horse name - Cruz Control advising ‘Each way 5 places’ on Sky bet

Odds - 15/2 (8.50)

Advising stake 0.25 ‘Each way 5 places’ on Sky bet

Reasoning 📝

Cruz Control has won this race for the last two years in a row for trainer Tom Lacey and jockey Stan Sheppard and is 2 wins from 2 runs at Aintree over this trip of 3 miles. Cruz Control also boasts a very credible record over fences as has won 4 races and placed 3 times from 13 starts over fences (30.8% strike rate). In terms of the stats for the previous winners of this race, 8 of the last 11 winners were aged between 6 and 9. Cruz Control is aged 9.

In addition, previous course form is important as 8 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 1 previous run at Aintree. Cruz Control has ran at Aintree 4 times and has won 2 races. Further, previous distance form is key as 8 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 2 previous runs over 23-25 furlongs and those 8 winners also recorded at least 1 win over 23-25 furlongs. These stats bode well for Cruz Control as he’s raced over 23-25f 6 times and has won 3 times over this distance.

The other key stat is that 10 of the last 11 winners of this race were rated between 136 or higher. Cruz Control is rated 140 and runs off only 1lb higher than last year on ratings. It must be noted that Cruz Control comes off a fairly long break of 120 days here and was pulled up last time out. However, he was interestingly pulled up at Wetherby and then was off 100 days prior to winning this race last year off 139 which shows he can go well off a break.

It must be highlighted that Cruz Control needs to bounce back here but looks like he’s been lined up for another go at this race and hopefully he can make it another win for a third year in a row. Please gamble responsibly if you’re having a bet. Make sure to have the Whop app downloaded for instant notifications.

Aintree Day 3, race 5 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 3:05 🕰

Race - Liverpool Hurdle

Horse name - Hiddenvalley Lake advising ‘Each way 4 places’

Odds - 12/1 (13.00)

Advising stake 0.25 ‘Each way 5 places’

Reasoning 📝

Course form is important and Hiddenvalley Lake always seems to save his best for this Aintree meeting. He was 3rd in this race in 2024 behind Strong Leader and then last season was 2nd in the Long Walk behind Crambo and had a low key run in a G2 before being freshened up for this. He went off 12/1 and got the better of Strong Leader this time round.

He’s only had the one run this season and it was a below par performance in the Boyne hurdle on heavy ground. Probably wasn’t right that day on heavy ground as he did weaken fairly quickly. We know he goes well fresh and this would of been the plan since he won the race last year. Returns to a quicker surface which sure will be more to his liking. Seems to be a fair few horses have struggled to back up their cheltenham performances. Honesty Policy ran the best out of the long walk trio but he failed to pick up off the pace in what was slowly ran.

Jingko Blue deserves a chance at this level after his dominant display in the Bet Mgm cup at the festival winning by 6 lengths. However id worry about how well he’d see this out against some more experienced stayers. The stayers division is a tricky division to get right cause there’s no reap superstar stayers in here. This race could have some each way value in there. Which is why Hiddenvalley Lake represents some each way value having form figures of 2,1 and both being in this race.

We know he goes well fresh and is likely to be spot on for this race today so at the price holds decent each way claims. Please gamble responsibly if you’re having a bet. Make sure to have the Whop app downloaded for instant notifications.

Aintree Day 3, race 5 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 3:05 🕰

Race - Liverpool Hurdle

Horse name - Honesty Policy advising ‘Money back 4 places’ on Bet365, which means to Win but if finishes 2nd,3rd or 4th it’s full stake back.

Also known as ‘insurance 4 places’ on Skybet.

Odds - 11/8 (2.38)

Advising stake 1 point (1%)

Reasoning 📝

Honesty Policy won at the Aintree festival last year and is 1 win from 1 run at Aintree. Honesty Policy has progressed from a rating of 132 to now run off 155 and looks a top prospect. Honesty Policy has had a very light season with only two starts and ran a nice race at Ascot two runs ago behind Impose Toi and stayed on really well at the finish.

Honesty Policy then most recently took a backward step by placing only 5th in the Stayers Hurdle at this year’s Cheltenham Festival but hopefully he can bounce back here. In terms of the stats, Honesty Policy is joint 3rd on the stats. One of the key stats here is that 9 of the last 11 winners were between 6 and 8. Honesty Policy is aged 6. Also, 8 of the last 11 winners recorded a previous run at Aintree which is really important here.

Honesty Policy has strong course form here at Aintree. Lastly, 8 of the last 11 winners were rated 155 or higher. Honesty Policy is rated on 155 which must be respected here. This looks a really good race but hopefully Honesty Policy can win again here at Aintree. Please gamble responsibly if you’re having a bet. Make sure to have the Whop app downloaded for instant notifications.

Aintree Day 3, race 6 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 4:00 🕰

Race - Randox Grand National Handicap Chase

Horse name - I Am Maximus advising ‘Each way 7 places’

Odds - 9/1 (10.00)

Advising stake 1 point each way (2% total)

Reasoning 📝

I am Maximus won this race in 2024 by 7 1/2 lengths and placed 2nd in this race last year, only beaten by 2 1/2 lengths. I Am Maximus is a 10yr old gelding by Authorized trained by Willie Mullins and owned by Mr John P Mcmanus. I Am Maximus has a very credible record with 4 wins and placing 4 times from 16 runs over fences in top class races (25% strike rate).

This horse has also won 3 Class 1’s from 15 runs (20% strike rate) which must be noted. In 2023 and 2024, I Am Maximus thrived over fences winning a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse by 2 1/2 lengths beating Found A Fifty which has since franked that form by winning two Grade 1’s and five Grade 2’s and is now rated 162. I Am Maximus then went on to win a Grade 3 easily by 14 lengths in February 2024 (Bobbyjo Chase). Vanillier was in 2nd that day and has since gone on to win at Punchestown easily by 18 lengths on 3rd February 2025. Vanillier has also won again at Punchestown on the Cross Country course on 4th February 2026, giving the form a further boost and most recently has placed a fair 3rd in the 2026 Cheltenham Glenfarclas Cross Country race which must be noted.

I Am Maximus then showed his class by going on to win the 2024 Grand National (Class 1) by 7 1/2 lengths off a mark of 159. Since that race, I Am Maximus has been winless and has been out of form but two runs ago, he did place a very solid 2nd in the Savills Chase (Grade 1) on 28th December 2025, only beaten by 2 1/2 lengths but notably was staying on well at the finish after being hampered on the run in. The form of that race has received a boost as the 4th (Grangeclare West) which was 3 3/4 lengths behind I Am Maximus has most recently won the Grade 3 Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse by 5 1/2 lengths.

In terms of the stats of the previous 11 winners of the Aintree Grand National, 4 of the last 11 winners were placed within the top 3 in the betting which is a positive for I Am Maximus as he is the current market leader at the time of writing. 6 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 1 previous run at Aintree and two of those winners recorded 1 previous win at Aintree. This supports I Am Maximus’s claims as he’s ran twice at Aintree, winning once and placing once. Furthermore, previous distance form is crucial as 10 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 5 runs over 3 miles or further and 8 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 2 wins over 3 miles or further prior to winning the Grand National.

This is a positive for I Am Maximus as he’s ran 11 times over 3 miles or further and has won over this distance 3 times before. In addition, previous chase form is equally important as all previous 11 winners recorded at least 7 runs over fences and 9 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 2 chase wins. These stats are a plus for I Am Maximus as he’s ran over fences 16 times and has recorded 4 wins over fences. Moreover, 8 of the last 11 winners previously won at least 1 race in graded company (1-3 graded races). This supports I Am Maximus here as he won a Grade 1 race back on 10th April December 2023 at Fairyhouse and won a Grade 3 race at Fairyhouse on 24th February 2024 and has plenty of further Graded experience on his CV.

Lastly, trainer Willie Mullins has won the last two runnings of the Grand National and is represented by I am Maximus here! To summarise, this does look a very competitive Grand National but hopefully fingers crossed I Am Maximus can run a good race here. Please gamble responsibly if you’re having a bet. Make sure to have the Whop app downloaded for instant notifications.

Aintree Day 3, race 6 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 4:00 🕰 Race - Randox Grand National Handicap Chase

Horse name - Grangeclare West advising ‘Each way 7 places’ on Sky bet

Odds - 8/1 (9.00)

Advising stake 0.50 ‘Each way 7 places’ on Sky bet

Reasoning 📝

In recent years the Grand National has gone to classier horses as the race changes shape with rule changes and the nature of the race with less jumps and the size of the fences. 7 of the last 11 winners were trained in Ireland and Willie Mullins picked up the prize the last 2 years with two classy horses in I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett.

Grangeclare West was the big eye catcher last year and ending up being a ‘what if’ horse for a lot of people. He travelled into the race ominously well before making an absolute mess of the last fence which saw him lose a lot of lengths. He got himself gathered back up and then stayed on to get 3rd and would argue if he didn’t make that mistake he would have gone on to win the race. He ran in 3 Grade 1s in the start of the season and started off in the John Durkan with a lowkey effort but took a sizeable step forward when 4th in the Savills.

He was beaten 3 and half by I Am Maximus and had Montys Star behind him who’s being well supported for this race. He ran no kind of race in the Irish Gold Cup but a lot of horses didn’t in all fairness. It was a race he didn’t travel overly well in and race was over near enough from the start. He then went to the Bobbyjo and put in a kind of performance which you’d want if you are a supporter of him for the national.

He travelled well into things and made a mess of the last but he still picked up well to win. It’s worth noting that this race at Fairyhouse has produced the last 2 winners of the Grand National. So as far as preps go it’s up there with the best you can get . He’s still 3lbs above his last national run but could argue 3lbs higher last year wouldn’t have stopped him if he didn’t miss the last. Patrick Mullins would have had the choice and on form think it’s a no brainer that he chose Grangeclare West. However, he’s a grand jockey who does well in the big races when given a chance. Clearly no stranger to success in this race since he won the race last year under a cool ride.

He isn’t getting any younger now at the age of 10 but he’s still lightly raced for his age and he hasn’t lost ability going off his last run. The prep he had in the Bobbyjo is the most intriguing angle to take since it’s a race which has thrown up the last 2 winners of the race. If he’s there at the business end he should be staying on well and going close.

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Aintree Day 3, race 6 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 4:00 🕰

Race - Randox Grand National Handicap Chase

Horse name - Jagwar advising ‘Each way 7 places’ on Sky bet

Odds - 10/1 (11.00)

Advising stake 0.50 ‘Each way 7 places’ on Sky bet

Reasoning 📝

Jagwar has an impressive record with 4 wins and 3 places from 8 runs over fences (50% strike rate) so far in his career. Jagwar first appeared over hurdles off a mark of 119 but since switched to fences, he’s progressed really well, up to a current rating of 152. This gelding made his English hurdle debut when placing a very close 2nd behind Inthewaterside in a class 3 over 2m 4f at Aintree on 29th October 2023. The form of that race has turned out to be strong as Inthewaterside has gone on to win another two Class 3’s comfortably and is now rated 140 over fences.

Jagwar then went on to break his maiden at Carlisle on 19th February 2024 on heavy ground in a class 4 race over 2m 3f 61y. The 2nd (Clovis Island) went on to win next time out at Hexham. Jagwar then went on to win two Class 3 races at Wetherby and Bangor with the latter race working out really well form wise as the 2nd (Lowry’s Bar) went on to win both of his next two starts (winning a Class 3 and 2 event) and is now rated 146 over fences. Also, the 4th (Mount Tempest) went on to win a Class 3 next time out and has since won a Class 2 at Worcester.

Further, the 5th (Tanganyika) which was 8 1/2 lengths behind Jagwar has since won a Class 4 and a Class 3 race. Jagwar then went on to win his first race at Cheltenham on 25th January 2025 comfortably by 2 1/2 lengths in a Class 2, notably recording fast sectional times in the last 3 furlongs of the race. The form of that race has been franked as the 3rd (Masaccio) has since won a Class 2 at Ayr and is now rated 150 over fences.

Also, the 4th (Resplendent Grey) has gone on to win two Class 1s since and is now rated 153. Jagwar then followed up his initial win at Cheltenham by going on to win again at the course, winning the TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase (class 1) on 13th March 2025, winning comfortably by 2 3/4 lengths. Jagwar then placed a close 2nd at Cheltenham on 24th January 2026, only beaten by a head prior to going on to again place 2nd most recently in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival, staying on well at the finish, only losing out by 1/2 length.

Mark Walsh rides Jagwar once again here which is a positive as he is coming into this race off the back of a really good run in the Ultima. The Ultima is actually a good trial for the Grand National as Corach Rambler showed when winning the Ultima in 2023 In terms of the stats, 10 of the last 12 winners of this race were aged between 7 and 9. Jagwar is aged 7 which is a plus. Also, 8 of the last 12 winners were in the top 3 in the market which supports Jagwar as he is in the lead at the top of the market at the time of writing.

This race revolves around UK based trainers which is a key stat as all previous 12 winners of this race were trained in the UK. This is a plus for Jagwar as he’s trained by O Greenall and J Guerriero in the UK. One other key stat is that 10 of the last 12 winners of this race had their previous run within the last 59 days. Jagwar ran only 45 days ago. Previous course form is vital here as 11 of the last 12 winners recorded 1 previous run at Cheltenham and 7 of the last 12 winners recorded 1 previous win at Cheltenham. These stats support Jagwar’s credentials as he’s ran 4 times at Cheltenham and has won here twice. The one negative stat is that Jagwar is yet to race over 3m 1f and previous distance form is important here as 10 of the last 12 winners recorded 5 previous runs over 23-25 furlongs and all 12 previous winners recorded 1 previous win over 23-25 furlongs.

However, the way that Jagwar travels and finishes his races would suggest this increase in trip shouldn’t be a concern but is an unknown for now. However, Jagwar has won once over hurdles and four times over fences which is important here as all previous 12 winners recorded 1 previous win over hurdles and 11 of the last 12 winners all recorded 1 previous win over fences. To summarise, the form is definitely there for Jagwar to run a big race here and he can hopefully continue to progress off this mark of 152.

This still looks a deep competitive race with many in form horses in contention and will be suited by the drying ground here at the beginning of the week. Please gamble responsibly if you’re having a bet. Make sure to have the Whop app downloaded for instant notifications.

Aintree Day 3, race 6 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 4:00 🕰

Race - Randox Grand National Handicap Chase

Horse name - Spanish Harlem advising ‘Each way 7 places’ on Sky bet

Odds - 40/1 (41.00)

Advising stake 0.25 ‘Each way 7 places’ on Sky bet

Reasoning 📝

Spanish Harlem is an outsider here for Willie Mullins but cannot be underestimated for the master trainer which has won this race for the last few years. Brian Hayes rides and is a jockey which placed 3rd in the Grand National last year. In terms of the stats, Spanish Harlem comes out on top which must be respected.

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Aintree Day 3, race 7 🐴 - READ and SELECT Angle carefully

Course - Aintree 5:00 🕰

Race - Open NH Flat Race Horse name - Bass Hunter advising ‘Money back 2 places’ on Bet365, which means to Win but if finishes 2nd it’s full stake back. Also known as insurance 2 places on Skybet.

Odds - 11/10 (2.10)

Advising stake 1 point (1%)

Reasoning 📝

Bass Hunter won by 8 lengths on debut at Newbury on 6th November 2025. The form of that race has been franked as the 2nd went on to win next time out at Southwell by 4 1/4 lengths. Also, the 3rd went on to win by 7 lengths next time out at Haydock. The 4th went on to win next time out as well at Kempton. Bass Hunter then went on to win at Ascot by 1 length on 19th December 2025 in a Class 1 which was a nice performance.

Most recently, Bass Hunter ran at Cheltenham in the Class 1 Champion Bumper and placed a very good 3rd only beaten a short distance. Bass Hunter acts on Good to Soft, Soft and Good ground so hopefully the ground shouldn’t be an issue. Bass Hunter meets 9 of the 12 strong trends. 7 of the last 11 winners ran within the last 63 days. This is a positive for Bass Hunter as he last ran 31 days at Cheltenham. Also, all previous 11 winners of this race recorded at least 1 win over 15-17 furlongs and recorded at least 1 previous NH Flat win.

These stats are a positive for Bass Hunter as he’s won 2 NH flat races over the trip of 15-17 furlongs. Fingers crossed Bass Hunter can go well as he definitely looks to have a strong chance on paper. Please gamble responsibly if you’re having a bet. Make sure to have the Whop app downloaded for instant notifications.