Aintree Race 5 - Huyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
CALIMYSTIC (1) comes lightly raced avoiding fast conditions having been a non-runner his last three intended starts on account of good ground. If actually turning up may take plenty of beating as he looks classy. REGARDE (6) wasn't disgraced at Haydock Park four weeks ago. Warrants thought as might give another bold account for a stable in good form. MY BOBBY DAZZLER (9) is well exposed these days however holds every chance if in the same mindset as when finishing runner up at Haydock Park during the Easter weekend. ABOUTDAMNTIME (8) will find this galloping test more suitable though improvement required.

Jockey: N De Boinville
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having had just one run last preparation favourite; won by 1.75 len Sandown Park on March 7 over 4840m on rain affected going defeating Tune In A Box carrying 70.5kg at $3.20 in a steeplechase. Also won first up last previous preparation. Well-placed here and sure to be tough to beat.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 68 | HCP CHSE 5U | $46,130.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4866m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 70.5kg | 6:40.83 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 29/12/2025 | 261 | STPLE HCP 5U | $39,930.00 | Newbury | 4526m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 67.5kg | 5:34.52 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 99/5 | 12/04/2025 | 52 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Ayr | 4892m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 68.5kg | 6:08.61 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 19/02/2025 | 26 | HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good | James Bowen | 72kg | 4:48.30 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 24/01/2025 | 57 | HDLE HUNT MDN 47 | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 74.5kg | 4:53.20 | 11-5-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,220.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 4:15.20 | 7-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up finished fourth of 9 starters at Doncaster on February 27 over 4800m, 5.5 len behind If Not For Dylan with 76.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell finished fourth in a small field at Kelso on April 20 over 4700m, 18 len behind Wolfburg with 71kg at $9.50. Looks tested without big improvement.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 20/04/2026 | 52 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,230.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good | Tom Broughton | 71kg | 5:54.95 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | 76 | STPLE HCP 10U | $36,300.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 76.5kg | 6:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 99/7 | 13/12/2025 | 233 | STPLE HCP 4U | $89,370.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 73kg | 6:06.09 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 99/10 | 24/04/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $30,490.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 75.5kg | 6:12.19 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 05/04/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $201,180.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good | Adam Wedge | 64.5kg | 6:17.60 | 6-5-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/03/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $127,050.00 | Doncaster | 5230m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 69kg | 6:20.00 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/13 | 25/01/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | Good | Tom Broughton | 71kg | 5:55.40 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/12/2024 | 15 | HCP HDLE 3U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 69.5kg | 5:59.27 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 99/14 | 14/12/2024 | 31 | HCP CHSE 4U | $92,250.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 68.5kg | 6:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 99/10 | 13/11/2024 | 180 | HCP CHSE 4U | $72,010.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Soft | Charlie Hammond | 72.5kg | 6:20.56 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/8 | 17/05/2024 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $40,840.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 72kg | 6:26.49 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up finished third in a small field at Newton Abbot on April 4 over 4200m, 9 len behind Scarface with 73kg at $2.60. Last start didn't finish the race at Market Rasen on May 8 over 4800m. Fought on last time. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/6 | 08/05/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 73.5kg | 6:11.02 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.63 |
| 3/6 | 04/04/2026 | 167 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 73kg | 5:07.42 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/6 | 19/10/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 4U | $49,910.00 | Sedgefield | 5833m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 68.5kg | 7:18.96 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.83 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2025 | 7 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 72.5kg | 5:44.40 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 99/7 | 16/09/2025 | 59 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,240.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Richard Patrick | 68kg | 6:02.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/9 | 19/07/2025 | 63 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,430.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 73kg | 6:30.85 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 17/05/2025 | 41 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Good | David Noonan | 66.5kg | 5:52.22 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.13 |
| 1/10 | 06/04/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Good Soft | Alan Johns | 67.5kg | 5:08.34 | 1-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.62 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2025 | 39 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Good Soft | Alan Johns | 64.5kg | 5:19.67 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 27/01/2025 | 250 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Soft | Alan Johns | 64.5kg | 4:26.30 | 1-3-2 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/4 | 22/05/2024 | 18 | P2P | $0.00 | Cherrybrook P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Edward Vaughan | 76kg | 6:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 56.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after five months finished second of 11 runners at Haydock Park on April 15 over 5700m, 6 len behind Holokea carrying 74.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up finished fifth of 12 runners at Ascot on November 22 over 5900m, 20 len behind Rock My Way with 66kg at $6. Fitter for run. Second-up record reads well, with two wins and two placings from seven runs.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 15/04/2026 | 144 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 5733m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | 7:39.64 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/12 | 22/11/2025 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $136,120.00 | Ascot Uk | 5934m | Good | Joe Anderson | 66kg | 7:44.96 | 3-6-5 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/18 | 24/10/2025 | 191 | HCP APP CHSE 4U | $35,520.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good Soft | Barry O'neill | 74kg | 6:34.61 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/14 | 16/04/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Cheltenham | 5651m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 74kg | 7:24.96 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/4 | 19/03/2025 | 90 | HCP CHSE 5U | $28,150.00 | Haydock Park | 5733m | Good | Joe Anderson | 72.5kg | 7:24.36 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 99/11 | 19/12/2024 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $35,980.00 | Exeter | 4877m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 6:22.81 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/11/2024 | 33 | HCP CHSE 4U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 5:59.88 | 8-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/10/2024 | 217 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 6:14.52 | 6-4-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 17/03/2024 | 45 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $19,060.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | 6:24.84 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 99/8 | 01/02/2024 | 40 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Heavy | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 6:39.26 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/12/2023 | 39 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $16,700.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good | David Bass | 72.5kg | 6:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Toby Wynne
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 41 days. Last start finished third of 11 starters at Haydock Park on April 4 over 5100m, 2.25 len behind Major Fortune carrying 73.5kg at $7.50. The run before finished fourth of 11 runners at Bangor-On-Dee on February 25 over 5900m, slow track; 8 len behind Planned Paradise with 76kg at $4.50. Definite winning chance. Found the frame last start in a much better performance at Haydock Park.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 04/04/2026 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $33,580.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 73.5kg | 6:37.29 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | STPLE HCP 5U | $43,320.00 | Bangor On Dee | 5934m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 76kg | 8:21.45 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/02/2026 | 60 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $17,760.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Soft | Huw Edwards | 74kg | 6:25.03 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 20/12/2025 | 38 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 64.5kg | 6:44.92 | 10-4-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/11/2025 | 201 | HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4626m | Soft | Ben Smith | 66.5kg | 6:10.29 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 25/04/2025 | 63 | HCP CHSE 5U | $61,980.00 | Perth Uk | 6146m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 75kg | 8:09.00 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $50,820.00 | Exeter | 6135m | Heavy | Henry Brooke | 72.5kg | 8:56.07 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/01/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,240.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 74kg | 6:16.20 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 21/12/2024 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Heavy | Craig Nichol | 68kg | 7:16.00 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/12/2024 | 219 | HCP CHSE 4U | $34,130.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 73.5kg | 6:37.45 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 26/04/2024 | 20 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 68kg | 6:18.76 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 55 days. Last outing finished second in a small field at Kelso on March 21 over 5200m, 2.25 len behind Blakey Boy carrying 69kg at $5.50. Before that won by 0.5 len Ludlow on February 26 over 4800m defeating Prince Zaltar carrying 70kg at $13 in a steeplechase. Definite winning chance. Finds a nice assignment.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $63,520.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 69kg | 6:58.86 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $32,670.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 70kg | 6:09.57 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 99/8 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 5230m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 75kg | 7:19.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/12/2025 | 36 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 72kg | 6:38.19 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/3 | 21/11/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Good | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 6:29.57 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/10/2025 | 240 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,090.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | 5:03.61 | 6-9-8 | 0 |
| 48.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/03/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $56,260.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Soft | Toby Wynne | 72kg | 5:23.30 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/01/2025 | 45 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | 5:18.20 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/6 | 14/12/2024 | 25 | G2 OPEN 4U | $101,480.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 70kg | 5:58.57 | 5-5-5-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 69.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/11/2024 | 296 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 5:21.34 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/13 | 28/01/2024 | 282 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Cragmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Lawless | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Price
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last outing finished third in a small field at Huntingdon on April 4 over 4700m, 35 len behind Overabottleofred carrying 75.5kg at $2.10. The run before favourite; won by 23 len Wincanton on March 23 over 5000m defeating Moviddy carrying 68.5kg at $2.60 in a steeplechase. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 04/04/2026 | 12 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $12,840.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Good | Charlie Price | 75.5kg | 6:25.00 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/4 | 23/03/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $17,150.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Good | Charlie Price | 68.5kg | 6:29.14 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/5 | 06/03/2026 | 43 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Good Soft | Charlie Price | 67.5kg | 5:24.02 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 22/01/2026 | 55 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $16,330.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Charlie Price | 73kg | 5:41.84 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 28/11/2025 | 30 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,170.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 75kg | 3:57.98 | 2-7-8 | 0 |
| 36.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/10/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $17,070.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 74.5kg | 5:50.50 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 17/10/2025 | 162 | HCP CHSE 4U | $15,430.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good | Tom Cannon | 72kg | 5:37.00 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 08/05/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $16,340.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 70kg | 4:43.60 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/04/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 5U | $30,440.00 | Plumpton | 3972m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 73.5kg | 5:05.13 | 2-4-5 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 14/03/2025 | 4 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $11,430.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 77.5kg | 5:28.29 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 10/03/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,760.00 | Plumpton | 3972m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 76kg | 5:05.91 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $8.50 |