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Aintree Race 4 - William Hill Vieux Lion Rouge Veterans' Hcp Chase
MONBEG GENIUS (1) rallied creditably for third in the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival when 5.75L behind the winner before finishing fifth in the G3 Irish Grand National. Shorter trip should suit despite 202 days off. HOLD YOUR FORT (3) made all for a 5.5L Ascot victory on good ground and was 3L second delivering his Ffos Las return. Tendency to jump right there is a concern but cannot be dismissed. GROZNI (5) won the Borders National by 2L for Brian Hughes in December before finishing 14L fourth in the Edinburgh National. Drop in distance might help. KITTY'S LIGHT (4) was fifth in the 2024 Grand National and finished 3.5L behind the second mentioned at Fakenham during May. Best form remains compelling.
Race Time:2:25 PM
Sunday, October 25, 2026Track:Good
Weather:Showers
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:5020m
1
Monbeg Genius (1)1p6xp5735x
Trainer: Jonjo & A J O'neill (Cheltenham, Gloucs)12 mths 23: 6-1-4
Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 76kgs
10 yo Bay G
Sire: SHANTOU (USA)
Dam: ELLA WATSON (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Supreme Leader
Stats
Prize Money$253,706.00
Avg $$11,030.70
Win %26.09%
Place %47.83%
Career23: 6-1-4
Track3: 0-0-0
Distance2: 0-0-1
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up7: 1-1-0
2nd Up6: 1-0-2
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good11: 3-0-2
Soft10: 3-1-1
Heavy2: 0-0-1
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign 5 of 30 starters at Fairyhouse in the G3 Irish Grand National April 6 over 5833m, 36 len behind Soldier In Milan carrying 69.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at this track Becher Chase December 6 over 5200m. Has the ability and well worth following up.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/30 | 06/04/2026 | 25 | G3 OPEN 5U | $857,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 5833m | YS | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 69.5kg | 7:50.50 | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/23 | 12/03/2026 | 26 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $133,190.00 | Cheltenham | 5330m | Good | J L Scallan | 72kg | 6:58.44 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/11 | 14/02/2026 | 49 | STPLE HCP 5U | $192,510.00 | Haydock Park | 5733m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 75kg | 7:46.27 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/17 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $337,840.00 | Chepstow | 6135m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 7:52.24 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
| 0/13 | 06/12/2025 | 224 | STPLE HCP 6U | $272,240.00 | Aintree | 5230m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 72.5kg | 6:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/19 | 26/04/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $314,390.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 5733m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 66kg | 7:23.19 | 1-1-6 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $29.00 |
| 0/34 | 05/04/2025 | 56 | HCP CHSE 7U | $1,931,820.00 | Aintree | 6940m | Good Soft | Nick Scholfield | 66kg | 9:06.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/02/2025 | 43 | HCP CHSE 5U | $41,020.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Soft | Nick Scholfield | 76kg | 6:36.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/15 | 27/12/2024 | 34 | HCP CHSE 4U | $288,190.00 | Chepstow | 6135m | Soft | Nick Scholfield | 74.5kg | 8:16.34 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/11/2024 | 256 | HCP CHSE 4U | $97,010.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Soft | Nick Scholfield | 76kg | 7:10.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 |
| 0/21 | 12/03/2024 | 10 | STPLE HCP 5U | $236,790.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Heavy | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 73.5kg | 6:55.79 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
2
Knappers Hill (2)1x21x43ppx
Trainer: P F Nicholls (Ditcheat, Somerset)12 mths 22: 11-2-3
Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 74.5kgs
10 yo Bay G
Sire: VALIRANN (FR)
Dam: BROGELLA (IRE)
Dam's Sire: King's Theatre
Stats
Prize Money$558,698.00
Avg $$25,395.36
Win %50.00%
Place %72.73%
Career22: 11-2-3
Track1: 1-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up7: 5-1-0
2nd Up4: 3-0-1
Firm1: 1-0-0
Good15: 9-1-2
Soft6: 2-1-1
Heavy1: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Newbury March 21 over 4000m. First up last campaign 4 in a small field at Haydock Park November 22 over 4300m, 8 len behind The Jukebox Man carrying 75kg at $19. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 218 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 21/03/2026 | 42 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 75kg | 4:54.67 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 0/7 | 07/02/2026 | 43 | HCP CHSE 9U | $68,490.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Heavy | Freddie Gingell | 76kg | 5:07.85 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/4 | 26/12/2025 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $87,040.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 75kg | 6:31.14 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/11/2025 | 742 | CHSE 4U | $89,370.00 | Haydock Park | 4325m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 75kg | 5:48.31 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2023 | 28 | G2 NCHSE 4U | $99,820.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | H Cobden | 71.5kg | 5:10.35 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/4 | 14/10/2023 | 168 | LR NCHSE 4U | $69,630.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | H Cobden | 72kg | 5:02.69 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 29/04/2023 | 62 | G2 HDLE 4U | $143,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4325m | Soft | B Frost | 74.5kg | 5:40.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 26/02/2023 | 8 | G2 HDLE 4U | $140,110.00 | Fontwell Park | 3867m | Good | H Cobden | 74.5kg | 4:42.53 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/4 | 18/02/2023 | 48 | G2 HDLE 4U | $122,590.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good | B Frost | 74.5kg | 3:30.30 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $2.75 |
| 4/9 | 01/01/2023 | 57 | G2 HDLE 5U | $124,330.00 | Cheltenham | 4075m | Soft | H Cobden | 72.5kg | 5:05.12 | - | 0 |
| 14.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/4 | 05/11/2022 | 28 | G2 HDLE 4U | $126,350.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Firm | H Cobden | 71kg | 3:25.26 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.38 |
3
Hold Your Fort (3)x0123951x2
Trainer: Mrs D A Hamer (Nantycaws, Carmarthens)12 mths 37: 11-4-6
Jockey: Shane Fenelon
Weight: 71kgs
10 yo Bay G
Sire: EL SALVADOR (IRE)
Dam: SPIRIT OF YOUTH (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Brian Boru
Stats
Prize Money$198,451.00
Avg $$5,363.54
Win %29.73%
Place %56.76%
Career37: 11-4-6
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance2: 0-1-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up8: 1-1-1
2nd Up7: 1-1-2
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good31: 11-3-6
Soft4: 0-1-0
Heavy1: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after three months finished second of 8 starters at Ffos Las on October 14 over 4800m, slow track; 3 len behind The Boola Boss with 69.5kg at $13. Previously second-up won by 5.5 len Ascot on March 29 over 4800m defeating Gabbys Cross carrying 67.5kg at $3.80 in a steeplechase. Won previously second up and appears capable of building on that record here on the back of latest performance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/10/2026 | 80 | STPLE HCP 10U | $54,440.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Soft | Shane Fenelon | 69.5kg | 6:22.59 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/07/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 4U | $41,020.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 72kg | 6:02.80 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/07/2026 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | James Murray | 73kg | 5:57.34 | 1-1-5 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/13 | 28/06/2026 | 55 | STPLE HCP 5U | $136,120.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 68.5kg | 6:08.71 | 4-10-9 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/05/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 10U | $54,450.00 | Fakenham | 4828m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 67.5kg | 6:12.15 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/04/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 64.5kg | 6:43.79 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/3 | 29/03/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 10U | $56,770.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 67.5kg | 6:04.66 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 0/5 | 09/03/2026 | 148 | STPLE HCP 5U | $31,760.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Good | James Best | 71.5kg | 5:56.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/10/2025 | 4 | HCP CHSE 4U | $33,130.00 | Chepstow | 5230m | Good Firm | Callum Pritchard | 79.5kg | 6:57.34 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 08/10/2025 | 9 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,230.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Firm | Callum Pritchard | 71kg | 5:52.31 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/4 | 29/09/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 4U | $26,390.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | James Best | 72kg | 6:25.20 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $2.88 |
4
Kitty's Light (4)9x69p85x5x
Trainer: Christian Williams (Ogmore-By-Sea, Glamorgan)12 mths 43: 7-6-5
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 69.5kgs
10 yo Bay G
Sire: NATHANIEL (IRE)
Dam: DARAIYNA (FR)
Dam's Sire: Refuse To Bend
Stats
Prize Money$882,562.00
Avg $$20,524.70
Win %16.28%
Place %41.86%
Career43: 7-6-5
Track2: 0-0-0
Distance2: 0-0-1
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up9: 0-1-0
2nd Up7: 0-1-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good35: 7-6-3
Soft5: 0-0-1
Heavy1: 0-0-0
Synthetic2: 0-0-1
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished fifth of 7 starters at Fakenham on May 4 over 4800m, 6 len behind Time To Bite carrying 66kg at $7.50. First up last campaign finished sixth of 11 starters at Chepstow on October 12 2024 over 4700m, 75 len behind Neon Moon carrying 70kg at $41. Fitter and may do better here.
Last Starts 174 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/05/2026 | 471 | STPLE HCP 10U | $54,450.00 | Fakenham | 4828m | Good | Jack Tudor | 66kg | 6:12.15 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/5 | 18/01/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 4791m | Good | Richard Patrick | 74kg | 6:12.45 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/12/2024 | 34 | HCP CHSE 4U | $96,060.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 77kg | 6:06.68 | 9-7-8 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $34.00 |
| 0/10 | 23/11/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $136,120.00 | Ascot Uk | 5934m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 7:33.21 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 02/11/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 72kg | 5:58.38 | 10-10-9 | 0 |
| 36.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 12/10/2024 | 168 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 70kg | 6:03.24 | - | 0 |
| 75.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/20 | 27/04/2024 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $305,400.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 5733m | Good | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 7:34.60 | 8-9-9 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/32 | 13/04/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 7U | $1,725,090.00 | Aintree | 6940m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 66.5kg | 9:27.68 | 12-3-5 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/21 | 12/03/2024 | 77 | STPLE HCP 5U | $236,790.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 73kg | 6:55.79 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/12/2023 | 24 | HDLE HCP 3U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 5:10.90 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $15.00 |
| 13/20 | 02/12/2023 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $470,220.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Good Soft | Nick Scholfield | 66kg | 6:38.12 | 11-13-13 | 0 |
| 44.5L | $29.00 |
5
Grozni (5)1564x5614x
Trainer: Mrs A M Thomson (Lambden, Berwicks)12 mths 39: 7-4-5
Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 69kgs
10 yo Bay G
Sire: SADDLER MAKER (IRE)
Dam: URANE DE FERBET (FR)
Dam's Sire: Secret Singer
Stats
Prize Money$211,273.00
Avg $$5,417.26
Win %17.95%
Place %41.03%
Career39: 7-4-5
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up8: 1-2-0
2nd Up8: 1-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good28: 5-1-3
Soft7: 2-2-2
Heavy4: 0-1-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 4 of 7 starters at Musselburgh February 1 over 6300m, 14 len behind Transmission carrying 71kg at $7. Previously first up; 5 in a small field at Kelso October 25 over 5200m, 15 len behind Duke Of Deception with 66kg at $17. Others rate better.
Last Starts 266 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/02/2026 | 56 | STPLE HCP 5U | $108,900.00 | Musselburgh | 6336m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 8:13.02 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/12/2025 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $99,360.00 | Kelso | 6537m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 8:48.73 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 72.5kg | 6:02.21 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/10/2025 | 196 | HCP CHSE 4U | $89,370.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Good | Brian Hughes | 66kg | 6:38.64 | 2-3-5 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/23 | 12/04/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $369,000.00 | Ayr | 6397m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 66kg | 8:20.56 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/23 | 13/03/2025 | 56 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $138,380.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | Good Soft | Alex Chadwick | 69.5kg | 6:56.29 | 2-9-6 | 0 |
| 16.1L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 16/01/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | Good Soft | Alex Chadwick | 76kg | 6:25.03 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2024 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,370.00 | Wetherby | 4275m | Good Soft | Alex Chadwick | 76kg | 5:41.52 | 3-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 0/9 | 07/12/2024 | 229 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4716m | Heavy | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 6:27.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 22/04/2024 | 39 | STPLE HCP 5U | $32,670.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 71kg | 6:00.67 | 4-7-5 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/22 | 14/03/2024 | 40 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $138,380.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | Soft | Alex Chadwick | 70kg | 7:13.43 | 13-9-6 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $51.00 |