Aintree Race 3 - Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At Betmgm.co.uk Hcp Hurdle
LYSSENKO (5) makes his British debut after winning all three outings in France representing previous connections. This stable can improve horses and are in scintillating form. Impossible to oppose pursuing a fourth straight win. ALL IN YOU (4) was given a few spins on the flat this summer with little success after producing a fair streak of hurdle form last year. One to keep on side. DEDICATED HERO (1) finished well held at Carlisle three weeks ago after winning twice including the G2 Scottish Champion Hurdle. Not ruled out. MANUELITO (3) fell delivering his final start of last season at Ascot and not been seen since.

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 76kgs
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Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after seven months made ground from midfield; ran last at Carlisle in the LR Panoramic Hurdle on October 22 over 3400m, 7 len behind Wilful with 73.5kg at $26. Previously second-up finished seventh of 18 runners at Cheltenham Greatwood Hurdle on November 16 over 3300m, on slow going 16 len behind Alexei carrying 69.5kg at $23. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/10/2026 | 187 | LR OPEN 4U | $90,750.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 73.5kg | 4:21.40 | 4-6-8 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | 16 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,500.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 66kg | 4:02.53 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2026 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 76.5kg | 5:21.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 |
| 0/17 | 28/02/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $217,790.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 70kg | 4:03.07 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 0/6 | 01/02/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Callum Bewley | 68kg | 5:11.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/5 | 13/01/2026 | 18 | CHSE 5U | $29,690.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Heavy | Callum Bewley | 71kg | 4:27.44 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2025 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 69kg | 4:58.67 | 7-7-8 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $4.33 |
| 7/18 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 69.5kg | 4:00.69 | 13-10-7 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/11 | 02/11/2025 | 193 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 73.5kg | 5:14.06 | 5-8-6 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/14 | 23/04/2025 | 95 | LR HDLE HUNT 5U | $72,600.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 73kg | 6:02.57 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2025 | 41 | G2 OPEN 4U | $138,380.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 71.5kg | 3:57.48 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Harriet Tucker
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation 14 of 16 runners at Haydock Park Swinton Handicap Hurdle May 9 over 3100m, 33 len behind Moon Chime carrying 70.5kg at $34. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Chepstow October 12 2025 over 3200m, 85 len behind Washington with 74kg at $5.50. Others rate better.
Last Starts 180 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 09/05/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $145,200.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good | Harriet Tucker | 70.5kg | 3:41.92 | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good | Harriet Tucker | 72.5kg | 3:41.06 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/03/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,110.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Harriet Tucker | 72.5kg | 4:13.76 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 0/15 | 07/02/2026 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $281,320.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | Harriet Tucker | 70.5kg | 4:13.37 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/12/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good | Harriet Tucker | 71kg | 3:44.45 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/12/2025 | 61 | HCP HDLE 3U | $35,700.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | Good Soft | Harriet Tucker | 73kg | 4:51.66 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/10/2025 | 232 | HCP HDLE 8U | $40,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Harriet Tucker | 74kg | 4:00.18 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 85.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 22/02/2025 | 38 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Harriet Tucker | 73kg | 4:08.65 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/11 | 15/01/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Harriet Tucker | 71kg | 4:07.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/14 | 27/12/2024 | 22 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,220.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Harriet Tucker | 73kg | 4:00.13 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $29.00 |
| 0/9 | 05/12/2024 | 63 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Soft | Callum Pritchard | 76kg | 3:51.24 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Harry Cobden
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming today after a year. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Ascot November 21 over 3100m. Previous preparation first-up won by 4 len Newton Abbot October 18 2025 over 3400m defeating Dance And Glance carrying 75kg at $3.30. Shapes as a top-three chance if on his best behaviour.
Last Starts 349 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 | 21/11/2025 | 34 | HDLE HCP 3U | $55,630.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Ben Jones | 76kg | 3:46.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/10/2025 | 197 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 75kg | 4:06.65 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.25 |
| 9/17 | 04/04/2025 | 14 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 3312m | Good | Patrick Wadge | 66.5kg | 3:58.02 | 11-10-9 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/03/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,040.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 72.5kg | 3:51.91 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 74kg | 4:07.50 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/14 | 04/02/2025 | 199 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,060.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 76.5kg | 4:18.30 | 4-6-7 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $10.00 |
| 0/17 | 20/07/2024 | 33 | HDLE HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Jack Tudor | 69.5kg | 4:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 17/06/2024 | 33 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 2816m | Soft | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 3:16.53 | 7-5-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/11 | 15/05/2024 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | Jack Tudor | 72.5kg | 3:39.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 21/04/2024 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Jack Tudor | 68kg | 3:35.28 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/13 | 26/03/2024 | 54 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 67.5kg | 4:21.65 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished fourth of 8 starters at Doncaster on September 13 over 2900m, 3.5 len behind Valedictory carrying 57kg at $5. Second-up finished fifth of 12 runners at York on October 10 over 2800m, 13 len behind Alfred Wincham with 61kg at $6. Fitter now and should relish the step up to 3410m here. Well placed back over the jumps and expected to feature.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 10/10/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | York | 2816m | Good Soft | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 3:04.83 | 10-9-5 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2026 | 89 | HCP 3U | $127,050.00 | Doncaster | 2916m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 57kg | 3:14.57 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 9/20 | 16/06/2026 | 59 | HCP 4U | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 4023m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 58.5kg | 4:20.94 | 19-13-9 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/04/2026 | 70 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,500.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | James Bowen | 66kg | 4:02.53 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 0/15 | 07/02/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $281,320.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | James Bowen | 71kg | 4:13.37 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 73.5kg | 4:06.82 | 8-6-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/15 | 19/12/2025 | 273 | HDLE HCP 3U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Soft | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 3:50.10 | 13-9-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/03/2025 | 117 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,040.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | David Maxwell | 71.5kg | 3:51.91 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 10/16 | 24/11/2024 | 22 | LR HCP HDLE CF 4 | $181,820.00 | Auteuil | 3900m | Heavy | David Maxwell | 69kg | 4:43.68 | 4-10-10 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $14.00 |
| 0/9 | 02/11/2024 | 165 | LR HDLE CF 4 | $145,450.00 | Compiegne | 3600m | SH | David Maxwell | 67kg | 4:19.49 | 9-4-LR | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/05/2024 | 33 | CL2 H 4U | $36,010.00 | Angers | 3000m | Soft | Aurelien Lemaitre | 58.5kg | 3:22.86 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Unbeaten three for three. Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign winning posted a big 14 len win. Pau January 16 over 3500m in the wet defeating Lyre D'oudairies carrying 71kg at $2.30. First race start favourite; won by a nose Argentan November 9 over 3600m defeating Rosemale Has with 66kg. Shapes well here and bold showing expected.
Last Starts 293 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 16/01/2026 | 16 | HDLE CL2 H 5 | $64,910.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Clement Lefebvre | 71kg | 4:24.40 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/12 | 31/12/2025 | 52 | HDLE CL3 CF 4 | $60,280.00 | Pau | 3500m | Soft | Clement Lefebvre | 69kg | 4:18.60 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $8.60 |
| 1/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | HDLE CL4 CG 4 | $24,730.00 | Argentan | 3600m | SH | Angelo Zuliani | 66kg | 4:28.60 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after five months finished sixth of 9 runners at Perth on October 15 over 3200m, on slow going 18 len behind She's Notjoeking with 75.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up finished second of 9 runners at Musselburgh on November 28 over 3100m, 5 len behind City Of Diamonds with 75.5kg at $26. Fitter but appears well outclassed on last few runs.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 15/10/2026 | 159 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | 4:11.97 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/16 | 09/05/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $145,200.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good | Theo Gillard | 67kg | 3:41.92 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
| 9/21 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Aintree | 3319m | Good Soft | William Maggs | 70kg | 4:01.29 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/14 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3520m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 76kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |
| 0/18 | 07/03/2026 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 68.5kg | 4:11.63 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/01/2026 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 64.5kg | 3:38.54 | 7-5-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/01/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 70kg | 3:44.37 | 7-7-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/11/2025 | 34 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | 3:52.68 | 7-4-2 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 0/11 | 25/10/2025 | 167 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Craig Nichol | 75kg | 3:56.34 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/05/2025 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 3:36.85 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/03/2025 | 14 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $72,600.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Jamie Brace | 66.5kg | 3:39.66 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished fifth of 11 starters at Cheltenham on October 23 over 3200m, 6 len behind Continuance carrying 64.5kg at $15. The start before that; held ground to the line finished third of 8 runners at Southwell on October 1 over 3200m, 7 len behind Wild Goose carrying 73kg at $10. Not sure he is up to this.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 23/10/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 64.5kg | 3:57.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/10/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Jack Tudor | 73kg | 3:41.92 | 4-1-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/3 | 09/09/2026 | 56 | HDLE NSY HCP 4U | $12,680.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Jack Tudor | 73.5kg | 3:55.34 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $2.38 |
| 1/6 | 15/07/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jack Tudor | 73.5kg | 3:50.94 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/5 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,230.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Toby Wynne | 68kg | 4:00.75 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 16/05/2026 | 42 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good | Toby Wynne | 71kg | 4:17.67 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Toby Wynne | 75kg | 3:54.40 | - | 0 |
| 44.8L | $8.00 |
| 0/8 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Ben Smith | 74kg | 4:01.87 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 0/13 | 05/03/2026 | 75 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 73.5kg | 4:37.88 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 66kg | 3:46.22 | 7-3-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 22/11/2025 | 31 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 71kg | 4:01.06 | 7-5-4 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |