Aintree Race 4 - Betmgm 'Future Stars' Silver Bowl 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (Gbb Race)
ROYAL INFANTRY (2) made all and was unchallenged on his second fences outing at Hexham making his seasonal return last month winning by 7.5L. Brings great stamina and a bright chasing future is anticipated. KLIMT MADRIK (3) has plenty of supporters and ran in a warm contest at Worcester three weeks ago. Will be fitter here and could have a major role to play now going up in trip which looks sure to suit. INTOSOMETHINGGOOD (1) bids for a hat-trick after making the perfect start to tackling fences in a small field event at Newton Abbot. Holds ability but needs a personal best to trouble top two.

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 73kgs
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Racing second-up today. Not raced for 49 days. Fresh up after seven months favourite; won by 1.5 len Newton Abbot on September 18 over 4200m defeating Thickthorn Tom carrying 74.5kg at $2.20 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by a head Worcester on June 12 2025 over 3200m defeating Tilehurst carrying 69.5kg at $4.50 in a hurdle. Requires further improvement.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 18/09/2026 | 188 | STPLE HCP 4U | $24,700.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 5:11.99 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/13 | 14/03/2026 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | T Mccain Mitchell | 69kg | 5:02.03 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 0/12 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN 5U | $145,190.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 70kg | 6:00.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/12/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 69.5kg | 6:01.69 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70.5kg | 5:26.37 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 62.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $30,440.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74kg | 5:07.30 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 11/10/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4 | $45,370.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 4:01.70 | 10-7-5 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 05/09/2025 | 48 | HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | T Mccain Mitchell | 71kg | 4:42.67 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.67 |
| 2/6 | 19/07/2025 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 5:14.67 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 02/07/2025 | 20 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 3:47.56 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.63 |
| 1/11 | 12/06/2025 | 53 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $15,880.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 69.5kg | 4:04.65 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 73kgs
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Having second run back today. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 7 len Hexham on October 20 over 4000m defeating Jeriko Du Reponet carrying 72kg at $1.40 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; finished fourth of 10 starters at Cheltenham on November 15 over 4200m, on slow going 7 len behind Lavender Hill Mob carrying 76kg at $4.50. Improvement in store.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 20/10/2026 | 188 | CHSE 4U | $26,020.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 5:18.90 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.36 |
| 5/11 | 15/04/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Haydock Park | 4224m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 5:11.02 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $6.50 |
| 9/13 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 76kg | 5:02.03 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/02/2026 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 5:05.03 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/01/2026 | 35 | HDLE 5U | $194,930.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 70kg | 5:10.85 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/3 | 12/12/2025 | 27 | CHSE 4U | $67,960.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 5:10.70 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 49.0L | $3.25 |
| 4/10 | 15/11/2025 | 35 | HDLE HCP 3U | $49,910.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 5:17.48 | 6-2-4 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/14 | 11/10/2025 | 171 | HCP HDLE 4U | $136,120.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:50.00 | 7-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/14 | 23/04/2025 | 19 | LR HDLE HUNT 5U | $72,600.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 6:02.57 | 9-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/04/2025 | 76 | G1 HDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 3312m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 3:56.84 | 8-5-5 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/01/2025 | 45 | G2 OPEN 4U | $138,380.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 3:57.48 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $1.33 |

Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 71kgs
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Having second run back today. Last outing finished second in a small field at Worcester on October 21 over 4000m, 4.5 len behind Talk To The Man with 72kg at $4. At only start last preparation finished eighth of 21 runners at Cheltenham in the G1 Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle on March 11 over 4200m, 6 len behind King Rasko Grey with 73kg at $81. Leading chance.
Last Starts 15 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 | 21/10/2026 | 224 | CHSE 4U | $27,230.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 72kg | 5:21.20 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 8/21 | 11/03/2026 | 72 | G1 OPEN 4U | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 73kg | 5:03.54 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $81.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 73kg | 5:00.52 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2025 | 32 | HDLE 4U | $30,850.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 70kg | 5:12.08 | 7-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 28/10/2025 | 576 | MHDLE 4U | $15,460.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 71.5kg | 4:49.04 | 7-5-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/03/2024 | 49 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tallow P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.1L | $1.00 |