Randox Supporting Prostate Cancer UK Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Aintree

16:05

Date 2025-04-04

Distance 2m5f19y

Class Class 1

Going Good To Soft

Type Chase

Surface Turf

Age Band 5yo+

Prize £84,195

Winning Time 5m 23.72s (slow by 3.72s)

Result

Pos	Horse	SP	Btn
1st	Gentleman De Mee (FR) Mark Walsh · W P Mullins	14/1	Won
2nd	Lisnamult Lad (IRE) Jonathan Burke · Ian Patrick Donoghue	22/1	.75
3rd	The Goffer (IRE) Danny Gilligan · Gordon Elliott	14/1	7.5
4th	Amirite (IRE) Rachael Blackmore · Henry De Bromhead	18/1	0.1
5th	James Du Berlais (FR) J J Slevin · W P Mullins	10/1	1.25
6th	Jetoile (IRE) Freddie Mitchell · Ryan Potter	33/1	1.75
7th	Ginny's Destiny (IRE) Harry Cobden · Paul Nicholls	8/1	2.25
8th	The King Of Prs (IRE) Conor Stone-Walsh · Gavin Cromwell	25/1	5
9th	Soul Icon (GB) Tom Bellamy · Keiran Burke	12/1	1
10th	Dreal Deal (IRE) Callum Pritchard · John C McConnell	66/1	.5
11th	Adamantly Chosen (IRE) Brian Hayes · W P Mullins	50/1	1
12th	Marble Sands (FR) Kielan Woods · David Killahena & Graeme McPherson	14/1	4.5
13th	Mars Harper (GB) Sam Ewing · Gordon Elliott	40/1	.5
14th	Excello (FR) Nico de Boinville · Nicky Henderson	10/1	2
15th	Escaria Ten (FR) James Best · Martin Keighley	66/1	0.1
16th	Lounge Lizard (GB) Sam Twiston-Davies · Henry Daly	20/1	0.1
17th	Eldorado Allen (FR) Brendan Powell · Joe Tizzard	28/1	2.75
18th	Gemirande (FR) Charlie Deutsch · Venetia Williams	50/1	25
19th	French Dynamite (FR) Gavin Brouder · M F Morris	50/1	1.25
20th	Shantreusse (IRE) Darragh O'Keeffe · Henry De Bromhead	14/1	9.5
21th	Fantastic Lady (FR) James Bowen · Nicky Henderson	20/1	1.75
22th	Latenightpass (GB) Jack Andrews · T Ellis	28/1	8.5
23th	Glengouly (FR) Danny Mullins · W P Mullins	33/1	38

Non-Runners / Other

Status	Horse	SP
U.R.	Ash Tree Meadow (FR) Keith Donoghue · Gordon Elliott	80/1
P.U.	Bad (FR) Ben Jones · Ben Pauling	15/2
P.U.	Blue Lord (FR) Paul Townend · W P Mullins	5/1F
P.U.	Ga Law (FR) Gavin Sheehan · Jamie Snowden	25/1
P.U.	Grandeur d'Ame (FR) Tom Cannon · Alan King	25/1
P.U.	Minella Drama (IRE) Brian Hughes · Donald McCain	50/1
P.U.	Western Zephyr (IRE) Sean Bowen · Charlie Longsdon	50/1

Runners (30)

EW Terms: 4 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)

#	Horse	Jockey / Trainer	Wt	Gear	Form	OR	RPR	TS	Last	Crs	Dst	Val	Scr	EW	Odds
3	Blue Lord Bay J:Paul Townend T:W P Mullins	J:Paul Townend T:W P Mullins	162	t	/4-463	152	165	120	48d	—	—	+17	28.8	1.38/1	11/2 15%
10yo; not the force of old but took step back in right direction last time; not ruled out
18	Bad Grey J:Ben Jones T:Ben Pauling	J:Ben Jones T:Ben Pauling	150	b	232F11	140	164	142	20d	0W/0P 1 run	—	+32	44.2	1.63/1	13/2 13%
Things have clicked in these blinkers; clear with course specialist at Kempton latest
30	Excello Grey J:Nico de Boinville T:Nicky Henderson	J:Nico de Boinville T:Nicky Henderson	142	p	-22374	132	168	143	27d	0W/0P 1 run	0W/0P 1 run	+17	27.4	2.00/1	8/1 11%
Ran well over 3m at Sandown last time and could benefit from the drop back in trip; chance
7	Ginny's Destiny Bay J:Harry Cobden T:Paul Nicholls	J:Harry Cobden T:Paul Nicholls	158	tp	2-P307	148	169	131	22d	—	—	+22	30.5	2.00/1	8/1 11%
Runner-up in two 2m4f Grade 1s last spring but somewhat underwhelming this season
5	James Du Berlais Chestnut J:J J Slevin T:W P Mullins	J:J J Slevin T:W P Mullins	162	t	2-F305	152	163	140	33d	—	—	+23	31.2	2.50/1	10/1 9%
Not easy to win with but he's just 1lb higher than when second in this last year
14	Marble Sands Grey J:Kielan Woods T:David Killahena & Graeme McPherson	J:Kielan Woods T:David Killahena & Graeme McPherson	153	—	6-1325	143	163	142	—	—	—	+18	25.2	3.00/1	12/1 8%
Solid form in the main during this second season over fences & he's an each-way contender
22	The Goffer Bay J:Danny Gilligan T:Gordon Elliott	J:Danny Gilligan T:Gordon Elliott	147	t	0P7754	137	158	123	23d	—	—	+18	23.1	3.50/1	14/1 7%
Encouraging fourth in the Cross Country at Cheltenham and he's not ruled out
24	Shantreusse Bay J:Darragh O'Keeffe T:Henry De Bromhead	J:Darragh O'Keeffe T:Henry De Bromhead	146	p	7-3F72	136	158	136	34d	—	—	+17	23.4	2.75/1	11/1 8%
Made very bad mistake when 7th in this last year; could be involved if handling conditions
16	Amirite Bay J:Rachael Blackmore T:Henry De Bromhead	J:Rachael Blackmore T:Henry De Bromhead	152	—	-29074	142	161	142	20d	—	—	+20	25.4	4.50/1	18/1 5%
Not at his best on his last few starts but on a handy mark and could bounce back
2	Gentleman De Mee Bay J:Mark Walsh T:W P Mullins	J:Mark Walsh T:W P Mullins	165	t	U35754	155	163	125	34d	0W/0P 1 run	0W/0P 1 run	+23	28.2	4.50/1	18/1 5%
Last season's Champion Chase runner-up but he hasn't been at his best this term
27	Lisnamult Lad Bay J:Jonathan Burke T:Ian Patrick Donoghue	J:Jonathan Burke T:Ian Patrick Donoghue	145	tp	441FP5	135	162	149	62d	0W/0P 1 run	0W/0P 1 run	+19	23.7	4.00/1	16/1 6%
Now just 1lb higher than when making all at Cheltenham in October; could make a bold bid
11	Latenightpass Bay J:Mr Jack Andrews(3) T:T Ellis	J:Mr Jack Andrews(3) T:T Ellis	154	—	0-03U2	144	160	131	23d	—	—	+20	24.7	6.25/1	25/1 4%
Likes these fences; ran well in Cheltenham Cross Country last time; firmly in calculations
19	Grandeur d'Ame Bay J:Tom Cannon T:Alan King	J:Tom Cannon T:Alan King	148	—	P-1520	138	162	149	24d	—	—	+19	23.3	4.50/1	18/1 5%
9yo who has been better than ever this season; failed to stay 3m1f in the Ultima
26	Lounge Lizard Bay J:Sam Twiston-Davies T:Henry Daly	J:Sam Twiston-Davies T:Henry Daly	145	b	1-34P1	135	161	136	33d	—	—	+26	29.2	6.25/1	25/1 4%
Won at Huntingdon latest; needs career best today but he's shown promise over these fences
9	Soul Icon Bay J:Tom Bellamy T:Keiran Burke	J:Tom Bellamy T:Keiran Burke	155	t	224162	145	160	143	28d	—	—	+32	35.8	5.50/1	22/1 4%
Won good-quality, seven-runner handicap at Kempton in December and is just 2lb higher here
21	The King Of Prs Bay J:Conor Stone-Walsh(3) T:Gavin Cromwell	J:Conor Stone-Walsh(3) T:Gavin Cromwell	148	t	4-2310	138	157	141	23d	—	—	+20	22.9	8.25/1	33/1 3%
Stamina to prove and below par in the Grand Annual, but progressive in Ireland previously
13	Glengouly Bay J:Danny Mullins T:W P Mullins	J:Danny Mullins T:W P Mullins	154	—	0U-P6U	144	159	48	71d	—	—	+20	24.7	6.25/1	25/1 4%
Runner-up in two major Irish handicaps last winter but not in the same form this term
15	Fantastic Lady Bay J:James Bowen T:Nicky Henderson	J:James Bowen T:Nicky Henderson	152	p	1-423P	142	167	120	22d	—	—	+28	30.8	7.00/1	28/1 3%
Pulled up at Cheltenham Festival but the return to these fences could reignite some spark
4	Ga Law Bay J:Gavin Sheehan T:Jamie Snowden	J:Gavin Sheehan T:Jamie Snowden	162	p	-2295P	152	165	156	22d	—	—	+25	27.2	8.25/1	33/1 3%
Return to form needed but he's 3lb lower than when 2nd in Paddy Power Gold Cup in November
10	Eldorado Allen Grey J:Brendan Powell T:Joe Tizzard	J:Brendan Powell T:Joe Tizzard	155	t	0-2347	145	163	152	55d	—	—	+22	24.5	7.00/1	28/1 3%
11yo who is on a long losing spell but he ran well for a long way in last year's National
20	Mars Harper Bay J:Sam Ewing T:Gordon Elliott	J:Sam Ewing T:Gordon Elliott	148	tp	520044	138	158	137	22d	—	—	+21	23.6	12.50/1	50/1 2%
Modest strike-rate and on long losing run, but ran well at Cheltenham Festival last month
8	Minella Drama Bay J:Brian Hughes T:Donald McCain	J:Brian Hughes T:Donald McCain	158	t	2P-1P9	148	162	119	62d	—	—	+23	25	20.00/1	80/1 1%
Out of form elsewhere the last twice but has a good record here over regular obstacles
25	Jetoile Bay J:Freddie Mitchell(5) T:Ryan Potter	J:Freddie Mitchell(5) T:Ryan Potter	146	tp	0P672P	136	166	121	20d	—	—	+22	23.7	16.50/1	66/1 1%
Well treated on form as recent as last May but this 10yo has struggled in the main since
29	Escaria Ten Bay J:James Best T:Martin Keighley	J:James Best T:Martin Keighley	143	v	0-P448	133	160	105	23d	—	—	+19	21.5	16.50/1	66/1 1%
Promising run in Cheltenham Cross Country; could have a part to play now back down in trip
6	French Dynamite Bay J:Gavin Brouder(3) T:M F Morris	J:Gavin Brouder(3) T:M F Morris	159	tp	216550	149	162	121	23d	—	—	+26	27.1	16.50/1	66/1 1%
Ran well for fair way before fading in Cheltenham Cross Country but others appeal more
12	Adamantly Chosen Bay J:Brian Hayes T:W P Mullins	J:Brian Hayes T:W P Mullins	154	p	-79059	144	161	134	33d	—	—	+22	23.9	16.50/1	66/1 1%
One of five for Willie Mullins; he's struggled to get competitive this season
17	Gemirande Bay J:Charlie Deutsch T:Venetia Williams	J:Charlie Deutsch T:Venetia Williams	151	—	-11670	141	166	130	22d	—	—	+27	28.1	20.00/1	80/1 1%
2 wins towards end of last year but 3 lesser runs have followed; has to get back on track
28	Western Zephyr Bay J:Sean Bowen T:Charlie Longsdon	J:Sean Bowen T:Charlie Longsdon	143	—	P-1230	133	161	140	23d	—	—	+20	21.1	25.00/1	100/1 1%
In good heart in the autumn but well beaten the last twice and unproven at the trip
1	Ash Tree Meadow Bay J:Keith Donoghue T:Gordon Elliott	J:Keith Donoghue T:Gordon Elliott	168	t	-71203	158	164	111	181d	—	—	+35	35.8	20.00/1	80/1 1%
Back from a break with a return to form needed but he could prove well suited to this test
23	Dreal Deal Bay J:Callum Pritchard(5) T:John C McConnell	J:Callum Pritchard(5) T:John C McConnell	147	t	24563P	137	158	142	26d	—	—	+22	22.6	37.50/1	150/1 1%
Two wins last spring but this 10yo is probably vulnerable in this hot handicap

Horse	bet365	Coral	Virgin Bet
Blue Lord	11/2	11/2	11/2
Bad	13/2	13/2	13/2
Excello	15/2	8/1	8/1
Ginny's Destiny	8/1	8/1	8/1
James Du Berlais	10/1	10/1	10/1
Marble Sands	12/1	12/1	12/1
The Goffer	14/1	14/1	14/1
Shantreusse	11/1	11/1	11/1
Amirite	18/1	18/1	18/1
Gentleman De Mee	18/1	18/1	18/1
Lisnamult Lad	16/1	16/1	16/1
Latenightpass	22/1	25/1	25/1
Grandeur d'Ame	18/1	18/1	18/1
Lounge Lizard	25/1	25/1	25/1
Soul Icon	20/1	22/1	20/1
The King Of Prs	28/1	33/1	33/1
Glengouly	25/1	25/1	25/1
Fantastic Lady	25/1	28/1	25/1
Ga Law	28/1	33/1	28/1
Eldorado Allen	28/1	28/1	28/1
Mars Harper	50/1	50/1	40/1
Minella Drama	80/1	66/1	66/1
Jetoile	66/1	50/1	50/1
Escaria Ten	66/1	66/1	66/1
French Dynamite	66/1	66/1	66/1
Adamantly Chosen	66/1	50/1	50/1
Gemirande	80/1	66/1	66/1
Western Zephyr	100/1	80/1	80/1
Ash Tree Meadow	80/1	66/1	66/1
Dreal Deal	150/1	100/1	100/1

Predictor

Scored on Official Rating (max 30), Recent Form (max 25), and Market Odds (max 20). Max score: 75.

1st

Bad

44.2

OR: 22.5 Form: 18.4 Odds: 3.3

13/2

2nd

Soul Icon

35.8

OR: 23.8 Form: 11 Odds: 1.1

22/1

3rd

Ash Tree Meadow

35.8

OR: 27 Form: 8.5 Odds: 0.3

80/1

James Du Berlais

31.2

OR: 25.5 Form: 3.5 Odds: 2.2

10/1

Fantastic Lady

30.8

OR: 23 Form: 7 Odds: 0.8

28/1

Ginny's Destiny

30.5

OR: 24.5 Form: 3.5 Odds: 2.5

8/1

Lounge Lizard

29.2

OR: 21.3 Form: 7 Odds: 1

25/1

Blue Lord

28.8

OR: 25.5 Form: 0 Odds: 3.3

11/2

Gentleman De Mee

28.2

OR: 26.3 Form: 0.6 Odds: 1.4

18/1

Gemirande

28.1

OR: 22.8 Form: 5 Odds: 0.3

80/1

Excello

27.4

OR: 20.5 Form: 4 Odds: 2.9

8/1

Ga Law

27.2

OR: 25.5 Form: 1 Odds: 0.7

33/1

French Dynamite

27.1

OR: 24.8 Form: 2 Odds: 0.4

66/1

Amirite

25.4

OR: 23 Form: 1 Odds: 1.4

18/1

Marble Sands

25.2

OR: 23.3 Form: 0 Odds: 1.9

12/1

Minella Drama

OR: 24.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0.5

80/1

Latenightpass

24.7

OR: 23.5 Form: 0 Odds: 1.2

25/1

Glengouly

24.7

OR: 23.5 Form: 0 Odds: 1.2

25/1

Eldorado Allen

24.5

OR: 23.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0.8

28/1

Adamantly Chosen

23.9

OR: 23.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0.4

66/1

Lisnamult Lad

23.7

OR: 21.3 Form: 1.2 Odds: 1.2

16/1

Jetoile

23.7

OR: 21.5 Form: 1.7 Odds: 0.5

66/1

Mars Harper

23.6

OR: 22 Form: 1 Odds: 0.6

50/1

Shantreusse

23.4

OR: 21.5 Form: 0 Odds: 1.9

11/1

Grandeur d'Ame

23.3

OR: 22 Form: 0 Odds: 1.3

18/1

The Goffer

23.1

OR: 21.8 Form: 0 Odds: 1.4

14/1

The King Of Prs

22.9

OR: 22 Form: 0 Odds: 0.9

33/1

Dreal Deal

22.6

OR: 21.8 Form: 0.6 Odds: 0.2

150/1

Escaria Ten

21.5

OR: 20.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0.8

66/1

Western Zephyr

21.1

OR: 20.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0.4

100/1

Ratings

Horse	OR	RPR	TS
Ash Tree Meadow	158	164	111
Gentleman De Mee	155	163	125
Blue Lord	152	165	120
James Du Berlais	152	163	140
Ga Law	152	165	156
French Dynamite	149	162	121
Ginny's Destiny	148	169	131
Minella Drama	148	162	119
Soul Icon	145	160	143
Eldorado Allen	145	163	152
Latenightpass	144	160	131
Glengouly	144	159	48
Adamantly Chosen	144	161	134
Marble Sands	143	163	142
Amirite	142	161	142
Fantastic Lady	142	167	120
Gemirande	141	166	130
Bad	140	164	142
Grandeur d'Ame	138	162	149
The King Of Prs	138	157	141
Mars Harper	138	158	137
The Goffer	137	158	123
Dreal Deal	137	158	142
Shantreusse	136	158	136
Jetoile	136	166	121
Lisnamult Lad	135	162	149
Lounge Lizard	135	161	136
Escaria Ten	133	160	105
Western Zephyr	133	161	140
Excello	132	168	143

Last Run

Horse	Last Run	Status
Bad	20d ago	Fit
Amirite	20d ago	Fit
Jetoile	20d ago	Fit
Ginny's Destiny	22d ago	Fit
Fantastic Lady	22d ago	Fit
Ga Law	22d ago	Fit
Mars Harper	22d ago	Fit
Gemirande	22d ago	Fit
The Goffer	23d ago	Fit
Latenightpass	23d ago	Fit
The King Of Prs	23d ago	Fit
Escaria Ten	23d ago	Fit
French Dynamite	23d ago	Fit
Western Zephyr	23d ago	Fit
Grandeur d'Ame	24d ago	Fit
Dreal Deal	26d ago	Fit
Excello	27d ago	Fit
Soul Icon	28d ago	Fit
James Du Berlais	33d ago	Fit
Lounge Lizard	33d ago	Fit
Adamantly Chosen	33d ago	Fit
Shantreusse	34d ago	Fit
Gentleman De Mee	34d ago	Fit
Blue Lord	48d ago	Fresh
Eldorado Allen	55d ago	Fresh
Lisnamult Lad	62d ago	Fresh
Minella Drama	62d ago	Fresh
Glengouly	71d ago	Fresh
Ash Tree Meadow	181d ago	Long break
Marble Sands	—	—

Pace Profile

Horse	Running Style
Ginny's Destiny	Front Runner
Eldorado Allen	Prominent

Inferred from horse comments. 2 of 30 runners classified.