Race cards · Sat 5 Dec
Saturday 5 December · Aintree, England
11:45 William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Distance
- 2m 0f 209y
- Going
- Class
- 3
- Prize
- GBP 9100
- Runners
- 6
Race preview
DARGIANNINI couldn't have been more impressive in winning his bumper at Sedgefield in October by 20 lengths. Despite being the only member of the field not to boast any hurdling experience, Harry Whittington's gelding is a half-brother to Keeper Hill, who was a Listed winner as a novice hurdler, and he is taken to confirm the impression left on debut. Mackenberg needs to jump with more fluency than he did at Wetherby, while a more positive ride should see Straw Fan Jack to best effect over a shorter trip.
| No | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | Forecast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mackenberg | UF/14-12 | B S Hughes | D McCain Jnr | 11 4 | 5-2 | |
| 2 | Straw Fan Jack | 04P-F12 | R Johnson | Sheila Lewis | 11 4 | 13-2 | |
| 3 | Danehill Kodiac | 8 | Bryony Le Clerc | N B King | 10 12 | 14-1 | |
| 4 | Dargiannini | 1 | D A Jacob | H Whittington | 10 12 | 13-8 | |
| 5 | Fly To Mars | 62624F/ | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | C L Tizzard | 10 12 | 7-2 | |
| 6 | Fugitif | 57/3-5 | James Best | R Hobson | 10 12 | 25-1 |