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Aintree
Sun 26th Oct

Formscan  - Moonbow hasn't looked back since entering handicap company in August and merits respect in his bid to complete a hat-trick. However, a 10lb hike does demand another career-best performance from Patrick Neville's charge and SERIOUS CHALLENGE could be open to more improvement. Fergal O'Brien's inmate capped off last season with a decent fourth in the Novices' Championship Final at Sandown and there should be more to come on just his second start in handicap company over hurdles. Ace Of Spades boasts a similar profile to the selection and completes the shortlist.

1
171-
Cracking Rhapsody (IRE) 6,b g 12-0

Sans Frontieres (IRE)-Cracking Gale(Alderbrook)

(197) (Mr J D Wright & Mrs S Wright)
Rated 139

2
114-
Serious Challenge (IRE) 5,ch g 11-3

Fracas (IRE)-Dushlan(New Approach)

(183) (Martin St Quinton & TheYesNoWaitSorries)
Rated 128

3
315-
Bold Light (IRE) 8,ch g 11-2

Leading Light (IRE)-Turmoss(Turgeon)

(185) d1 (Mr J Scott)
Rated 127

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Bold Light (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Serious Operator (IRE)1
24th Apr 2025 Perth(2m 4f 35yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Bold Light (IRE) 5th (10/1 11-0 Rated 127) Alan Doyle .50L in front of Serious Operator (IRE) 6th (25/1 11-3 Rated 127) P Wadge (7 ran)
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Ace Of Spades (FR)1
1st Mar 2025 Kelso(2m 4f 189yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Bold Light (IRE) 1st (17/2 11-0 Rated 123) Jack Power 1.56L in front of Ace Of Spades (FR) 4th (5/2Fav 11-7 Rated 123) Harry Skelton (10 ran)
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4
142-
Ace Of Spades (FR) 6,b g 11-2

Dink (FR)-Alinga's Lass(Whipper)

(198) (Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Ace)
Rated 127

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ace Of Spades (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Bold Light (IRE)1
1st Mar 2025 Kelso(2m 4f 189yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Bold Light (IRE) 1st (17/2 11-0 Rated 123) Jack Power 1.56L in front of Ace Of Spades (FR) 4th (5/2Fav 11-7 Rated 123) Harry Skelton (10 ran)
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5
1311
Moonbow (FR) 5,b g 11-1

Spanish Moon (USA)-Scheme Of The Moon(Sholokhov)

ts9(32) d4 (Mr J Fyffe And Mrs W Duffus)
Rated 126

6
06-4
Serious Operator (IRE) 8,b g 10-13

Malinas (GER)-Idrather Not Say(Scorpion)

ts+(39) d1 (The Operators)
Rated 124 Won When Rated 126

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Serious Operator (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Bold Light (IRE)1
24th Apr 2025 Perth(2m 4f 35yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Bold Light (IRE) 5th (10/1 11-0 Rated 127) Alan Doyle .50L in front of Serious Operator (IRE) 6th (25/1 11-3 Rated 127) P Wadge (7 ran)
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7
27-6
The Gray Ghost (IRE) 6,gr g 10-9

Doyen (IRE)-La Reine Chic(Balleroy)

ts8(21) d1 (The Menzies Family)
Rated 120

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
3
F M O'Brien
2024 - Kamsinas(8/1), 2023 - Crambo(11/8Fav), 2022 - Peking Rose(5/2Fav)
1
H D Daly
2019 - Stoney Mountain(4/5Fav)
1
H Fry
2017 - Bags Groove(3/1Fav)
1
J A Nash
2016 - Massini's Trap(25/1)
1
M Harris
2020 - Jacamar(6/1)
1
Miss E Lavelle
2018 - Paisley Park(4/1C Fav)
1
Nicky Henderson
2015 - Hunters Hoof(11/2)
1
Olly Murphy
2021 - Mackelduff(11/2)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
2
Aidan Coleman
2021 - Mackelduff(11/2), 2018 - Paisley Park(4/1C Fav)
2
P J Brennan
2022 - Peking Rose(5/2Fav), 2020 - Jacamar(6/1)
1
Connor Brace
2023 - Crambo(11/8Fav)
1
J J Burke
2024 - Kamsinas(8/1)
1
N D Fehily
2017 - Bags Groove(3/1Fav)
1
N de Boinville
2015 - Hunters Hoof(11/2)
1
P Townend
2016 - Massini's Trap(25/1)
1
R Johnson
2019 - Stoney Mountain(4/5Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
5
6yo
2023 - Crambo(11/8Fav), 2019 - Stoney Mountain(4/5Fav), 2018 - Paisley Park(4/1C Fav), 2017 - Bags Groove(3/1Fav), 2015 - Hunters Hoof(11/2)
3
7yo
2024 - Kamsinas(8/1), 2022 - Peking Rose(5/2Fav), 2016 - Massini's Trap(25/1)
2
5yo
2021 - Mackelduff(11/2), 2020 - Jacamar(6/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
2
Oscar (IRE)
2018 - Paisley Park(4/1C Fav), 2017 - Bags Groove(3/1Fav)
1
Dr Massini (IRE)
2016 - Massini's Trap(25/1)
1
Flemensfirth (USA)
2015 - Hunters Hoof(11/2)
1
Kamsin (GER)
2024 - Kamsinas(8/1)
1
Martaline (GB)
2021 - Mackelduff(11/2)
1
Maxios (GB)
2020 - Jacamar(6/1)
1
Mountain High (IRE)
2019 - Stoney Mountain(4/5Fav)
1
Passing Glance (GB)
2022 - Peking Rose(5/2Fav)
1
Saddler Maker (IRE)
2023 - Crambo(11/8Fav)

Probable SP 5/2 Serious Challenge, 3/1 Ace Of Spades, 5/1 Moonbow, 7/1 Serious Operator, Cracking Rhapsody, 8/1 Bold Light, 12/1 The Gray Ghost.

Symbols Explained

ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.