12:40 Aintree tips
Novice Hurdleclass 32m1fgood to soft4 runners
What we lean towardsclear pick
Aqua Bleu is our standout. It rates well clear of the rest, mainly on its standing on published form ratings.
Novice Hurdle over 2m1f on good to soft going. Aqua Bleu rates clear of the rest on our signals. We rate 2 of the 4 declared; the other 2 lack enough recent form for us to judge.
How we rate the field
1
Aqua Bleu
Sean Bowen / Warren Greatrex
11/2
- Its price has been shortening harder each run across its last 4, averaging a 80% drop.
- Back after 211 days, well beyond its usual 39-day gap.
5/1 to 8/1: 12.7% win, 29.5% frame (684 tracked)
2
Risky Obsession
Harry Skelton / Dan Skelton
5/2
- Averages a 83% price drop, though on limited recent form.
- Back after 209 days, well beyond its usual 50-day gap.
2/1 to 5/1: 21.0% win, 40.2% frame (739 tracked)
Not rated: Avide, Watery Borren — too little recent form to judge.