13:45 Aintree tips
Other Hurdleclass 12m1fgood to soft4 runners
What we lean towardsclear pick
Alexei is our standout. It rates well clear of the rest, mainly on the way its price has been shortening.
Other Hurdle over 2m1f on good to soft going. Alexei rates clear of the rest on our signals. We have enough recent form to rate all 4 declared.
How we rate the field
1
Alexei
Harry Cobden / Joe Tizzard
1.4/1
- Its price has been shortening harder each run across its last 5, averaging a 73% drop.
- Back after 212 days, well beyond its usual 31-day gap.
- Carries 6lb less than last time.
under 2/1: 44.5% win, 68.7% frame (865 tracked)
2
Mange Tout
Mark Walsh / Gordon Elliott
4/1
- Price drops have been easing off across its last 3 runs, down to a 92% average.
- Back after 212 days, well beyond its usual 53-day gap.
2/1 to 5/1: 21.0% win, 40.2% frame (739 tracked)
3
Melon (Ger)
Robert Dunne / Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
26/1
- Steady 46% average price drop over its last 5 runs.
- Quick turnaround at 28 days against its usual 60.
20/1 to 50/1: 2.0% win, -43% return over 1,150 tracked. Our weakest band.