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14:50 Aintree

Betway Bowl Chase (Grade 1) (Class 1)

  • 6 Runners
  • Distance: 3m 210y
  • Going: Good to Soft
  • Surface: Turf
  • £200,000 added
  • Winner: £112,260
  • 2nd: £42,220
  • 3rd: £21,100
  • 4th: £10,540
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 6m 35.00s
  • Off Time: 14:53:21
  • 6 Ran
Go to Full Result
1
Silk -

Kemboy (FR)

9/4

    2
    Silk -

    Clan Des Obeaux (FR)

    11/4

      1
      Silk - Maroon, White star, armlets and cap

      Balko Des Flos (FR)

      21
      20/1
      • Form 14-4397
      • Age 8
      • Weight 11-7
      • Official Rating 161

      went left 1st, prominent, tracked winner after 7th, poised to challenge from 4 out, still every chance 2 out, soon ridden, 2 lengths down when blundered badly last, no chance with winner after, lost 2nd final strides

      2
      Silk - Emerald Green, Dark Green sleeves, Dark Green and Emerald Green quartered cap

      Bristol De Mai (FR)

      20
      7/2
      • Form 632-1F3
      • Age 8
      • Weight 11-7
      • Official Rating 172

      disputed lead to 4th, remained close up, driven after 3 out, ridden and one pace after next, stayed on to dispute 3rd flat, no impression

      3
      Silk - White, Royal Blue epaulets, White sleeves, Red spots, Royal Blue cap

      Clan Des Obeaux (FR)

      20
      11/4
      • Form 23-4115
      • Age 7
      • Weight 11-7
      • Official Rating 172

      tracked leaders, switched towards outside before 5th, pushed along 4 out, one pace when hung left between last 2, ridden and stayed on to snatch 2nd final strides, no chance with impressive winner

      4
      Silk - Black, yellow triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap

      Elegant Escape (IRE)

      20
      10/1
      • Form 3-12126
      • Age 7
      • Weight 11-7
      • Official Rating 162

      hampered 1st, tracked leaders on inside, lost place 11th, behind and jumped right from next, lost touch 4 out, tailed off

      5
      Silk - Royal blue, light blue star, white sleeves, royal blue stars, white cap, royal blue star

      Kemboy (FR)

      20
      9/4
      • Form F11-11U
      • Age 7
      • Weight 11-7
      • Official Rating 168

      disputed lead until led 4th, made rest and tended to jump slightly right, going well when pressed 2 out, drew readily clear approaching last, ridden and asserted further clear flat, ran on, impressive

      6
      Silk - Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap

      Road To Respect (IRE)

      21 D
      9/2
      • Form 43-1323
      • Age 8
      • Weight 11-7
      • Official Rating 168

      held up in touch in rear, took closer order 13th, outpaced 4 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on same pace, never able to challenge

      Previous results

      2018
      Silk -

      Might Bite (IRE)

      4/5
      • Age 9
      • Weight 11-7

      2017
      Silk -

      Tea For Two

      10/1
      • Age 8
      • Weight 11-7

      2016
      Silk -

      Cue Card

      6/5
      • Age 10
      • Weight 11-7

      In depth

      Verdict

      Paul Nicholls is seeking a fifth victory in this Grade 1 but Clan Des Obeaux finished behind Bristol De Mai in last year’s renewal and also in last month’s Gold Cup at Cheltenham, though had come out on top when the pair clashed in the King George at Kempton. Elegant Escape was only sixth at Cheltenham and is unlikely to be suited by this lesser test of stamina. KEMBOY was hampered and unseated David Mullins at the first in the Gold Cup which was a pity as he’d looked much improved when beating Road To Respect and Balko Des Flos in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas – Ruby Walsh takes over the reins today. Road To Respect has since finished third in the Ryanair but seems better over trips short of 3m.

      Formwatch

      Balko Des Flos (FR) 16-1 (11-10) Mid-division on outside, outpaced after 3 out, never on terms, weakened next, 7th of 12, 22 1/2l behind Frodon (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f (1) gs in Mar.

      Bristol De Mai (FR) 18-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, closed from 13th, went 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner last, lost 2nd 100 yards out, 3rd of 16, 6 1/4l behind Al Boum Photo (11-10) at Cheltenham 3m 2f (1) gs in Mar.

      Clan Des Obeaux (FR) 5-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, ridden and unable to go with leaders last, stayed on same pace, 5th of 16, 11l behind Al Boum Photo (11-10) at Cheltenham 3m 2f (1) gs in Mar.

      Elegant Escape (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, pushed along before 15th, beaten off last bend, weakened between last 2, 6th of 16, 26l behind Al Boum Photo (11-10) at Cheltenham 3m 2f (1) gs in Mar.

      Kemboy (FR) 8-1 (11-10) Landed awkwardly and unseated rider 1st, at Cheltenham 3m 2f (1) gs in Mar.

      Road To Respect (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Tracked leaders on outside, blundered 3 out, driven before next, soon ridden to chase front pair, kept on but no impression flat, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Frodon (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f (1) gs in Mar.