Aintree, Saturday 7 November 2026
Saturday, 7 November 2026. Aintree's November meeting (Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November), on the Mildmay and hurdles courses, not the Grand National course.
Seven races, with two Grade 2s: the Molyneux Hurdle (formerly the Elite Hurdle) over two miles at 1.45pm, and the Boodles Rising Stars Novices' Chase at 2.25pm.
Also that day: November Handicap 2026 guide
This year's Aintree Saturday has been run. Every tip we gave for it is in our November 2026 results.
Aintree Saturday results
The first three home in every race at Aintree on Saturday 7 November, with starting prices. Times are UK time.
12.40pm William Hill Epic Boosts EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle · 2 ran
| Result | Horse | Jockey / trainer | SP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Old Coast Road | Harry Skelton / D Skelton | 8/11 |
| 2nd | Black Eddy | Harry Cobden / M Bowen | 11/10 |
1.15pm William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Chase · 10 ran
| Result | Horse | Jockey / trainer | SP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Javert Allen | C Gethings / Mrs J Williams | 4/1 |
| 2nd | Sans Bruit | Jay Tidball / P F Nicholls | 5/2 |
| 3rd | Ballybreeze | Benjamin Macey / S Drinkwater | 9/1 |
1.45pm William Hill Molyneux Hurdle · 4 ran
| Result | Horse | Jockey / trainer | SP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Alexei | Harry Cobden / J Tizzard | 4/7 |
| 2nd | Mange Tout | Mark Walsh / G Elliott | 4/1 |
| 3rd | Lucky Place | N de Boinville / N J Henderson | 9/2 |
2.25pm Boodles Rising Stars Novices' Chase · 4 ran
| Result | Horse | Jockey / trainer | SP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Taurus Bay | Ben Jones / B Pauling | 13/2 |
| 2nd | Talk To The Man | Harry Skelton / D Skelton | 10/3 |
| 3rd | Favour And Fortune | Thomas Bellamy / A King | 11/2 |
3.00pm Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle · 14 ran
| Result | Horse | Jockey / trainer | SP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Idem | P W Wadge / L Russell & M Scudamore | 16/1 |
| 2nd | Walden | R P McLernon / T Lacey | 11/1 |
| 3rd | Park Princess | Sam Twiston-Davies / A J Honeyball | 12/1 |
3.35pm Play Lucky Stable With William Hill Handicap Chase · 11 ran
| Result | Horse | Jockey / trainer | SP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Josh The Boss | Mr Jamie Neild / N & W Twiston-Davies | 13/2 |
| 2nd | Knight Of Allen | C Gethings / Mrs J Williams | 10/3 |
| 3rd | Bluey | Ben Jones / Miss E C Lavelle | 11/2 |
4.05pm William Hill Extra Places Every Day 'Junior' NH Flat Race · 6 ran
| Result | Horse | Jockey / trainer | SP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Al Capony | Harry Skelton / D Skelton | 13/8 |
| 2nd | Vegas Gold | Jack Hogan / F O'Brien | 9/4 |
| 3rd | Will Adam | Sam Twiston-Davies / N & W Twiston-Davies | 17/2 |
Our view before the races
How we read a race. Form and ratings first, then the trip, the ground, course form, the draw and the likely pace, then the race's own trends. Only then the price: a horse can be the most likely winner and still not be worth backing.
What our own record tells us. Every tip we've given is on our results page, so we can see where we're good and where we're not. By advised price: odds-on to evens −5.1% (34 winners from 71); evens to 3/1 +6.2% (139 winners from 384); 3/1 to 6/1 +12.7% (25 winners from 119); 6/1 to 10/1 +32.9% (7 winners from 54); over 10/1 −46.1% (1 winner from 36). So we're wary of short-priced favourites with questions to answer, and of big outsiders.
12.40 Novices' Hurdle (2m4f, 4 runners)
Four runners. The question is whether Black Eddy's penalty for his Worcester win is enough to stop him.
Stick To The Board
Won a bumper at Chepstow in March and was 2nd of 13 over hurdles there on 10 October. Paul Nicholls and Sam Twiston-Davies.
Black Eddy
Won a novice hurdle over this trip at Worcester in September. Carries 6lb more than the others for it. Harry Cobden rides for Mickey Bowen.
- Baron Du Brizais (10/1) hasn't run for 224 days.
Prices from the Sporting Life racecard at about 9am on Friday, so check before you bet.
1.15 Handicap Chase (1m7f, 11 runners)
A fair handicap. The favourite comes back from a long break and his last three runs were over hurdles.
Sans Bruit
3rd of 15 over this course and distance at the Grand National meeting in April, then 5th in a Class 1 at Ayr. Top weight off 130. Paul Nicholls and Jay Tidball.
Bleu D'Enfer
Won a chase at Uttoxeter on 16 October, his second good run there in a row, and comes here fit (22 days). Donald McCain and Harry Brown.
- Kadastral (11/8) is short for a horse off 238 days whose last three runs were over hurdles.
Prices from the Sporting Life racecard at about 9am on Friday, so check before you bet.
1.45 Molyneux Hurdle, Grade 2 (2m½f, 5 runners)
The feature. Two proper Grade 1 performers set the standard.
Alexei
The highest rated here (158). Won a Class 1 hurdle at Wincanton in February, then 4th at the Cheltenham Festival and 3rd at this meeting in April. Joe Tizzard and Harry Cobden.
Mydaddypaddy
2nd over this course and distance in December and 3rd at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Rated 153. Dan Skelton and Harry Skelton.
- Mange Tout (6/1) won over this course and distance at the Grand National meeting in April and gets 8lb from the big two, but is rated 20lb below Alexei.
Prices from the Sporting Life racecard at about 9am on Friday, so check before you bet.
2.25 Rising Stars Novices' Chase, Grade 2 (2m4f, 6 runners)
One of the two market leaders has already won over fences.
Talk To The Man
Won on his chasing debut at Worcester on 21 October and comes here fit (17 days). Rated 143. Dan Skelton and Harry Skelton.
No Drama This End
Rated 144 over hurdles and won Class 1 novice hurdles at Newbury in December and Perth in April. His last three runs were all over hurdles, and he's been off 199 days. Paul Nicholls and Sam Twiston-Davies.
- Taurus Bay (6/1) hasn't run for 241 days and was 15th of 21 at Cheltenham last time.
Prices from the Sporting Life racecard at about 9am on Friday, so check before you bet.
3.00 Handicap Hurdle (3m½f, 14 runners)
A competitive staying handicap. We want a horse already proven at around three miles and in form.
The Egyptian Ginge
Won his last three, at Ludlow, Worcester and Market Rasen (17 October), all at around 2m7f. Up to 135, with Mr Jamie Neild riding for Nigel and Willy Twiston-Davies.
Walden
Won his last two, including over three miles at Haydock in April. Against him: 217 days off. Tom Lacey and Richie McLernon.
- French Ship (6/1) has top weight (12st) and was beaten in his last three.
Prices from the Sporting Life racecard at about 9am on Friday, so check before you bet.
3.35 Handicap Chase (2m4f, 12 runners)
The favourite's recent form is the weak point here.
Southoftheborder
Won over this course and distance in May and was 2nd at Ffos Las on 14 October, so comes here fit. Robbie Dunne rides.
Bluey
Won two of her last three, including a Class 1 chase at Market Rasen in April. Off 207 days. Emma Lavelle and Ben Jones.
- Boombawn (11/4) is top of the betting but was well beaten in his last three, including 6th over hurdles at Chepstow last time.
Prices from the Sporting Life racecard at about 9am on Friday, so check before you bet.
4.05 Junior Bumper (2m½f, 6 runners)
Five of the six have never run. A race to watch rather than one to have strong views on.
Nelouba
The only runner with a race behind her, and she won it: a 1m3f Flat race at Le Lion in France in June. Jonjo O'Neill Jr rides for his family's yard.
Al Capony
Unraced, but the favourite from Dan Skelton's yard, which has three other favourites on the card.
Prices from the Sporting Life racecard at about 9am on Friday, so check before you bet.
This is our reading of the races, not bets on our record. Our bets, with prices and stakes, go to members on the day and onto the results page, winners and losers. Prices move, so check before you bet. 18+, please gamble responsibly.
| Date | Saturday 7 November 2026 (first race 12.40pm) |
|---|---|
| Course | Aintree |
| Feature | Molyneux Hurdle (Grade 2), 2m 209y, 1.45pm |
| Going | Good to soft, good in places (Thursday) |
The card
| Time | Race | Distance | Runners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.40 | Novices' Hurdle (Class 3) | 2m 4f | 4 |
| 1.15 | Handicap Chase (Class 3) | 1m 7f 176y | 11 |
| 1.45 | Molyneux Hurdle (Grade 2) | 2m 209y | 5 |
| 2.25 | Rising Stars Novices' Chase (Grade 2) | 2m 3f 200y | 6 |
| 3.00 | Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) | 3m 149y | 14 |
| 3.35 | Handicap Chase (Class 2) | 2m 3f 200y | 12 |
| 4.05 | 'Junior' NH Flat Race (Class 4) | 2m 209y | 6 |
- Runners as declared on Thursday. Non-runners can still come out, so check on the day.
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Our record at Aintree
Every single we've tipped at Aintree since October 2025, settled against the official result. Winners and losers. Every Aintree tip and the course guide →
| Date | Race | Selection | Price | Result | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec | 6 Dec · 2.40 Aintree | Excello | 11/2 | lost | −2.50 |
| 6 Dec | 6 Dec · 11.48 Aintree | Taurus Bay | 15/8 | won | +5.62 |
| 8 Nov | 8 Nov · 2.05 Aintree | Mambonumberfive | 7/2 | won | +10.50 |
Our tips for Aintree Saturday
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