Confirmed participants and riders for Saturday’s Grand Sefton at Aintree.

Last year’s Boylesports Grand Sefton Handicap Chase (2.40) second place Percussion will face 12 opponents when he bids to unseat Adam Wedge on Saturday at Aintree.

The Laura Morgan-trained market leader, who was two lengths behind Gesskiel 12 months ago, will be aiming for his first success in two-and-a-half years when he contests the first Grand National over fences race of the season.

Four runners were absent from Thursday’s announcement stage, including Arizona Cardinalwho received Topham last season for Stuart Edmunds. The eight-year-old had a 10-1 lead in Saturday’s competition but will miss the race with him. Eldorado Allen, Chantreus And Persian time.

Last year’s winning trainers Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero, as well as jockey Henry Brooke, will be represented by Gaboriauwho was unseated for the Foxhunters on his only start over fences. Grand National Runner Late admission and contenders for Topham Richmond Lake And Frero Banbow were also announced.

Three-time winner Paul Nicholls will be represented by Criminal PeterFreddie Gingell’s trip while Confident Touch aiming for a five-peat under Shaun Bowen after landing at the Summer Plate in June.

Champion jockey Harry Cobden will compete at Wincanton where he will partner Insurrection in pursuit for beginners Boodles Rising Stars 2nd class (2.23).

The seven-year-old, who was second on his chase debut last month, will face four runners led by an intelligent prospect. Handstandswinner of three out of four starts according to the rules.

Ten competitors have been announced for the film “The 63rd Badger Beer Handicap Race” (3.30), the smallest field since 2016, shots 7-1. Copperhead and the roll is 8-1 Blackjack Magic the most notable absentees.

Lord Accord And Changing Man vying for favoritism ahead of Nicholls-trained Mofasa.

The track also hosts the Level 2 BetMGM Elite Hurdle (2.55), which will feature just four runners, including the hot favorite and last year’s winner. Rubo for Nicholls and Cobden. Trained by Harry Derham Brentford HopeIrish raider Aim for the tower and outsider Forever William complete the composition.

Flat racing takes place at Doncaster on Saturday with two registered events and the final Virgin Bet November Handicap (3.45). Jimmy Quinn, the oldest jockey in the British weight class, is set to retire after riding in the lower weight class. Rising dark moon for Kevin Ryan.

Authorized art Kaolin Quinn
Late admission Gina Andrews
Criminal Peter Freddie Gingell
Confident Touch Sean Bowen
Richmond Lake Theo Gillard
Harpers Brook Keelan Woods
Hidalco Biue Sam Twiston-Davies
Frero Banbow Charlie Deutsch
Percussion Adam Wedge
Gaboriau Henry Brooke
Vintage Conor O’Farrell
King Turgeon Jack Tudor
Galon De Vozel Simon Torrens

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