Grand National day at Aintree brought more live action on the track, with the 12.45pm Maghull Novice Chase providing an early highlight for racegoers and viewers following the updates.
The race looked set to be run at a strong pace from the start, with several runners keen to go forward early. Be Aware jumped to the right at the first fence but still managed to take up the lead. Salvatore Mundi then moved through the field to join the leaders, although the favourite was not especially fluent and had to be ridden with care.
As the runners turned for home, Be Aware and Salvatore Mundi were still in front, but the race changed quickly. Kala Conti was being brought into contention before falling three out, leaving Mirabad in position to challenge. Mirabad then took over and pulled clear for an easy victory.
The result gave Dan Skelton another notable winner on a major day of racing. The report described Skelton as the outgoing champion trainer, underlining another success for his yard on a high-profile afternoon at Aintree.
Maghull Novice Chase betting
The live update also carried the betting for the 12.45pm Maghull Novice Chase:
- Salvator Mundi – 11/10
- Kala Conti – 11/4
- Mighty Bandit – 7/1
- Be Aware – 10/1
- No Questions Asked – 20/1
- Alnilam – 22/1
- Mirabad – 50/1
- King Of Kingsfield – 50/1
The race formed part of a busy Grand National day at Aintree, with live coverage continuing throughout the afternoon. The source also pointed readers to a guide to all of the runners and noted the ongoing “TikTok effect” around the event, which had helped bring about a sellout.
More updates from Aintree were expected as the day went on, with attention building toward the main event and the rest of the supporting card.
