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My Drogo, a 10-year-old gelding, is set to return to Aintree, marking a significant milestone in his renewed career under trainer Edward Walker.
Initially trained by Walker and his wife, Polly Gundry, My Drogo transitioned to Dan Skelton's yard for his professional debut in 2020, culminating in a Grade One victory in the Mersey Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree. Following injury setbacks and a period away from racing, he rejoined Walker and Gundry, making a promising point-to-point debut in December, followed by a win at Larkhill. These performances set the stage for his recent run in the Walrus Open Hunters’ Chase at Haydock.
The Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase is one of only three races run over the Grand National fences at the Aintree Festival, alongside the Topham Chase and the Grand National itself.
The 2024 edition saw Its On The Line, ridden by Derek O'Connor, secure victory, showcasing the race's competitive nature.Walker expressed optimism about My Drogo's upcoming challenge, noting that the horse's previous success at Aintree and his recent form suggest the track's flat, two-mile-six-furlong course is well-suited to him. Plans include a potential point-to-point run before Aintree to maintain his fitness and readiness.
The race will be contested over a distance of approximately 2 miles and 5 furlongs, with entries anticipated from leading hunter chasers across the UK and Ireland.
My Drogo's participation in this prestigious event marks a poignant return to the venue of his Grade One triumph, reflecting a full-circle moment in his racing journey.
Fox Hunters' Chase
£50,000 guaranteed, 6yo plus, 2m 5f 19y, Class 2
37 entries
Going:
NO. FORM HORSE AGE WGT TRAINER JOCKEY
1 235PP2 A Jet Of Our Own 8 12-0 Matt Sheppard
3 2 13-667 Annamix 12 12-0 W P Mullins
3 -3P432 Autonomous Cloud 9 12-0 Fergal O'Brien
4 325110 Bardenstown Lad 10 12-0 David Loughnane
5 -UPP21 Bennys King 14 12-0 Dan Skelton
6 -13234 Bothwell Bridge 10 12-0 Kelly Morgan
7 19-PP1 Captain Tommy 11 12-0 Fred Timmis
8 -3P323 Dorking Cock 11 12-0 S R B Crawford
9 /4-612 Eva's Oskar 11 12-0 Tim Vaughan
10 2-7121 Famous Clermont 10 12-0 C R Barber
11 2-2611 Fier Jaguen 10 12-0 Bradley Gibbs
12 -180P4 Fix At All 9 12-0 Callum Bickers-Price
13 571P12 Frere d'Armes 8 12-0 Dan Skelton
14 321222 Go Go Geronimo 10 12-0 Kelly Morgan
15 -0612P Gracchus De Balme 9 12-0 J J O'Shea
16 -3U713 Jet Plane 9 12-0 Dan Skelton
17 222-31 Joker De Mai 6 12-0 Harry Derham
18 32-112 Learntalot 9 12-0 Alan Hill
19 -22211 Lifetime Ambition 10 12-0 P M J Doyle
20 -24115 Master Templar 10 12-0 Mrs G Andrews
21 112131 Milan Forth 6 12-0 Adrian Murray
22 9P-311 My Drogo 10 12-0 Edward William Walker
23 80F128 Ontheropes 11 12-0 Thomas Mullins
24 427533 Percussion 10 12-0 L J Morgan
25 44P133 Presentandcounting 11 12-0 Donald McCain
26 1/3-31 Pyleigh Court 10 12-0 R C Pudd
27 31242P Ramillies 10 12-0 D M Christie
28 8-P1R2 Saint Calvados 12 12-0 Harry Whittington
29 6/63-1 Senior Citizen 12 12-0 Alan Hill
30 333-36 Solomon Grey 13 12-0 Miss V Collins
31 113-12 Viroflay 8 12-0 Miss Olive Nicholls
32 12U422 Willewonga 9 12-0 J J O'Shea
33 111213 Willitgoahead 7 12-0 Gordon Elliott
34 1-110P Yccs Portocervo 10 12-0 Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
35 2-2186 Yippee Ki Yay 7 12-0 Matt Sheppard
36 446-11 Dalamoi 8 - Tim Vaughan
37 -623P3 Socks Off 8 - Michael & David Easterby
