Race Result - Aintree, 4th April 2025 Back to results
15:30 My Pension Expert Melling Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Going good, 4 ran.

Place Horse Jockey Distance No. Weight S.P.
1st Jonbon Mr N De Boinville 2 11 10 4/6 F
Prominent, led 8th, clear after 2 out, ridden flat, slightly reduced lead towards finish but in no danger
2nd Protektorat Harry Skelton 3 1/4 lengths 4 11 10 7/1
Led until 2nd, led next, headed 8th, went 2nd from 12th, no impression on winner from 2 out but kept on and did close a bit towards finish
3rd Matata Mr J J Slevin 43 lengths 3 11 10 16/1
Prominent, led 2nd, headed next, bad mistake and lost 2nd 12th, outpaced 4 out, weakened before 2 out
Fell El Fabiolo P Townend 1 11 10 5/2
Not always fluent and jumped right at times, behind after mistake 1st, closed 6th, in touch on outside when fell 11th