RACING RISE TO POWER

OUR POWER (2.40) can kick in the turbo for inform Sam Thomas in the William Hill Grand Sefton Handicap Chase at Aintree.

- By The Scout (Melissa Jones)

The last four runners sent out by the trainer and 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning jockey on chasing legend Denman have won.

My selection has been wonderfully consistent in quality handicaps at around three miles over the past couple of seasons.

But the drop down to 2m 5f, in a race where plenty like to go forward, could be a shrewd move by Cardiff-based Thomas.

It has surely been on his mind ever since Our Power jumped for fun in the 2023 Grand National but lacked the stamina to remain in contention. Tom Lacey is likely to have thorough stayer THE

LORD MAID (12.55) primed for the 3m ½f Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle.