Grand Sefton Handicap Chase Betting Preview
Race Details:
Date: 8 November 2025
Grade: National Hunt
Open To: Six Years and Older
Track: Grass
Length: 4.242 Metres
Location: United Kingdom
The Grand Sefton Handicap Chase returns to Aintree on 8 November 2025, bringing together one of the most unpredictable and entertaining early-season tests over the famous Grand National fences. First run in 1865, the race was discontinued in the late 1960s before being revived in 2003 as a 2-mile, 5-furlong handicap that mixes stamina, jumping, and nerve. It has since become a key fixture in the autumn calendar for National Hunt fans.
Recent renewals have produced wide-open results, with horses such as Al Dancer (2023), Two For Gold (2022), and Mac Tottie (2021) among those to find success over the unique Aintree fences. Those names highlight how the Grand Sefton often rewards experience and composure as much as outright class. Even seasoned jumpers can find trouble here, which keeps the betting board wide and deep each year.This year's field reflects that same balance of proven chasers, improvers, and big-priced dreamers looking to land an early-season statement win.
Source: Bet365
Time Stamp: October 26th, 2025
Odds Subject to Change
At the head of the market, **Hitman**, **Johnnywho**, and **King Turgeon** share early favouritism at **9.00**, each offering a different angle into the race. Hitman brings graded experience, Johnnywho represents a younger profile stepping up in company, while King Turgeon has built momentum through consistent runs in France before targeting this British assignment.
Right behind them sit **Three Card Brag** and **Twinjets** at **11.00**, both carrying plenty of interest from punters who fancy strong travelers over this distance. **Gaboriot** and **Excello** come next at **13.00**, while the likes of **Scarface**, **Thistle Ask**, **Colonel Harry**, and **Your Darling** all sit around **17.00**, suggesting a deep middle tier of contenders with credible cases.
Further down, **Beauport**, **Frero Banbou**, **Richmond Lake**, **Jet Plane**, and **Vintage Fizz** are all priced at **21.00**, each representing solid staying chasers capable of handling the fences and the trip. **Art Of Diplomacy**, **Coastguard Station**, and **Riaan** are available at **26.00**, offering long-odds value for those eyeing potential place returns.
Beyond that, the market opens up. **Bleu D'Enfer**, **Courtland**, **Le Milos**, **Minella Drama**, **Theonewedreamof**, **If Not For Dylan**, and **Nocte Volatus** all sit around **34.00**, followed by **Glengouly**, **Mars Harper**, **Happy And Fine**, and **Mahons Glory** at **51.00**. At the far end, **Dreal Deal** trades at **67.00**, while **Mount Tempest** is the outsider of the field at **101.00**.
The Grand Sefton rarely runs to script. Since its modern revival, no clear pattern has dominated - front-runners, hold-up horses, and even longshots have all found their way into the winner's enclosure. With so many proven jumpers and unexposed types set to take on Aintree's iconic fences, this year's edition looks as wide open as ever.
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