Rachael Blackmore’s Aintree Day One Rides

Gin On Lime is my first of three rides today in the Manifesto Novices’ Chase.

She’s had a break since her last run at Cheltenham in November. That turned out to be quite a dramatic race, but she came out of it well, and since then, Henry has had time to freshen her up.

I didn’t think she jumped as well as she can that day, but she’s been schooling well, and I believe she’ll like it at Aintree.

Next up, I’m on Zarkareva in the Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase.

She was a little disappointing the last day but seems in better form now.

Hopefully, she’ll be in the shake-up at the end.

I’ve picked up a lovely ride for Alan Jones in the bumper on Lady Excalibur.

She’s a very nice Camelot mare who has already won around Aintree.

I should find out a bit more about her when I meet Alan, but I’m very much looking forward to riding her.