5:45 Aintree Tips

Southoftheborder has been creeping up the handicap after a win, followed by a close defeat last time at Market Rasen, but he is still capable of getting another win off 120.

Hold-up horse in very good form. Just failed in a much hotter Class 2 race last time out but benefits from having Harry Cobden riding, and he does ride Aintree well. Past distance winner who acts on this surface.

He has dropped down to a very dangerous mark and benefits from a significant stable intent upgrade, indicating he is heavily weighted to strike today. A prominent racer by nature, he should find the expected steady early tempo playing right into his hands, allowing him to conserve energy and utilize his clear performance advantage over this specific trip.

Turned in a best-ever performance in first-time blinkers for the Guerriero/Greenall yard. Only a 5yo, looks to be an improver.