Mares’ Standard Open
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The Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat race is run as the final race on the opening day of the Aintree Grand National meeting. This Grade 2 race is run over an extended two-mile trip. Some decent types have won this race in the past, including Dysart Enos, Ashroe Diamond and The Glancing Queen. The competitive bumper usually takes a little over four minutes to run.
Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Racecard
Goffs Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
SEO LINN justified strong market support when readily winning a Listed bumper at the Cheltenham November Meeting and this has presumably been the plan ever since. The way in which she travelled and quickened that day, and given her Flat pedigree, the test that Aintree offers could be even more up her street and she gets the vote as a result. Jackie Hobbs still looked a little green when winning at Ascot but eventually won with plenty in hand. Providing this stiff test doesn't come too soon in her development, she is likely to be bang there at the finish. Charisma Cat would have beaten Kingston Queen in another couple of strides at Market Rasen and she subsequently took Listed honours at Sandown. Strong Run, Betty's Daisy and Blue Betty are others to keep an eye on.
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Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Overview
The Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race is run at Aintree Racecourse. It is usually the final race on the opening day of the Aintree Festival. The competitive flat race or “bumper” is run over an extended two-mile trip on what is a flat turning track. As it is a flat race, there are no obstacles to be jumped, but the first prize of just over £28,000 is well worth winning.
2025 Champion Hurdle winner Golden Ace was a good runner-up to Dysart Enos in this race a couple of seasons ago, whilst last year’s winner Diva Luna also went on to run a huge race in the Dawn Run Novices’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival a couple of weeks ago when finishing third to Air Of Entitlement. The race is known for producing high-quality mares and that looks set to continue.
Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Betting Trends and Statistics
- The leading trainer in The Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat race in the most recent renewals is Alan King, who has won the race three times.
- King’s three winners were Senorita Rumbalita (2005), Avispa (2014) and The Glancing Queen (2019).
- Other trainers who have recorded multiple wins in the Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat race are Nicky Henderson (2) and Peter Bowen (2).
- There is one trainer who has not had the best of times in the Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat race and that is Donald McCain. The local trainer has sent a total of 12 runners to the race in recent years without recording any wins.
- Rachael Blackmore, Alain Cawley and Nico De Boinville have 33% strike rates when riding in this race and will all be looking to add to that here.
- There is one jockey with an outstandingly poor record in the race and that is Brian Hughes. The Champion jockey has had ten previous rides in the race and has not even managed to place at least once.
- Sam Twiston Davies is also a jockey to avoid in this race as he has also not even managed a place effort from nine previous attempts.
- Horses that are sent off as favourites for this race have a poor record in the race. Only two of the last ten have obliged on the day.
Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat History
The race was first run as a listed event in 2005 and it was upgraded to Grade 2 Status in 2016. The race is run in honour of Nickel Coin, who was the most recent mare to win the Grand National way back in 1951. Robert Thornton (Senorita Rumbalita in 2005 and Avispa in 2014) and Ruby Walsh (Rhacophorus in 2006 and Candy Creek in 2009) are the only jockeys to have tasted victory more than once in this race.
Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat FAQ
Who won the Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat in 2024?
The race was won by Diva Luna in 2024. The mare was having her first start in a couple of months and she was good enough to see off the challenge of Jubilee Alpha and La Marquise.
What is the prize money for the Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat?
Winning connections could expect to receive in and around £28,000 for winning this race.
When is the Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat?
The race is usually the concluding race on the opening day of the Aintree Festival.
How many fences are there to be jumped in the Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat?
There are no fences or hurdles to be jumped as this is a flat race only.
How many horses race in the Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat?
This race usually attracts a large field. It would be no surprise to see between fifteen and twenty rivals line up for it.
Which horses are eligible for the Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat?
This race is open to fillies and mares aged between four and six years old.
