P579 Teletext 579 Mar30 00:56:07 THE GRAND ———————————————————————————— —— GUIDE TO THE 1996 LIVERPOOL MARATHON WZLDE HIDE (14-1) *** Has always been seen as a National natural and his performances this year have cemented that view. His best run this term was a 7L defeat of Fissure Seal at Gowran Park. However, his visit to these shores for the '95 Festival ended in disaster and hj is one horse who relies quite heavily on soft ground. ——————————————————————————————————1/17— Steve Smith Eccles on the National 594 Our Strongest of year Jocks on 569 Cards Steamers Steve Says Results/TipsP579 Teletext 579 Mar30 00:56:24 THE GRAND ———————————————————————————— —— GUIDE TO THE 1996 LIVERPOOL MARATHON ANTONIN (33-1) ** If you were offered double carpet about this 8yo two years ago you would probably have been trampled on in the rush to get on. But apart from a fast finishing second at Cheltenham two years ago, his form has plummeted. Still only youngster hj has time on his sjdj and is is fancied bz his stable. ——————————————————————————————————2/17— Headlines 570 Totes 589 Jockey wins the money! Get in 569 Cards Steamers Steve Says Results/TipsP579 Teletext 57: Mar30 00:57:41 THE GRAND ———————————————————————————— —— GUIDE TO THE 1996 LIVERPOOL MARATHON RIVERSIDE BOY (80-1) * This veteran is a regular in the staying marathon handicaps, but is very much on the downgrade. Supporters will point to the fact that hj led at Valentines last year and only lost touch when the pace quickened up from the 14th. Was beaten 28L in the end, but has little chance this time around. ——————————————————————————————————3/17— Headlines 570 Totes 589 That's My Boy p569 National coup Cards Steamers Steve Says Results/TipsP579 Teletext 57: Mar30 00:57:57 Advert RACING NEWS >> BRATS,WELLINGTON HUE NEWMRKET CB8 8JX ON LINE 7PM DAILY BRATS ANNUAL BIG RACE GAMBLE STPT INCLUDES THE GRAND NATIONAL GIVEN Charges/min:39p cheap/49p other times This message may involve a long call Cards Steamers Steve Says Results/TipsP579 Teletext 57: Mar30 00:57:12 THE GRAND ———————————————————————————— —— GUIDE TO THE 1996 LIVERPOOL MARATHON BAVARD DIES (66-1) ** On some form lines there are plenty of pundits who would be willing to invest a pound each-way on this 8yo. His 13L third to Sound Man and Brockley Court in Novjmbjr was a fair effort and he has always promised to stay further. However, there is a big difference between staying 3m on a park course and 4\m around Aintree. ——————————————————————————————————5/17— Headlines 570 Totes 58: Our Strongest of year Jocks on 569 Cards Steamers Steve Says Results/TipsP579 Teletext 579 Mar30 00:57:15 THE GRAND ———————————————————————————— —— GUIDE TO THE 1996 LIVERPOOL MARATHON ENCORE UN PER (20-1) *** There has been plenty of support for Martin Pipe's number one hope in the past few days with his odds being cut from the 50-1 mark. A good second in the Kim Muir Chase, his sound jumping should stand him in good stead. But bj warned, hj ran out of puff in the closing stages over 3m that day. ——————————————————————————————————6/17— Headlines 570 Totes 589 Jockey wins the money! Get in 569 Cards Steamers Steve Says Results/TipsP579 Teletext 57: Mar30 00:58:49 THE GRAND ———————————————————————————— —— GUIDE TO THE 1996 LIVERPOOL MARATHON SIR PETER LILY (50-1) * Micky Hammond's stable are gradually returning to form after a fairly barren season and this fast ground lover will bj at home around here. But hj has an awful lot to find on his very best form and cannot be seriously considered. He also failed to complete last time out at Doncaster. ——————————————————————————————————7/17— Headlines 570 Totes 58: That's My Boy p569 National coup Cards Steamers Steve Says Results/TipsP579 Teletext 579 Mar30 00:18:06 THE GRAND ———————————————————————————— —— GUIDE TO THE 1996 LIVERPOOL MARATHON BRACKENFJELD (100-1) ** A former smart novice over hurdles, the transition to the larger obstacles has been far from smooth. A move to Paul Nicholls seems to have tightened up his fencing and his recent form suggests hj is no 100-1 chance. Likely to bj seen in the thick of the action early doors, all evidence suggests he may not see the trip out. ——————————————————————————————————8/17— Headlines 570 Totes 589 Our Strongest of year Jocks on 569 Cards Steamers Steve Says Results/TipsP579 Teletext 579 Mar30 00:13:23 THE GRAND ———————————————————————————— —— GUIDE TO THE 1996 LIVERPOOL MARATHON OVER THE HEEL (50-1) *** Finished well to take third place last year some 13L behind the winner after getting outpaced two fences out. Has failed to sparkle this season, but could still run a race at a price on perfect ground. Horses with little park form regularl= return to the National and run well year in year out. ——————————————————————————————————9/17— Headlines 570 Totes 58: Jockey wins the money! Get in 569 Cards Steamers Steve Says Results/TipsP579 Teletext 579 Mar30 00:54:41 THE GRAND ———————————————————————————— —— GUIDE TO THE 1996 LIVERPOOL MARATHON INTO THE RED (66-1) * Quite well supported last year, this veteran chaser ran an absolute corker to finish fifth beaten 14L. Unfortunately he has failed to sparkle this term having failed to finish the course four times out of five. Will appreciate the fast ground conditions, but his best days are almost certainly behind him. ——————————————————————————————————10/17 Headlines 570 Totes 58: That's My Boy p569 National coup Cards Steamers Steve Says Results/TipsP579 Teletext 57: Mar30 00:54:08 THE GRAND ———————————————————————————— —— GUIDE TO THE 1996 LIVERPOOL MARATHON GREENHILL RAFFLES (1u0-1) * Bought for 12,000 Guineas at the recent Doncaster Sales it is hard to entertain this 10yo finishing the course let alone playing a part in the finish. He has failed to trouble the judge on his three outings this term and his jumping has been very poor. Has some good form on the Mildmaz track, but has it all to do. ——————————————————————————————————11/17 Headlines 570 Totes 589 Our Strongest of year Jocks on 569 Cards Steamers Steve Says Results/TipsP579 Teletext 57: Mar30 00:14:17 THE GRAND ———————————————————————————— —— GUIDE TO THE 1996 LIVERPOOL MARATHON VICOMPT DE VALMONT (66-1) * Now an 11-year-old, this stayer seems to have got his act togjthjr this year with fair placed performances at Taunton, Chepstow and Newbury. There is no doubting his ability to see out the gruelling trip, but the fast ground is all against him. In addition he is too far out of the handicap and likely to bj outpaced. ——————————————————————————————————12/17 Headlines 570 Totes 589 Jockey wins the money! Get in 569 Cards Steamers Steve Says Results/TipsP579 Teletext 57: Mar30 00:30:40 THE GRAND ———————————————————————————— —— GUIDE TO THE 1996 LIVERPOOL MARATHON PLASTIC SPACEAGE (150-1) * Hasn't visited the winner's enclosure since 1993 and has an almost impossible mission from way out of the weights. His two best bits of form this year were second places behind Bells Life and Northants. Art the trip is much too far and the ground too fast and hj is way out of his depth. ——————————————————————————————————13/17 Headlines 570 Totes 589 That's My Boy p569 National coup Cards Steamers Steve Says Results/TipsP579 Teletext 57: Mar30 00:40:57 THE GRAND ———————————————————————————— —— GUIDE TO THE 1996 LIVERPOOL MARATHON OVER THE STREAM (66-1) ** Kim Bailey's yard have had a below par year after a successful season with Master Oats and company last year. And in Over The Stream they have no more than a very slim chance of claiming any kind of place money. Two points in his favour are the fast ground and the fact that hj runs his best races when fresh. ——————————————————————————————————14/17 Headlines 570 Totes 589 Our Strongest of year Jocks on 569 Cards Steamers Steve Says Results/TipsP579 Teletext 579 Mar30 00:55:14 THE GRAND ———————————————————————————— —— GUIDE TO THE 1996 LIVERPOOL MARATHON THREE BROWNIES (100-1) * Trained by the shrewd Mouse Morris, his form in Ireland has been very sound this year with the pick being a head success over Loshian at Punchestown. But his previous ventures over here have resulted in an unplaced effort at Chjpstow and a pulled up in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter. Stays all day in his own time. ——————————————————————————————————15/17 Headlines 570 Totes 589 Jockey wins the money! Get in 569 Cards Steamers Steve Says Results/TipsP579 Teletext 57: Mar30 00:56:32 THE GRAND ———————————————————————————— —— GIUIDE TO THE 1996 LIVERPOOL MARATHON FAR SENIOR (150-1) * Was once regarded as a potential National charge, but has gone downhill since. Capable of completing the course but little chance of winning. SURE METAL (200-1) * Likely to start the rank outsider, a position vindicated bz his one run this year, a 41\L fifth behind Corrardjr at Uttoxeter this month. ——————————————————————————————————16/17 Headlines 570 Totes 589 That's My Boy p569 National coup Cards Steamers Steve Says Results/TipsP579 Teletext 579 Mar30 00:11:42 Advert RACING NEWS >> BRATS,WELLINGTON HUE NEWMRKET CB8 8JX ON LINE 7PM DAILY BRATS ANNUAL BIG RACE GAMBLE STPT INCLUDES THE GRAND NATIONAL GIVEN Charges/min:39p cheap/49p other times This message may involve a long call Cards Steamers Steve Says Results/Tips