Jango Baie Claims Victory in the Racing Welfare Bowl at Aintree

Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Jango Baie emerged victorious at Aintree, taking full advantage of a fall from Impaire Et Passe in the Racing Welfare Bowl. Nicky Henderson's seven-year-old was the even-money favorite to end his season on a high, having valiantly chased home Gaelic Warrior in the blue riband at Prestbury Park. Despite some imperfect jumping, he produced his best leap of the race two fences from home, securing a 16-length win over Dan Skelton's Protektorat. Henderson and De Boinville gained swift compensation after odds-on favorite Lulamba unseated his rider in the preceding race. Henderson noted that Jango Baie isn't a rogue like Might Bite and praised De Boinville's ability to pick himself up after the earlier incident. The King George and the Gold Cup are likely targets for Jango Baie next season. Meanwhile, Dan Skelton felt proud of Protektorat's performance in defeat, describing him as a phenomenal horse who loves his job. Skelton plans to give Protektorat a break and then consider races like the Charlie Hall or the Fleur de Lys Chase. Brighterdaysahead relished the step up in trip to secure William Hill Aintree Hurdle glory, with Gordon Elliott's star mare showcasing her best once again on Merseyside. Elliott believes two and a half miles is her ideal trip and plans to go chasing next year. Koktail Divin bounced back from defeat at Cheltenham, prevailing by two and a quarter lengths in the William Hill Manifesto Novices' Chase. Henry de Bromhead praised Darragh O'Keeffe's ride and noted that Koktail Divin won't run again until next year. Mange Tout refused to be beaten in the Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle, with Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy combining for a great win. Elliott was pleased with the filly's performance and plans to introduce her to fences next year.