ITV7, Coral Racing Super Series & Paddy Power Eliminator – Aintree Day 1 Results Roundup
Day one of the Aintree Festival delivered competitive racing, dramatic finishes, and plenty of near misses across the major free-to-play betting competitions. While the headline jackpots remained unclaimed, thousands of players got involved, and a select few walked away with respectable returns.
Below is the full breakdown of how ITV7, the Coral Racing Super Series, and the Paddy Power Eliminator played out on the opening day—who got paid, where the field got obliterated, and what it means for day two.
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Key Outcomes
- ITV7: £100,000 jackpot rolled over after no perfect entries
- Coral Racing Super Series: 85 winners shared the prize pool (£117.65 each)
- Paddy Power Eliminator: 457 players survived all rounds, winning £54.70 each
- Huge drop-offs in eliminator entries highlighted just how difficult these formats are
Competition-by-Competition Breakdown
ITV7
The ITV7 is a free-to-play competition where players must correctly predict the winners of seven selected races. A perfect score wins the jackpot, while consolation prizes are awarded for near misses.
Nobody managed to land all seven winners on day one at Aintree, meaning the £100,000 jackpot rolled over to day two.
However, there were some strong performances just below perfection: 19 players correctly predicted 6 winners and 1 placed horse. Russell Withers topped the standings and secured the £1,000 consolation prize.
Top ITV7 Performers
| Position | Name | Winners | Places | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russell Withers | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | Iain Mulholland | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Diana Pasek-Atkinson | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Adrian Pearson | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Michael Habergham | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Gary Pickard | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Nigel Brownell | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Clive Beake | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Keith Burgess | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Ryan Cape | 6 | 0 | 1 |
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With no jackpot winner, attention now turns to day two, where another £100,000 is up for grabs.
Coral Racing Super Series
The Coral Racing Super Series is another free competition where players must pick seven horses to place across selected races. Unlike ITV7, this format rewards consistency over outright winners.
Day one saw a relatively high number of successful entries: 85 winners, each receiving £117.65. Considering this is a free-entry competition, that is a solid return for a Thursday afternoon.
The number of winners suggests the race card was more predictable than ITV7, with several favourites or well-backed runners hitting the frame.
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Paddy Power Eliminator
The Paddy Power Eliminator is a survival-style competition where players must correctly navigate each round by selecting horses that meet the required criteria. One mistake and you are out.
Day one stats:
- Total entries: 92,915
- Final winners: 457
- Prize pool: £25,000
- Payout per player: £54.70
Round-by-Round Survival Breakdown
| Round | Race Time & Venue | Players Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 13:45 Aintree | 87,127 |
| R2 | 15:30 Aintree | 82,470 |
| R3 | 15:40 Taunton | 45,884 |
| R4 | 16:05 Aintree | 43,003 |
| R5 | 16:40 Aintree | 1,484 |
| R6 | 17:15 Aintree | 457 |
The biggest drop came late in the competition: from 43,003 to 1,484 between R4 and R5—a brutal elimination rate that wiped out over 96% of remaining entries. By the final race, just 1,484 players still had a chance.
The deciding race saw Nan's Choice win at 9/2, trimming the field down to the final 457 winners.
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Lessons for Next Round
- ITV7 remains brutally difficult. Even with multiple players getting six winners, that final selection continues to be the difference between £1,000 and £100,000. Marginal decisions—especially in competitive handicaps—are proving decisive.
- Place-based formats offer better hit rates. The Coral Racing Super Series showed that place-based competitions can produce far more winners. If you are looking for consistent smaller returns, these formats may be more forgiving.
- Eliminator strategy needs late-round planning. Early rounds are relatively safe; late rounds are where the competition is won or lost. Saving stronger selections for R5 and R6 could be the difference between exiting early and cashing out.
- Race selection matters more than ever. The massive drop-offs in both ITV7 and Eliminator suggest that certain races were far less predictable. Identifying “trap races” is becoming increasingly important.
Practical Takeaway
Day one reinforced a simple truth: these competitions reward structure, not luck.
- ITV7: Focus on avoiding risky outsiders in key legs
- Coral Super Series: Prioritise solid place chances over big prices
- Eliminator: Plan your selections across all rounds, not just early safety picks
With jackpots rolling over and large player pools continuing into day two, the opportunity is still there—but only for those who approach it with a clear strategy. If you are entering again, this is where preparation beats guesswork.
