Monday, February 11, 2008

CHELTENHAM 2008 - NATIONAL HUNT CHASE


Recent Winners
The longest race at the Festival is also probably the most difficult to predict. Not only is the trip an unknown for many of the competitors, but all horses are novices and have to be ridden by amateurs. Not surprisingly, there has been only one winning favourite in recent times.

On man worth following in the race, though, is Jonjo O’Neill. Incredibly he has trained four of the last six winners.

Key Trends
22 of the last 24 winners finished in the first 4 last time out.

No 6 year-old has won for 19 years and no successful 5 year-old for 30 years.

Jonjo O'Neill has won 5 renewals - including 4 of the last 6.
- cheltenhamfestival.net


No selection at present, but there are some interesting stats in this race.

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