Sat TV Trends: 7th March 2026

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The excitement is building for the week before the Cheltenham Festival, but before that, this Saturday the ITV cameras head to Sandown, with the Imperial Cup their feature race, plus they are also at Wolverhampton for two races that include the Lincoln Handicap Trial.

Don't forget there is also a £100k Imperial Cup bonus, should the winner go onto land any race at the Cheltenham Festival.

Sandown Horse Racing Trends (ITV3)

1.50 – European Breeders´ Fund Betfair "National Hunt" Novices´ Handicap Hurdle Final (Grade 3) Cl1 2m4fy ITV3

22/22 – Had won no more than twice over hurdles before
21/22 – Aged 6 or younger
21/22 – Carried 10-11 or more
18/22 – Placed in the top 3 last time out
18/22 – Came from outside the top 3 in the betting
18/22 – Rated 129 or less
17/22 – Unplaced favourites
15/22 – Raced within the last 6 weeks
15/22 – Returned 9/1 or less in the betting
14/22 – Irish bred
14/22 – Aged 6 years-old
12/22 – Had won over this trip before
8/22 – Won last time out
3/22 – Won by trainer Paul Nicholls (2 of the last 11)
2/22 – Won by the Fergal O’Brien yard (2 of the last 10)
2/22 – Won by trainer Nicky Henderson
2/22 – Won by the Pipe yard
1/22 – Winning favourites
1/22 – Winners that went onto run at Cheltenham (3rd Martin Pipe)
The last 12 winners were aged 5 or 6

2:27 – Betfair Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) Cl1 2m110y ITV3

19/22 – Had won no more than twice over hurdles before
19/22 – Had won between 1-2 times over hurdles before
20/22 – Had raced within the last 6 weeks
19/22 – Rated 124 or higher
17/22 – Carried 10-13 or less
16/22 – Aged 6 or younger
15/22 – Had won over at least 2m1f (hurdles) before
13/22 – Carried 10-8 or less
12/22 – Winners that went onto run at the Cheltenham Festival (1 winner, Gaspara - Fred Winter)
12/22 – Winning distance – 3 ½ lengths or more
11/22 – Finished in the top two last time out
10/22 – Aged 4 or 5 years-old
9/22 – Returned a double-figure price in the betting
7/22 – Raced at either Cheltenham (2), Sandown (2) or Ascot (2) last time out
7/22 – French bred
7/22 – Had raced at Sandown (hurdles) before – 3 had won there before
6/22 – Winning favourites
6/22 – Won last time out
5/22 – Won by the Pipe stable (have won it 9 times in all)
2/22 – Trained by Paul Nicholls (2 of the last 6)
2/22 – Trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies (2 of last 9)
2/22 – Won by an Irish-trained horse
2/22 – Ridden by Harry Cobden (2 of the last 6)
Go Dante (Olly Murphy/Sean Bowen) has won the last 2 runnings
Olympian (1993), Blowing Wind (1998) and Gaspara (2007) landed the Imperial Cup bonus (won a race at the Cheltenham Festival)
The average winning SP in the last 22 years is 11/1

3:00 – British Stallion Studs EBF Mares´ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed) Cl1 2m110y ITV3

20/21 – Had won at least one NH Flat race before
20/21 – 1ST or 2ND last time out
19/21 – Returned 17/2 or shorter in the betting
15/21 – Had won just once before (NH Flat race)
14/21– Won last time out
13/21 – Aged 5 years-old
12/21 – Had raced within the last 8 weeks
3/21 – Winning favourites (3 of the last 6)
14 of the last 16 winners were aged 5 or 6 years-old

3:35 – Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qual’) Cl3 (5yo+ 0-135) 3m37y ITV3

19/21 – Carried 11-0 or more
19/21 – Returned 9/1 or shorter in the betting
18/21 – Had won over at least 2m4f (fences) before
18/21 - Rated between 125-134
17/21 – Had won between 1-4 times over fences
16/21 – Came from the top 3 in the betting
15/21 – Aged 8 or older
13/21 – Irish bred
13/21 – Placed favourites
12/21 – Unplaced last time out
11/21 – Raced within the last 4 weeks
10/21 – Returned 7/2 or shorter in the betting
4/21 – Trained by Paul Nicholls
4/21 – Won last time out
4/21 – Winning favourites (1 joint) (3 of the last 8)
The last 10 winners returned 9/1 or less
8 of the last 10 winners carried 11st or more
The average winning SP in the last 9 runnings is 9/2

Wolverhampton Horse Racing Trends (SkySports/ITV)

2:42 – BetMGM Sports Lincoln Trial Handicap Cl2 1m141y ITV3

21/23 – Aged 6 or younger
20/23 – Won over a mile (or further) before
19/23 – Had raced within the last 6 weeks
19/23 – Priced 9/1 or shorter in the betting
18/23– Won at least three times before
12/23 – Placed favourites
12/23 – Came from stall 8 or higher
11/23 – Ran at Lingfield last time out
11/23 – Came from outside the top 3 in the betting
10/23 – Had won at Wolverhampton before
9/23 – Won last time out
8/23 – Aged 5 years-old
6/23 – Winning favourites
4/23 – Ridden by Jim Crowley (2) or David Probert (2)
2/23 – Trained by the Richard Hannon yard
2/23 – Ridden by Jamie Spencer
2 of the last 7 winners were trained by Andrew Balding
The average winning SP in the last 10 runnings is 6/1

3:15– BetMGM Lady Wulfruna Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 7f32y ITV3

16/19 – Returned 9/1 or shorter in the betting
15/19 – Placed favourites
15/19 – Had won over 7f before
12/19 – Rated 104 or higher
12/19 – Had raced within the last 3 weeks
11/19 – Had won at least 4 times before
10/19 – Raced at Lingfield last time out
9/19 – Unplaced last time out
8/19 – Had won at Wolverhampton before
7/19 – Winning favourite
6/19 – Aged 6 or 7 years-old
3/19 – Ridden by Ryan Moore (3 of the last 8)
2/19 – Trained by Marco Botti
2/19 – Trained by Richard Hannon (2 of last 6)
10 of the last 11 winners came from stalls 6 or lower
9/10 – Aged 4 or 5 (7 aged 4)

 

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2026 Imperial Cup Trends

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Staged at Sandown racecourse the Betfair Imperial Cup in a hurdle race run over 2m 1/2f.

Run just days before the start of the Cheltenham Festival -  with the race always getting added interest with a £100k bonus should the winner land any Cheltenham Festival race the following week.

In recent years that incentive has seen powerful stables like Henderson and Hobbs target the race, but it’s the Pipe yard that hold the best recent record – winning the race four times in the last 22 years and 9 times in all.

The last horses to win the Imperial Cup and then go onto land a Festival race the following week are Olympian (1993), Blowing Wind (1998) and Gaspara (2007). While the 2016 winner – Flying Angel – only just failed to land the bonus after running second in the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' race.

Five of the last eight winners – Go Dante, Iceo, Malaya, London Prize and Mr Antolini – didn’t go onto run at the Cheltenham Festival, but the 2021 winner - Langer Dan - was another that only just failed to land the bonus when second in the Martin Pipe Conditional Hurdle race six days later.

The Olly Murphy runner Go Dante has won the last two runnings and will be looking for a famous three-timer in the Sandown race.

Here at GEEGEEZ we take a look back at recent winners and give you all the key stats to take into the 2026 renewal – this year run on Saturday 7th March.

Recent Imperial Cup Winners

2025 - GO DANTE (6/1)
2024 - GO DANTE (5/1 jfav)
2023 - ICEO (5/1)
2022 – SURPRISE PACKAGE (20/1)
2021 - LANGER DAN (5/1)
2020 – Abandoned
2019 – MALAYA (7/1)
2018 – MR ANTOLINI (20/1)
2017 – LONDON PRIZE (10/1)
2016 – FLYING ANGEL (9/1)
2015 – EBONY EXPRESS (33/1)
2014 – BALTIMORE ROCK (7/1)
2013 – FIRST AVENUE (20/1)
2012 – PAINTBALL (20/1)
2011 – ALARAZI (10/1)
2010 – QASPAL (11/4 fav)
2009 – DAVE’S DREAM (12/1)
2008 – ASHKAZAR (10/3 fav)
2007 – GASPARA (11/4 fav)
2006 – VICTRAM (8/1)
2005 – MEDISON (9/2 fav)
2004 – SCORNED (14/1)
2003 – KORELO (9/4 fav)
2002 - POLAR RED (6/4 fav)

Imperial Cup Betting Trends and Stats

20/22 – Had raced within the last 6 weeks
19/22 – Had won no more than twice over hurdles before
19/22 – Had won between 1-2 times over hurdles before
19/22 – Rated 124 or higher
17/22 – Carried 10-13 or less
16/22 – Aged 6 or younger
15/22 – Had won over at least 2m1f (hurdles) before
13/22 – Carried 10-8 or less
12/22 – Winners that went onto run at the Cheltenham Festival (1 winner, Gaspara - Fred Winter)
12/22 – Winning distance – 3 ½ lengths or more
11/22 – Finished in the top two last time out
10/22 – Aged 4 or 5 years-old
9/22 – Returned a double-figure price in the betting
7/22 – Raced at either Cheltenham (2), Sandown (2) or Ascot (2) last time out
7/22 – French bred
7/22 – Had raced at Sandown (hurdles) before – 3 had won there before
6/22 – Winning favourites
6/22 – Won last time out
5/22 – Won by the Pipe stable (have won it 9 times in all)
2/22 – Trained by Paul Nicholls (2 of the last 6)
2/22 – Trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies (2 of last 9)
2/22 – Won by an Irish-trained horse
2/22 – Ridden by Harry Cobden (2 of the last 6)
Go Dante (Olly Murphy/Sean Bowen) has won the last 2 runnings
Olympian (1993), Blowing Wind (1998) and Gaspara (2007) landed the Imperial Cup bonus (won a race at the Cheltenham Festival)
The average winning SP in the last 22 years is 11/1

Only 2 back-to-back winners since 1949 (Secret Service, Go Dante)

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Sat TV Trends: 28th February 2026

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We’ve had better LIVE Saturday ITV race days, but with the Cheltenham Festival on the horizon then it’s no surprise the quality is slightly down – Newbury, Kelso and Doncaster provide the LIVE ITV action this week, and, as always, here at GEEGEEZ we've got all the races covered from a trends and stats angle.

NEWBURY HORSE RACING TRENDS (ITV/RacingTV)

3:15 – BetVictor Veterans´ Handicap Chase (Qualifier) (Leg 2 of Veterans´ Chase Series) Cl2 3m2f110y ITV

14/15 – Returned 10/1 or shorter
13/15 – Won over at least 3m (chase)
10/15 – Favourites unplaced
8/15 – Aged 10 years-old
8/15 – Carried 11-4 or more in weight
7/15 – Finished in the top 3 in their last race
3/15 – Won their last race
1/15 – Winning favourites (none in the last 9)
6 of the last 10 winners carried 11st or less
Trainer David Dennis won the race in 2022 and 2023
Trainer David Pipe won the race in 2015 and 2016
Trainer Paul Nicholls won the race in 2013 and 2017
Sam Brown (100/30) won this race in 2025
The average winning SP in the last 8 renewals is 15/2

3.45 – BetVictor Greatwood Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Cl1 2m4f ITV

19/21 – Carried 11-5 or less in weight
18/21 – Won by a horse aged 8 or younger
18/21 – Had run within the last 6 weeks
18/21 – Had won between 1-4 times over fences previously
17/21 – Won over this trip (2m4f) previously (or further)
16/21 – Raced at Newbury (hurdles or fences) previously
15/21 – Placed in the top 5 last time out
14/21 – Winning distance – 2 lengths or less
13/21 – Officially rated 139 or higher
12/21 – Favourites placed
9/21 – Won by the Paul Nicholls stable (8 of the last 16)
9/21 – Winners that came from the top 3 in the market
9/21 – Won by a French-bred horse
8/21 – Won by a horse aged 8 years-old
8/21 – Won by an Irish-bred horse
6/21 – Went onto run at the Cheltenham Festival (no winners)
5/21 – Favourites to win (1 joint)
3/21 – Won by the Pipe yard
2/21 – Ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies
2/21 – Won their last race
Heltenham won this race in 2024
The average winning SP in the last 8 runnings is 8/1
No winning favourite in the last 8 runnings
15 of the last 17 winners aged between 6-8
12 of the last 16 winners aged 7 or 8 (6 of the last 8)
Note: The 2006 renewal was a dead-heat

DONCASTER HORSE RACING TRENDS (ITV/RacingTV)

1:25 – Virgin Bet A Good Bet Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) 3m 1/2f ITV

11/12 – Ran in the last 7 weeks
10/12 – Aged 5 or 6 years-old
10/12- Returned 4/1 or shorter in the betting
8/12– Finished 1st or 2nd last time out
8/12 – Favourites placed in the top 2
8/12 – Irish bred
5/12 - Won by the favourite (1 co-fav)
6 of the last 10 winners aged 6 (4 of last 5)
The average winning SP in the last 9 runnings is 10/1

2:00 – Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Chase Cl2 2m90y ITV

14/14 – Priced 15/2 or shorter
10/14 – Aged between 6-8 years-old
8/14 – Placed 1st or 2nd last time out
4/14 – Raced at Musselburgh last time out
3/14 - Ridding by a claiming jockey
3/14 – Trained by Paul Nicholls
2/14 – Trained by Brian Ellison
10 of the last 13 winners carried 10st 11lbs or more
The last 10 winners returned 11/2 or shorter
7 of the last 9 winners aged 6-9
Just one winning favourite (joint) in the last 9
Brookie (11/2) won this in 2025
Homme Public (3/1) won the race in 2024
Calico (11/4 jfav) won the race in 2023
The average winning SP in the last 9 runnings is 4/1

2:35 – Virgin Bet Grimthorpe Chase (A Handicap Chase) Cl2 3m2f ITV

20/21 – Aged 8 or older
20/21 – Won over at least 3m (fences) before
17/21 – Won no more than 4 times over fences
17/21 – Ran within the last 8 weeks
16/21 – Carried 10-13 or less in weight
16/21 – Aged 9 or older
14/21 – Rated 132 or less
12/21 – From the top 3 in the betting
12/21 – Priced 11/2 or shorter in the betting
12/21 – Irish bred
10/21 – Placed in the top 3 last time out
9/21 – Raced over fences at Doncaster before (4 winners)
7/21 – Won their last race
4/21 – Went onto run in that season’s Grand National (no winners)
2/21 – Winning Favourites
Moroder won the race in 2023 and 2025 (Both ridden by James Best)
Trainer Kim Bailey has won the race 3 times (2 since 2016)
The average wining SP in the last 9 runnings is 12/1
Trainer Seamus Mullins is 3-4 (75%) with his chasers at the track – plus has won 2 of the last 3
Jockeys Ben Godfrey and Charlie Maggs both have 50% SR’s at the track over fences

 

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KELSO HORSE RACING TRENDS (ITV/RacingTV)

1:10 bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cl3 (5yo+ 0-130) 2m1f ITV

Just 2 previous runnings
Trainers Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero have a 29% SR with their chasers at the track
Trainers Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore have a 27% SR with their chasers at the track
Jockey Brian Hughes has a 24% SR riding over fences at Kelso

1:40 – bet365 Premier Chase (Listed Race) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m 7 1/2f) ITV

11/12 – Didn’t win last time out
10/12 – Ran in the last 6 weeks
10/12 – Returned 8/1 or shorter in the betting
10/12 – Favourites placed 1st or 2nd
9/12 – Won between 1-3 times over fences
8/12 – Had run at the course before
8/12 – Aged 9 or older
8/12 – Irish bred
8/12 – Won over 3m plus in the past
7/12 – Placed 4th or better last time out
5/12 – Rated between 132-141 (inc)
4/12 – Won by jockey Brian Hughes (4 of the last 10)
4/12 – Winning favourites
3/12 – Ran at Haydock last time out
2/12 – Trained by Sandy Thomson
7 of the last 9 winners aged 8 or 9
Trainer Dan Skelton has a 36% SR with his chasers at the track
Trainers Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero have a 29% SR with their chasers at the track
The average winning SP in the last 9 runnings is 11/2

2:15 – bet365 Premier Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) Cl1 (4 yo+) 2m2f ITV

16/17 – Aged 7 or younger
16/17 – Favourites placed in the top three
15/17 – Raced in the last 7 weeks
15/17 – Placed in the top 4 last time out
11/17 – Returned 6/1 or shorter in the betting
10/17 – Had won at least twice over hurdles before
10/17 – Won last time out
8/17 – Ran in the last 4 weeks
8/17 – Irish bred
7/17 – Had raced at Kelso
4/17 – Winning favourite
3/17– Ran at Musselburgh last time out
3/17 – Trained by Lucinda Russell
8 of the last 10 winners aged 5 or 6 years-old
The average winning SP in the last 9 runnings is 11/2
Trainer Fergal O’Brien has a 33% record with their hurdlers at the track

2:55 – bet365 Morebattle Hurdle (Handicap Hurdle) (Gbb Race) Cl2 (4yo+) 2m ITV

14/14 – Had run in the last 3 months
12/14 – Won at least twice over hurdles before
10/14 – Returned 9/2 or shorter in the betting
10/14 – Carried 11-2 or more in weight
9/14 – Never run at the track before
8/14 – Aged 5 or 6 years-old
8/14 – Irish bred
6/14 – Rated between 138-146
6/14 – Won last time out
5/14 – Winning favourites
3/14 – Trained by Nicky Henderson
3/14– Ridden by Brian Hughes
2/14 – Trained by Nicky Richards
2/14 – Trained by Ewan Whillans
Cracking Rhapsody has won the last 2 runnings (9/1 and 12/1)
The average winning SP in the last 9 runnings is 5/1

3:30 – bet365 Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Cl2 (4yo+) 2m5f ITV

Just 5 previous runnings
5/5 – Aged 6-8
4/5 – Returned 9/2 or shorter in the betting
4/5 – Carried 10-4 or less (3 of last 4)
3/5 – Ridden by a claiming jockey
3/5 – Aged 6 years-old
2/5 – Winning favourites
Bold Light (17/2) won this race in 2025
Serious Operator (7/2) won the race in 2024
Lucinda Russell has trained the last 2 winners
Paul Nicholls trained the winner in 2021 (Flash Collonges)
Nicky Richards trained the winner in 2022 (Famous Bridge)
Dan Skelton trained the winner in 2023 (Santos Blue)
Trainer Fergal O’Brien has a 33% record with their hurdlers at the track
Trainers Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero have a 38% SR with their chasers at the track

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2026 Greatwood Gold Cup Trends

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This Saturday’s Grade 3 Greatwood Gold Cup is a Handicap Chase staged at Newbury racecourse and is always a hotly-contested event. The race is run over a distance of 2m4f and is currently sponsored by BetVictor, who are also supporting the Greatwood charity.

It was first run in 2004 and since then has been dominated by top UK National Hunt trainer Paul Nicholls – who has won the race a staggering nine times - anything he runs should, therefore, be respected.

Here at GeeGeez, we look back at recent winners of the race and give you all the key trends to take into the 2026 renewal – this year run on Saturday 28th February – for example, did you know 18 of the last 21 winners were aged 8 or younger?

Recent Greatwood Gold Cup Chase Winners

2025 - BOOSTER BOB (16/1)
2024 - HELTENHAM (17/2)
2023 - THE BIG BITE (12/1)
2022 – PAINT THE DREAM (8/1)
2021 - UMBRIGADO (13/2)
2020 - No Race
2019 – SAN BENEDETO  (11/1)
2018 – Abandoned
2017 – THOMAS CRAPPER (8/1)
2016 – SAMETEGAL (7/1)
2015 – SOUND INVESTMENT (7/2 fav)
2014 – SHANGANI (3/1 fav)
2013 – PACHA Du POLDER (18/1)
2012 – AERIAL (10/3 fav)
2011 – FINE PARCHMENT (12/1)
2010 – BIG FELLA THANKS (8/1)
2009 – NEW LITTLE BRIC (14/1)
2008 – NATAL (3/1 jfav)
2007 – MADISON du BERLAIS (12/1)
2006 – HORUS (22/1) dead-heat
2006 – CORNISH SET (5/1 fav) dead-heat
2005 – SUPREME PRINCE (7/1)
2004 – ISIO (11/2)

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Greatwood Gold Cup Chase Betting Trends

19/21 – Carried 11-5 or less in weight
18/21 – Won by a horse aged 8 or younger
18/21 – Had run within the last 6 weeks
18/21 – Had won between 1-4 times over fences previously
17/21 – Won over this trip (2m4f) previously (or further)
16/21 – Raced at Newbury (hurdles or fences) previously
15/21 – Placed in the top 5 last time out
14/21 – Winning distance – 2 lengths or less
13/21 – Officially rated 139 or higher
12/21 – Favourites placed
9/21 – Won by the Paul Nicholls stable (8 of the last 16)
9/21 – Winners that came from the top 3 in the market
9/21 – Won by a French-bred horse
8/21 – Won by a horse aged 8 years-old
8/21 – Won by an Irish-bred horse
6/21 – Went onto run at the Cheltenham Festival (no winners)
5/21 – Favourites to win (1 joint)
3/21 – Won by the Pipe yard
2/21 – Ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies
2/21 – Won their last race
Heltenham won this race in 2024
The average winning SP in the last 8 runnings is 8/1
No winning favourite in the last 8 runnings
15 of the last 17 winners aged between 6-8
12 of the last 16 winners aged 7 or 8 (6 of the last 8)
Note: The 2006 renewal was a dead-heat

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Sat TV Trends: 21st Feb 2026

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This weekend the ITV cameras head to Kempton, with the Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase their feature contest, while they are also at Lingfield for the Winter Derby and at Newcastle for their Eider Chase.

Here at GeeGeez we are on hand with all the key trends and stats for the LIVE ITV  races.

Kempton Park Horse Racing Trends (ITV)

1:10 - Ladbrokes 'New Horse Racing Bet Builder' Handicap Hurdle Cl3 (4yo+ 0-140) 2m5f ITV4

10/10 – Aged between 5-7
7/10 – Returned 5/1 or shorter
7/10 – Ran in the last 6 weeks
7/10 – Carried 11-1 or more
7/10 – Won 1-2 times hurdles
7/10 – Didn’t win last time out
8/10 – Aged 6 or 7
5/10 – Winning distance – neck
5/10 – Aged 6 years-old
4/10 – Won over hurdles at Kempton
4/10 – Winning favourites
4/10 – Ridden by a claiming jockey
2/10 – Trained by Gary Moore (2 of the last 3)
2/10 – Ridden by Caoilin Quinn (2 of the last 3)
2025: Saint Alapolino (5/1)

1:45 – Ladbrokes Adonis Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) Cl1 2m ITV4

18/20 – Priced 8/1 or shorter in the betting
17/20 - Came from the top 3 in the betting
17/20 – Placed in the top 3 last time out
17/20 – Had won no more than once over hurdles in the UK
15/20 – Had won over 2m (hurdles) before
15/20 – Had raced within the last 8 weeks
14/20 – Placed favourites
13/20 – Winners that went onto run in the Triumph Hurdle (3 winners)
12/20– Won carrying either a 4lb or 7lb penalty
11/20 – Won last time out
10/20 – Winning favourites
9/20 – French bred
6/20 – Trained by Paul Nicholls (6 in total)
5/20 – Irish bred
4/20 – Trained by Alan King (won 3 of last 9 runnings)
4/20 – Trained by Nicky Henderson (5 in total)
3/20 – Winners that went onto win that season’s Triumph Hurdle
Zarkandar, Soldatino and Penzance went onto land that season’s Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival
2025: Mambonumberfive (10/1)

Note: The 2006 renewal was staged at Sandown Park

2:25 – Ladbrokes Pendil Novices´ Chase (Grade 2) Cl1 2m4f110y ITV4

18/20 – French or Irish bred
16/20 – Favourites that finished in the top 3
15/20 – Returned 11/4 or shorter in the betting
15/20 – Aged 6 or 7 years-old
14/20 – Finished 1st or 2nd last time out
14/20 – Ran in the last 5 weeks
13/20 – Trained by Paul Nicholls (won 9 of the last 15 and 14 in total)
12/20 – Had won between 1-2 times over fences before
10/20 – Winning favourites
8/20 – Won last time out
Harry Cobden has ridden 4 of the last 5 winners
Sam Twiston-Davies has ridden 2 of the last 11 winners
4 of the last 8 winners owned by Johnny de la Hey
Nicky Henderson has won the race 5 times (but the most recent was in 2004)
Captain Chris was the last winner to land the Arkle Challenge Trophy (2011)
2025: Rubaud (5/4 fav)

3:00 – Ladbrokes Dovecote Novices´ Hurdle (Grade 2) Cl1 2m ITV4

18/19 – Ran within the last 6 weeks
18/19 – Had won over 2m (hurdles) before
16/19 – Returned a single-figure price in the betting
16/19 – Won between 0-2 times over hurdles before
16/19 – Came from the top 3 in the betting
15/19 – Had never raced over hurdles at Kempton before
12/19 – Placed favourites
11/19 – Aged either 4 or 5 years-old (but last 11 aged 5 or 6)
11/19 – Won last time out
7/19 – French bred
6/19 – Went onto run at that season’s Cheltenham Festival (no winners)
6/19 – Winning favourites
4/19 – Trained by Alan King
4/19 – Trained by Nicky Henderson (2 of the last 11) (8 in total)
4/19 – Trained by Paul Nicholls (2 of the last 7)
2/19 – Trained by Chris Gordon (2 of the last 6)
The last 11 winners aged 5 or 6 years-old
The last 11 winners returned 6/1 or shorter (9 returned 4/1 or shorter)
2025: Tripoli Flyer (5/2)

Note: The 2006 renewal was staged at Sandown Park

3:35 – Ladbrokes Trophy Chase (Handicap) (Grade 3) Cl1 3m ITV

20/23 – Finished in the top 5 last time out
20/23 – Aged 9 or younger
17/23 – Rated 139 or higher
17/23 – Had raced within the last 8 weeks
17/23 – Returned 9/1 or shorter in the betting
16/23 – Winning distance – 2 lengths or more
15/23 – Had won over at least 3m (fences) before
15/23 – Came from the top 4 in the betting
14/23 – Won a Class 2 chase or better before
13/23 – Carried 10-13 or more
13/23 – Raced within the last 5 weeks
12/23 – Rated between 139 and 150
9/23 – Carried 11-5 or more
9/23 – Had won at least 4 times over fences before
8/23 – Won last time out
8/23 – Aged 8 years-old
7/23 – French bred
5/23 – Winners that went onto run in that season’s Grand National (all unplaced)
5/23 – Raced at Cheltenham last time out
5/23 – Winners that went onto run at that season’s Cheltenham Festival (1 winner)
3/23 – Trained by Tom George
3/23 – Ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies
2/23 – Winning favourites (1 joint)
2/23 – Trained by the Sam Thomas yard (won 2 of the last 3)
2/23 – Trained by Neil Mulholland (won 2 of the last 9)
2/23 – Trained by the Tizzard yard (won 2 of the last 10)
2/23 – Trained by the Philip Hobbs yard (won it 4 times in all)
2/23 – Ran in the King George VI Chase last time out
7 of the last 10 winners carried 10-8 or less
The average winning SP in the last 23 runnings is 9/1
2025: Katate Dori (11/2)
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Newcastle Horse Racing Trends (ITV)

2:43 – Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Eider Handicap Chase Cl2 4m1f ITV4

20/21 – Had won over at least 3m before
19/21 – Aged 10 or younger
17/21 – Carried 10-13 or more
17/21 – Priced 12/1 or shorter in the betting
17/21 – Had raced within the last 6 weeks
15/21 – Winning distance – 4 lengths or less
15/21 – Placed in the top 4 last time out
14/21 – Winners came from the top 3 in the betting
14/21 – Aged either 8 or 9 years-old
13/21 – Officially rated between 131-140
13/21 – Irish-bred
11/21 – Placed favourites
7/21 – Won last time out
5/21 – Won over 3m4f or further before
4/21 – Winning favourites
3/21 – Carried 11-12 in weight
2/21 – Trained by Brian Ellison (2 of the last 5)
2/21 - Trained by Christian Williams (2 of the last 4)
2/21 – Irish-trained winners
7 of the last 10 winners aged 9 years-old
6 of the last 8 winners 11st+
The average winning SP in the last 21 runnings is 10/1
2025: Knockanore (16/1)

Lingfield Horse Racing Trends (ITV) 

1:25 – Midnite Hever Sprint Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 5f6y ITV4

14/18 – Rated 96+
14/18 – Returned 8/1 or shorter in the betting
12/18 – Aged 4 or 5 years-old
12/18 – Raced 6 weeks or longer ago
12/18 – Placed favs
11/18 – Finished 1st or 2nd last time out
9/18 – Ran at Lingfield last time out
6/18 – Mare winners
5/18 – Winning favourites (2 in the last 11)
4/18 – US bred
1/18 – Winners from stall 1
4 of the last 10 winners from stall 2
8 of the last 10 winners from stalls 1-5
7 of the last 10 winners came from stalls 2 (4) or 5 (3)
10 of the last 11 winners ALL aged between 4-6
Diligent Harry won the race in 2024
2025: Clarendon House (13/2)

Note: Previous runnings from 2023 back were staged at Lingfield

2:00 – Midnite Winter Derby Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 1m2f ITV4

19/23 – Winning distance – 2 lengths or shorter
19/23 – Priced 8/1 or shorter in the market
19/23 – Won over at least 1m2f previously
18/23 – Won by a horse aged 6 or younger
17/23 – Drawn in stall 7 or less
17/23 – Came from the top 3 in the market
16/23 – Had raced at either Lingfield (12) or Kempton (4) last time out
15/23 – Had raced within the last 8 weeks
14/23 – Placed in their last race
13/23 – Winning distance – less than a length
12/23 – Won their last race
10/23– Won at least 6 times previously
10/23 – Winning favourites
4/23 – Trained by John Gosden (4 of the last 7 runnings)
Just 2 of the last 19 Winter Derby Trial winners have gone onto win the Winter Derby
The average winning SP in the 23 renewals is 5/1
Military Order won the race in 2024
2025: Royal Champion (6/4 jfav
Note: Previous runnings from 2023 back were staged at Lingfield

 

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2026 Eider Chase Trends

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The Eider Chase is run over a gruelling 4m1f trip at Newcastle racecourse and is a handicap race that is seen as another key Grand National trial ahead of the big Liverpool race the following month. In recent years the David Pipe-trained Comply Or Die (2008) is the most recent example of the winner of this race going onto land the Merseyside Marathon that same season.

Did you know – 19 of the last 21 winners were aged 10 or younger, while 13 of the last 21 successful horses were Irish bred.

We take a look back at recent winners and give you all the key trends and stats to take into the 2026 renewal – this year run on Saturday 221st February.

Recent Eider Chase Winners

2025 - KNOCKANORE (16/1)
2024 - ANGLERS CRAG (11/2)
2023 - KITTY'S LIGHT (7/4 fav)
2022 – WIN MY WINGS (11/2 fav)
2021 - SAMS ADVENTURE (15/2)
2020 – No Race
2019 – CROSSPARK (12/1)
2018 – BAYWING (8/1)
2017 – MYSTEREE (10/1)
2016 – ROCKING BLUES  (8/1)
2015 – MILBOROUGH (18/1)
2014 – WYCK HILL (9/1)
2013 – No Race
2012 – PORTRAIT KING (11/4 fav)
2011 – COMPANERO (16/1)
2010 – No Race
2009 – MERIGO (5/1)
2008 – COMPLY OR DIE (11/1)
2007 – NIL DESPERANDUM (6/1)
2006 – PHILSON RUN (10/1)
2005 – No Race
2004 – TYNEANDTHYNEAGAIN (28/1)
2003 – No Race
2002 – THIS IS SERIOUS (4/1 fav)
2001 – NARROW WATER (6/1)
2000 - SCOTTON GREEN (8/1)

Eider Chase Betting Trends

20/21 – Had won over at least 3m before
19/21 – Aged 10 or younger
17/21 – Carried 10-13 or more
17/21 – Priced 12/1 or shorter in the betting
17/21 – Had raced within the last 6 weeks
15/21 – Winning distance – 4 lengths or less
15/21 – Placed in the top 4 last time out
14/21 – Winners came from the top 3 in the betting
14/21 – Aged either 8 or 9 years-old
13/21 – Officially rated between 131-140
13/21 – Irish-bred
11/21 – Placed favourites
7/21 – Won last time out
5/21 – Won over 3m4f or further before
4/21 – Winning favourites
3/21 – Carried 11-12 in weight
2/21 – Trained by Brian Ellison (2 of the last 5)
2/21 – Irish-trained winners
7 of the last 10 winners aged 9 years-old
The average winning SP in the last 21 runnings is 10/1

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2026 Winter Derby Trends

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First run in 1998, the Winter Derby is now staged at Southwell racecourse and run on their All Weather track, having been switched from Lingfield.

The 1m3f contest is also now a Group 3 race after being upgraded from Listed class back in 2006.

In recent years, a 4 year-old has won the race 8 times in the last 17 runnings, while it could pay to concentrate on horses aged 6 or younger as this age group has been responsible for 18 of the last 23 winners – but Royal Champion defied this stat in 2025 - winning aged 7.

Here at GEEGEEZ we look back at the recent winners and gives you all the key stats to take in the 2026 renewal – this year run on Saturday 21st February 2025.

Recent Winter Derby Winners

2025 - ROYAL CHAMPION (5/6 fav)
2024 - MILITARY ORDER (9/4)
2023 - LORD NORTH (8/11 fav)
2022 – ALENQUER (11/4)
2021 - FOREST OF DEAN (10/3)
2020 – DUBAI WARRIOR (13/8)
2019 – WISSAHICKON (1/4 fav)
2018 – MASTER THE WORLD (16/1)
2017 – CONVEY (11/2)
2016 – GRENDISAR (11/4)
2015 – TRYSTER (3/1 fav)
2014 – ROBIN HOODS BAY (10/1)
2013 – FARRAAJ (6/4 fav)
2012 – PREMIO LOCO (5/1)
2011 – NIDEEB (9/4 fav)
2010 – TRANQUIL TIGER (11/8 fav)
2009 – SCINTILLO (8/1)
2008 – HATTAN (14/1)
2007 – GENTLEMAN’S DEAL (4/1 jfav)
2006 – SRI DIAMOND (8/1)
2005 – ECCENTRIC (7/2)
2004 – CALUKI (14/1)
2003 – PARASOL (5/2 jfav)

Winter Derby Betting Trends

19/23 – Winning distance – 2 lengths or shorter
19/23 – Priced 8/1 or shorter in the market
19/23 – Won over at least 1m2f previously
18/23 – Won by a horse aged 6 or younger
17/23 – Drawn in stall 7 or less
17/23 – Came from the top 3 in the market
16/23 – Had raced at either Lingfield (12) or Kempton (4) last time out
15/23 – Had raced within the last 8 weeks
14/23 – Placed in their last race
13/23 – Winning distance – less than a length
12/23 – Won their last race
10/23– Won at least 6 times previously
10/23 – Winning favourites
4/23 – Trained by John Gosden (4 of the last 7 runnings)
Just 2 of the last 19 Winter Derby Trial winners have gone onto win the Winter Derby
The average winning SP in the 23 renewals is 5/1
Military Order won the race in 2024

Note: Run at Lingfield from 2023 back & run at Southwell in 2025 

 

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2026 Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase Trends

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The Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase was first run back in 1988 and was staged as the Racing Post Chase until 2011 and then the Racing Plus Chase in 2012 & 2013. Leading bookmaker – BetBright – took over the sponsorship from 2014 till 2017.

In 2020 we had another new backer of the race with leading bookmaker Betway taking over, while in 2021 the race was run as the Close Brothers Chase.

Once again, the baton was handed over to another new sponsor as leading bookmaker - Coral - begin their association with the race in 2022 and yet again in 2024 with Ladbrokes the current backers.

This Grade Three handicap is run over a distance of 3m at Kempton Park racecourse the contest is often described as another Grand National trial, with two horses – Rhyme ‘n’ Reason and Rough Quest – landing both races in the same season, while it could pay to know that both those horses also contested the Cheltenham Gold Cup that season.

The Sam Thomas-trained Katate Dori won the was in 2025 and looks set to run again in 2026.

Here at GeeGeez, we take a look back at recent winners of the Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase and gives you the key stats to look out for ahead of the 2026 renewal – this year run on Saturday 21st February.

Recent Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase Winners

2025 - KATATE DORI (11/2)
2024 - FORWARD PLAN (15/2)
2023 – OUR POWER (11/2)
2022 – CAP DU NORD (13/2)
2021 - CLONDAW CASTLE (17/2)
2020 – MISTER MALARKY (9/1)
2019 - WALT (14/1)
2018 – MASTER DEE (8/1)
2017 – PILGRIMS BAY (25/1)
2016 – THEATRE GUIDE (6/1)
2015 – ROCKY CREEK (8/1)
2014 – BALLY LEGEND (28/1)
2013 – OPENING BATSMAN (12/1)
2012 – NACARAT (9/2)
2011 – QUINZ (8/1)
2010 – RAZOR ROYALE (11/1)
2009 – NACARAT (10/1)
2008 – GUNGADU (4/1 fav)
2007 – SIMON (11/2)
2006 – INNOX (8/1)
2005 – FARMER JACK (5/1)
2004 – MARLBOROUGH (8/1)
2003 – LA LANDIERE (5/1 jfav)

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Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase Betting Trends

20/23 – Finished in the top 5 last time out
20/23 – Aged 9 or younger
17/23 – Rated 139 or higher
17/23 – Had raced within the last 8 weeks
17/23 – Returned 9/1 or shorter in the betting
16/23 – Winning distance – 2 lengths or more
15/23 – Had won over at least 3m (fences) before
15/23 – Came from the top 4 in the betting
14/23 – Won a Class 2 chase or better before
13/23 – Carried 10-13 or more
13/23 – Raced within the last 5 weeks
12/23 – Rated between 139 and 150
9/23 – Carried 11-5 or more
9/23 – Had won at least 4 times over fences before
8/23 – Won last time out
8/23 – Aged 8 years-old
7/23 – French bred
5/23 – Winners that went onto run in that season’s Grand National (all unplaced)
5/23 – Raced at Cheltenham last time out
5/23 – Winners that went onto run at that season’s Cheltenham Festival (1 winner)
3/23 – Trained by Tom George
3/23 – Ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies
2/23 – Winning favourites (1 joint)
2/23 – Trained by Neil Mulholland (won 2 of the last 9)
2/23 – Trained by the Tizzard yard (won 2 of the last 10)
2/23 – Trained by the Philip Hobbs yard (won it 4 times in all)
2/23 – Ran in the King George VI Chase last time out
The average winning SP in the last 23 runnings is 9/1
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Saturday TV Trends: 14th Feb 2026

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Another jam-packed Saturday of racing for the ITV horse racing team as they head to Ascot, Haydock and Wincanton to take in eight races across the three venues.

So, to help narrow down the fields, and point you in the direction of a few winners, then we’ve got all the LIVE races covered from a trends and stats angle – we hope they help!

ASCOT HORSE RACING TRENDS (SkySportsRacing/ITV)

1:15 – Betfair Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) Cl2 (5yo+) 2m3 1/2f ITV

10/10 – Won between 0-2 times over hurdles
9/10 – Returned 7/1 or less
9/10 – Aged 6 or younger
9/10 – Had between 1-4 hurdles runs
9/10 – Favourites finished in the top 3
8/10 – Won between 1-2 times over hurdles
8/10 – Top 3 finish last time out
7/10 – Ran in the last 6 weeks
7/10 – Aged 6 years-old
5/10 – Irish bred
4/10 – Won last time out
3/10 – Winning favourite
The average winning SP in the last 10 runnings is 4/1

1:50 – Injured Jockeys Fund Ambassadors Programme Reynoldstown Novices´ Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Cl1 3m ITV

23/23 – Priced 17/2 or shorter in the betting
20/23 – Had run within the last 7 weeks
18/23 – Aged either 6 or 7 years-old
18/23 – Had won between 1-3 times over fences previously
18/23 – Came from the top 3 in the betting
15/23 – Won last time out
13/23 – Had won over at least 3m (fences) before
13/23 – Irish bred
11/23 – Winners that went onto run in that season’s Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase (2 winners)
9/23 – Winners that went onto finish 5th or better in the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase
9/23 – Placed favourites
7/23 – Winning favourites (1 joint)
4/23 – Trained by the Tizzard yard (4 of the last 7)
3/23 – Trained by Nicky Henderson
3/23 - Won by the Pipe Stable (2 of the last 11)
3/23 – Trained by Paul Nicholls
2/23 – Trained by Jonjo O’Neill
2/23 – Trained by Rebecca Curtis (2 of last 12)
Just one winning favourite in last 10 (none in last 7)
The last 10 winners aged between 6-8
The average winning SP in the last 10 runnings is 5/1

2:25 – Betfair Exchange Handicap Hurdle Cl2 (GBB Race) (4yo+) 2m3 1/2f ITV

18/20 – Ran within the last 5 weeks
16/20 – Had won between 1-3 times over hurdles before
13/20 – Carried 10-13 or less
13/20 - Finished in the top 4 last time out
13/20 – Placed favourites
12/20 – Winning distance – 2 or less
12/20 – Aged either 5 or 6 years-old
12/20 – Had won over 2m4f or further before
9/20 – Winners that went onto race at that season’s Cheltenham Festival (no winners)
9/20 – Priced 8/1 or bigger
9/20 – Came from outside the top 3 in the betting
8/20 – Irish bred
7/20 – Returned a double-figure price in the betting
7/20 – Had run at Ascot over hurdles before                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        6/20 – Winning favourite (1 joint)
3/20 – Raced at Sandown last time out
3/20 – Trained by Paul Nicholls (2 of the last 7)
2/20 – Trained by Dr Richard Newland
2/20 – Trained by Harry Fry (2 of the last 9)
5 of the last 10 winners aged 6
8 of the last 10 winners aged 6-8
The average winning SP in the last 10 runnings is 9/1

3:00 – Betfair Swinley Handicap Chase (A Limited Handicap) (Listed Race) Cl1 3m 80y ITV

15/15 – Returned 10/1 or shorter in the betting
13/15 – Aged 8 or older
13/15 – Finished 5th or better last time out
12/15 – Had won over at least 3m (fences) before
9/15 – Had raced at Ascot (fences) before
9/15 – Raced at either Ascot (4) or Cheltenham (5) last time out
8/15 – Aged in double-figures
7/15 – Won just 1 or 2 chase races previously
7/15 – Carried 10-13 or less in weight
7/15 – Irish bred
5/15 – Returned 4/1 or shorter in the betting
5/15 – Winning distance head or shorter
3/15 – Won last time out
3/15 – Trained by Venetia Williams (3 of the last 9)
2/15 – Winning Favourites (none in last 10)
8 of the last 13 winners carried 11-0 or more
9 of the last 10 winners aged 8 to 10
Threeunderthrufive won the race in 2024 and 2nd in 2025

3:35 - Betfair Ascot Chase Grade 1 Cl1 2m5f110y ITV

22/23 – Won over at least 2m4f (fences) previously
22/23– Priced at 15/2 or shorter in the market
21/23 – Winners from the top 3 in the market
19/23 – Officially rated 157 or higher
18/23 – Ran within the last 7 weeks
18/23 – Winning distance – 4 lengths or more
17/23 – Winners that didn’t win their next start
15/23 – Favourites placed
15/23 – Priced 2/1 or shorter in the market
13/23 – Winning favourites
11/23 – Won between 1-4 times over fences previously
11/23 – Won over fences at Ascot previously
9/23 – Won their last race
8/23 – Unplaced in their latest race
7/23 – Raced at Kempton (King George) last time out
6/23 – Winners that ran in that season’s Ryanair Chase (2 winners, Cue Card & Riverside Theatre) later that year
5/23– Trained by Paul Nicholls (4 of the last 10) (6 in total)
3/23 – Raced at Cheltenham last time out
3/23 – Trained by Nicky Henderson
2/23 – Trained by Alan King
14 of the last 19 winners returned 2/1 or shorter in the betting
Jockey Harry Cobden has won the race three times (3 of the last 7)
Note: The 2005 & 2006 - Run at Lingfield Park
The average winning SP in the last 10 runnings 9/4

HAYDOCK HORSE RACING TRENDS (RacingTV/ITV)

2:05 – ZYN Rendlesham Hurdle (Grade 2) Cl1 2m6f177y ITV

21/23 – Priced 10/1 or shorter in the betting
18/23 – Raced within the last 5 weeks
17/23 – Had won over at least 3m+ (hurdles) previously
15/23 – Placed favourites
15/23 – Winning distance – 3 ½ lengths or more
15/23 – Aged 8 or younger
15/23 – Had won at least 4 times over hurdles before
14/23 – Rated 145 or higher
13/23 – Came from the top 3 in the betting
12/23 – Aged either 6 or 7 years-old
11/23 – Placed in the top 4 last time out
11/23– Had run at Haydock before
9/23 – Winners that went onto run in that season’s Stayers’ Hurdle (no winners)
8/23 – French-bred
4/23 – Ran at Ascot last time out
4/23 – Ran at Cheltenham last time out
2/23 – Winning favourites (1 in last 10)
1/23 – Winners that went onto win the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival
Trainer Dan Skelton won the race last year
The average winning SP in the last 10 runnings is 6/1
Note: The 2003, 2004, 2005 - Run at Kempton Park

2:40 – Haydock Park Albert Barlett Presitge Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) CL1 (5yo+) 3m 1/2f ITV

10/10 – Yet to race at Haydock (hurdles)
9/10 – Won 1-2 times over hurdles
9/10 – Ran in the last 4 weeks
9/10 – Won over at least 2m 3 1/2f
9/10 – Aged 6 or 7
9/10 – First or second last time out
7/10 – Favourites placed
6/10 – Aged 6
6/10 – Won last time out
6/10 – Irish bred
3/10 – Winning favourite
The average winning SP in the last 10 runnings is 5/1

3.15 – William Hill Half A Million Grand National Trial (Handicap Chase) (Grade 3) Cl1 3m5f ITV

22/23 – UK-based trained winners
21/23 – Had won between 2-4 times over fences (rules) before
20/23– Had won over at least 3m (fences) before
19/23 – Had raced within the last 7 weeks
18/23 – Rated 135 or higher
18/23 – Aged 10 or younger
17/23 – Finished in the top three last time out
16/23 – Had won just 2 or 3 times over fences (rules) before
15/23 – Came from outside the top 3 in the betting
15/23 – Aged 9 or younger
14/23 – Finished in the top two last time out
13/23 – Carried 11-0 or less
11/23 – Returned a double-figure price in the betting
11/23 – Unplaced favourites
9/23 – Irish-bred winners
8/23 – Won last time out
8/23 – Winners that went onto run in that season’s Grand National (all unplaced)
6/23 – Ran in the Welsh Grand National last time out
4/23 – Won with 11-12 in weight
4/23 – Trained by Lucinda Russell
4/23 – Winning favourites
3/23 – Finished 1st or 2nd in the Welsh Grand National last time out
3/23 – Trained by Venetia Williams (2 of the last 8)
9 of the last 11 winners returned 8/1 or shorter in the betting
5 of the last 11 winners returned 8/1 in the betting
17 of the last 18 winners were aged between 8-11 years-old
5 of the last 10 winners aged 8
No horse has won this race and gone onto win the Aintree Grand National
Red Rum and Party Politics have both races on their CV's - but in different campaigns
Suny Bay won the 'so-called' trial in 1997 and was runner-up at Aintree.
Neptune Collonges finished second in the Haydock Trial in 2012 before winning the Grand National later that season.
Freebooter and Sundew are others to win both races (trial and Aintree) just in different seasons

WINCANTON HORSE RACING TRENDS (RACINGTV/ITV)

1:35 – BetMGM Kingwell Hurdle (Grade 2) Cl1 1m7f65y ITV

22/22 – Raced within the last 8 weeks
21/22 – Came from the top 3 in the betting
20/22 – Aged 7 or younger
20/22 – Priced 4/1 or shorter in the betting
20/22 – Favourites to finish in the top 3
20/22 – Had won at least 3 times over hurdles before
15/22 – Finished 1st or 2nd last time out
15/22 – Winners that went onto run in that season’s Champion Hurdle (2 winners Katchit & Golden Ace 2025)
14/22 – Aged either 5 or 6 years-old
12/22 – Rated 155 or higher
11/22 – Winning favourites
9/22 – Won last time out
8/22– Raced at Sandown last time out
4/22 – Trained by Alan King
3/22 – Trained by Paul Nicholls
1/22 – Winners that went onto win the Stayers’ Hurdle (Inglis Drever)
Golden Ace (6/5 fav) won this race in 2025

 

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2026 Ascot Chase Trends

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The Grade One Betfair Ascot Chase is staged at Ascot raceourse every February and run over a distance of 2m5 ½f with 17 fences to tackle.

First run in 1995 the race has been won by some well-known names – including One Man, Monet’s Garden, Voy Por Ustedes, Kauto Star and Riverside Theatre, who landed the prize in 2011 & 2012, while Cue Card took the 2013 running before going on win the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

In more recent years, the likes of Silviniaco Conti (2016), Waiting Patiently (2018) and the top-rated chaser in the UK – Cyrname (2019) – have graced the hall-of-fame, while in 2023, the Nicky Henderson-trained Shishkin bounced back to form to win and Pic D'Orhy has won the the race for the Paul Nicholls yard for the last two seasons and is back for more in 2026.

Here at GeeGeez we look back at recent winners and gives you the key stats to take into the 2026 renewal – this year staged on 14th February.

Recent Ascot Chase Winners

2025 - PIC D'ORHY (9/5)
2024 - PIC D'ORHY (13/8)
2023 – SHISHKIN (2/1)
2022 – FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES (9/4 fav)
2021 - DASHEL DRASHER (4/1)
2020 – RIDERS ONTHE STORM (7/2)
2019 – CYRNAME (3/1)
2018 – WAITING PATIENTLY (2/1 fav)
2017 – CUE CARD (4/9 fav)
2016 – SILVINIACO CONTI (2/1 fav)
2015 – BALDER SUCCES (4/1)
2014 – CAPTAIN CHRIS (8/11 fav)
2013 – CUE CARD (15/8 fav)
2012 – RIVERSIDE THEATRE (13/8 fav)
2011 – RIVERSIDE THEATRE (11/10 fav)
2010 – MONET’S GARDEN (11/2)
2009 – VOY POR USTEDES (6/5 fav)
2008 – KAUTO STAR (4/11 fav)
2007 – MONET’S GARDEN (11/10 fav)
2006 – OUR VIC (2/1 fav)
2005 - IT TAKES TIME (14/1)
2004 – HAND INN HAND (15/2)
2003 – TIUTCHEV (15/8 fav)

Ascot Chase Betting Trends

22/23 – Won over at least 2m4f (fences) previously
22/23– Priced at 15/2 or shorter in the market
21/23 – Winners from the top 3 in the market
19/23 – Officially rated 157 or higher
18/23 – Ran within the last 7 weeks
18/23 – Winning distance – 4 lengths or more
17/23 – Winners that didn’t win their next start
15/23 – Favourites placed
15/23 – Priced 2/1 or shorter in the market
13/23 – Winning favourites
11/23 – Won between 1-4 times over fences previously
11/23 – Won over fences at Ascot previously
9/23 – Won their last race
8/23 – Unplaced in their latest race
7/23 – Raced at Kempton (King George) last time out
6/23 – Winners that ran in that season’s Ryanair Chase (2 winners, Cue Card & Riverside Theatre) later that year
5/23– Trained by Paul Nicholls (4 of the last 10) (6 in total)
3/23 – Raced at Cheltenham last time out
3/23 – Trained by Nicky Henderson
2/23 – Trained by Alan King
14 of the last 19 winners returned 2/1 or shorter in the betting
Jockey Harry Cobden has won the race three times (3 of the last 7)
Note: The 2005 & 2006 - Run at Lingfield Park

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Saturday TV Trends: 7th Feb 2026

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We’ve plenty more Cheltenham Festival clues on offer this weekend with cracking cards at both Newbury and Warwick.

The Denman Chase, William Hill Hurdle and William Hill Game Spirit are the feature races at Newbury, while the ITV cameras also head to Warwick to take in three more races that include the Kingmaker Novices' Chase.

As always, we've got all the ITV LIVE races covered for you key trends.

NEWBURY Horse Racing Trends (ITV/RacingTV)

1:35 – William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Cl3 3m52y ITV

18/20 – Had run within the last 10 weeks
16/20 – Had won no more than 3 times over hurdles before
15/20 – Carried 10-13 or more
15/20 – Had won over at least 2 ½ miles (hurdles) before
15/20 – Winning distance – 3 ½ lengths or less
13/20 – Aged 7 or younger
13/20 – Carried 11-0 or more
11/20 – Unplaced last time out
11/20 – Came from the top 3 in the betting
8/20 – Winners that went onto run at that season’s Cheltenham Festival (no winners)
8/20 – Had run over hurdles at Newbury before (1 winner)
7/20 – Aged 7 years-old
3/20 – French bred
3/20 – Won last time out
3/20 – Winning favourites (1 in last 9)
3/20 – Raced at Haydock last time out
2/20 – Trained by Nicky Henderson
2/20 – Trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies
2/20 – Trained by Alan King
7 of the last 8 winners aged 6-8
5 of the last 10 winners ridden by a claiming jockey
The average winning SP in the last 9 runnings is 8/1

2:10 – William Hill Denman Chase (Grade 2) Cl1 3m ITV

18/22 – Rated 150+
18/22 – Aged 9 or younger
17/22 – Had won over at least 3m (fences) before
17/22 – Had won at least 4 times over fences (UK) before
17/22 – Placed favourites
17/22 – Ran within the last 6 weeks
16/22 – Came from the top 3 in the betting
14/22 – Aged 8 or younger
13/22 – Had won over fences at Newbury before
12/22 – Raced at either Cheltenham or Kempton last time out
11/22 – Winners that went onto race in that season’s Gold Cup (4 winners)
10/22 – Winning favourites
9/22 – Irish bred
8/22 – Won last time out
8/22 – Trained by Paul Nicholls (10 wins in total)
8/22 – French bred
6/22 – Winning distance – ¾ length or less
5/22 – Returned a double-figure price
4/22 – Winners that went onto win the Gold Cup (Coneygree, Denman, Kauto Star & Native River)
4/22 – Trained by the Tizzard yard
2/22 – Won by the Pipe stable
2/22 – Won by trainer Nicky Henderson (3 in total)
8 of the last 19 winners were aged 7 years-old
Just one winner aged 11+ since 2000
Venetia Williams has won 2 of the last 10
The average winning SP in the last 10 runnings is 9/2

2:45 – William Hill Game Spirit Chase (Grade 2) Cl1 2m92y ITV

18/20 – Priced 5/1 or shorter in the betting
17/20 – Placed favourites
16/20 – Winners went onto run in that season’s Champion Chase (3 winners)
16/20 – Aged 8 or younger
15/20 – Had won at least 4 times over fences before
15/20 – Raced within the last 8 weeks
14/20 – Placed in the top 3 last time out
13/20 – Had raced at Newbury (fences) before (6 winners)
11/20 – Winning distance – 5 lengths or more
11/20 – Winning favourites
9/20 – Won last time out
9/20 – French bred
6/20 – Trained by Paul Nicholls
5/20 – Ran at Sandown last time out
5/20 – Trained by Nicky Henderson
3/20 – Winners that went onto win that season’s Champion Chase
2/20 – Trained by Alan King (2 of the last 5)
2/20 – Winners that went onto win that season’s Arkle Chase
Master Chewy won the race in 2025 (Libberty Hunter 2nd)
Since 1953 only 2 winners aged 5 (Don’t Be Shy, 2006, Master Minded, 2008)

Note: The 2019 running was staged at Ascot

3:20 – William Hill Hurdle (Handicap) (Grade 3) Cl1 2m110y ITV

23/23 – Carried 11-8 or less in weight
22/23 – Aged 7 or younger
20/23 – Rated 130 or higher
20/23 – Had raced within the last 9 weeks
19/23 – Placed in the top 3 last time out
18/23 – Won between 2-4 times over hurdles in the UK/IRE before
18/23 – Went onto run at that season’s Cheltenham Festival
18/23 – Aged either 5 or 6 years-old
18/23 – Came from the first 7 in the betting
17/23 – Winning distance – 3 lengths or less
14/23 – Placed favourites
13/23 – Came from the top 5 in the betting
12/23 – Carried 10-9 or less in weight
10/23 – Returned a double-figure price in the betting
10/23 – Irish bred
8/23 - Won last time out
8/23 – Aged 5 years-old (including 8 of last 19)
7/23 – Winning favourites
5/23 – Raced at Cheltenham last time out
5/23 – Trained by Nicky Henderson (has won the race 7 times in all)
4/23 – Owned by JP McManus (including last two years)
3/23 – Trained by Gary Moore
3/23 – Trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies (3 of the last 12)
2/23 - Trained by Jonjo O’Neill (2 of the last 16)
2/23 – Trained by Paul Nicholls (2 of the last 13)
2/23 - Raced at Leopardstown last time out
1/23 – Went onto win the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival that season (Spirit Leader 2003)
28 of the last 29 winners have been aged 7 or younger
The last 5 winners aged 6 or 7
The average winning SP in the last 10 runnings is 11/1

 

WARWICK Horse Racing Trends (ITV/RacingTV)

1:15 – Get The Best Odds With Oddschecker Warwick Mares’ Hurdle (Listed Race) Cl1 2m5f ITV

9/10 – Aged 6 or 7 years old
9/10 – Had won over at least 2m4f (hurdles) before
8/10 – Returned 5/1 or shorter in the betting
8/10 – Favourites placed 1st or 2nd
8/10 – Didn’t win last time out
8/10 – Had run in the last 6 weeks
7/10 – Won at least 4 times over hurdles before
5/10 – Returned 5/2 or shorter in the betting
5/10 – Winning favourites (1 co-fav)
5/10 – Irish bred
5/10 – Had run at Warwick before
4/10 – Rated between 140 and 149
Trainer Nicky Henderson has won 2 of the last 3 runnings
Trainer Willie Mullins has won 2 of the last 11 runnings

1:50 – Bet Smarter With Oddschecker Kingmaker Novices´ Chase (Grade 2) Cl1 2m ITV

12/13 – Aged 7 or younger
12/13 – Won over 2m fences before
11/13 – Returned 5/2 or shorter in the betting
10/13 – Raced in the last 8 weeks
9/13 – Had won no more than twice (fences) in the UK
9/13 – Won last time out
8/13 – Aged 5 or 7 years-old
8/13 – Winning favourites
6/13 – Rated between 137-147
3/13 – Unplaced favs
4 of the last 9 winners have been 6 year-olds
Last 4 winners have been odds-on
8 of the last 9 winners aged between 5-7
Dan Skelton (Harry Skelton) have won 2 of the last 4 runnings
Note: 2009 renewal was at Sandown and 2024 meeting was called off

2:25 – Unibet Middle Distance Series Veterans’ Handicap Chase (Class 2) (9yo+ 0-150) 2m4f ITV

Just one past running
Le Milos (5/4 fav) won this in 2025
Trainer Dan Skelton has a 25% strike-rate with his chasers at the track
Trainer Anthony Honeyball has a 38% strike-rate with his chasers at the track
Trainer Paul Nicholls has a 26% strike-rate with his chasers at the track

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2026 Denman Chase Trends

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Staged at Newbury racecourse the Betfair-sponsored Denman Chase is a Grade Two race that is run in February each year.

First run in 2000, the Denman Chase is always a hotly-contested race that is run over a trip of 3 miles, and over the years has provided plenty of clues ahead of the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Four horses have won this race before going onto land the Cheltenham Gold Cup that same season – Kauto Star (2007), Denman (2008), Coneygree (2015) & Native River (2018).

In 2017 – Native River won the Denman Chase before running third in the Gold Cup, but in 2018 he went one better after landing both the Denman Chase and the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

The race was upgraded to Listed status in 2002 and then promoted further in 2003 to a Grade Two – which it remains at today.

The contest was originally sponsored by the Aon Group, but in 2012 leading betting exchange – Betfair – took over the sponsorship mantle, and in the process also renamed the race the ‘Denman Chase’ in honour of the 2008 winner. With William Hill taking over the sponsorship duties in 2025.

Since 2000 leading National Hunt trainer – Paul Nicholls – has won the race 10 times - including again in 2021 when his Secret Investor won for jockey Bryony Frost.

Here at GeeGeez, we look back at recent winners of the race and highlight the key stats ahead of the 2026 renewal – this year staged on Saturday 7th February.

Recent Denman Chase Winners

2025 - Djelo (6/4 fav)
2024 - Shishkin (8/11 fav)
2023 – Zanza (16/1)
2022 – Eldorado Allen (6/1)
2021 - Secret Investor (14/1)
2020 – Native River (2/5 fav)
2019 – Clan Des Obeaux (2/5 fav)
2018 – Native River (8/11)
2017 – Native River (11/10)
2016 - Houblon des Obeaux (3/1)
2015 – Coneygree (15/8 fav)
2014 – Harry Topper (7/2)
2013 – Silviniaco Conti (8/11 fav)
2012 – Long Run (4/7 fav)
2011 – Noland (13/2)
2010 – Tricky Trickster (8/1)
2009 – Madison du Berlais (12/1)
2008 – Denman (1/4 fav)
2007 – Kauto Star (2/9 fav)

Denman Chase Trends

18/22 – Rated 150+
18/22 – Aged 9 or younger
17/22 – Had won over at least 3m (fences) before
17/22 – Had won at least 4 times over fences (UK) before
17/22 – Placed favourites
17/22 – Ran within the last 6 weeks
16/22 – Came from the top 3 in the betting
14/22 – Aged 8 or younger
13/22 – Had won over fences at Newbury before
12/22 – Raced at either Cheltenham or Kempton last time out
11/22 – Winners that went onto race in that season’s Gold Cup (4 winners)
10/22 – Winning favourites
9/22 – Irish bred
8/22 – Won last time out
8/22 – Trained by Paul Nicholls (10 wins in total)
8/22 – French bred
6/22 – Winning distance – ¾ length or less
5/22 – Returned a double-figure price
4/22 – Winners that went onto win the Gold Cup (Coneygree, Denman, Kauto Star & Native River)
4/22 – Trained by the Tizzard yard
2/22 – Won by the Pipe stable
2/22 – Won by trainer Nicky Henderson (3 in total)
8 of the last 19 winners were aged 7 years-old
Just one winner aged 11+ since 2000
Venetia Williams has won 2 of the last 10
The average winning SP in the last 10 runnings is 9/2

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2026 Irish Gold Cup Trends

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Staged at Leopardstown racecourse the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup is run over a distance of 3m 1/2f, with 17 fences to be tackled.

First run in 1987, the contest now another recognised trial for the Cheltenham Gold Cup run a month later with Jodami (1993), Imperial Call (1996), Sizing John (2017), Galopin Des Champs (2023 & 2024) the only horses to take both races in the same season.

Leading Irish trainer, Willie Mullins, is always feared as he’s sent out 13 of the last 25 runnings, including 4 of the last 6 renewals (Gordon Elliott the other two), while UK raiders have only taken 2 of the last 17 runnings with popular greys The Listener (2008) and 2012 Grand National hero, Neptune Collonges (2009).

Mullins is back for more in 2026 with his three-time winner Galopin Des Champs back to try and win the race for a fourth time.

If he can win again, he'll join Florid Pearl on four wins in the race.

However, the other main Irish yards of Gordon Elliott (2 wins), despite winning it in 2020 and 2022 and Henry de Bromhead (no wins) are yet to really stamp their mark on this prize the way Willie Mulins has.

Here at GeeGeez, we look back at recent winners and gives you all the key stats to take into the 2026 renewal – this year run on Saturday 31st January.

Recent Irish Gold Cup Winners

2025 - GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (1/2 fav)
2024 - GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (1/3 fav)
2023 – GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (30/100 fav)
2022 – CONFLATED (18/1)
2021 - KEMBOY (11/4)
2020 - DELTA WORK (5/2)
2019 - BELLSHILL (2/1)
2018 - EDWULF (33/1)
2017 - SIZING JOHN (100/30)
2016 – CARLINGFORD LOUGH (20/1)
2015 – CARLINGFORD LOUGH (4/1)
2014 – LAST INSTALMENT (8/1)
2013 – SIR DES CHAMPS (11/8)
2012 – QUEL ESPRIT (5/4 fav)
2011 – KEMPES (5/1)
2010 – JONCOL (9/4 fav)
2009 – NEPTUNE COLLONGES (8/13 fav)
2008 – THE LISTENER (2/1 fav)
2007 – BEEF OR SALMON (11/4)
2006 – BEEF OR SALMON  (2/5 fav)
2005 – RULE SUPREME (11/2)
2004 – FLORIDA PEARL (5/1)
2003 – BEEF OR SALMON (Evs fav)

Irish Gold Cup Betting Trends

23/23 – Had run at Leopardstown over fences before
22/23 – Last ran was 6 weeks or less
20/23 – Had won over at least 3m before in their career (any code)
19/23– Aged 9 or younger
19/23 – Had won a Grade 1 Chase before
17/23 – Ran in the Savills Chase (Leopardstown) last time out
17/23 – Placed favourites
17/23 – Came from the top 3 in the betting
17/23– Winners that went onto run in that season’s Gold Cup (3 winners, Galopin Des Champs 2023, 2024, Sizing John 2017)
16/23 – Had won between 3-5 times over fences (rules) before
15/23 – Had won over fences at Leopardstown before
15/23 – Rated 160 or higher
15/23 – Placed in the top 3 last time out
14/23 – Irish-bred
13/23 – Winning distance – 3 lengths or more
10/23 – Trained by Willie Mullins (14 wins in total)
10/23 – Won last time out
9/23 – Winning favourites
5/23 – Won by a previous winner of the race
2/23 – Won by a UK-based trainer
The average winning SP in the last 22 runnings is 5/1

 

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Saturday TV Trends: 31st Jan 2026

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Sandown, Musselburgh provide the LIVE ITV action this Saturday on the UK front, while there is top action at the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown this weekend too.

At Sandown, we’ve five LIVE ITV races that include the Grade One Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase (2:40), while there are an additional three races north of the border at Musselburgh to take in.

These includes the Scottish County Hurdle (1:43pm) - a race the Paul Nicholls-trained Afadil won in 2024 and is back for more.

While at Leopardstown, the Irish Gold Cup is their main race today.

As always, here at GEEGEEZ we've got all the races covered from a trends angle - on Saturday 1st February 2025.

Sandown Horse Racing Betting Trends (ITV/RacingTV)

12:55 – Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Cl3 (4yo+ 0-125) 2m4f ITV

10/10 – Carried 11st or more
10/10 – Won between 0-1 times before (hurdles)
10/10 – Ran in the last 8 weeks
10/10 – Returned 7/1 or shorter in the betting
9/10 – Carried 11st 4lbs or more
9/10 – Placed favourites
8/10 – Didn’t win last time out
8/10 – Aged 5 or 6 years-old
6/10 – Irish bred
4/10– Winning favourite
2/10 – Had run at the track before
2/10 – Ridden by James Bowen (2 of the last 4)
2/10 – Trained by Nicky Henderson

1:25 – Virgin Bet A Good Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cl3 (5yo+ 0-125) 2m4f ITV

No past runnings

2:02 – Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Chase Cl2 1m7f119y ITV

19/19 – Priced 11/1 or shorter
19/19 – Raced within the last 8 weeks
16/19 – Had won between 1-4 times over fences before
15/19 – Aged 9 or younger
14/19 – Finished in the top 3 last time out
13/19 – Had run over fences at Sandown before (5 won)
12/19 – Raced within the last 4 weeks
12/19 – Winning distance – 2 lengths or more
10/19 – Winners that went onto run at that season’s Cheltenham Festival (no winners)
9/19 – Winners that went to race in that season’s Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase
7/19 – Raced at Sandown last time out
7/19 – French bred
7/19 – Came from outside the top 4 in the betting
5/19 – Aged 7 years-old
4/19 – Had an official rating of exactly 125
4/19 – Winning favourites
3/19 – Won last time out
3/19 – Trained by Paul Nicholls (3 of last 7)
3/19 – Ridden by Harry Cobden (3 of last 7)
3/19 – Trained by Venetia Williams
2/19 – Trained by Nicky Henderson
2/19 – Trained by Kerry Lee (2 of the last 9)
The last 12 winners carried 10-12 or more
10 of the last 12 winners carried 11-2 or more
Gunsight Ridge (11/1) won the race in 2025
Owner Johnny de la Hey has won 3 of the last 7

2:40 – Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices´ Chase (Grade 1) Cl1 2m4f110y ITV

22/22 – Finished in the top 3 last time out
21/22 – Won no more than 3 times over fences before
20/22 – Came from the top 3 in the betting
20/22 – Raced within the last 6 weeks
20/22 – Finished in the top 2 last time out
19/22 – Priced 9/2 or shorter in the betting
19/22 – Aged 7 or younger
19/22 – Won between 1-3 times over fences before
16/22 – Winners that went onto run at that season’s Cheltenham Festival (2 winners, Defi Du Seuil, JLT Novices’ Chase, L’Homme Presse, Brown Advisory)
16/22 – Placed favourites
14/22 – Winning distance – 2 lengths or more
13/22 – French bred
12/22 – Winning favourites
8/22 – Aged 7 years-old
8/22 – Irish bred
7/22 – Ran at Cheltenham last time out
6/22 – Winners that went onto finish in the top 5 in the Brown Advisory Chase (1 winner, L’Homme Presse)
5/22 – Trained by Nicky Henderson (6 in total)
4/22 – Trained by Paul Nicholls
5/22– Had run over fences at Sandown before
Owner Simon Munir and Isaac Souede have won 4 of the last 11

3:10 Virgin Bet Heroes Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m7 1/2f ITV

10/10 - Ran in the last 6 weeks
9/10 - Won between 2-4 times
9/10 - Aged 8 or younger
8/10 - Returned between 5/1 and 10/1 in the betting
8/10 - Rated between 129-134
7/10 - Didn’t win last time out
7/10 - Irish bred
6/10 - Carried 10-10 or less in weight
6/10 - Unplaced favourites
4/10 - Ran at Kempton last time out
1/10 - Winning favourites
Trainer Venetia Williams has won 2 of the last 4 runnings
Trainer Jonjo O’Neill has won the last 2 runnings
Red Dirt Road (13/2) won this race in 2025

3:42 – Virgin Bet Masters Handicap Chase Cl2 3m110y ITV

20/22 – Carried 11-6 or less
20/22 – Had raced within the last 8 weeks
19/22 – Had won over at least 3m (fences) before
19/22 – Aged 9 or younger
17/22– Had won between 1-3 times over fences (UK) before
17/22 – Rated 139 or lower
14/22 – Irish-bred
13/22 – Came from outside the top 3 in the betting
12/22 – Placed last time out
10/22 – Had raced at Sandown before (5 won)
11/22 – Favourites placed in the top 4
7/22 – Winners that went onto run at that season’s Cheltenham Festival (no winners)
7/22 – Winning favourites
6/22 – Raced at either Sandown (3) or Haydock (3) last time out
5/22 – French-bred
3/22 – Winners that went onto finish unplaced in that season’s Grand National
2/22 – Trained by Lucy Wadham (2 of last 12)
2/22 – Trained by Venetia Williams (2 of last 12)
Trained by Philip Hobbs (2 of the last 6)

Musselburgh Horse Racing Betting Trends (ITV/RacingTV)

1:10 – bet365 Scottish Triumph Hurdle (A Juvenile Hurdle) (Listed Race) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo) 1m 7 1/2f ITV

11/11 – Favs top 3 finish
11/11 – Ran in the last 8 weeks
10/11 – Top 4 finish last time out
10/11 – Ran in the last 6 weeks
9/11 – Returned 7/2 or shorter in the betting
8/11 – Top 2 finish last time out
8/11 – Won between 1-3 times (hurdles)
8/11 – Winning fav (1 joint)
7/11 - Had won over at least 2m (hurdles)
5/11 – Won at odds-on in the betting
4/11 – Trained by Paul Nicholls (4 of the last 9)
3/11 – Ridden by Harry Cobden (3 of the last 6)
3/11 – Trained by Nicky Henderson

1:43 - bet365 Scottish County Hurdle (A Handicap) (Listed Race) Cl1 1m7f124y ITV

17/18 – Had won over this trip before (hurdles)
16/18 – Returned 15/2 or shorter in the betting
12/18 – Won between 1-2 times over hurdles before
12/18 – Aged 6 years-old
12/18 – Placed in the top 3 last time out
11/18 – Former flat horses
11/18 – Favourites placed in the top 4
10/18 – Carried 11-0 or less
10/18 – Rated between 120-130
4/18 – Won last time out
3/18 – Winning favourites
3/18 - Trained by Paul Nicholls (3 of the last 8)
2/18 - Trained by Donald McCain (2 of the last 7)
5 of the last 9 winners were ridding by a claiming jockey
Afadil (10/3) won the race in 2024
Welsh Charger (14/1) won the race in 2025

2:20 - bet365 Scottish Champion Chase (For The Bowes-Lyon Trophy) Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cl2 (5yo+) 2m4f 1/2f

Just two previous runnings
The Kalooki Kid (2/1 fav) (Nicky Richards) won the race in 2025
Corrigeen Rock (11/2) (Lucinda Russell) won the race in 2024
Both winners aged 7
Both winners carried 10-9 to 10-11
Trainer Donald McCain has a 23% strike-rate with his chasers at the track

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2026 Irish Champion Hurdle Trends

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The Irish Champion Hurdle is a Grade One race run over 2m and held at Leopardstown racecourse each year in early February.

In recent years, top hurdlers like Istabraq, Hardy Eustace, Brave Inca, and, more recently, Hurricane Fly, Honeysuckle and State Man have graced the roll of honour.

While it's a race that has always been a decent guide ahead of the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival with State Man in 2024 the most recent horse win win both races in the same season.

Top Irish trainer Willie Mullins has won 9 of the last 15 runnings, including 12 months ago again with State Man, who was winning the race for a third time.

It’s also been a big race for punters in recent years with 14 of the last 16 Irish Champion Hurdle favourites winning! The only non-favourites to win was Supasundae in 2018 - when he beat the jolly Faugheen - and last year when State Man won at 5/4 after 8/11 shot Lossiemouth fell.

Here at GeeGeez we are on hand with all the key stats ahead of the 2026 renewal – this year staged on Sunday 1st February.

Recent Irish Champion Hurdle Winners

2025 - STATE MAN (5/4 fav)
2024 - STATE MAN (2/5 fav)
2023 – STATE MAN (6/5 Fav)
2022 - HONEYSUCKLE (1/5 fav)
2021 - HONEYSUCKLE (10/11 fav)
2020 – HONEYSUCKLE (8/11 fav)
2019 – APPLE’S JADE (8/11 fav)
2018 – SUPASUNDAE (8/1)
2017 – PETIT MOUCHOIR (9/10 fav)
2016 – FAUGHEEN (3/10 fav)
2015 – HURRICANE FLY (11/10 fav)
2014 – HURRICANE FLY (4/7 fav)
2013 – HURRICANE FLY (1/6 fav)
2012 – HURRICANE FLY (4/5 fav)
2011 – HURRICANE FLY (4/9 fav)
2010 - SOLWHIT (5/6 fav)
2009 – BRAVE INCA (11/4)
2008 – SIZING EUROPE (10/3)
2007 – HARDY EUSTACE (9/1)
2006 – BRACE INCA (6/5 fav)
2005 – MACS JOY (11/8 fav)
2004 – FOREMAN (8/1)

Key Irish Champion Hurdle Trends

21/22 – Placed in the top three last time
19/22 – Raced within the last 2 months
19/22 – Had won at Leopardstown before
19/22 – Returned 10/3 or shorter in the betting
19/22 – Rated 158 or higher
18/22 – Winning distance – 1 length or more
17/22 – Won last time out
16/22 – Winning favourites
15/22 – Went onto finish in the top six of that season’s Champion Hurdle
14/22 – Raced within the last 5 weeks
14/22 – Raced at Leopardstown last time out
11/22 – Irish bred
9/22 – Trained by Willie Mullins (9 of last 15 runnings & 9 in total)
5/22 - Trained by Henry De Bromhead (4 of the last 9 runnings)
6/22 – Went onto win the Champion Hurdle
3 of the last 17 winners were second season hurdlers
The average winning SP in the last 23 runnings is 13/8

 

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