The racing really starts to ramp up as we move into late November and early December and this meeting at Fairyhouse historically has been some phenomenal horses going to post.
The Royal Bond has been run since 1994. The likes of Istrabraq, Moscow Flyer, Hardy Eustace, Hurricane Fly and Envoi Allen have taken this in their novice seasons so you can recognise the importance of this race for not only this season, but longer term too.
ROYAL BOND TRENDS
- 11 of the last 12 winners won last time out
- 11 of the last 12 winners were priced 6/1 or shorter
- 10 of the last 12 winners were unbeaten that season
- 6yo’s have a 33% strike rate in the last 12 renewals
- It’s been profitable to back the 3rd in the market blind in the last 12 (4 winners and 100% ROI)
- 9 of the last 12 winners last ran between 21 and 30 days ago
- Gordon Elliott has trained 4 of the last 7 winners
Hatton’s Grace won three Champion Hurdles and since this race was formed in 1994 it’s seen many multiple winners. Again, Istbraq fits that bill as do Limestone Lad, Solerina, Apple’s Jade, Honeysuckle and Teahupoo.
HATTON’S GRACE TRENDS
- 11 of the last 12 winners were priced 4/1 or shorter (£6.16 profit to a £1 stake)
- 10 of the last 12 winners finished top 2 last time out (7 had won)
- 10 of the last 12 winners were in the top 2 in the betting
- 9 of the last 12 winners were previous Grade 1 winners (others had a Grade 2 win)
- Just 3 different horses have won in the last 8 renewals
The Drinmore Novices’ Chase took over the Drinmore Chase in 1994 and since then it’s held Grade 1 status. Gordon Elliott is the winning-most trainer of this race but there have been plenty of big names from other yards on this illustrious list too. Don Cossack, Coney Island, Delta Work, Fakir D’oudaries, Envoi Allen and I Am Maximus to name but a few.
DRINMORE NOVICES’ CHASE TRENDS
- 10 of the last 12 winners last ran in Down Royal or Punchestown
- 10 of the last 12 winners ran in the last 45 days
- 9 of the last 12 winners came from the top 2 in the market
- 9 of the last 12 winners had run at Fairyhouse before (6 of those had won)
- Both 5yo’s and 7yo’s have been profitable to back blind in the last 12 (7 winners)
- Gordon Elliott has trained 4 of the last 7 winners
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