CHELTENHAM RACE TRENDS

We analyse the past winners of all 28 races and go on the hunt for any trends or stats that could help you find the right horse for success.

TUESDAY (15TH)

13:30

SUPREME NOVICES

HURDLE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Won last time.

- Has raced over hurdles 4 or more times before.

- Won a graded hurdle race.

- Raced within the last 45 days.

- Is aged 5 or 6.

- Has a rating of 153 or more.

- Won a National Hunt Flat race before.

14:50

ULTIMA HANDICAP

CHASE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Have an official rating of 143 or less.

- Are wearing some type of headgear.

- Had raced at the Cheltenham Festival before.

- Ran at Cheltenham's January meeting.

- Have won over a distance of at least 3 miles.

16:10

MARES HURDLE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Is trained in Ireland.

- Have won a race over 2m4f or further.

- Won a Grade 1 or 2 race.

- Are priced no bigger than 13/2.

- Bred in France.

17:30

NATIONAL HUNT

CHASE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Are aged either 7 or 8.

- Have race 5 or more times over fences.

- Had raced in a graded race before.

- Have raced at the festival before.

- Are priced at single figure odds.

- Have a rating of 145 or more.

14:10

ARKLE NOVICES

CHASE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Won or placed at Cheltenham.

- Won their last race.

- Won two or more chase races.

- Aged 6 or 7 years old.

- Is unbeaten over fences.

15:30

CHAMPION HURDLE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Won last time.

- Is unbeaten that season.

- Placed in the first four at last years festival.

- Is aged 6 or 7.

- Have raced at least once the same year.

16:50

FRED WINTER

JUVENILE HURDLE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Are rated between 124 and 134.

- Has won no more than once over hurdles.

- Is a double figure price.

- Is from the bottom half of the weights. (Race card order)

WEDNESDAY (16TH)

13:30

BALLYMORE NOVICES

HURDLE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Come from the top four in the betting.

- Were in the top three best rated by the BHA.

- Finished 1st or 2nd last time out.

- Won a graded novice hurdle race.

- Aged 5 or 6 years old.

14:50

CORAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Had less than 10 previous hurdle starts.

- Raced at a previous Cheltenham Festival.

- Did not win their last race.

- Are second season hurdlers.

16:10

CROSS COUNTRY CHASE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Is trained in Ireland.

- Comes from the top three in the betting.

- Have raced on the course before.

- Are wearing headgear.

- Are aged 10 or younger.

17:30

CHAMPION BUMPER

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Won last time out.

- Aged 5 or 6 years old.

- Had raced in the past 45 days.

14:10

BROWN ADVISORY

NOVICES CHASE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Finished 1st or 2nd in a Grade 1 or Grade 2 over fences.

- Won last time out.

- Is aged 7 years old.

- Had a rating of at least 150.

- Bred in Ireland.

- Had between 3 and 5 previous chase starts.

- Have raced the same calendar year.

15:30

CHAMPION CHASE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Aged between 7 and 9.

- Priced at odds of 10/1 or shorter.

- Had raced 2 or 3 times that season.

- Have raced the same calendar year.

16:50

GRAND ANNUAL HANDICAP CHASE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Have a weight of 11 stone or more to carry.

- Race at the festival before.

- Aged between 6 and 9.

- Rated between 138 and 150.

- Raced no more than 12 times over fences.

THURSDAY (17TH)

13:30

TURNERS NOVICES

CHASE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Trained in Ireland.

- Aged 6 or 7 years old.

- Have won a graded chase.

- Ran in a graded novice chase last time out.

- Raced at the festival before.

- Finished 1st or 2nd last time out.

14:50

RYANAIR CHASE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Have a previous course win at Cheltenham before.
- Are second season chasers.

- Aged 7 or 8 years old.

- Won or placed at the festival before.

- Finished 1st or 2nd last time out.

- Are in the top 3 in the betting.

16:10

PADDY POWER PLATE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Are rated 140 or less.

- Carry less than 11 stone.

- Have raced since the 15th of January.

- Raced in no more than 9 chases previously.

- Are novice or second season chasers.

17:30

KIM MUIR HANDICAP CHASE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Had not won that season.

- Have an official rating of 137 or more.

- Raced over 3 miles or further in their last race.

- Are wearing headgear.

- Come from the top 8 in the betting.

14:10

PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Aged 8 or younger.

- Have an official rating of 138 or higher.

- Had 10 or less hurdles starts in their career.

- Have won no more than twice that season.

15:30

STAYERS HURDLE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Won last time out.

- Are priced at 10/1 or shorter.

- Aged between 6 and 8 years old.

- Second season hurdlers.

- Raced in the Albert Bartlett the year before.

16:50

MARES NOVICES HURDLE

Race only run a total of six times. Not enough data to use trends as a guide.

FRIDAY (18TH)

13:30

TRIUMPH HURDLE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Won last time out.

- Priced at 7/1 or shorter.

- Had a run prior to Christmas that season.

- Raced within the last 55 days.

14:50

ABERT BARTLETT NOVICES HURDLE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Ran in a graded race last time.

- Have at least two hurdles wins to their name.

- Finished in the top 3 in their most recent run.

- Had previously raced over 3 miles.

- Aged 6 or 7 years old.

16:10

OPEN HUNTERS CHALLENGE CUP

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Aged 10 years old or younger.

- Irish or French bred.

- Raced within the last 34 days.

- Placed in the top 3 last time out.

- Have a rating of 134 or higher.

17:30

MARTIN PIPE HANDICAP HURDLE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Are second season hurdlers.

- Finished in the top 3 last time out.

- Aged 7 years old or younger.

- Raced over a longer trip than this race this season.

- Are in their first or second season hurdling.

14:10

COUNTY HURDLE

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Have an official rating in the 130's.

- Aged no older than 7.

- Had raced at Cheltenham before.

- Did not win last time out.

15:30

CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP

The trends say you are looking for a horse who:

- Ran in either the Savills Chase or King George Chase that season.

- Former Grade 1 winners.

- Aged between 7 and 9 years old.

- Raced 3 or less times that season.

- Were in the first 3 seasons over fences.

16:50

MARES CHASE

Race only run a total of six times. Not enough data to use trends as a guide.

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