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GRAND NATIONAL
RACE TRENDS
Use Stats From Former National Winners To Help You Find 2022's Victor.
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AGE
Since 1995 only one horse outside of the age range between 8 to 11 years old has won the race. Look for a horse within that age range.
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EXPERIENCE
Every winner in the past decade had at least ten previous chase career starts.
Find a horse with the relevant experience over these bigger obstacles.
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BREEDING
16 of the last 21 winners were bred in Ireland although not necessarily trained on the Emerald Isle. Find horses born on the opposite side of the Irish Sea.
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STAMINA
27 of the last 30 Grand National winners won at least one chase over three miles or further. Make sure you select a horse who's got winning experience over a longer trip.
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CLASS
Since the turn of the century, every Grand National winner bar one had been at least placed in a Grade 3 contest or higher.
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RACE READY
28 of the last 29 winners ran within the previous 55 days, while 23 of the last 29 ran within 34 days. Avoid horses with a lengthy absence prior to the race.