9 Previous runnings
8/9 – Won by and Irish (3) or French (5) bred horse
7/9 - Won over at least 3m (fences) previously
7/9 - Raced within the last 4 weeks
7/9 - Placed in the top three in their last race
7/9 - Officially rating of 168 or higher
6/9 – Favourites placed
6/9 - Winning distance - 2 ½ lengths or less
6/9 - Won a Grade One chase previously
5/9 - Raced at Haydock previously
4/9 – Winning favourites
3/9 - Raced at Aintree last time out
3/9 – Won their latest race
3/9 – Raced at Wetherby in the Charlie Hall last time out
The average winning price in the last 9 runnings is 7/1
The Paul Nicholls yard and Kauto Star took the prize in 2006, 2007, 2009 & 2011
Ruby Walsh has ridden the winner in 2006, 2009 & 2011
8/9 – Won by and Irish (3) or French (5) bred horse
7/9 - Won over at least 3m (fences) previously
7/9 - Raced within the last 4 weeks
7/9 - Placed in the top three in their last race
7/9 - Officially rating of 168 or higher
6/9 – Favourites placed
6/9 - Winning distance - 2 ½ lengths or less
6/9 - Won a Grade One chase previously
5/9 - Raced at Haydock previously
4/9 – Winning favourites
3/9 - Raced at Aintree last time out
3/9 – Won their latest race
3/9 – Raced at Wetherby in the Charlie Hall last time out
The average winning price in the last 9 runnings is 7/1
The Paul Nicholls yard and Kauto Star took the prize in 2006, 2007, 2009 & 2011
Ruby Walsh has ridden the winner in 2006, 2009 & 2011