NewsHaiti Couleurs and the Handicap Route to Gold Cup Glory
We dug into the SmartForm database to see how often the handicap-to-Gold Cup route actually works — and what Haiti Couleurs' remarkable rating rise tells us about his chances.
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NewsThe Champion Hurdle Nobody Wanted to Win: Constitution Hill's Exit Leaves Racing's Most Cursed Race Wide Open
Constitution Hill's official withdrawal from Cheltenham caps a devastating 12 months for Champion Hurdle contenders. SmartForm data reveals just how extraordinary the carnage has been.
NewsThe King George Curse: Why No Horse Has Done What The Jukebox Man Is Trying Since 2011
The Jukebox Man won the King George on Boxing Day. The data says that's actually a warning sign for the Gold Cup. We dug into 20 years of results.
NewsFive From Six: Mullins' Stranglehold on the Triumph Hurdle
Willie Mullins has won five of the last six Triumph Hurdles. With 14 entries this year, we dig into the data behind his dominance.
NewsKlub De Reve Wins Dovecote — But History Says Steady On
Klub De Reve won the Dovecote at Kempton, but we checked 14 years of winners and their Cheltenham record is sobering.
NewsPanic Attack's Grand National Dream: The Numbers For and Against
Panic Attack made history winning both the Paddy Power and Coral Gold Cups. SmartForm data reveals why her Grand National bid faces a stubborn statistical wall.
NewsThe Numbers Behind Dan Skelton's Trainers' Championship Charge
Dan Skelton has nearly double the winners of Paul Nicholls this season. SmartForm data reveals a January hot streak that may have sealed the Trainers' Championship — and a Cheltenham Festival record that suggests the best is yet to come.
NewsLucinda Russell's Ultima Dynasty: Can King of Answers Make It Four From Five?
Lucinda Russell has won three of the last four Ultima Handicap Chases. King of Answers is following the exact path of last year's winner Myretown — and the data says that's no coincidence.
NewsPure Steel Joins Mangan's Growing Cheltenham Arsenal
Jimmy Mangan's 12-horse yard has a 33% strike rate in graded races since 2024. With Pure Steel bouncing back at Punchestown and Spillane's Tower eyeing the Gold Cup, the small Kerry operation is punching well above its weight.
NewsMullins' Gowran Park Four-Timer Shows the Cheltenham Machine Is Firing
Willie Mullins landed a four-timer at Gowran Park on Saturday, extending his remarkable record at the track. With a 31.7% win rate there since 2023, Gowran continues to serve as the launchpad for his Cheltenham squad.
NewsEdwardstone Swerves Cheltenham for Aintree — But History Is Against Him
Alan King will skip the Ryanair Chase with Edwardstone and aim the 12-year-old at the Melling Chase at Aintree. Only one horse aged 12 or older has won a Grade 1 chase since 2015.
NewsBen Pauling's Ascot Treble Caps His Best Ever Season — And Cheltenham Is Next
Four graded winners including a King George hero — Ben Pauling is heading to the Cheltenham Festival with his strongest hand yet.