4.00 Byrne Group Plate
Formerly known as the Mildmay of Flete, this 2m5f handicap chase offers plenty of punting intrigue but has proved a minefield for fancied runners.
Trends For Winners
- Trained by the Pipe (4), Henderson (2) or Venetia Williams (2) yards - 8/12
- Carried less than 11 stone - 13/15
- Rated lower than 142 - 22/24
- Placed last time out - 18/20
- French-bred - 6/10
- Poor record for favourites - 1/28
- Double-figure odds in the betting - 11/11
- Ran at Festival before - 17/20
- Trained in Ireland - 1/60
Recent Winners
| Year | Horse | Age | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Holmwood Legend | 10 | P R Rodford | 25/1 |
| 2010 | Great Endeavour | 6 | D E Pipe | 18/1 |
| 2009 | Something Wells | 8 | Miss V Williams | 33/1 |
| 2008 | Mister McGoldrick | 11 | Mrs S J Smith | 66/1 |
| 2007 | Idole First | 8 | Miss V Williams | 12/1 |
| 2006 | Non So | 8 | N J Henderson | 14/1 |
| 2005 | Liberthine | 6 | N J Henderson | 25/1 |
| 2004 | Tikram | 7 | G Moore | 12/1 |
| 2003 | Young Spartacus | 10 | H D Daly | 16/1 |
| 2002 | Blowing Wind | 9 | M C Pipe | 25/1 |
| 2000 | Dark Stranger | 9 | M C Pipe | 14/1 |
| 1999 | Majadou | 5 | M C Pipe | 7/4F |
| 1998 | Super Coin | 10 | R Lee | 7/1 |
| 1997 | Terao | 11 | M C Pipe | 20/1 |
| 1996 | Old Bridge | 8 | A Turnell | 14/1 |