1.30 Triumph Hurdle
The ever-competitive opener to Gold Cup day is a cracking betting heat in its own right, with a fast pace guaranteed as these four-year-olds tackle the 2m1f trip.
Trends For Winners
- Last time out winners - 16/18
- Run over hurdles at least three times - 18/20
- Won over hurdles at least twice - 15/18
- Made hurdling debut after November - 7/8
- Ran within seven weeks - 16/17
- First four in betting - 7/7
- Irish and Northern horses have a relatively poor record
- Trainers Nicky Henderson, Paul Nicholls, Philip Hobbs and Alan King have good records
Recent Winners
| Year | Horse | Age | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Zarkandar | 4 | P F Nicholls | 13/2 |
| 2010 | Soldatino | 4 | N J Henderson | 6/1 |
| 2009 | Zaynar | 4 | N J Henderson | 11/2 |
| 2008 | Celestial Halo | 4 | P F Nicholls | 5/1 |
| 2007 | Katchit | 4 | A King | 11/2 |
| 2006 | Detroit City | 4 | P J Hobbs | 7/2F |
| 2005 | Penzance | 4 | A King | 9/1 |
| 2004 | Made In Japan | 4 | P J Hobbs | 20/1 |
| 2003 | Spectroscope | 4 | J O’Neill | 20/1 |
| 2002 | Scolardy | 4 | W P Mullins | 16/1 |
| 2000 | Snow Drop | 4 | F Doumen | 7/1 |
| 1999 | Katarino | 4 | N J Henderson | 11/4 |
| 1998 | Upgrade | 4 | N A Twiston-Davies | 14/1 |
| 1997 | Commanche Court | 4 | T M Walsh | 9/1 |
| 1996 | Paddy’s Return | 4 | F Murphy | 10/1 |
