Irish Jig in the Dante

Irish Bred horse fair well in the Dante Stakes winning 8 of the last 16 renewals from 42 runners for a 19% strike rate. The expected winners based on the prices they were sent off is nearly 5.5 so these 8 winners are 47% above expectations. We have two Irish Bred runners in this years field, Trading Leather and Indian Chef.  

The Bulldog Spirit, Lost?

In contrast British Bred runners in the Dante have had only 3 winners in the last 16 years from 47 who have tried. That's 54% lower than the expected 6.5 winners. British Bred runners this year are Windhoek, Greatwood, Dashing Star, Secret Number and Libertarian.  

The Break that Refreshes

In the Dante Stakes, horses coming off a break of 150+ days since their last run (in the UK or IRE) have won 9 of the last 16 renewals from just 37 participants. That's a 25% strike rate and 38% better than expected. Today's Dante has two runners coming off the lengthy break, Trading Leather and Secret Number.  

O'Brien Magic

The top trainer with a runner in this years Dante is Aidan O'Brien who in the last 16 renewals has had 4 winners and a further 3 placed horses from just 12 runners. This year he saddles Indian Chief.  

Last Time Out Winner

In the Dante Stakes, horses which won their race last time out ( in the UK or IRE) have a record of 12 wins from 54 runners over the last 16 years. This is a 22% strike rate and produced a £15 profit to SP backing them all. It is also 27% above expectations. Horse who won last time out running in today's Dante are Windhoek, Indian Chief and Secret Number.