5 things you didn't know about Sandowns Brigadier Gerard Evening
May 29th, 2013
Irish Raiders in the Brigadier Gerard
Irish Bred runners hold a good record in the Brigadier Gerard Stakes with 7 winners from 44 runners in the last 16 renewals. That's 33% above expectations. Qualifiers in this renewal are Boom And Bust and Danadana.
Older Horses in the Brigadier Gerard
Although 4 year olds have won 10 of the last 16 renewals that is from 71 runners and is 13% below expectations, however older horses, 5 year old and over, have won 6 renewals from just 50 runners, which is 32% higher than expectations. Horses aged 5 and over runner today are Proud Chieftan, Boom And Bust and Danadana.
A Stoute Record in the Brigadier Gerard
Sir Michael Stoute's record in the race in the last 16 years reads, 4 wins and 4 places from 14 runners, no runner from the stable this year.
Older Horses in the Henry II Stakes
Horses aged 6 and over have a good record in the Henry II Stakes winning 8 of the last 16 renewals from 61 runners for a profit of £22 to a £1 stake at SP. This is 42% above expectations based on the prices of the 61 runners. Older horses running in this years event are Askar Tau, Times Up, Cavalryman and Ley Hunter.
Irish Raiders in the Henry II Stakes
Irish Bred horses have a record of 9 wins from 64 runners in the last 16 renewals, this is 21% above expectations. Irish Breds running in this years Henry II Stakes are High Jinx and Sir Graham Wade.