5 things you didn't know about Nicky Henderson
February 9th, 2013
Strike Rate Last 5 Years
Overall strike rate last 5 years is 25%. This is 8% above the expected winners. This can be used as a comparison to the rest of the strike rates below.
1 - Right Hand Man
Record on Left Handed Courses is 22% strike rate and in line with expectations, winning 4% more than they should. Record on Right Hand Courses is 28% strike rated and above expectations, winning 12% more races than they should.
2 - Killer 4 Year Olds
31% strike rate and a 25pt profit to SP. Nicky Henderson's 4yo's win 13% more races than they should.
3 - Oscar go go
Nicky Henderson's strike rate with horses bred from the sire Oscar is 34% which is 42 winners from 122 runners. This 30% higher than the expected winners for this group.
4 - The Break that Refreshes
His record when horses return after a lay off of 150 days or more is 32% and a profit of 101pts to SP. This 30% higher than the expected winners for this group.
5 - The Theatre of Kings
His record with horses bred from King's Theatre is a 32% strike rate, with 28 winners from 88 runners. This 20% higher than the expected winners for this group.
