Horse Racing
Grand National Odds: The Last Samuri
Runner-up in 2016 but could only finish 16th last year. Runner-up in the Becher Chase which takes his record over the National fences to 2302.
Doncaster Tips & Odds
Racecourse: Flat
Features: A flat left handed track.
Draw Bias: None.
Pace Bias: Moderate/Strong – Hold up horses are advantaged.
Top Trainers: Roger Varian had 5 wins from 10 runs, a 50% strike rate and £39.03 level stakes profit in 2011.
Top Jockeys: William Buick enjoys a 20% strike rate, with 19 wins from 96 rides, registering £35.75 profit.
Racecourse: National Hunt
Features: A flat, galloping, left handed track; with fences of moderate difficulty.
Top Trainers: James Ewart has 3 wins from 11 runs, a 27% strike rate and £5.50 level stakes profit over the last five seasons.
Top Jockeys: David Bass improves his strike rate to 36% with 4 wins from 11 rides, registering £3.44 profit.
