THE BIG NUMBERS
4.4
The course is 4 miles and 4 furlongs long.
40
Maximum number of 40 horses allowed.
30
30 fences must be jumped.
£1m
The prize fund is worth £1 million.
2
2 circuits of the course must be completed.
15%
Favourites win rate is only 15%.
465
Distance between the last fence and the finishing post is 465 yards.
63%
Of horses will not complete the race.