'Greater parity' in success rates of British and Irish hurdlers after review
'Greater parity' in success rates of British and Irish hurdlers after review. BHA's objective was to provide a better day-to-day product. The opening mark for novice hurdler is almost 7lb lower than before the current review of the system started. British trainers won five of nine prizes at Cheltenham in 2022. Irish trainers dominated overall at the festival in 2021. They won 7-2 in handicaps. 10 of first 11 finishers in the Grand National came from Ireland. British trainer won 5 of 9 prizes in Cheltonham.
