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2027 Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race Preview
The Grade 2 Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race is scheduled to take place in April of each year at the Aintree racecourse.
The race is open to runners aged between 4 and 6 years and is run over a trip of two miles and one furlong. The race is run at the Aintree Grand National meeting and was established in 1987.
Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race Information:
- Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race Past Winners
- Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race Trainer Statistics
- Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race Jockey Statistics
If you are looking at Aintree picks then you may be interested in the Grand National tips as this is the course showpiece race of the season, forty runners over the national fences is a favourite among racing fans. We cover every race at the Aintree Grand National Meeting, and below you can find links to all of the races for each of Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
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How competitive is the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2021, when the race had an over-round of 124%. The race in 2008 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 138%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race, the over-round has been 129%, which means the bookie expects to pay out ÂŁ100 for every ÂŁ129 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2027 Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race races over the last 20 renewals:
- Megastar (3:56.40) in 2010
- Green Splendour (3:59.40) in 2025
- Steps To Freedom (3:59.50) in 2011
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race next time out, then you would have backed a total of 6 winners. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -11.02. Remember to use the racing predictions along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2027 Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race.
When looking over the past 20 renewals, a time of 3:56.40 was set by Megastar in 2010, trained by Gary Moore and ridden by Jamie Moore, which is the quickest time over that period. The slowest winning time was set in 2018 when Portrush Ted won in a time of 4:27.00 for trainer Warren Greatrex, who booked Gavin Sheehan in the saddle.
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Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race Past Winners
Here are the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 4:05.47 | Forthfactor (IRE) 5yo 11-4 10/1 | Miss Heidi Palin Dan Skelton (GB) |
| 2025 3:59.40 | Green Splendour (GB) 5yo 11-4 100/30F | Mr P W Mullins W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2024 4:11.68 | Horaces Pearl (FR) 6yo 11-4 14/1 | Connor Brace Fergal O'Brien (GB) |
| 2023 4:01.74 | Florida Dreams (IRE) 5yo 11-6 18/1 | Danny McMenamin Nicky Richards (GB) |
| 2022 4:04.13 | Lookaway (IRE) 5yo 11-4 28/1 | Jack Quinlan Neil King (GB) |
| 2021 4:05.35 | Knappers Hill (IRE) 5yo 11-4 8/1 | Megan Nicholls Paul Nicholls (GB) |
| 2019 4:07.84 | McFabulous (IRE) 5yo 11-4 2/1F | Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls (GB) |
| 2018 4:27.00 | Portrush Ted (IRE) 6yo 11-4 25/1 | Gavin Sheehan Warren Greatrex (GB) |
| 2017 4:04.90 | Lalor (GER) 5yo 11-4 33/1 | Richard Johnson Richard Woollacott (GB) |
| 2016 4:09.10 | Bacardys (FR) 5yo 11-4 15/2 | Mr P W Mullins W P Mullins (IRE) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race have been based:
- GB: 17 winners with an additional 32 placings from 335 runners
- IRE: 3 winners with an additional 8 placings from 32 runners
- BEL: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race Trainer Statistics
There are multiple leading trainers in the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race over the last 20 renewals, with Paul Nicholls, W P Mullins, and Nigel Twiston-Davies having all won the race two times. Paul Nicholls winners have been with McFabulous (2019) and Knappers Hill (2021). W P Mullins winners have been with Bacardys (2016) and Green Splendour (2025). Nigel Twiston-Davies winners have been with The New One (2012) and Ballybolley (2014). Multiple trainers have not had the best of times over the last 20 renewals in the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race. Nicky Henderson (0-19), Jonjo O'Neill (0-12) and Donald McCain (0-11) have all failed to produce a single winner despite sending multiple runners to the race.
Here are some of the top Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Nicholls | 17-2-5 | -5.00 | -8.30 |
| W P Mullins | 11-2-7 | +1.83 | -0.75 |
| Nigel Twiston-Davies | 7-2-2 | +17.00 | +6.00 |
| Alan King | 13-1-4 | +16.00 | +3.50 |
| Ben Pauling | 12-1-1 | -5.50 | -8.25 |
| Fergal O'Brien | 9-1-4 | +6.00 | +0.50 |
| Warren Greatrex | 6-1-3 | +20.00 | +8.50 |
| Dan Skelton | 6-1-1 | +5.00 | +0.00 |
| Emma Lavelle | 4-1-2 | +17.00 | +7.50 |
| Nicky Richards | 4-1-1 | +15.00 | +6.00 |
Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race Jockey Statistics
There are two leading jockeys in the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race over the last 20 renewals, with both Sam Twiston-Davies and Mr P W Mullins, who have both won the race two times. Sam Twiston-Davies winners have been with The New One (2012) and Ballybolley (2014). Mr P W Mullins winners have been with Bacardys (2016) and Green Splendour (2025). There is one jockey who has not had the best of times in the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race; Brian Hughes has ridden 11 runners in the race without recording any wins.
Here are some of the top Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 9-2-2 | +15.00 | +4.00 |
| Mr P W Mullins | 8-2-5 | +4.83 | +1.25 |
| Harry Cobden | 6-1-1 | -3.00 | -3.80 |
| Gavin Sheehan | 5-1-3 | +21.00 | +10.90 |
| Jack Quinlan | 3-1-1 | +26.00 | +12.00 |
| David Bass | 3-1-1 | +3.50 | +0.75 |
| Danny McMenamin | 1-1-1 | +18.00 | +9.00 |
| Connor Brace | 1-1-1 | +14.00 | +7.00 |
| Miss Heidi Palin | 1-1-1 | +10.00 | +5.00 |
| Megan Nicholls | 1-1-1 | +8.00 | +4.00 |
2027 Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 4, 1, (3, 20), 2, 19, 2, 6, 7, (11, 13), 7, 4, 9, 17, 1, 7, 5, 2, 14, 1, 12
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (68%) - Achieved an RPR of 107+ (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (79%) - Ran over 1m6f - 2m½f (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Achieved a TS of 51+ (Last 3)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Carried 145 - 164lbs (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Within the first 16 of the market
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Highest Run is not G3/Cl2-3
- 19 / 20 (59%) - Carried 154 - 165lbs (Last Win)
- 19 / 20 (79%) - No bigger than 11/1 (Last Win)
- 19 / 20 (80%) - Won by at least ½l (Last Win)
- 19 / 20 (82%) - Not in FRA/WAL (Last Win)
- 19 / 20 (83%) - Furthest Won 1m6f - 2m1½f
- 19 / 20 (83%) - Highest Won is not G1-3/Cl2-3
- 19 / 20 (85%) - In a field of 5 - 17 (Last Win)
- 19 / 20 (85%) - Not on SLW/STD-SLW/STD (Last Win)
- 19 / 20 (87%) - No bigger than 25/1 (Career Win)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Aintree racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race Trend Analysis
â The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +71.33, is when runners carried 158lbs.
â The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners ran in a field of 9 when last winning, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-39.
The courses that have produced the most winners of the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race are Newbury and Cheltenham; there have been a total of 4 winners from each of those courses.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 20 winners from a total of 362 runners, while female runners have produced 0 winners from a total of 6 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race; that stallion, Kayf Tara, has produced 2 winners (2014,2010).
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race despite multiple attempts:
- Oscar (0 Wins from 8 runners)
- Walk In The Park (0 Wins from 8 runners)
- Flemensfirth (0 Wins from 7 runners)
- Getaway (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Passing Glance (0 Wins from 6 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Sitting Tennant in 2009, winning for Kate Walton at odds of 66/1 under the guidance of Richie McGrath. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 3 winning favourites in the race. Before placing your bet on the 2027 Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race, head over to see which runners the best racing tipsters are tipping today.
Route to the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2026 - Forthfactor Ascot - 5th of 15 (20/1) | King Edward VII Ascot Membership Open National Hunt Flat Race |
| 2025 - Green Splendour Leopardstown - 5th of 9 (4/1) | Paddy Power Play Card |
| 2024 - Horaces Pearl Wincanton - 1st of 17 (7/2) | Join The Harry Fry Racing Syndicate Open National Hunt Flat Race |
| 2023 - Florida Dreams Musselburgh - 1st of 13 (11/1) | Fitzdares Open National Hunt Flat Race |
| 2022 - Lookaway Newbury - 1st of 10 (5/2) | Lodge Hotel At Newbury Racecourse Open National Hunt Flat Race |
| 2021 - Knappers Hill Ascot - 1st of 6 (9/2) | Enter ITV7 Tonight Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race |
| 2019 - McFabulous Newbury - 1st of 13 (5/2) | ITM Supporting Greatwood Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race |
| 2018 - Portrush Ted Hereford - 2nd of 9 (5/2) | myracing.com Back In March Standard National Hunt Flat Race |
| 2017 - Lalor Wincanton - 1st of 8 (13/8) | Bathwick Tyres Bridgwater Maiden Open National Hunt Flat Race |
| 2016 - Bacardys Cheltenham - 3rd of 23 (16/1) | Champion Bumper |
Schedule for Thursday at the Aintree Grand National Meeting
The three-day Grand National meeting kicks off on Thursday with four Grade 1 events on the seven-race card, which features both the Aintree Hurdle and the Bowl Chase.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:45 Aintree Anniversary 4YO Juvenile Hurdle | Mange Tout (FR) 4yo - 5/1 | Gordon Elliott Jack Kennedy |
| 14:20 Aintree Manifesto Novices Chase | Koktail Divin (FR) 6yo - 3/1 | Henry De Bromhead Darragh O'Keeffe |
| 14:55 Aintree Bowl Chase | Jango Baie (FR) 7yo - 1/1 | Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville |
| 15:30 Aintree Foxhunters Chase | Barton Snow (IRE) 9yo - 7/4 | J J O'Shea Mr Henry Crow |
| 16:05 Aintree Aintree Hurdle | Brighterdaysahead (FR) 7yo - 13/8 | Gordon Elliott Jack Kennedy |
| 16:40 Aintree Red Rum Handicap Chase | Ryans Rocket (IRE) 8yo - 14/1 | Fergal O'Brien Jonathan Burke |
| 17:15 Aintree Nickel Coin Mares Bumper | Nans Choice (IRE) 5yo - 9/2 | Dan Skelton Harry Skelton |
Schedule for Friday at the Aintree Grand National Meeting
Day 2 of the Grand National meeting is Ladies Day or Fabulous Friday, the highlights on the track being the Melling Chase, plus there is the Topham Chase over the Grand National fences.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:45 Aintree National Meeting 2m4f Handicap Hurdle | Wellington Arch (GB) 7yo - 6/1 | Jonjo & A J O'Neill Jonjo O'Neill Jr |
| 14:20 Aintree Mildmay Novices Chase | Gold Dancer (FR) 7yo - 100/30 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| 14:55 Aintree Top Novices Hurdle | Storming George (IRE) 6yo - 16/1 | Neil King Jack Quinlan |
| 15:30 Aintree Melling Chase | Grey Dawning (IRE) 9yo - 5/1 | Dan Skelton Harry Skelton |
| 16:05 Aintree Topham Chase | Will The Wise (IRE) 7yo - 9/1 | Gavin Cromwell Conor Stone-Walsh |
| 16:40 Aintree Sefton Novices Hurdle | Zeus Power (GER) 5yo - 3/1 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien J J Slevin |
| 17:15 Aintree National Meeting 2m Handicap Hurdle | Laafi (FR) 6yo - 20/1 | William Durkan Patrick M O'Brien |
Schedule for Saturday at the Aintree Grand National Meeting
The Grand National is obviously the showpiece of the Aintree meeting, and day 3 also includes three Grade 1 events, the feature of those being the Liverpool Hurdle.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 12:45 Aintree Maghull Novices Chase | Mirabad (FR) 7yo - 50/1 | Dan Skelton Tristan Durrell |
| 13:20 Aintree National Meeting 3m Handicap Hurdle | Wade Out (IRE) 7yo - 18/1 | Olly Murphy Gavin Sheehan |
| 13:55 Aintree Mersey Novices Hurdle | Bossman Jack (GB) 6yo - 11/4 | Dan Skelton Harry Skelton |
| 14:30 Aintree Freebooter Handicap Chase | Mr Hope Street (IRE) 8yo - 4/1 | Dan Skelton Harry Skelton |
| 15:05 Aintree Liverpool Hurdle | Home By The Lee (IRE) 11yo - 5/1 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien J J Slevin |
| 16:00 Aintree Grand National | I Am Maximus (FR) 10yo - 9/2 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| 17:00 Aintree Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race | Forthfactor (IRE) 5yo - 10/1 | Dan Skelton Miss Heidi Palin |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race Preview are Andy and Darren. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for National Hunt Racing.
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