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Report Can't Catch Me • April 6, 2016 4:05 PM BST
Not that strange surely?! Most famous race in the world with unbelievably good prize money. Very few NR's in the handicaps at Cheltenham for similar reasons.
Report paulo47 • April 6, 2016 4:30 PM BST
And 139 last year 145 this .....what next year , best to take your chances now .
Report ReaseHeath • April 6, 2016 4:48 PM BST
a) there was a non runner last year - Carlito Brigante pulled out after the deadline for the reserves to take up the missing place and caused controversy whereby the deadline for the reserves to take up a place was extended from 9.0am to 1.0pm the day before the race.

b) As above, there are four reserves in an attempt to ensure a full field - so only realistic likelihood of a withdrawal now is if a horse is sick or lame on the day of the race.
Report Rydal • April 6, 2016 5:10 PM BST
Over the past ten years, anything up to 5 horses have scratched after the confirmation stage. With very few exceptions, they have been surprises.
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