Tom Segal believes this overlooked performance positions him near the top of the Brown Advisory market

In the Supreme, the first eight horses that finished were trained in Ireland. On the other hand, the first British-trained novice to finish in the Ballymore was 20 lengths behind Impaire Et Passe. Typically, the best novice hurdlers from the previous season tend to perform well as novice chasers in the current season. This is why it’s not surprising that there isn’t a British-trained chaser near the front of the markets for the Arkle or Turners.

However, it’s important to note that in the novice races last year, where the best staying novice chasers usually emerge, the British horses were quite competitive. They even showed dominance in some cases. Stay Away Fay won the Albert Bartlett, and at Aintree, the British-trained novices took control in the Sefton, which was won by Apple Away. Additionally, in the Martin Pipe race, British hurdlers filled three of the first four places, with Galopin Des Champs emerging as the winner in 2021.

As a result, while it is highly likely that the Irish will win the Arkle and Turners, I believe that British-trained horses will hold their own in the Brown Advisory race.