Can Paisley Park run below form and still win? Graeme Rodway dissects the data

Paisley Park (Aidan Coleman) clears the last ahead of Sam Spinner in last year's Sun Racing Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham

Paisley Park leads Sam Spinner over the last en route to his 2019 victoryCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

3.05 Cheltenham
Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) | 3m | 4yo+ | ITV/RTV

Paisley Park heads the overnight market for his third crack at the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle and if the 2019 hero can regain his crown he will take his place among the greats.

Only five horses this century have returned to regain one of the Cheltenham Festival’s four crown jewels after forfeiting it in previous years, and it makes for quite an impressive list.

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Published on 17 March 2021inPreviews

Last updated 19:38, 17 March 2021

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