Joe Tizzard at Chepstow — Record, Stats & Runners

Joe Tizzard’s strategy at Chepstow very much mirrors the stable's overall approach: target strong, staying National Hunt types. The course's stiff finish and testing ground, particularly in the autumn and winter months, play perfectly into the hands of his well-schooled and tenacious horses. You'll often find Tizzard runners entered in handicaps over hurdles and chases, especially those stepping up in trip or making their seasonal debut with a good base of fitness. The yard typically reserves its better prospects for the more valuable meetings, including the Chepstow Jumps Festival in October and the Christmas period which features the Welsh Grand National Trial and the main event itself. Look for horses that have shown previous form on an undulating track or those with proven stamina when considering a Tizzard runner at this venue.

His winners at Chepstow have been fairly evenly split between hurdles and chases, demonstrating the yard's versatility across both codes, but always with an emphasis on horses that can grind it out. He's not afraid to send a promising novice here to gain experience on a proper track, or an older, seasoned campaigner looking for another bite at the cherry.