Formerly known as the Jewson, the race has been run six times and all the winners had finished either first or second last time out.
*The home side have dominated proceedings, with Finger On the Pulse in 2008 the only Irish trained winner.
*The contest is usually run at a fierce pace from flagfall, so stamina is a must.
*Ferdy Murphy has gone on record as saying that he believes the current favourite Divers gives him the best chance of success at this year's Festival.