THE Race iQ jump index values for the Grand National as published in this article last week identified the fact that Monty’s Star was the best jumper in the race with a lifetime index of 8.4 and, even though he could only finish 10th and palpably failed to stay the trip in the National, the data tells us that he was the best jumper in the race with a race index of 8.1. This index compared to I Am Maximus who did not jump well - recording a race index of 6.6 - but still managed to win, and it is with his second Grand National success where this week’s analysis begins.

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