Towcester Racecourse is a right-handed track which is very stiff in nature, with the final mile uphill. Punishing on testing ground, those who expend too much energy early almost invariably fail to get home. Therefore, be wary of those who seem to be travelling strongly before the straight as the complexion can change quickly.
The fences aren't overly stiff, but the two downhill fences running away from the stands are tricky. It's not unknown for horses to falter on catching sight of the stable entrance on the run-in on the chase track. The course will always be associated as the stage for Tony McCoy's 4,000th career victory.