Over the years, many of National Hunt racing"s most renowned equine and human celebrities have been associated with hurdling"s Blue Riband event. From Blaris to Istabraq, all the great horses are here, notably the elite quintet of triple champions: Hatton"s Grace, Persian War, the irascible pair Sir Ken and See You Then, and Istabraq himself. Their stories evoke memories of mighty deeds, while those of horses like Merry Deal, Winning Fair, Dawn Run, and Flakey Dove require belief in fairy tales.