That first event, in 1981, attracted a modest field of 165 runners.

The field of nineteen runners was the largest assembled for the race up to that time.

She was made 2/1 favourite in a field of thirteen runners.

He started 4/1 favourite in a field of twenty-four runners.

There was an unusually small field of eight runners and the race took place on heavy ground in driving rain.

Mastery started a 14/1 outsider in a field of eight runners.

The 2008 event attracted a field of over 2,500 runners.

On 4 April the final field of 40 runners was declared:

Ten years ago it was a nationally known race with top competition and a field of more than 700 runners.

The 2010 race had a field of 14,821 registered runners and 11,604 finishers.