15.05
GoodCoral Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £142375
- 3m 1f 214y
- Class 1
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.30
Form: 2114-1
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Runner-up in the Stayers' Veterans' Final at Sandown (3m, good) in January two starts ago and he's not ruled out today; however, he's been inconsistent this season and was soundly beaten at Warwick (2m4f, heavy) in February; he may prefer a longer trip than this nowadays; fourth in this last year. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Returned to form with creditable second in valuable veterans' final at Sandown (3m, good) last month and remains only 1lb higher than when winning this race readily by 6l a year ago (soft ground); major player, and his appeal will increase if the ground turns heavy. |
9/4 |
13/2
- Place: £3.00
Form: F249-1
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead, prominent when headed 3rd, slow jump and lost position 4th, soon struggling, detached from 6th, soon pulled up |
9/1 |
|
3 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
2023 and 2024 did not go at all well until he won by a short head at Wincanton (extended 3m2f) in October last year; the fences have got in the way on both starts since and he's not the percentage call, but his old peak chase form was smart; blinkered first time. |
9/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.80
Form: 2222-5
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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17th 20 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
10yo who has been lightly raced, with mixed results, since finishing second in the 2022 Ultima here (3m1f, good to soft); however, he returned to form when second at Ascot (3m, good to soft) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained) and can be in the mix if backing up that effort. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 11 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 185y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Very lightly raced since 2022; soundly beaten in last two appearances, taking chase record to 0-9, and needs to prove he retains peak ability; 4lb out of weights; cheekpieces added. |
14/1 |
|
8th 3 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 50y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Ran pretty well when third of six on this card last year (3m, soft) after mammoth absence; this 10yo was well beaten at the Cheltenham Festival on sole run since but is not ruled out now 5lb lower than 12 months ago. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 14U1-5 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 147
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st May 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 213y |
11st 10lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, held up in last, detached when pecked on landing and pushed along briefly 12th, reminders after 5 out |
9/1 |
|
4 |
1st May 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 213y |
11st 10lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, held up in last, detached when pecked on landing and pushed along briefly 12th, reminders after 5 out |
9/1 |
|
7 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Sole run on heavy was a win on rules debut; tasted success at two Cheltenham Festivals, coming from well off the pace, before the even sweeter prize of this race last year when he was never far away and had zero alarms before some idling in front after grabbing total control at the final fence (much earlier than usual); last month's Cheltenham Gold Cup (soft) seemed to show the ceiling of his ability, when it looked exceedingly hard work for him from the final fence, but that was while finishing an excellent third with career-best form; 13lb higher than last year but still well in and should go well if the Gold Cup did not make him dig too deep. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 42-221
Last run: 66 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 4m 1f 11y |
11st 12lb |
Beat Desertmore House in this event in last year when trained by Joseph O'Brien, for whom he won five chases in all, including the 2022 Kerry National; well below best when fifth behind Desertmore House here in November, tailed off at Cheltenham in November, had a first spin for Enda Bolger over hurdles and an inadequate trip at Cork; not ruled out. |
7/2 |
|
5th 4 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 70y |
11st 2lb |
Five-time chase winner's last two runs for Joseph O'Brien came in Cross Country races at Punchestown and Cheltenham; now with Enda Bolger and faces a tough task on these terms over a trip that looks too sharp. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 1P31-8 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Returned to form with clear win off much-reduced mark at Ludlow (3m1f, good to soft) in December but three non-completions have followed, most recently when he was pulled up back at Ludlow last month; others look safer. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Won this race three years ago and gained his first win since when drawing clear over 3m1f back here in December; since then he's suffered a heavy fall at Sandown and an unfortunate early unseat at Kempton but respected back here as he could still be in fair form. |
5/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Mid-race faller in the Stayers' Veterans' Final at Sandown last time; ended a long losing spell with his Ludlow performance in most recent completed start and he remains well treated on historical data, which includes a useful win over this C&D. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 41234- C
Last run: 254 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 160
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 |
14th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Yet to win beyond 2m4f but he looks a stayer now and after working hard from a long way out he took a late third behind Into Overdrive at Wetherby in December (3m, good to soft; suited by soft); first-time cheekpieces no help next time (left off now) and he is up against it off top weight. |
25/1 |
|
4th 4 |
11th Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 86y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Classy chaser who has run several of his best races at Newbury; shaped encouragingly when seventh of 15 in the Coral Gold Cup over 3m2f here in November, and he was back to near his best when third in a competitive Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day; should be at concert pitch now and makes plenty of appeal in first-time headgear. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
26th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Unproven at 3m and soundly beaten in midfield when upped to 3m2f in last month's Coral Gold Cup; however, he may have needed that reappearance run and his staying-on third in the Grade 1 Ascot Chase (2m5f, soft) in February provides hope regarding today's trip and him defying his lofty mark. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 51215R
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Completed a hat-trick at around 3m in February/March 2025 but not seen again until refusing to race when a 20-1 shot at Kelso 24 days ago; can only watch after that. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
In excellent form in February/March 2025, winning three in a row at around 3m (good to soft/good), but has fitness to prove after 393-day absence and will need to hit the ground running to have any chance off current mark. |
15/2 |
|
1st 4 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
11/1
Form: P-5312 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Pulled up at the Cheltenham Festival a fortnight ago when back from a break; this 11yo is back in much calmer waters today and he's a player if rediscovering the good front-running form he was showing on good/good to soft ground in the autumn when these blinkers first went on. |
15/2 |
|
24 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Course winner who scored in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in October before 11l second at Ascot (3m5f, good); this 11yo returns from a break today and may find this too competitive. |
50/1 |
8/1
Form: 453P-5
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
22nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Has plenty of chasing experience for a novice and chose a good day to open his account in this discipline when beating two rivals in the Grade 2 Reynoldstown at Ascot (3m, good to soft); it was not his first notable effort at the Festival when fifth in a very warm opening-day staying handicap (soft) won by Corach Rambler; solid credentials back in novice company. |
9/2 |
|
5th 17 |
14th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Runner-up in the 3m Albert Bartlett in 2021 and another rock-solid Festival run when third to Corach Rambler in this race last year (good to soft; when 1lb lower) especially as he bled from the nose; hard to catch on a good day since but was his best self when winning a three-runner Grade 2 novice at Ascot in February and ought to be set fair to go well. |
11/1 |
|
1st 4 |
18th Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Point winner in his younger days but he's 0-8 over rules fences and has a question mark over current form; useful on his day (finished third in last season's Ultima) but needs to stage a revival. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 15P80- C
Last run: 231 days
W: 11st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
24th Feb 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Finished third in the 2020 Gold Cup and won a 2m5f Grade 2 early last season; absolutely nothing to shout about in the meantime and far from convincing despite this drop in grade. |
12/1 |
|
6 |
1st Jan 2023 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
One-time high-class chaser who has proved far from consistent since finishing third in the 2020 Gold Cup; staged a part-revival with Grade 2 win (2m5f) last term but subsequent form leaves a lot to be desired; never figured in major 3m2f handicap at Newbury most recently. |
50/1 |
9/1
Form: 1225-3
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 155
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
16th Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Similar type to Millers Bank, being a Grade 1 winner (over hurdles in 2020 for previous yard); achieved nothing at Exeter (3m) last month on debut for new stable and return from lengthy absence; needs to prove he retains ability but market support should be noted. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
11th Feb 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 54y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Smart hurdler/chaser for the Tizzard stable and makes debut for Jim Boyle from a tempting mark, but we haven't seen him since a disappointing run in 2022 Coral Gold Cup and he's tricky to weigh up at present. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
26th Nov 2022 Good 3m 1f 214y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
One of several runners who warmed up for this prize with a recent spin over hurdles; very useful chaser who is largely consistent and went down by only half a length (off 5lb lower; clear of remainder) in this race 12 months ago; cheekpieces now added; should go well again. |
9/1 |
9/1
Form: 1116-3
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 151
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 185y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Two attempts in this race comprise a success in 2024 and close second last year, both off higher marks; however, has a doubt over current form and needs to stage a revival. |
10/1 |
|
3 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Fourth in the 2023 Scottish National (4m, good); commendable efforts most starts since, for instance beaten a nose by Victtorino at Ascot (3m, good; 1lb higher today) in February, but this race last year was not one of them and neither was the Grand National three weeks ago. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Fourth in the 2023 Scottish National (4m, good); commendable efforts most starts since, for instance beaten a nose by Victtorino at Ascot (3m, good; 1lb higher today) in February, but this race last year was not one of them and neither was the Grand National three weeks ago. |
16/1 |
40/1
Form: PP1P-6 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
26th Nov 2022 Good 3m 1f 214y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Landed the big 3m5f handicap off 2lb lower at Sandown two seasons back; however, has lacked consistency since and failed to complete (unseated then pulled up) in the last two runnings of this contest; chance partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear. |
40/1 |
|
6th 2 |
5th Nov 2022 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Likes this race having finished runner-up in the last two renewals, off 9lb lower in 2020 and 1lb lower last year; needs the ground to remain good if he's to make it third-time lucky but even then, off this mark he has zero margin for error. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: F135-1 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Withdrawn from Scottish National last week due to the heavy ground; 6lb lower than this time last year (when third in the Scottish National) as he's not fired on all cylinders this term, but excuses can be made; he's won two major 3m handicaps going right-handed (Ascot and Kempton) on good ground, back in the 2022-23 season admittedly but this 11yo may be dangerous to dismiss, including as first-time blinkers replace his usual cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
66/1
Form: 12/635 C BF
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
11th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won off 18lb higher at Newbury (3m, good to soft) for Nicky Henderson in November 2019 but he's not seen much action since and has been pulled up in three of his last four runs; has plenty to prove and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip. |
33/1 |
|
0 4 |
5th Oct 2023 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
A three-time hurdles/chase winner (from 2m4f to 3m) in 2019 for Nicky Henderson but well below par last season and pulled up on his sole outing for Christian Williams in 3m4f Taunton handicap chase in March; cheekpieces go on for another new yard here with plenty to prove. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
13th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 4f 85y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Very well handicapped on old form but ended 2022 with some very disappointing efforts for Nicky Henderson and needs to have been revitalised by the switch to a new stable; first run beyond 3m2f. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £42.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £36.90 |
| Tricast | £211.69 |
| Trifecta | £269.40 |
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