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GoodGrand Military Gold Cup (A Chase For Military Amateurs’) (Sponsored By The Army Sport Control Board)
- Prize money: £6159.6
- 3m 0f 37y
- Class 3
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Evs (Won)
- Win: £2.10
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1-7681 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 4f 146y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Had wind surgery (his second) since last run; scored over 3m4f at Taunton (soft) in March and was still going well (4l down, disputing third) when falling two out in this contest last year; shortlisted. |
7/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: -5F8P4 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Not the force of old and has failed to complete in his last two starts but this is a drop back in grade and he went close at Catterick (3m1f, good) in November; looks interesting on that form and he made all when winning this race last year. |
9/1 |
|
5 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Not the force of old and his second at Catterick (3m1f, good) in November came in a two-horse race; followed that with a poor run in a veterans' chase at Doncaster; others appeal more. |
20/1 |
|
4 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Won three times last year (3m/2m7f, good to soft/good) and finished close up on final two outings in the autumn; in the mix if returning from a break in similarly good form. |
6/1 |
3/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: P2-1PP D
Last run: 33 days
W: 12st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
10th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Began season with convincing win off today's mark at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) but looked badly out of sorts when pulled up on next two appearances; seemingly aided by first-time cheekpieces when third in military riders' race at Sandown (3m, good to soft) last month but was beaten over 30l there and it's hard to know what to expect from him in first-time blinkers here. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
7th Mar 2023 Good 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
12st 5lb |
midfield, in touch with leaders 3rd, pressed leader 3 out, soon ridden, lost second just before 2 out, weakened approaching last |
3/1 |
|
3 |
2nd Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Didn't jump well when pulled up at Newbury on New Year's Eve and has to leave that performance well behind; however, he looked one to follow when winning at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) in November and is not written off. |
10/1 |
7/2
Form: 12-4P2 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 5lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
7th Mar 2023 Good 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
12st 5lb |
prominent, briefly led 4th, dropped to midfield 11th, blundered 13th, well behind but stayed on before 2 out, went modest fourth last |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
16th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
12st 5lb |
This race was one of two wins in military races here last season, both of them under Charlie O'Shea; disappointed last time but was also pulled up prior to his success 12 months ago, and provided he takes to blinkers (replacing usual cheekpieces) he should threaten once more. |
5/2 |
|
3 |
2nd Dec 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Very safe jumper (has never fallen) and he landed a double in military races over this C&D (soft/good to soft) early in the year; below par when last seen in May but no surprise if he bounces back after a break; runner-up in this race last season under Ella Herbison. |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: 11937P
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
26th Jul 2024 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Won easily by 21l off today's mark at Market Rasen (2m1f, good to soft) in April but has lost his way in recent weeks and was pulled up when returned to Market Rasen on Saturday; needs a rebound. |
16/1 |
|
9 |
20th Jul 2024 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Won by 21l over C&D in April (good to soft) but more recent efforts have been underwhelming; others have more going for them. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: PPPC43 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| 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 |
66/1
Form: /636-3
Last run: 307 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 198y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
bad mistake 13th |
13/2 |
|
7th 9 |
7th Mar 2023 Good 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
led, slow jump 2nd, briefly headed 4th, headed 4 out, soon pressed leader, ridden and weakened from 3 out, lost fourth and weakened approaching last, finished tired |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: /5/3-6 D
Last run: 312 days
W: 12st 0lb
14 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
7th Mar 2023 Good 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
prominent on outer, slow jump 2nd, dropped to midfield 3rd, dropped to rear 10th, mistake 16th, nearly lost jockey 17th, tailed off |
100/1 |
100/1
Form: 6P4P43
Last run: 9 days
W: 12st 5lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
3rd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
13yo who has inconsistent recent form but was successful (off 1lb lower) in December on most recent Southwell start; not ruled out. |
13/2 |
|
4th 4 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Multiple chase winner who made it three for the year at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December; hasn't run to the same level since, a recent second at Huntingdon being a remote one, and others further up the list. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
2nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Veteran who had a clearcut win at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December from Extraordinary Man, his 11th chase win; not so good at Hereford or Warwick (on Tuesday) since, however. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: 7P3414 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 12st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Teenager who has gone over two years since his latest win and has been out of form this season (three runs); revival needed. |
50/1 |
|
5 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Won this race in 2024 (soft ground) but never really got going last season and was very disappointing favourite in a point last month, after a layoff; now a teenager and needs to prove he still has what it takes. |
20/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.82 |
| Trifecta | £24.30 |
Selections
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