Paddy Power Gold Cup 4yo+ Two miles four and a half furlongs
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Year |
Winner |
Age |
Wgt |
OR |
SP |
Trainer |
Jockey |
Going |
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2013 |
Johns Spirit |
6 |
10-2 |
139 |
7/1 |
Jonjo O’Neill |
R P McLernon |
Good |
|
2012 |
Al Ferof* |
7 |
11-8 |
159 |
8/1 |
Paul Nicholls |
R Walsh |
Soft |
|
2011 |
Great Endeavour* |
7 |
10-3 |
147 |
8/1 |
David Pipe |
T Murphy |
Good To Soft |
|
2010 |
Little Josh |
8 |
10-5 |
146 |
25/1 |
N A Twiston-Davies |
S Twiston-Davies |
Good To Soft |
|
2009 |
Tranquil Sea |
7 |
10-13 |
148 |
11/2F |
E J O’Grady |
A J McNamara |
Soft |
|
2008 |
Imperial Commander* |
7 |
10-7 |
139 |
13/2 |
N A Twiston-Davies |
P Brennan |
Soft |
|
2007 |
L’Antartique |
7 |
10-13 |
146 |
13/2 |
Ferdy Murphy |
G Lee |
Good |
|
2006 |
Exotic Dancer |
6 |
11-2 |
139 |
16/1 |
Jonjo O’Neill |
A P McCoy |
Good To Soft |
|
2005 |
Our Vic* |
7 |
11-7 |
144 |
9/2F |
M C Pipe |
T Murphy |
Good To Soft |
|
2004 |
Celestial Gold* |
6 |
10-2 |
136 |
12/1 |
M C Pipe |
T Murphy |
Good |
|
2003 |
Fondmort* |
7 |
10-13 |
150 |
3/1F |
N J Henderson |
M Fitzgerald |
Good |
*Six won on their seasonal reappearance
The five remaining winners all had one run prior to the race
All winners had previously won at Class Two or above
All winners were aged between six & eight-years
Ten out of eleven had two or more previous chase victories
Ten out of eleven had previously won over twenty/twenty-one-furlongs
Five of the last seven winners were rated 146 or higher
One Irish trained winner
Three favourites
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TOP FSF’s |
FSF Ratings are a unique combined Form and Speed Ratings compiled by me, Graham Richards. | |
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Buywise
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160
|
This fellow appears to have his quirks. In fairness, he has only run nine times in his career, suggesting he is still growing up mentally. Bolted up here in April having finished fifth behind Present View at The Festival. 5lb worse off with that horse, he did however make three or four serious mistakes that day. Serious shout with an error free round. |
|
Eastlake |
160 |
A course winner over two-miles, Eastlake ran well in the Topham Trophy. Goes well fresh, handles most ground conditions, good chance at the weights, and one to consider in the final analysis. |
|
Persian Snow |
156 |
Running consistently these days and claims on Cheltenham running in October and March. Softer the ground the better. |
|
Present View |
154 |
Ran out a good winner at the Festival, having jumped and travelled well throughout the race. 7lb higher, he was unlucky not to win a novice hurdle (Winner now 11lb higher on official ratings) at the Showcase meeting. Returned home with a cut, which cost him a week in his preparation. |
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Johns Spirit |
152 |
Johns Spirit won this race last season off a 17lb lower mark. Returned in good shape to win here in October and respected on his ability over both course and distance. Just a suspicion he is best on ground no worse than good to soft. |
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Attaglance |
Good record at Prestbury Park over hurdles and fences. Second to Present View at the Festival and 1lb better off. Had to be switched after the last fence that day. Head-on suggests it was a questionable jockey decision, rather than the winner causing serious interference. | |
|
Caid Du Berlais |
Useful hurdler/chaser that appears, at present, best over hurdles. | |
|
Cantlow |
Claims at his best but hard to predict these days. | |
|
Cedre Bleu |
Has a shout on his January running at this course. Changed hands in the summer and new stable yet to hit top form. | |
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Champion Court |
Course winner in 2012 and 2013 and well handicapped on his best form. Has not shown much recently and two best runs last season came on flat, right-handed tracks. Reported to have enjoyed himself on an away day with the Heythrop Hunt. | |
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Easter Meteor |
Staying on strongly, when departing the fun two from home in last season’s renewal. Joined Mr Pipe’s stable in the summer and comes here fresh and well. 9lb better off with Johns Spirit, a clear round should see him thereabouts when it matters. | |
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Edgardo Sol |
Returned to action with a fine second to Wishfull Thinking at Aintree. Has won over hurdles at this course; yet to run over fences. Better handicapped over hurdles. | |
|
Ericht |
Useful sort that appears at his best on flat tracks. | |
|
Indian Castle |
First run for current trainer having left Mr McCain’s stable. Course winner and useful form at this trip. Should stay further this season and goes well fresh. Winning form on good through to heavy. | |
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Kapga De Cerisy |
Returning after a twelve-month absence. Excellent form at Sandown Park but flopped at Prestbury Park on both visits. Possibly as his best in smaller fields. | |
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King Massini |
Struggling to regain his best form. Wins have come on good and good to soft. | |
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Orpheus Valley |
Trip will suit but age and track (All wins coming on right-handed tracks) may be against him. | |
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Oscar Whisky |
Classy performer that is rated 8lb higher over hurdles. Chase form stands up to scrutiny; all wins in this discipline have come in single-figure fields. First ever run in a handicap but respected if he can put in a clear round. | |
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Shanpallas |
Won the Muster National in September but may find things happening too quickly on this occasion. Profile suggests he is best on good ground. | |
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