disputed lead, led 5th, went clear from 4 out, pushed out, comfortably
2 17:55 Exeter 02 Apr 2025
Haldon Gold Cup Returns In November Novices' Handicap Chase (Class 5) (5YO plus)
2m 3f 48y Good (Good to Firm in places)
jumped right on occasions, prominent, not fluent 7th, went second before 4 out, kept on but no match for winner
prominent, outpaced before 4 out, rallied and went third when jumped right 2 out, kept on
midfield, headway before 4 out, soon outpaced, left in fourth 2 out, no impression when mistake last
took keen hold, in touch, headway 8th, weakened before 4 out, tailed off
always behind, pushed along briefly before 5th, pulled up before 4 out
jumped left on occasions, in touch, mistake 2nd, towards rear 4th, mistake 5th, ridden 11th, pulled up before 4 out
disputed lead, headed 5th, lost second before 4 out, disputing fourth when mistake and unseated rider 2 out
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Heavy | 10 | Joe Cotton | 6 | 11 1 | 86 | 1-54958 | 102 days | J Scott (29 miles) | Lorcan Williams | 10/ 3 | 5:28.60 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 9 | Investment Manager | 7 | 12 2 | 102 | 5P-255P | 61 days | J Tizzard (62 miles) | Brendan Powell | 9/ 2 | 5:04.10 |