tracked leaders on inside, 2nd travelling well 4 out, challenged 2 out, led between last two, soon clear, pushed along and stayed on strongly run-in, comfortably
4 18:25 Exeter 08 Nov 2024
BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Limited Handicap Chase) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
2m 1f 109y Good
held up in 5th, angled out wide before 6th, headway tracking leaders after 8th, 3rd out wide 4 out, went 2nd and stayed on run-in, always held and no chance with winner
led and set even pace, joined 2 out, headed between last two, no chance with winner, weakened and lost 2nd run-in
tracked leaders, dropped to rear after 8th, weakened before 4 out
tracked leader until pushed along and hit 4 out, weakened and blundered next, not recover
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 6 | Elixir De Nutz | 9 | 10 7 | 146 | 21292-5 | 27 days | J Tizzard (62 miles) | Freddie Gingell | 13/ 2 | 4:22.25 | |
| 2022 | Good | 5 | Greaneteen | 8 | 11 12 | 168 | 1-41251 | 195 days | P F Nicholls (67 miles) | Harry Cobden | 7/ 2 | 4:11.30 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 6 | Eldorado Allen | 7 | 10 7 | 151 | 114225 | 208 days | C L Tizzard (62 miles) | Brendan Powell | 9/ 2 | 4:16.20 | |
| 2020 | Good | 10 | Greaneteen | 6 | 11 3 | 151 | 1-01114 | 235 days | P F Nicholls (67 miles) | Harry Cobden | 15/ 8 | 4:14.60 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 6 | Janika | 6 | 11 10 | 162 | 11-2224 | 214 days | N J Henderson (129 miles) | Daryl Jacob | 5/ 2 | 4:20.30 | |
| 2018 | Good | 5 | God's Own | 10 | 11 9 | 156 | 53-6333 | 192 days | T R George (107 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 7/ 2 | 4:03.50 | |
| 2017 | Soft | 8 | Politologue | 6 | 11 2 | 154 | 11214F | 213 days | P F Nicholls (67 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 5/ 2 | 4:35.70 | |
| 2016 | Good | 8 | Sir Valentino | 7 | 10 8 | 147 | 525-148 | 108 days | T R George (107 miles) | Adrian Heskin | 10/ 1 | 3:58.80 | |
| 2015 | Soft | 5 | Vibrato Valtat | 6 | 11 0 | 157 | 111424 | 192 days | P F Nicholls (67 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 5/ 2 | 4:27.10 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 7 | God's Own | 6 | 10 7 | 155 | 10242-1 | 187 days | T R George (107 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 8/ 1 | 4:09.10 | |
| 2013 | Good to Soft | 6 | Somersby | 9 | 10 7 | 155 | 172-34U | 237 days | M R Channon (138 miles) | D Elsworth | 9/ 2 | 4:14.50 | |
| 2012 | Good to Soft | 5 | Cue Card | 6 | 11 7 | 157 | 2-1U212 | 238 days | C L Tizzard (62 miles) | J Tizzard | 5/ 6 | 4:18.50 | |
| 2011 | Good | 7 | Medermit | 7 | 11 4 | 154 | R12142 | 208 days | A King (110 miles) | R Thornton | 7/ 2 | 4:07.70 | |
| 2010 | Good to Soft | 9 | Tchico Polos | 6 | 10 4 | 153 | 13F212 | 199 days | P F Nicholls (67 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 3/ 1 | 4:14.60 | |
| 2009 | Good to Soft | 9 | Planet Of Sound | 7 | 10 9 | 152 | 1-41133 | 215 days | P Hobbs & J White (44 miles) | Richard Johnson | 4/ 1 | 4:21.30 | |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 9 | Ashley Brook | 10 | 10 4 | 150 | 2F-F5PP | 254 days | K Bishop (44 miles) | Richard Johnson | 8/ 1 | 4:20.80 | |
| 2007 | Good | 5 | Pablo Du Charmil | 6 | 10 12 | 142 | U0-1110 | 235 days | D Pipe (30 miles) | Tom Scudamore | 9/ 2 | 4:10.90 | |
| 2006 | Good | 9 | Impek | 10 | 11 10 | 162 | 21133P | 207 days | Miss H C Knight (135 miles) | A P McCoy | 9/ 1 | 4:09.00 | |
| 2005 | Good to Soft | 11 | Monkerhostin | 8 | 10 5 | 145 | 6-13213 | 304 days | P Hobbs & J White (44 miles) | Richard Johnson | 10/ 1 | 4:13.20 | |
| 2004 | Good to Soft | 7 | Azertyuiop | 7 | 11 10 | 174 | 1-U2211 | 230 days | P F Nicholls (67 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 6/ 5 | 4:30.20 |