Newbury’s Coral Gold Cup assembly begins with a card stuffed with jumps stars on Friday, that includes the likes of Robust Chief, Captain Teague and The Jukebox Man.
3.05 Newbury – Robust Chief the one to beat in Lengthy Distance Hurdle
The Coral Lengthy Distance Hurdle (3.05), the second of Friday’s Grade Two contests, sees the return of Britain’s main stayer as Robust Chief stars for Olly Murphy.
At simply seven years outdated, he’s very a lot the brand new child on the block on this division, ending third within the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham earlier than seemingly being higher suited by Aintree’s flatter floor when touchdown Grade One Liverpool Hurdle in April.
Dan Skelton’s Langer Dan often saves his greatest performances for the Spring and having landed a second Coral Cup on the Pageant in March, he was narrowly denied in Graded contests at Aintree and Sandown. In receipt of 2lb, he’s well-in on official scores.
Monmiral could have race health on his facet after his current course run however has a bit to search out with the chief contenders, whereas Flight Deck will likely be hoping to choose up some prize cash.
Langer Dan and Harry Skelton have fun successful the Coral Cup
1.55 Newbury – The Jukebox Man & Captain Teague conflict in John Francome
Two of probably the most thrilling novice chasers round meet in a captivating renewal of the Coral John Francome Novices’ Chase (1.55).
The Jukebox Man loved a profitable novice hurdling marketing campaign together with when agonisingly denied within the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham earlier than chasing residence Dancing Metropolis at Aintree. He appears to be like to be one of many main British challengers for the Brown Advisory Chase in March and may come into his personal when stepped as much as three miles later this season.
It is a fiercely aggressive place to start out nonetheless, and Paul Nicholls’ Captain Teague holds apparent claims. Winner of the Grade One Challow Hurdle at this monitor final yr, he made a successful chase debut in a walkover at Exeter and will likely be anticipated to take excessive order on this division.
Jonjo and AJ O’Neill’s Johnnywho is one other thrilling prospect and have to be feared after successful his solely chase begin at Carlisle, beating the reopposing Bugsie Seagull by one-and-a-half lengths. Boombawn and Masaccio full the sphere.
12.15 Newbury – Unbeaten Regent’s Stroll makes leaping debut
A number one prospect from bumpers final season, Regent’s Stroll would be the one to beat within the opener, the Play Coral “Racing-Tremendous-Collection” For Free “Nationwide Hunt” Maiden Hurdle (12.15).
Paul Nicholls’ teenager charges as probably the most promising novices in coaching after successful each bumper begins final season, significantly spectacular when claiming the Gross sales bumper right here.
By no means rule out Nicky Henderson although. He has dominated this contest, successful it on seven of the final ten events and saddles debutant Ferando who’s price a market watch below Nico de Boinville.
Warren Greatrex saddles Good And Intelligent who completed a superb third within the Grade Two bumper at Aintree and completes the shortlist.
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