Newbury’s Coral Gold Cup meeting begins on Friday with a card packed with jumping stars such as Strong Leader, Captain Teague and The Jukebox Man.
3.05 Newberry – A strong leader who overcomes long distance obstacles.
that Coral Long Range Obstacle (3.05)The second of Friday’s Year 2 contests sees Britain’s best stayers returning as follows: strong leader Ollie Murphy stars.
At only 7 years old, he is quite new in the division. After finishing third in the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham, he looked better suited to the flat surface at Aintree when he landed the Grade One Liverpool Hurdle in April.
by Dan Skelton longer than He was generally at his best in the spring and won a second Coral Cup at the March Festival before being narrowly denied the Graded contests at Aintree and Sandown. Gaining 2lb, he performed well in his official assessment.
Montmiral After running the course recently, he is in race fitness, but has some shortcomings compared to the leading contenders. flight deck You’ll be hoping to win some prize money.
Congratulations to Langer Dan and Harry Skelton on winning the Coral Cup.
1.55 Newbury – Jukebox Man and Captain Teague clash at John Francom.
Two of the most exciting novice chasers around meet in a captivating renewal. Coral John Francom Novice’s Chase (1.55).
jukebox man Enjoyed a successful novice hurdling campaign, including a painful rejection at Cheltenham’s Albert Bartlett, before chasing Dancing City home from Aintree. He looks to be one of Britain’s top challengers for the Brown Advisory Chase in March and will look to come into his own when moved up to three miles later this season.
But this is a competitive place to start, and Paul Nicholls’ Captain Teague It has a clear argument. The winner of the Grade 1 Challow Hurdle at this track last year, he made his win-chasing debut in the walkover at Exeter and is expected to finish high in the division.
Jon Cho and AJ O’Neill Johnny Who Another exciting prospect and should be feared by opposition after winning his only chase start at Carlisle. buggy seagull At 1.5 times the length. boom bun and Masaccio Complete the fields.
12.15 Newbury – Undefeated Regent Stroll makes jumping debut
The leading prospect in last season’s bumper, Regent’s Walk I will be the one to win the opening match. Play Coral “Racing-Super-Series” “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle for free (12.15).
Paul Nicholls’ youngster has been rated as one of the most promising novices in training after winning two bumper starts last season, and was particularly impressive when winning a sales bumper here.
But don’t rule out Nikki Henderson. He has dominated this contest, winning seven of the last ten and saddled the market with a debutant Ferando worth watching under Nico de Boinville.
Warren Great Rex Saddle nice and smart He qualified as a finalist after finishing an excellent third in the Grade 2 Bumper at Aintree.
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