midfield, waited with over 2f out, short of room over 1f out, ridden and headway between horses 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, led final 110yds, soon pressed, won on the nod
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15:45 Newbury 16 May 2026
Trade Nation London Gold Cup Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 2) (3YO only)
1m 2f Good (Good to Firm in places)
held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway out wide over 1f out, challenged 1f out, led final furlong, headed final 110yds, kept on and pressed winner, lost on the nod
midfield, shaken up over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, rallied and stayed on strongly final furlong, went third near finish, no match for front pair
held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, headway 1f out, went fourth near finish
tracked leaders, ridden into second 2f out, lost second 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, asked for effort over 2f out, passed beaten rivals final furlong, no telling impression
prominent, pushed along to lead over 2f out, headed final furlong, soon weakened
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly final furlong
wore hood to post, midfield, ridden over 2f out, no impression
midfield, asked for effort over 2f out, soon held
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £17.20 (9, 6) |
| Tricast | £100.25 (9, 6, 5) |
| Win | £4.34 (9) |
| Place | £1.65 (9), £1.35 (6), £3.00 (5) |
| Swinger | £8.05 (5, 6), £6.85 (5, 9), £3.90 (6, 9) |
| Exacta | £19.70 (9, 6) |
| Trifecta | £119.00 (9, 6, 5) |
Video Highlights
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Firm | 9 | Saddadd | 4 | 3 | 9 7 | 95 | 1-32 | 36 days | R Varian (112 miles) | Silvestre De Sousa | 11/ 4 | 2:03.49 |
| 2024 | Good | 13 | King's Gambit | 2 | 3 | 9 3 | 93 | 812 | 239 days | Harry Charlton (24 miles) | William Buick | 7/ 2 | 2:04.36 |
| 2023 | Good | 14 | Bertinelli | 10 | 3 | 9 5 | 99 | 21-2 | 29 days | A P O'Brien | Ryan Moore | 9/ 2 | 2:09.47 |
| 2022 | Good | 12 | Israr | 12 | 3 | 9 5 | 89 | 12-3 | 32 days | J & T Gosden (112 miles) | Jim Crowley | 3/ 1 | 2:05.80 |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 10 | Bay Bridge | 8 | 3 | 8 10 | 90 | 34-1 | 38 days | Sir Michael Stoute (112 miles) | Ryan Moore | 11/ 4 | 2:09.24 |
| 2019 | Good | 15 | Headman | 14 | 3 | 9 7 | 95 | 12-6 | 36 days | H & R Charlton (24 miles) | Jason Watson | 12/ 1 | 2:05.33 |
| 2018 | Good to Firm | 11 | Communique | 3 | 3 | 8 4 | 84 | 22-32 | 22 days | C & M Johnston (236 miles) | Silvestre De Sousa | 7/ 1 | 2:05.43 |
| 2017 | Soft | 13 | Defoe | 1 | 3 | 9 0 | 88 | 120 | 224 days | R Varian (112 miles) | Andrea Atzeni | 8/ 1 | 2:14.57 |
| 2016 | Good | 15 | Imperial Aviator | 3 | 3 | 8 13 | 85 | 223-1 | 21 days | H & R Charlton (24 miles) | Oisin Murphy | 7/ 2 | 2:08.13 |
| 2015 | Good | 13 | Time Test | 3 | 3 | 8 12 | 93 | 212 | 241 days | H & R Charlton (24 miles) | Ryan Moore | 7/ 2 | 2:07.64 |
| 2014 | Good to Firm | 8 | Cannock Chase | 7 | 3 | 9 4 | 89 | 2-1 | 40 days | Sir Michael Stoute (112 miles) | Ryan Moore | 11/ 4 | 2:06.80 |
| 2013 | Good to Firm | 7 | High Troja | 2 | 3 | 8 2 | 83 | 522-213 | 13 days | E A L Dunlop (112 miles) | Paul Hanagan | 25/ 1 | 2:10.12 |
| 2012 | Good to Soft | 13 | Expense Claim | 14 | 3 | 9 3 | 85 | 573-11 | 13 days | A M Balding (9 miles) | J Fortune | 7/ 1 | 2:13.32 |
| 2011 | Good to Firm | 8 | Al Kazeem | 1 | 3 | 9 4 | 95 | 51-2 | 29 days | H & R Charlton (24 miles) | S Drowne | 9/ 2 | 2:09.02 |
| 2010 | Good to Firm | 15 | Green Moon | 11 | 3 | 8 11 | 82 | 84-1 | 21 days | H J L Dunlop (14 miles) | Jamie Spencer | 11/ 1 | 2:05.45 |
| 2009 | Soft | 12 | Aqwaal | 12 | 3 | 8 8 | 85 | 031-1 | 22 days | E A L Dunlop (112 miles) | Richard Hills | 6/ 4 | 2:09.81 |
| 2008 | Good | 14 | Strategic Mission | 5 | 3 | 8 10 | 87 | 361 | 219 days | P & O Cole (79 miles) | T Quinn | 16/ 1 | 2:07.97 |
| 2007 | Good to Soft | 13 | Zaham | 6 | 3 | 8 11 | 87 | 2113 | 22 days | C & M Johnston (236 miles) | Richard Hills | 4/ 1 | 2:09.01 |
| 2006 | Soft | 15 | Pearly King | 1 | 3 | 9 2 | 90 | 0-11 | 16 days | Sir Michael Stoute (112 miles) | Kieren Fallon | 9/ 2 | 2:15.88 |