Gold Cup 2016 Result
16:20 Thursday 16 June 2016 |
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GOLD CUP IN HONOUR OF THE QUEEN'S 90th BIRTHDAY (Group 1) (1) |
Distance : 2m 4f |
Prize : £226,840 Age : 4yo+ Race Type : Flat | Going : Gd/Sft |
Non Runners: CURBYOURENTHUSIASM (IRE) . |
Winning Owner: LJWilliams/MrsJMagnier/MTabor/DSmith |
Time: 4m 26.21s |
Non Runners: CURBYOURENTHUSIASM (IRE) . |
Winning Owner: LJWilliams/MrsJMagnier/MTabor/DSmith |
Time: 4m 26.21s |
In contrast to recent runnings, which were open and competitive, with no outstanding stayer in the field, and produced tight and thrilling finishes, the latest Gold Cup featured a strong favourite with obvious form claims, and he duly delivered a most authoritative performance despite meeting trouble in running, the best winner since a similarly dominant Fame And Glory in 2011, softer ground than usual meaning the field finished well strung out, lack of ability and stamina fully found out.
In contrast to recent runnings, which were open and competitive, with no outstanding stayer in the field, and produced tight and thrilling finishes, the latest Gold Cup featured a strong favourite with obvious form claims, and he duly delivered a most authoritative performance despite meeting trouble in running, the best winner since a similarly dominant Fame And Glory in 2011, softer ground than usual meaning the field finished well strung out, lack of ability and stamina fully found out.