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2026 Gold Cup

Any one got any info on the ground ? Spillane's definitely needs it soft
 
Looks like cloudy windy day with no
More rain now.
Not sure it will be that soft?
No it won't be but it'll be a lot fairer than the last 2 days. Genuine Good to Soft on Chase course and on the Softer side over Hurdles. No excuses.
 
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Incredible run by Gaelic and Paul, really good ride to drop when he did and come through


Inothewayurthinkin has some engine to come 2nd after that first 3m
 
Does the Champion Hurdle Gold Cup double for Ricci and so easily could have ended up being a Mares Hurdle Ryanair double instead. Finally took the risk and it paid off.
 
Really sad about Envoi, really brings things back down to earth after that performance by Gaelic 💔
 
Awful news. What a career he had. Bumper grade 1, novice hurdle grade 1, novice chase grade 1, grade 1 open chase wins at 2m, 2m4 and 3m. Doubt we’ll see another horse do that.