Contesting the Gold Cup for the first time no barrier to Ascot success

Ascot Gold Cup

Key trends

Sire stamina index in excess of 9.5f, ten winners in last ten runnings
Won within last two starts, 9/10
Adjusted RPR of at least 127, 9/10
Rated within 5lb of RPR top-rated, 9/10 (six were top-rated)
Group-race winner, 9/10 (six had won a Group 1)
Won over at least 2m, 8/10 (both exceptions trained by Aidan O’Brien)

Other factors

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Published on 18 May 2021inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:58, 18 May 2021

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