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Grade 2 Haldon Gold Cup the highlight on an action-packed day of racing

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The biggest race of the day has already been run, with Cross Counter landing the $7.3 million Melbourne Cup, but there is still plenty of action to come, most notably the Bwin Haldon Gold Cup (2.05) at Exeter.

There are only five runners due to the relatively quick ground, but it is still a high-class affair featuring Grade 1 winners God's Own, Diego Du Charmil and San Benedeto. Fairyhouse provides the only other jumps action.

King Of Comedy, a son of Kingman who was an impressive winner on debut at Sandown, is an interesting runner (12.15) on the final card of the year at Redcar, while Wolverhampton and Kempton both host eight-race cards on the all-weather.

Away from the track the entries for the Unibet Elite Hurdle at Wincanton on Saturday will be belatedly revealed.


Going report

Wolverhampton (first race at: 12.05)
Standard

Redcar (12.15)
Soft, good to soft in places (GoingStick 6.8 at 1.30pm on Saturday)

Fairyhouse (12.20)
Good, good to firm in places

Exeter (1.00)
Good, good to firm in places (GoingStick 8.1 at 9.15am on Monday)

Kempton (4.30)
Standard to slow


Market Movers

1.35 Exeter - Zoffany Bay 3-1 (from 7-2)
2.20 Fairyhouse - Aherlow 4-1 (from 11-2)
3.00 Redcar - Chinese Spirit 7-1 (from 10-1)

What to back

Despite a small field, Pricewise has found some value in the Haldon Gold Cup. Read all about his selection here.

Elsewhere, with five meetings and 38 races set to be run in Britain and Ireland, our regional experts can help you find the value in the daily Tips Box.


What to read

Saeed Bin Suroor has had his say on his Breeders' Cup Classic third Thunder Snow and the ride he was given by Christophe Soumillon, a ride that has attracted plenty of criticism.

After dissecting the hopes of the Colin Tizzard stable yesterday, it is time to read all about Jessica Harrington's hopes for the season in the latest stable tour.


What to watch

The Monday Postcast is now available, with Maddy Playle, Nick Watts, Dave Orton and Paddy Power's Sam Harley taking a look back at last weekend's action – including a Breeders' Cup success for Enable – before they try and find the early value for next weekend's racing at Doncaster, Wincanton and Aintree.

The first of a new series – titled Cue Cards – sees Oliver Sherwood reveal all about yard favourite Rayvin Black.


The best of Racing Post Sport

The Champions League is back again this evening and Steve Davies has previewed Liverpool's trip to Serbia to face Red Star Belgrade.

Tottenham have struggled in Europe this season and really need a win if they are to have any hope of qualifying from their group. Dan Childs thinks they could get a Champions League lifeline at Wembley.


Final thought

John Gosden already has two colts in his camp, Too Darn Hot and Calyx, that can be considered Classic contenders next season, but in King Of Comedy he could have another smart one at his disposal. It will be fascinating to see what sort of performance he can put up under a penalty at Redcar.


For the freshest betting advice, based on latest going and market conditions, don't miss the Live Tipster every afternoon. Just click Raceday Live at racingpost.com or the mobile app


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