Monmore Race 8 - Ladbrokes Gold Cup (Semi Final 2)
WICKY NED (1) has some solid form under his belt and proved too classy last time to win by 3 lengths at Monmore in a handy 28.45 beating Anglesey Milo. Has a strong record from this draw, notching five wins and three minor placings from eight starts. Well placed and will be tough to beat. WISE TOURNAMENT (6) goes very well this trip starting 23 times for nine wins and 10 minors. In the money last time at Monmore (28.83) in a OR1, finishing a 5 length third. Makes strong appeal on best. SCOOBY DIAMOND (5) jumped cleanly last start and led all the way (28.73) at Monmore in a OR1 over 480m. Boasts a strong record from this draw with six wins and four minor placings from 10 starts. Significant danger. HEADFORD DANE (3) has been in the money at his last two runs, most recently when second (28.87) in a OR1 over 480m at Monmore.
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Comments
Consistent performer who is new here. Nice win last start easily by 3 lengths at Monmore (28.45) beating Anglesey Milo in a OR1 on August 8. Form from this trap is very strong, including five wins. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/08/2026 | 16 | $1,389.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.45 | 0:28.45 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 | |
| 1/2 | 01/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.44 | 0:28.44 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | OR1 | $33,589.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:28.12 | 0:28.01 | 0:28.01 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | OR1 | $1,200.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:28.41 | 0:28.41 | 0:27.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/07/2026 | 103 | OR1 | $1,296.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.00 | 0:28.34 | 0:28.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/1 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | 215 | OR1 | $1,610.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:29.01 | 0:28.55 | 0:28.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.7L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 25/08/2025 | 44 | IV | $38,066.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.22 | 0:29.22 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
Stats
Comments
Racing well of late. In the money two starts back at Romford then finished third at his latest appearance in a OR1 at Monmore over 480m (28.94). Going well but happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | $1,389.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.94 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 | |
| 3/5 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,073.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.29 | 0:23.97 | 0:23.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/07/2026 | 6 | OR3 | $1,075.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.67 | 0:24.41 | 0:23.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/07/2026 | 63 | A1 | $893.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.41 | 0:24.29 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/2 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.50 | 0:24.50 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 03/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.33 | 0:24.33 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | $1,311.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.19 | 0:28.66 | 0:28.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 | |
| 2/6 | 08/05/2026 | 6 | $1,323.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.94 | 0:28.62 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
Stats
Comments
Followed a minor placing at Monmore two runs ago with a sound second, beaten 2.25 lengths, last start in a OR1 at Monmore over 480m (28.87). Expected to measure up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | $1,389.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.87 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 | |
| 2/5 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | $1,073.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.70 | 0:28.19 | 0:28.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.20 | |
| 5/5 | 24/07/2026 | 125 | OR3 | $5,175.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.77 | 0:28.09 | 0:28.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/2 | 18/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.44 | 0:28.44 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.48 | 0:28.48 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | OR1 | $1,635.00 | Central Park | 491m | 0:28.89 | 0:28.56 | 0:28.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | OR1 | $1,635.00 | Central Park | 491m | 0:28.58 | 0:28.58 | 0:28.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/6 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | $1,468.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.38 | 0:28.04 | 0:28.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.2L | $2.00 |
Stats
Comments
Racing well of late. In the money two starts back at Monmore then finished runner-up at her latest appearance in a OR1 at Monmore over 480m (29.04). This might be too rich.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | $1,389.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:29.04 | 0:28.73 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 | |
| 3/6 | 01/08/2026 | 6 | $1,197.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:29.12 | 0:28.74 | 0:28.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 | |
| 4/5 | 26/07/2026 | 8 | OR | $1,324.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:16.17 | 0:15.74 | 0:15.74 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.80 |
| 5/6 | 18/07/2026 | 37 | $1,200.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.96 | 0:28.17 | 0:28.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $2.88 | |
| 1/1 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.46 | 0:15.46 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $1,919.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.40 | 0:28.40 | 0:28.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/06/2026 | 32 | OR3 | $1,311.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.56 | 0:28.36 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/2 | 31/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 460m | 0:26.83 | 0:26.83 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to score last start by 4 lengths over 480m at Monmore in 28.73, beating Newinn Tonic. In top form and can make it three straight.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | $1,389.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.73 | 0:28.73 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 | |
| 1/6 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | OR | $1,628.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.41 | 0:28.41 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | OR3 | $5,545.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 0:15.70 | 0:15.60 | 0:15.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/2 | 18/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 0:15.74 | 0:15.74 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | OR2 | $12,476.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.00 | 0:24.00 | 0:23.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 03/07/2026 | 4 | OR2 | $1,344.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.23 | 0:23.91 | 0:23.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 29/06/2026 | 11 | OR2 | $1,200.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:23.79 | 0:23.79 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/1 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.32 | 0:15.32 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently, including a win two back at Monmore, before a 5 length third (28.83) over 480m at Monmore last time. More than capable and has to be included.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | $1,389.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.83 | 0:28.45 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 | |
| 1/5 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | $1,919.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.41 | 0:28.41 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.63 | |
| 2/6 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | $1,200.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.67 | 0:28.59 | 0:28.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 | |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | $1,919.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.43 | 0:28.43 | 0:28.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.88 | |
| 1/6 | 04/07/2026 | 16 | $1,200.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.36 | 0:28.36 | 0:28.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.73 | |
| 1/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,631.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.18 | 0:28.18 | 0:28.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/2 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.52 | 0:28.52 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | 0:29.53 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |