Monmore Race 9 - Ladbrokes Gold Cup Final 2026
SLINGSHOT POPPY (4) was a last start winner (28.21) from Box 4 at Monmore. Has a solid record from this box including nine wins and a minor placing. Has hit winning form and can go on with it. WOLTEMADE (5) is a promising type who notched his 12th career success when too good (28.09) at Monmore last time. Has a solid record from this box including three wins and a minor placing. Capable of going well again. HEADFORD DANE (1) ran the fastest on the card last time scoring by 5 lengths (27.90) at Monmore. Expecting another bold showing. HEADFORD CIAN (6) hit the frame latest (28.21) when second at Monmore in a OR1. Already a winner from this trap.
Stats
Comments
Good effort to score last start by 5 lengths over 480m at Monmore in 27.90, beating Scooby Diamond. Can make it back to back wins.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | $1,437.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:27.90 | 0:27.90 | 0:27.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.33 | |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Winner two starts back at Monmore over 480m in 28.69. Last start found the minor prize over 480m at Monmore in OR1. Needs to find a bit more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | $1,437.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.26 | 0:28.21 | 0:27.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 | |
| 1/6 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | $1,389.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.69 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 | |
| 1/2 | 01/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.52 | 0:28.52 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/07/2026 | 10 | IV | $1,612.00 | Sheffield Bags | 500m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.00 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | OR1 | $1,296.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.01 | 0:28.58 | 0:28.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/1 | 03/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:28.50 | 0:28.50 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/06/2026 | 31 | OR | $1,392.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.44 |
| 4/6 | 29/05/2026 | 27 | AA0 | $487.00 | Tralee | 503m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.6L | $2.63 |
Stats
Comments
Winner two starts back at Monmore over 480m in 28.73. Last start filled a minor placing over 480m at Monmore in OR1. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | $1,437.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.29 | 0:27.90 | 0:27.90 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.75 | |
| 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 |
| 1/1 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.32 | 0:15.32 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort after tracking the speed to score in a OR1 by 0.5 len at Monmore over 480m (28.21). Looks the one to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | $1,437.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.21 | 0:28.21 | 0:27.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.36 | |
| 2/6 | 08/08/2026 | 16 | $1,389.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.69 | 0:28.55 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 | |
| 1/6 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | OR2 | $19,194.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:28.02 | 0:28.02 | 0:28.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | OR2 | $1,248.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:27.95 | 0:27.95 | 0:27.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/6 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | OR2 | $1,248.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:28.13 | 0:28.13 | 0:28.13 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/1 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:28.22 | 0:28.22 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/06/2026 | 27 | IV | $2,341.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:26.48 | 0:26.48 | 0:26.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/1 | 12/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:26.91 | 0:26.91 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Talented performer with an excellent strike rate at this journey. Continued the excellent form last start when he scored over 480m at Monmore in a handy 28.09, beating Headford Cian. Has won three races from this trap. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | $1,437.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.09 | 0:28.09 | 0:27.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 | |
| 1/6 | 08/08/2026 | 16 | $1,389.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.48 | 0:28.48 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 | |
| 1/2 | 01/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.59 | 0:28.59 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | OR1 | $33,589.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:28.01 | 0:28.01 | 0:28.01 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | OR1 | $1,344.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:28.49 | 0:28.49 | 0:27.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 09/07/2026 | 49 | OR1 | $1,296.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:28.13 | 0:28.13 | 0:28.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/1 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:28.63 | 0:28.63 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | OR2 | $9,738.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:28.23 | 0:28.23 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently, including a win three back at Monmore, before placings at last two runs, the latest when second (28.21) over 480m at Monmore. This appears within his reach.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | $1,437.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.21 | 0:28.09 | 0:27.90 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 | |
| 2/6 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | $1,389.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.50 | 0:28.48 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 | |
| 1/5 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | $1,073.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.48 | 0:28.48 | 0:28.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 | |
| 2/5 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | $1,919.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.49 | 0:28.41 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.62 | |
| 1/6 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | $1,200.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.17 | 0:28.17 | 0:28.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 | |
| 2/5 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | $1,075.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.75 | 0:28.64 | 0:28.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 | |
| 1/1 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.53 | 0:16.53 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 30/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Galway | 320m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.98 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 |