Aintree Race 5 - Betmgm Haldon Gold Cup Hcp Chase (Grade 2) (Limited Hcp) (Gbb Race)
Dan Skelton landed the Haldon Gold Cup last year at Exeter and MIRABAD (2) was successful among G1 company here during the spring. Expected to spot on after his hurdle outing at Carlisle a fortnight ago. Rates a major player. RUBAUD (3) is a super talented horse and a tremendous servant to connections. Reignites his chasing career looking to give Paul Nicholls yet another victory in this race. JPR ONE (1) showed there is still more to come when battling to win a handicap at Cheltenham last month. Worth giving close consideration. STENCIL (4) makes his debut for Tom George after failing to finish here in the spring.

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after six months favourite; won by 0.8 len Cheltenham on October 23 over 3200m defeating Traprain Law with 76kg at $4 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up finished third of 10 runners at Ascot on November 22 over 3400m, 2.25 len behind Calico carrying 73.5kg at $4.30. Can improve on first up performance. One to take very seriously.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/10/2026 | 181 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 3:51.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | G1 OPEN 5U | $317,620.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Brendan Powell | 74.5kg | 3:46.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/04/2026 | 29 | G1 OPEN 5U | $450,840.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 74.5kg | 4:50.60 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | 40 | G1 OPEN 5U | $680,600.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Brendan Powell | 74.5kg | 5:07.34 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/01/2026 | 49 | STPLE HCP 5U | $145,200.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 4:57.33 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 4:00.80 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 22/11/2025 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 73.5kg | 4:19.20 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 07/11/2025 | 200 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Exeter | 3520m | Good | Brendan Powell | 74kg | 4:18.70 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/10 | 21/04/2025 | 40 | HCP CHSE 5U | $203,240.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 4:17.16 | 2-3-5 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 12/20 | 12/03/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 3:59.51 | 5-2-12 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/02/2025 | 63 | G2 OPEN 5U | $152,170.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 73.5kg | 4:09.10 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after six months finished second of 8 starters at Carlisle in the LR Panoramic Hurdle on October 22 over 3400m, 0.8 len behind Wilful with 71kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len Exeter on December 5 over 3500m defeating Joyeuse carrying 71kg at $15 in a steeplechase. Major player.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/10/2026 | 180 | LR OPEN 4U | $90,750.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:21.40 | 8-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 0/6 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 5U | $317,620.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 74.5kg | 3:46.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 45 | G1 OPEN 5U | $217,790.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 73kg | 3:54.16 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/3 | 25/02/2026 | 18 | CHSE 5U | $26,200.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | 4:39.03 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $1.25 |
| 2/3 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | G2 CHSE 5U | $146,770.00 | Warwick Uk | 3267m | Heavy | Tristan Durrell | 71kg | 4:03.12 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $8.00 |
| 0/6 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 75kg | 4:04.36 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/5 | 27/12/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN 4U | $134,270.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 3:45.51 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 05/12/2025 | 19 | CHSE 4U | $29,040.00 | Exeter | 3520m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 71kg | 4:23.81 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/18 | 16/11/2025 | 281 | HDLE HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 69.5kg | 4:00.69 | 6-4-8 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $4.50 |
| 10/17 | 08/02/2025 | 57 | HCP HDLE 4U | $278,460.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Luke Scott | 67.5kg | 3:56.90 | 1-4-10 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/14 | 13/12/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $41,510.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good Soft | Luke Scott | 67.5kg | 4:05.17 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after six months finished fourth of 8 starters at Carlisle in the LR Panoramic Hurdle on October 22 over 3400m, 5 len behind Wilful with 73.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up won by a neck Wincanton in a G2 Elite Hurdle on November 8 over 3000m defeating Hamlet's Night with 73.5kg at $1.10 in a jumps. Not to be taken lightly for a yard who often win this.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/10/2026 | 180 | LR OPEN 4U | $90,750.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73.5kg | 4:21.40 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/4 | 25/04/2026 | 45 | G2 OPEN 4U | $139,260.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4325m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $6.00 |
| 0/20 | 11/03/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 3:52.93 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 14/02/2026 | 50 | G2 OPEN 4U | $127,050.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Heavy | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 3:51.94 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 26/12/2025 | 48 | G1 OPEN 4U | $235,940.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 3:41.29 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/11/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 4U | $127,050.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Harry Cobden | 73.5kg | 3:32.34 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.13 |
| 1/4 | 19/10/2025 | 171 | LR HDLE 4U | $87,040.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 73.5kg | 3:43.53 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.91 |
| 5/6 | 01/05/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 5U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/04/2025 | 40 | G1 CHSE 5U | $241,410.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 4:58.58 | 2-3-5 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 5U | $138,380.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 5:20.88 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/4 | 08/02/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN 5U | $130,560.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 3:56.98 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Harry Cobden
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at this track Red Rum Handicap Chase April 9 over 3200m. First up last campaign 5 in a small field at Cheltenham in the G2 November Novices' Chase November 15 over 3200m, slow track; 14 len behind July Flower carrying 68kg at $7. Yard debut and worth a market check.
Last Starts 210 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/15 | 09/04/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $189,170.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 3:54.56 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
| 10/18 | 12/03/2026 | 44 | G2 OPEN 5U | $226,870.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 68.5kg | 5:10.84 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 27/01/2026 | 39 | CHSE 5U | $27,230.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:08.05 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/4 | 19/12/2025 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,320.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 4:13.79 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.25 |
| 5/6 | 15/11/2025 | 249 | G2 OPEN 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 68kg | 4:02.56 | 6-3-5 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $7.00 |
| 15/22 | 11/03/2025 | 45 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $143,720.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | James Reveley | 75kg | 3:57.67 | 2-8-15 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/10 | 25/01/2025 | 57 | G2 OPEN 4 | $147,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | James Reveley | 72kg | 4:10.30 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/11/2024 | 39 | G3 HDLE CF 3 | $223,140.00 | Compiegne | 3400m | Heavy | James Reveley | 66kg | 4:14.12 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 21/10/2024 | 161 | HDLE CL2 CF 3 | $88,850.00 | Compiegne | 3400m | Heavy | James Reveley | 67kg | 4:23.89 | 6-5-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/11 | 13/05/2024 | - | HDLE CL4 CG 3 | $78,560.00 | Compiegne | 3200m | Soft | James Reveley | 67kg | 3:59.41 | 7-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Ben Godfrey
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after seven months finished fourth of 11 starters at Ascot on October 31 over 3400m, 7 len behind Vanderpoel with 73kg at $12. Previously second-up finished 13th of 15 runners at this track Red Rum Handicap Chase on April 9 over 3200m, 32 len behind Ryan's Rocket with 75.5kg at $29. Looks vulnerable.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 31/10/2026 | 189 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 73kg | 4:01.30 | 9-8-4 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 0/6 | 25/04/2026 | 16 | G1 OPEN 5U | $317,620.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 3:46.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 13/15 | 09/04/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $189,170.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 3:54.56 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/03/2026 | 109 | G1 OPEN 5U | $725,980.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 3:51.84 | - | 0 |
| 64.5L | $151.00 |
| 0/10 | 22/11/2025 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72.5kg | 4:19.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 24/10/2025 | 176 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 3:52.78 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/05/2025 | 26 | G1 OPEN 5U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/04/2025 | 35 | G1 CHSE 5U | $238,120.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 3:51.68 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/03/2025 | 64 | HCP CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 65kg | 3:53.60 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 27/12/2024 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $130,560.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 71.5kg | 3:48.00 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 33.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/11/2024 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $39,290.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 4:04.10 | 4-5-7 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after eight months. Finished off last preparation 2 of 7 runners at Uttoxeter March 28 over 4000m, 2.75 len behind As Legends Have It with 74.5kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 11 len Southwell February 2 over 3200m defeating Mr Grey Sky carrying 75kg at $3.50. Form needs improving upon.
Last Starts 222 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/03/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,230.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Gina Andrews | 74.5kg | 5:11.25 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 27/02/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $35,180.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 74.5kg | 4:13.97 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/7 | 02/02/2026 | 80 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 75kg | 4:08.86 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 14/11/2025 | 346 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 73.5kg | 5:33.27 | 4-1-4 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/12/2024 | 46 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 70.5kg | 4:09.80 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.83 |
| 4/10 | 18/10/2024 | 229 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 68kg | 3:56.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Charm Park P2p | 4023m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 71.5kg | 5:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.00 |