Andy Holding's Racing Tips for Thursday at Royal Ascot 2026
Royal Ascot Thursday 16:15 Betting Odds- Winner
Gold Cup ()
- Starters:11
- Distance:2m 3f 210y
- Class: 1
- Age:4YO plus
- Prize:£396970
- Going:Good to firm
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| 10 |  R L Moore111-11 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 9/5 | 2 | 21/10 | |
| 6 |  W Buick51111- | 10/3 | 3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 3 | 7/2 | 3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 100/ 30 | 100/ 30 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3 | 3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | |
| 9 |  Ray Dawson2342-1 | 4 | 9/2 | 4 | 4 | 9/2 | 4 | 4 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5 | 147/ 25 | 142/ 25 | |
| 2 |  Dylan Browne McMonagle174-63 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7 | 13/2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 353/ 50 | 343/ 50 | |
| 3 |  Oisin Murphy17-221 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 17/2 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 17/2 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 103/ 10 | 49/5 | |
| 5 |  R Havlin212-12 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 88/5 | 181/ 10 | |
| 7 |  Billy Lee125-51 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | |
| 4 |  David Probert66-841 | 50 | 66 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 66 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 66 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 66 | 66 | 50 | 77 | 97 | |
| 8 |  Colin Keane160-46 | 80 | 80 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 80 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 80 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 80 | 80 | 66 | 87 | 97 | |
| 1 |  James Doyle23-132 | 66 | 100 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 80 | 66 | 80 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 80 | 66 | 80 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 80 | 100 | 100 | 80 | 107 | 146 | |
| 11 |  K Shoemark211-32 | 100 | 80 | 100 | 100 | 66 | 80 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 125 | 100 | 100 | 80 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 125 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 125 | 150 | 150 | 125 | 107 | 166 | |
Royal Ascot Thursday 16:15 Racecard & Betting Preview
Horse Number
Notables
Overview
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1 (1) Al Nayyirg (GB) 34
Form: 23-132
Age: 8
Weight:
9 - 4 p
Colour: b
Dam: Bright Beacon
Sire: Dubawi
Dam's Sire: Manduro
Trainer: Tom Clover
Jockey: James Doyle
Winner of six races from 1m 2f to 1m 7f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/4l by Rahiebb when second of 7 at 11-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes at York over 1m 6f (good) last month.
100/1
2 (8) Al Riffah (FR) 28
Form: 174-63
Age: 6
Weight:
9 - 4 p
Colour: b
Dam: Love On My Mind
Sire: Wootton Bassett
Dam's Sire: Galileo
Trainer: J P O'Brien
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 9 behind Caballo De Mar beaten a head at 5-2fav on his latest outing in the Group 1 Prix Vicomtesse Vigier at ParisLongchamp over 1m 7f (soft) last month.
15/2
3 (11) Caballo De Marg (IRE) 28
Form: 17-221
Age: 5
Weight:
9 - 4 p
Colour: b
Dam: Oberyn
Sire: Phoenix Of Spain
Dam's Sire: Holy Roman Emperor
Trainer: George Scott
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Has won nine races from 1m 5f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. A winner at 12-1 in the Group 1 Prix Vicomtesse Vigier at ParisLongchamp over 1m 7f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Santorini Star by a short head.
9/1
4 (5) Dubai Futureg (GB) 21
Form: 66-841
Age: 10
Weight:
9 - 4 p
Colour: b
Dam: Anjaz
Sire: Dubawi
Dam's Sire: Street Cry
Trainer: S bin Suroor
Jockey: David Probert
Has won ten races from 1m 2f to 2m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 28-1 in the Group 3 Star Sports Henry II Stakes at Sandown over 2m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Sweet William by a neck.
66/1
5 (9) Sweet Williamg (IRE) 21
Form: 212-12
Age: 7
Weight:
9 - 4 v
Colour: b
Dam: Gale Force
Sire: Sea The Stars
Dam's Sire: Shirocco
Trainer: J & T Gosden
Jockey: R Havlin
Winner of seven races from 1m 4f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten a neck by Dubai Future when second of 7 at 8-13fav on his latest outing in the Group 3 Star Sports Henry II Stakes at Sandown over 2m (good) last month.
18/1
6 (2) Trawlermang (IRE) 243
Form: 51111-
Age: 8
Weight:
9 - 4 h
Colour: b
Dam: Tidespring
Sire: Golden Horn
Dam's Sire: Monsun
Trainer: J & T Gosden
Jockey: W Buick
Has won 11 races from 1m 2f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 5-6fav here over 2m (good) in October last year, beating Sweet William by 1 1/2l.
7/2
7 (4) Carmersc (IRE) 20
Form: 125-51
Age: 4
Weight:
9 - 3 v
Colour: b
Dam: Signe
Sire: Wootton Bassett
Dam's Sire: Sea The Stars
Trainer: P Twomey
Jockey: Billy Lee
He has won four times from 1m 5f to 2m on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing when 5-6fav at Down Royal over 2m (good) last month, beating Layfayette by 2 1/4l.
20/1
8 (6) Furthurg (IRE) 21
Form: 160-46
Age: 4
Weight:
9 - 3
Colour: gr
Dam: Danamight
Sire: Waldgeist
Dam's Sire: Danetime
Trainer: A M Balding
Jockey: Colin Keane
Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 5f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 5l behind Dubai Future when sixth of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Star Sports Henry II Stakes at Sandown over 2m (good) last month.
80/1
9 (10) Rahiebbc (GB) 34
Form: 2342-1
Age: 4
Weight:
9 - 3
Colour: b
Dam: Playful Sound
Sire: Frankel
Dam's Sire: Street Cry
Trainer: R Varian
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Successful at 1m and 1m 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 4-1 in the Group 2 Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes at York over 1m 6f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Al Nayyir by 2 1/4l.
5/1
10 (3) Scandinaviac (USA) 34
Form: 111-11
Age: 4
Weight:
9 - 3 p
Colour: b
Dam: Fabulous
Sire: Justify
Dam's Sire: Galileo
Trainer: A P O'Brien
Jockey: R L Moore
Winner of six races from 1m 2f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on his latest outing when 2-9fav in the Group 3 Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 6f (good) last month, beating Happy Pharoah by 1/2l.
9/5
11 (7) Miss Alpillesm (GB) 26
Form: 211-32
Age: 5
Weight:
9 - 1
Colour: b
Dam: Alma Linda
Sire: Sea The Stars
Dam's Sire: Invincible Spirit
Trainer: E Walker
Jockey: K Shoemark
She has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Danielle when second of 7 at 6-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 William Hill Bronte Cup Fillies' Stakes at York over 1m 6f (good) last month.
150/1
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Forecast Prices: Scandinavia 6/4, Trawlerman 7/2, Rahiebb 7/2, Al Riffa 8/1, Caballo De Mar 8/1, Sweet William 14/1, Carmers 25/1, Dubai Future 50/1, Furthur 66/1, Al Nayyir 66/1, Miss Alpilles 100/1
oddschecker Verdict
This race has been the subject of O'Brien/Gosden dominance for the last 10 years so it comes as no surprise that the market is headed by Scandinavia and TRAWLERMAN. The former hasn't looked back since finishing fifth to Carmers in the Queen's Vase 12 months ago and boasts iron-clad credentials, but Trawlerman can ensure this prize remains on home soil. Second to Kyprios in this two years ago before defeating stable companion Sweet William to go one better 12 months later, he can launch a successful defence of his crown, for all that he does arrive without a run behind him this term. Rahiebb was only beaten a neck by Scandinavia in the St Leger before returning with a commanding victory in the Yorkshire Cup. Caballo De Mar had Al Riffa just a neck back in third when landing the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier and they are just two others who help make this an intriguing renewal.
Prediction: 1st Trawlerman, 2nd Scandinavia, 3rd Rahiebb
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