2022 Gold Cup at Royal Ascot: the runners, the odds, the verdict
Staying legend Stradivarius faces Kyprios and Princess Zoe in his bid to win a fourth Gold Cup and match the achievements of the mighty Yeats. Can he do it? Read more from our Spotlight experts . . .
4.20 Ascot: Gold Cup racecard and betting
1 Alignak
Ran on well to be fourth of 13 in the 2m Dubai Gold Cup in March last time
Trainer: Jamie Osborne
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Odds: 80-1
2 Earlofthecotswolds
Useful jumper who has done very well switched to Flat on AW; faces a big step up in class
Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies
Jockey: Liam Keniry
Odds: 66-1
3 Stradivarius
Won this race in 2018, 2019 and 2020; 4th in 2021; still capable of a mighty shout
Trainer: John and Thady Gosden
Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Odds: 9-4
4 Trueshan
NON-RUNNER
5 Kyprios
Impressed both runs (1m6f, good) this year; trainer knows all about Ascot Gold Cup winners
Trainer: Aidan O'Brien
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Odds: 11-8 favourite
6 Mojo Star
Second last year on good to soft in the Derby and St Leger; plenty of the stayer about him
Trainer: Richard Hannon
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Odds: 14-1
7 Tashkan
Trainer: Brian Ellison
Jockey: Ben Robinson
Odds: 20-1
More interesting on softer than good but he's a very strong candidate for this longer trip
8 Bubble Smart
Best form when upped to 2m4f in the Cadran behind Trueshan and Stradivarius, rallying
Trainer: Mikel Delzangles
Jockey: Gerald Mosse
Odds: 50-1
9 Burning Victory
Second in the 2m2f Cesarewitch when it looked as if this longer trip could suit her well
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: William Buick
Odds: 16-1
10 Princess Zoe
Excellent second in this race last year on good to firm; major claims
Trainer: Tony Mullins
Jockey: Joey Sheridan
Odds: 7-1
The verdict
Stradivarius is a very strong candidate for his fourth Gold Cup win but Princess Zoe beat him last year and may do so again.
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