close up down left right tick checkbox-mono-Large checkbox-mono-Large-active checkbox-color-Large checkbox-color-Large-active checkbox-color-XL checkbox-color-XL-active checkbox-color-reverse-Large checkbox-color-reverse-Large-active cross spinner spinner-reverse clear-bet clear-bet-reverse clear-stake clear-stake-reverse minimize backspace nav-menu info remove bet-success multiple-info multiples-tick order-arrow Chewron Down Info Info Aqua Skybet BestOdds SportingBet BoyleSports BetVictor logo tote logo bet365 logo betfair logo paddypower logo coral logo ladbrokers 888 sport william hill tote
down cross right results icon premium content video video hollow icon audio lifeNews icon-comment tick starFilled betSlip hot icon-liveCommentary refresh spinner arrow-down

left 3:45 right Ascot 20 Jun 2002

Gold Cup Class A Showcase Race (Group 1)

(Class 1) (4yo+) (2m3f210yds) 2m4f Good To Firm
1st £127,600 2nd £48,400 3rd £24,200 4th £11,000 5th £5,500 6th £3,300
pedigree Pedigrees
icon-comment Comments
Gold Cup Class A Showcase Race (Group 1), 2m4f - Good To Firm, Class 1 4yo+
Gold Cup Class A Showcase Race (Group 1), 2m4f - Good To Firm, Class 1 4yo+
pedigree Pedigrees
icon-comment Comments
Pos. (Draw)
Horse / SP
Trainer / Jockey
Jockey
Trainer
Age WGT OR TS RPR MR
left
1 (10)  
6 92 115 21 116 right
b g Robellino (USA) right - Greenvera (USA) right (Riverman) right
Reminders after start to track leader, driven along 3f out, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied gamely under pressure and hard ridden to lead final 100yds (trainer said gelding was better suited by the extra distance, and was running to his known form over this distance at Ascot) (tchd 20-1 in places)
left
2 (3) nk
4 90 b 21 116 right
bb c Definite Article right - Kayu right (Tap On Wood) right
In touch, good headway from over 2f out, ridden to dispute lead just inside final furlong, kept on gamely but no extra final 100yds (op 3-1 tchd 100-30, 7-2 in places and 9-4 in places)
left
3 (12) 1 [1¼]
4 90 v 20 115 right
b c Sadler's Wells (USA) right - Truly Special right (Caerleon) right
In touch, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, driven and quickened to lead inside final furlong, headed final 100y, weakened near finish (op 6-1 tchd 7-1 in places)
left
4 (8) [3¾]
5 92 v 17 113 right
b h Sadler's Wells (USA) right - Moon Cactus right (Kris) right
In touch, headway over 2f out, not clear run and switched right to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong (op 16-1)
left
5 (13) shd [4]
5 92 111 17 113 right
b g Warning right - Princess Genista right (Ile De Bourbon) right
Behind, pushed along 3f out, hard driven and stayed on final 2f, going on inside final furlong but not reach leaders (op 12-1)
left
6 (9) ½ [4½]
9 92 119 16 112 right
ch g Persian Heights right - Rum Cay (USA) right (Our Native) right
Led, driven to quicken pace 6f out, headed over 2f out, stayed pressing winner until weakened inside final furlong (tchd 11-1 in a place)
left
7 (16) ¾ [5¼]
8 92 108 14 111
b g Machiavellian (USA) right - Applecross right (Glint Of Gold) right
Slowly into stride, keen hold, improved 6f out, ridden and headway on outside from over 2f out, one pace approaching final furlong (tchd 7-1)
left
8 (11) nk [5½]
4 90 100 14 111 right
b c Caerleon (USA) right - Lucayan Princess right (High Line) right
In touch, dropped rear 7f out, headway 3f out, staying on one pace when hampered well over 1f out, not recover (op 25-1)
left
9 (15) [7¼]
5 92 111 12 109 right
b g Fourstars Allstar (USA) right - Foolish Flight (IRE) right (Fools Holme) right
Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly over 1f out (op 6-1 tchd 15-2 in places)
left
10 (2) [8½]
5 92 b 10 108 right
b h Danzig (USA) right - Surely Georgies (USA) right (Alleged) right
Behind, ridden 5f out, some headway final 2f but never a danger
left
11 (14) nk [8¾]
4 90 110 10 108 right
ch g Nashwan (USA) right - Mill On The Floss right (Mill Reef) right
Held up in rear, ridden 4f out, kept on from over 2f out but not a danger
left
12 (4) hd [9]
5 92 96 10 108 right
b g Emperor Jones (USA) right - Sir Hollow (USA) right (Sir Ivor) right
Behind, ridden over 3f out, never near leaders (op 100-1)
left
13 (17) 5 [14]
8 92 115 5 103
b h Sadler's Wells (USA) right - Marie De Flandre (FR) right (Crystal Palace) right
Behind, ridden 4f out, never dangerous
left
14 (5) [17½]
7 92 115 1 99
b h Rainbow Quest (USA) right - Imaginary (IRE) right (Dancing Brave) right
Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened quickly 2f out
left
15 (7) 18 [35½]
4 90 88 81 right
ch g Zafonic (USA) right - Welsh Daylight right (Welsh Pageant) right
Always behind, lost touch final 4f (op 100-1 tchd 500-1 in places)
  • 15 ran Off time: 3:48:00 Winning time: 4m 25.64s (slow by 5.14s) Total SP: 116%
  • Non-runners: Akbar (vet's certificate), L'Evangile (unsuitable ground)
  • 1st owner: P D Savill (Royal Rebel) right 1st breeder: Bloomsbury Stud
  • 2nd owner: Seamus Sheridan (Vinnie Roe) right
  • 3rd owner: Godolphin (Wareed) right
  • Tote win: £16 PL: £3.80 £2 £1.80 Ex: £94.20 CSF: £50.20 Trifecta: £942.20 Pool: £56,665.55 - 42.70 winning units
  • DBI (SP%): L [Stalls 2-7] 30 (31%) M [8-12] 85 (31%) H [13-17] 35 (38%)
icon-android icon-iphone
Stay ahead of the field with the Racing Post app

Download the free Racing Post app and enjoy multiple unique racecard views tailored for your needs.
Plus, compare the odds and place bets with your favourite bookmakers all in one place, wherever you are.