2.20 2m. 4f. 44yds. 15 Declared. Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £150,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €84,405.00 2nd - €31,800.00 3rd - €15,915.00 4th - €7,950.00 5th - €3,990.00 6th - €1,995.00 7th - €990.00 8th - €510.00
Formscan - Paul Nicholls landed this contest last term and his GINNY'S DESTINY looks well capable of giving him back-to-back wins in the race. He enjoyed a productive campaign last season, notching up three course wins before finding only one too good in a couple of Grade 1 assignments at the big spring festivals. Off what looks a workable mark, he can continue the yard's recent good run of form. Lets Go Champ travelled well for a long way before fading into sixth in the Galway Plate over an extended 2m6f last time, and he commands respect easing in trip. Ryanair winner Protektorat has his fair share of weight to carry, but Dan Skelton's classy chaser cannot be overlooked.