Monmore Race 1 - Ladbrokes Gold Cup 2026- Heat 1
HEADFORD DANE (4) Zipped home into 2nd last time at this track in 28.7s and solid performer at this trip in the past. Should be swooping on the field late. Has genuine claims in this race. ZENITH TANJU (5) In the money when 3rd last time at Newcastle. Looking sharp on the track since returning from a spell. Displays good closing speed. Should go close. GROUCHOS GREGOR (1) Struggled with the pace when 5th last start at Sheffield. Likely to bounce back. Going well this campaign. Not out of this. ZENITH JIMBOMBOM (2) Ran a solid race on the speed before weakening to finish 3rd last time at Romford. Will be trying to topple them late. Keep in mind.
Stats
Comments
Started $2.62 and didn't find the line when 5th last start at Sheffield. Likely to bounce back. Very competitive this preparation. One of the value chances in this race.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 19/07/2026 | - | IV | $585.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:29.00 | 00:29.00 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.58 | 00:28.58 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.25L | $2.35 |
| 1/5 | 29/06/2026 | - | OR | $405.00 | Nottingham | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.69L | $1.40 |
| 4/6 | 29/05/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Tralee | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6.6L | $2.62 |
| 3/5 | 02/05/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 549m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 548m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 548m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 549m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Limerick | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 10L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Limerick | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Galway | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Galway | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Galway | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Galway | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/11/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/10/2025 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Worked hard to finish 3rd last time at Romford. Performing honestly this campaign. Has very good closing speed. Could feature prominently.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 31/07/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:23.97 | 00:23.97 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4L | $4.20 |
| 4/5 | 24/07/2026 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.41 | 00:24.41 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.25L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/07/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.29 | 00:24.29 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $185.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.66 | 00:28.66 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $150.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.62 | 00:28.62 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $205.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.78 | 00:28.78 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.95 | 00:28.95 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.62 | 00:28.62 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.75L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | OR | $580.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.71 | 00:28.71 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.75L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.56 | 00:28.56 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.94L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:29.04 | 00:29.04 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.86 | 00:28.86 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:29.04 | 00:29.04 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.77 | 00:28.77 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:29.04 | 00:29.04 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 12L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 31/01/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.32 | 00:28.32 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.25L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 22/01/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.31 | 00:28.31 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4L | $3.40 |
| 1/3 | 10/01/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:29.50 | 00:29.50 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.75L | $1.38 |
| 1/5 | 03/01/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:23.43 | 00:23.43 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.25L | $1.38 |
| 2/6 | 27/12/2025 | - | IV | $1,100.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.97 | 00:28.97 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
At $4.50 folded up in the straight when 6th last time at Dunstall Park. Expecting improvement here and promising career start. Very competitive this campaign. Has a credible chance.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | OR3 | $1,926.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.16 | 00:28.16 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 12/07/2026 | - | OR1 | $10,500.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.13 | 00:29.13 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.75L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/07/2026 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.18 | 00:29.18 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 28/06/2026 | - | OR1 | $360.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.72 | 00:28.72 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 10L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 14/06/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.93 | 00:28.93 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.95 |
Stats
Comments
Nice effort when finishing 2nd last time around here in 28.7s and suited at this distance historically. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 01/08/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.19 | 00:28.19 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6.25L | $2.15 |
| 5/5 | 24/07/2026 | - | OR3 | $1,926.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.09 | 00:28.09 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 8.45L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.56 | 00:28.56 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.71L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.58 | 00:28.58 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.04 | 00:28.04 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.2L | $1.95 |
| 1/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.32 | 00:28.32 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.75L | $2.15 |
| 5/6 | 31/01/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.45 | 00:28.45 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 02/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.49 | 00:29.49 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.32 | 00:29.32 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $21,000.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.75 | 00:28.75 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.55L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 11/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.80 | 00:28.80 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.65 |
| 1/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.75 | 00:28.75 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.25L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/09/2025 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:29.14 | 00:29.14 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.75L | $1.55 |
| 1/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:27.79 | 00:27.79 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4.25L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 16/08/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.27 | 00:28.27 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.75L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/08/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.21 | 00:28.21 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.25L | $2.40 |
| 2/5 | 02/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.26 | 00:28.26 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.25L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 15/03/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.09 | 00:28.09 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 08/03/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.72 | 00:28.72 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 01/03/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.47 | 00:28.47 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.75L | $1.75 |
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd last time at Newcastle. Running with confidence since coming back from a break. Will be hitting the line strongly. Genuine claims.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.73 | 00:28.73 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.75L | $2.15 |
| 4/5 | 16/07/2026 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.41 | 00:28.41 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.45L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.47 | 00:28.47 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6.05L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 25/06/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.77 | 00:28.77 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.55L | $2.15 |
| 1/6 | 18/06/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.55 | 00:28.55 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.75L | $1.95 |
| 1/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.83 | 00:28.83 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.57 | 00:28.57 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5L | $2.20 |
| 6/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.15 | 00:28.15 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 18/12/2025 | - | IV | $1,100.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.02 | 00:29.02 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.25L | $1.40 |
| 5/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.56 | 00:28.56 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 11L | $2.45 |
| 1/5 | 04/12/2025 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.37 | 00:28.37 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.25L | $1.70 |
| 2/5 | 24/11/2025 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.19 | 00:29.19 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 5/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.26 | 00:29.26 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.75L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.52 | 00:29.52 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $1.18 |
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $11.00 and unimpressive effort when 5th last start at Hove. Has plenty of early speed. Going well this preparation. Will be tested.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 01/08/2026 | - | OR1 | $11,000.00 | Hove | 515m | 00:30.13 | 00:30.13 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/07/2026 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Hove | 515m | 00:30.17 | 00:30.17 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.75L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/07/2026 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Hove | 515m | 00:30.17 | 00:30.17 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 11/07/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 515m | 00:30.23 | 00:30.23 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1L | $1.60 |
| 1/4 | 03/07/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:35.14 | 00:35.14 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.35 |
| 4/6 | 28/06/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.04 | 00:29.04 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.25L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $205.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.10 | 00:29.10 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 18.25L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 515m | 00:30.14 | 00:30.14 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.25L | $1.85 |
| 4/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.43 | 00:29.43 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $565.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.63 | 00:29.63 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.75L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.16 | 00:29.16 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.25L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 19/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Hove | 515m | 00:30.43 | 00:30.43 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.54 | 00:29.54 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.25L | $3.40 |
| 4/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.18 | 00:29.18 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.50 | 00:28.50 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/01/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.25 | 00:28.25 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 7.65L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/12/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.69 | 00:26.69 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/12/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.70 | 00:26.70 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/12/2025 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Hove | 285m | 00:16.67 | 00:16.67 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.9L | $3.70 |
| 2/5 | 24/10/2025 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.34 | 00:28.34 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.75L | $5.00 |