Newbury Race 5 - Trade Nation London Gold Cup Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBB Race)
AL AZD (7) chases a hat-trick after dominant wins at Southwell over 2233m and Doncaster over 2392m by 3.75L, and drops to 55.5kg. BOURBON BLUES (1) brings solid stakes form, last start 3rd in a Newmarket Listed over 1810m, and has won at this trip. SINTRA (11) comes in off a Class 3 win at Ascot over 2004m by 1.25L and is well weighted. LOST BOYS (9) was a last‑start winner at Sandown over 2001m and maps to be competitive up in grade. TIERRA DEL TORO (5) was 2nd here over 1609m in Class 2 when last seen and resumes with upside.
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30-day break after a solid 3rd at Newmarket over 1810m on 15 Apr in Listed grade, beaten 2.5L at $12 with 58kg. Earlier was narrowly beaten 0.2L in a Chantilly Group 3 over 1799m. Won over 2011m at Newmarket two starts prior and steps back up in trip here. With William Buick up for Brian Meehan, can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/04/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Newmarket | 1810m | GOOD | James Doyle | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | Group 3 | $73,200.00 | Chantilly | 1799m | GOOD3 | Fabrice Veron | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/3 | 22/10/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GOOD | Jack Callan | 61.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 19/09/2025 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Newbury | 1609m | GOOD | Joe Leavy | 57.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6-6-5-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/09/2025 | - | Listed | $39,841.00 | Haydock | 1643m | GOOD | Christophe Soumillon | 59kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-6-5-5 | 6 |
| 7.25L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $73,200.00 | Deauville | 1399m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $98,370.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | - | 3-6-5-6-6-6-6 | 5 |
| 4L | $34.00 |
| 8/20 | 17/06/2025 | - | Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 58.5kg | - | 9-9-9-15-15-8 | 2 |
| 6.25L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Brighton | 1202m | GOOD | Charles Bishop | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 10/18 | 16/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | Joe Leavy | 59.5kg | - | 13-14-13-12-8-10 | 18 |
| 6.2L | $81.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 201 days and adds cheekpieces. Last start 7th of 7 at Saint Cloud over 1599m on 26 Oct in Group 1, beaten 4.75L on Soft7 at $34. Prior run 3rd of 8 at Leopardstown over 1810m in Group 3, beaten 1.85L on soft at $13. Ryan Moore rides for A P O’Brien and the weight rises 3.5kg; can feature with improvement.
Last Starts 201 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 26/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $250,000.00 | Saint Cloud | 1599m | SOFT7 | Colin Keane | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.75L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | SOFT | Shane B Kelly | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.85L | $13.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $119,999.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.45L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 1636m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 3/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | J Cleary | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5L | $4.50 |
| 6/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up after 21 days, comes back from a Sandown Group 3 where he finished 5th of 7 over 2001m on 24 Apr, beaten 9.5L with 58.5kg at $21 behind Raaheeb. Previously 4th of 8 in a Newmarket Group 3 over 2011m on 11 Oct, beaten 3L at $9. Won his maiden two runs prior at Yarmouth over 1612m at $2.75 after a York 2nd over 1408m at $29. Can feature with the right run under Rossa Ryan for Alan King.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-4-4-4-6 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $63,941.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | - | 3-3-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 3L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | - | 3-2-2-3-3-3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/13 | 22/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $98,370.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | - | 9-9-11-11-9-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.75L | $29.00 |
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 238 days. Last start 2nd of 7 at Newbury over 1609m on 19 Sep, beaten 1L by Look To The Stars, with 59.5kg at $6 after racing handy. Won prior at Kempton over 1408m on 20 Aug by 2L at $1.45. Down 2.5kg and up 402m from that win; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 238 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/09/2025 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Newbury | 1609m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 59.5kg | - | 3-4-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-1-1-1 | 10 |
| 2L | $1.45 |
| 2/8 | 28/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-5-3-2 | 9 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |
Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 12-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Newmarket over 2011m on 3 May, beaten 3.75L by Evanesco with 61kg at $3.25 on good to firm. Prior run at Newbury he was 5th of 10 over 2011m on 17 Apr, beaten 1.05L at $15. Won on debut at Wolverhampton over 1739m on 8 Nov. Drops 4kg and draws wider; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 03/05/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GOOD TO FIRM | Sean M Levey | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.75L | $3.25 |
| 5/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.05L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Alec Voikhansky | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-2-3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off back-to-back wins, latest at Doncaster over 2392m on 25 Apr by 3.75L with 61.5kg at $2.25, beating Lopeo. Prior scored at Southwell over 2233m on 11 Apr by 1.5L with 55.5kg at $2.50. Consistent 3YO gelding by Dubawi with 2 wins and 3 seconds from 7, now drops 6kg and draws barrier 5 for Ray Dawson for R Varian. In with a chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $10,623.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 61.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.75L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Southwell | 2233m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/03/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,345.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-4-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 1L | $1.30 |
| 2/12 | 28/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 12 |
| 2.75L | $3.50 |
| 5/9 | 02/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Salisbury | 1401m | GOOD | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-6-5-5 | 7 |
| 9.55L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Sandown | 1408m | SOFT | Jim Crowley | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-3-5-8-9 | 10 |
| 11L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 402m and draws barrier 1 after a solid 4th at Sandown over 1609m on 24 Apr, beaten 2.95L in Class 2 at $26 with 57.5kg. Two wins last campaign at Southwell over 1420m and 1621m, including a GBB Race win at $6.50. Carries 55.5kg here, down 2kg from last start, with Pierre-Louis Jamin riding for Tom Dascombe. Can feature with the right run from the inside draw.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Sandown | 1609m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.95L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 20/11/2025 | - | 2Y CLASS 4 | $9,345.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Alistair Rawlinson | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-3-3-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/9 | 03/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | - | 6-8-7-6-5-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 04/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-10-8 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $17.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,788.00 | Yarmouth | 1410m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 9.25L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 21-day turnaround after winning at Sandown over 2001m on 24 Apr by 0.1L on good going at $2.75 with 61kg, racing handy. Earlier last season won at Haydock over 1602m by 0.75L at $2.25 after sitting on speed. Two wins and two placings from four starts underline consistency. Drawn barrier 2 and drops 7kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $14,756.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 61kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4-4-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.75 |
| 1/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 1602m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 58kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.75L | $2.25 |
| 3/5 | 06/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Ascot | 1602m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.62 |
| 3/7 | 15/08/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1609m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | - | 5-6-6-5-5-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.75L | $8.00 |
Jockey: S Hitchcott
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 17-day turnaround after a Listed 2027m at Epsom on 28 Apr, finishing 5th of 6, beaten 13.75L by Saxon Street at $10 with 58.5kg. Won two back at Nottingham over 2057m on 8 Oct at $4, scoring from Dunkeld Dreamer. Now down 6.5kg to 52kg and draws 7; S Hitchcott rides for R Hannon. Can feature with a return to his autumn form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Epsom | 2027m | GOOD | Alec Voikhansky | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 13.75L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/10/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | GOOD | Alec Voikhansky | 60kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | GOOD | Alec Voikhansky | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-4-5-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.75L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/08/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1609m | GOOD | Thomas Greatrex | 60.5kg | - | 4-2-2-2-2-3-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Yarmouth | 1410m | GOOD | Alec Voikhansky | 59kg | - | 3-3-4-5-5-5-5 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Haydock | 1442m | GOOD | Alec Voikhansky | 60.5kg | - | 7-6-7-7-6-8-6 | 1 |
| 2.25L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 6-day turnaround after winning at Ascot over 2004m on 9 May by 1.25L on good, carrying 57.5kg at $5. Last start won after settling handy, beating Waterford Castle, and now drops 5.5kg to 52kg. Prior runs included 3rd at Yarmouth over 2032m on 11 Apr, beaten 4L at $9, and 2nd at Wolverhampton over 1739m on 17 Mar, beaten 1.5L at $2.10. In form and can feature with the light weight.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 09/05/2026 | - | CL3 | $34,429.00 | Ascot | 2004m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Yarmouth | 2032m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/10 | 04/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.05L | $2.50 |