Scandinavia, the recent St Leger winner, will lead a competitive field in the prestigious Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Thursday. The four-year-old horse, trained by Aidan O’Brien, is aiming for a historic tenth victory in this race. Having secured victories in two warm-up races this spring, Scandinavia is the favorite for the event.
Scandinavia will face nine other contenders, including Rahiebb, the second-place finisher at St Leger. Rahiebb, fresh off a victory in the Yorkshire Cup, is optimistic about his chances. Jockey Ray Dawson expressed confidence in his horse’s readiness, stating that Rahiebb has matured and is prepared for the challenge at Ascot.
Key Contenders in the Gold Cup
- Scandinavia – Ryan Moore
- Rahiebb – Ray Dawson
- Trawlerman – William Buick
- Dubai Future – David Probert
- Sweet William – Robert Havlin
- Caballo De Mar – Oisin Murphy
- Al Riffa – Dylan Browne McMonagle
- Carmers – Billy Lee
- Furthur – Colin Keane
- Miss Alpilles – Kieran Shoemark
Trawlerman, the defending champion, aims to be the first horse since Stradivarius in 2020 to win back-to-back Gold Cups. Additionally, Dubai Future enters the race after edging out Sweet William by a narrow victory in the Henry II Stakes last month.
Gold Cup Betting Odds
| Horse | Odds |
|---|---|
| Scandinavia | 13-8 |
| Trawlerman | 7-2 |
| Rahiebb | 5 |
| Caballo De Mar | 10 |
| Sweet William | 10 |
| Al Riffa | 14 |
| Carmers | 20 |
| Al Nayyir | 33 |
| Dubai Future | 40 |
| Furthur | 66 |
| Miss Alpilles | 66 |
The Gold Cup will take place at 4:15 PM on Thursday. Enthusiasts of horse racing should prepare for an exciting contest, with top competitors showcasing their talents on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
