Paul Nicholls gave us fond memories of this race back in 2009 when Denman carried 11st 12lb to victory off a rating of 174, leaving stablemate What A Friend trailing behind inside the closing stages as he famously won the race then known as the Hennessy for a second time. Nicholls to win the race for the first time since 2009 The above odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.Īlready used the Coral sign-up offer? Take a look at more great bookmaker offers and the best betting sites.Ĭheck out the latest free bets to use on this week’s sporting action Coral Gold Cup, Newbury, Saturday December 2, 2.50pm Run over a distance of three-and-a-quarter miles, the Coral Gold Cup Chase typically goes to a classy stayer at the peak of their powers – with the previous four winners aged seven or eight.Ī field of 20 has been declared for this afternoon’s race and our expert has picked out a pair to follow. Day two of the Gold Cup Meeting at Newbury is the home of the Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase, one of the most keenly contested handicaps over fences at the celebrated Berkshire venue in the opening half of the season.