Unmissable Highlights: Fighting Fifth and Coral Gold Cup Shine Saturday Plus a Must-See Beginner’s Chase with Rich History
This Saturday, the prestigious Grade 1 BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle will be hosted in Newcastle. Meanwhile, the Coral Gold Cup is set to take center stage at Newbury. Additionally, Fairyhouse presents an enticing card, featuring a must-see beginners’ chase at 11:36 AM.
Key Highlights of the Upcoming Races
The beginners’ chase at Fairyhouse is an event steeped in history. Notably, Impaire Et Passe captured this race last year, triumphing over Grade 1 novice hurdle-placed Staffordshire Knot by an impressive 12 lengths. Following this victory, he continued his success by winning the Faugheen Novice Chase at Limerick.
Recent Winners and Their Achievements
- Impaire Et Passe: Secured the beginners’ chase in 2022 and later claimed the Manifesto at Aintree.
- Corbetts Cross: Emerged victorious in the same race in 2023 and subsequently won the National Hunt Chase.
- Monkfish: Began his chasing journey at Fairyhouse and went on to dominate the Grade 1 novice chases, culminating in the Brown Advisory at Cheltenham in 2021.
In addition, several notable participants from previous years enrich the recent results. For instance, Grand National winner Nick Rockett finished fourth in 2023, and Three Card Brag, a Cheltenham handicap chase winner, claimed second place. Notably, Monty’s Star is the topweight for this weekend’s Coral Gold Cup.
Exciting Newcomers in the Field
Trainer Willie Mullins will present three runners, with Jimmy Du Seuil being the standout. The Coral Cup champion defied a lengthy layoff of 313 days last season to secure victory at Cheltenham, earning a rating of 155. He will be making his chasing debut, accompanied by Joystick and More Coko.
Additional Noteworthy Contenders
- The Big Westerner: Trained by Henry de Bromhead, she finished second in the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle and aims to compete against male counterparts dependent on ground conditions.
- The Wallpark: A runner for Gordon Elliott, who previously placed third in the Stayers’ Hurdle.
- Jacob’s Ladder: Another of Elliott’s stablemates, noted for being a Graded winner last season.
As the dates approach for the Fighting Fifth and Coral Gold Cup, anticipation builds for thrilling performances from these exceptional competitors. Viewers can expect to see both seasoned contenders and promising newcomers vying for victory on the racecourses.
