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Newbury’s Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase (2:55) is arguably the most competitive handicap chase this side of the Cheltenham Festival. This year’s renewal is fiercely contested with – yes, you’re reading it right – a maximum field of 24 runners going to post.

Inside today’s main piece you read my thoughts on the best of the action from Newbury plus the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle.

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Newbury’s two-day Coral Gold Cup meeting kicks off this afternoon. The Grade 2 Coral Long Distance Hurdle (3:00) headlines a competitive seven-race card. ITV4 are showing the final four races live, along with two Listed races from Southwell’s all-weather fixture.

Inside today’s main piece I’m looking at the four ITV races from Newbury.

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Inside today’s main piece I’m previewing Saturday’s Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Newbury.

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Last weekend felt like the moment the 2025/26 National Hunt season truly clicked into gear. Big names returned. Younger horses put down markers. And we finally saw racing with real depth and drama.

Inside today’s main piece, you’ll find my thoughts on last week’s action in Victor’s Notebook.