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Friday 7 November 2025

THE BETMGM HALDON GOLD CUP

 

What an unforgettable two days we had during last year’s Westcountry Weekend, and the excitement returns as we bring you the undisputed highlight of our season, the BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup Day followed by Badger Beer Ladies Day at Wincanton tomorrow.

 

Join Our Golden Celebrations We've lined up fantastic opportunities for you to WIN in spot prizes on the day!


The £200 Golden Ticket Hospitality Draw: Your chance to win a £200 Hospitality Voucher, redeemable for any of our exclusive hospitality packages.
The 200th Racegoer Instant Win: On BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup Day, be one of the early birds! Keep an eye out as you arrive, as we'll be surprising the 200th person through the gate with a special prize.

£200 Tote Voucher: To spend on one of the Haldon Gold Cup Runners

Thurlestone Hotel: One night stay for two guests, to include dinner, bed & breakfast at the Thurlestone Hotel.

The Prospect Exeter Quay: £75 meal voucher.

The Arms Kennford: £75 meal voucher.

The Passage House Inn Topsham: Meal voucher

Bovey Golf Course: 4 ball golf

2x Cheltenham Gold Cup Badges

 

 

BUS TIMES

We offer a complimentary bus service which leaves Exeter St. David's  Spaces are not always guaranteed, we anticipate this will be an exceptionally busy raceday, so we recommend allowing plenty of time. 

Timings: Three buses will leave Exeter St Davids at 11am and return at 16:40pm. Please note this bus will be with Greenslades Tours.

 

 

 

Gates Open 10:40am

First Race 12:40pm

Last Race 16:10pm

Gates Open 10:40am

First Race 12:40pm

Last Race 16:10pm

Time Race Distance Type
12:40pm THE ICL CONSCIOUS OF OUR IMPACT 'FUTURE STARS' SILVER BOWL NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Part of the 'Chasing Excellence' Initiative) (GBB RACE) 3m Steeple Chase
1:15pm THE ICL, IMPACT FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE 'CHALLENGER' MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares' Hurdle Series Qualifier) 2m 2f Hurdle
1:50pm THE BETMGM HALDON GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2)(LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE) (GBB RACE) 2m 1f Steeple Chase
2:25pm THE goskydive.com NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) 2m 1f  Hurdle
3:00pm THE GALLAGHER INSURANCE 'CHALLENGER' STAYERS' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) 3m Steeple Chase
3:35pm THE SOUTHWEST RAIL SOLUTIONS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)  2m Hurdle
4:10pm THE EXETER RACECOURSE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)  2m 7f Hurdle

Year

Winner

Age

Weight

Jockey

Trainer

1969

Moonduster

10

12-07

Terry Biddlecombe

Fred Rimell

1970

Abandoned

1971

Bangkok

9

11-05

Bill Smith

Les Kennard

1972

Bangkok

10

11-12

Mr R Smith

Les Kennard

1973

Abandoned

1974

Polymic

8

10-10

A Andrews

J Cobden

1975

Sandwilan

7

11-04

Ron Hyett

S Wright

1976

Master H

7

11-08

Philip Blacker

Michael Oliver

1977

Transformation

8

10-08

C Candy

Jim Old

1978

Abandoned

1979

Hutton Lad

8

10-06

Lorna Vincent

Les Kennard

1980

Foreign Legion

9

11-09

G McNally

C James

1981

Silversmith

8

11-01

Steve Smith-Eccles

Les Kennard

1982

News King

8

12-00

John Francome

Fred Winter

1983

Artifice

12

11-10

Peter Scudamore

John Thorne

1984

Fifty Dollars More

9

11-10

Richard Linley

Fred Winter

1985

Kathies Lad

8

11-08

Steve Smith-Eccles

Alan Jarvis

1986

Admiral's Cup

8

11-08

Peter Scudamore

Fred Winter

1987

Very Promising

9

11-00

Richard Dunwoody

David Nicholson

1988

Barnbrook Again

7

11-00

Simon Sherwood

David Elsworth

1989

Panto Prince

8

11-00

Brendan Powell

Chris Popham

1990

Sabin du Loir

11

11-00

Peter Scudamore

Martin Pipe

1991

Sabin du Loir

12

11-06

Peter Scudamore

Martin Pipe

1992

Waterloo Boy

9

11-06

Richard Dunwoody

David Nicholson

1993

Travado

7

11-00

Jamie Osborne

Nicky Henderson

1994

Travado

8

11-06

Jamie Osborne

Nicky Henderson

1995

Travado

9

11-06

Jamie Osborne

Nicky Henderson

1996

Absalom's Lady

8

10-07

David Bridgwater

Gay Kelleway

1997

Viking Flagship

10

11-10

Richard Johnson

David Nicholson

1998

Lake Kariba

7

10-06

Joe Tizzard

Paul Nicholls

1999

Flagship Uberalles

5

10–13

Joe Tizzard

Paul Nicholls

2000

Bellator

7

10-09

Norman Williamson

Venetia Williams

2001

Best Mate

6

10–12

Jim Culloty

Henrietta Knight

2002

Edredon Bleu

10

11-10

Jim Culloty

Henrietta Knight

2003

Edredon Bleu

11

11-10

Jim Culloty

Henrietta Knight

2004

Azertyuiop

7

11-10

Ruby Walsh

Paul Nicholls

2005

Monkerhostin

8

10-05

Richard Johnson

Philip Hobbs

2006

Impek

10

11-10

Tony McCoy

Henrietta Knight

2007

Pablo du Charmil

6

10–12

Tom Scudamore

David Pipe

2008

Ashley Brook

10

10-04

Richard Johnson

Kevin Bishop

2009

Planet of Sound

7

10-09

Richard Johnson

Philip Hobbs

2010

Tchico Polos

6

10-04

Ruby Walsh

Paul Nicholls

2011

Medermit

7

11-04

Robert Thornton

Alan King

2012

Cue Card

6

11-07

Joe Tizzard

Colin Tizzard

2013

Somersby

9

10-07

Dominic Elsworth

Mick Channon

2014

God's Own

6

10-07

Paddy Brennan

Tom George

2015

Vibrato Valtat

6

11-01

Sam Twiston-Davies

Paul Nicholls

2016

Sir Valentino

7

10-08

Adrian Heskin

Tom George

2017

Politologue

6

11-02

Sam Twiston-Davies

Paul Nicholls

2018

God's Own

10

11-09

Paddy Brennan

Tom George

2019

Janika

6

11-10

Daryl Jacob

Nicky Henderson

2020

Greaneteen

6

11-03

Harry Cobden

Paul Nicholls

2021

Eldorado Allen

7

10-07

Brendan Powell

Colin Tizzard

Legends Made on Haldon Hill

 

While the modern BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup, a thrilling Grade 2 chase run over approximately 2 miles and 1½ furlongs, began its current chapter in the late 20th century, the history of racing on the Haldon Hills runs far, far deeper to as early as 1738. What makes today's event uniquely special is that we are celebrating 200 years since a Gold Cup prize was first presented here at Exeter.The Ultimate Stepping Stone to Glory: Devon's Premier Race. Past winners boast an awe-inspring list of National Hunt Legends, proving time and time again that legends are made on the hill.

 

Best Mate (2001): The three-time Cheltenham Gold Cup hero himself warmed up for his legendary career with a commanding win right here!

Viking Flagship (1997): A former Queen Mother Champion Chase winner.
Edredon Bleu (2002, 2003): Dual winner of the Haldon Gold Cup and a King George VI Chase victor.
Azertyuiop (2004): An Arkle and Queen Mother Champion Chase winner.
Cue Card (2012): Another firm favourite who cemented his place in racing folklore.
Politologue (2017): A Tingle Creek and Queen Mother Champion Chase winner.
Greaneteen (2020, 2022): A dual winner of this very race, also a Tingle Creek champion.


And let's not forget Travado (1993, 1994, 1995), who holds the incredible record of three consecutive wins in the modern era of the Haldon Gold Cup!

 

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