Friday 6 November 2026
Haldon Gold Cup
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HALDON GOLD CUP RACEDAY - EXETER'S THRILL ON THE HILL!
What an unforgettable two days we had during last year’s West Country Weekend and the excitement is already building again. From the electric atmosphere to the standout racing, it was a weekend to remember, crowned by Thistle Ask’s brilliant victory in the 2025 BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup. Moments like that are exactly why this weekend sits at the very top of our season.
Now, we’re looking ahead to Westcountry Weekend 2026, where the Haldon Gold Cup Day returns, followed by the ever-popular Badger Beer Ladies Day at Wincanton. Expect top-class racing, a buzzing crowd, live music after racing, and plenty more still to be announced. If last year was anything to go by, this is one weekend you won’t want to miss, stay tuned, the best is yet to come.
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: TBC
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Year |
Winner |
Age |
Weight |
Jockey |
Trainer |
|
1969 |
Moonduster |
10 |
12-07 |
Terry Biddlecombe |
Fred Rimell |
|
1970 |
Abandoned |
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1971 |
Bangkok |
9 |
11-05 |
Bill Smith |
Les Kennard |
|
1972 |
Bangkok |
10 |
11-12 |
Mr R Smith |
Les Kennard |
|
1973 |
Abandoned |
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|
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 |
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|
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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