2024 Haldon Gold Cup Betting Odds at Exeter racecourse

Friday, 08 November 2024

You could argue that all of the runners set to line up for the Haldon Gold Cup stand a chance of landing a victory. Even the three outsiders could easily run into a place, although it’s JPR One who is regarded as having the strongest chance of success. The Joe Tizzard-trained runner makes his seasonal debut after some bright performances last term.

Libberty Hunter is back in action, with the eight-year-old having performed well for trainer Evan Williams last term. Djelo and Etalon are trading at a similar price, with Dan Skelton saddling the latter along with Heltenham and Riskintheground. There could also be a promising run from trainer Paul Nicholls.

2024 Haldon Gold Cup Tips

The Haldon Gold Cup Handicap Chase takes place at Exeter Racecourse, with the runners and riders competing over two miles, one and a half furlong. JPR One looks like a solid proposition and the seven-year-old was last seen running in the Arkle at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival. However, there were previously some strong efforts.

That includes a victory at Lingfield back in January, with the horse having previously turned out in the Henry VIII Novices’ Chase at Sandown in December. A viable alternative could be Libberty Hunter who runs for Evan Williams and the eight-year-old was third out of ten runners when running at Aintree back in April.

Considering the horse was sent off at odds of 33/1, it was a fine performance in the Maghull Novices’ Chase over two miles and that came after finishing second out of sixteen runners in the Grand Annual Challenge Cup at the Cheltenham Festival. There was a victory at the same course on New Year’s Day and he’s definitely one for the shortlist.

Djelo goes for Venetia Williams and it was an underwhelming performance at Aintree last time out, although it was preceded by third place in his Cheltenham Festival encounter where the 25/1 shot was able to finish third out of ten runners in the Turners Novices’ Chase. There was also a runner-up spot in a Novices’ Chase at Sandown Park.