ITV Racing Preview: Can Happy Diva retain Paddy Power Gold Cup?

As mentioned, Gumball will be looking to get revenge on Fusil Raffles following their Uttoxeter battle. He won over course and distance on his last outing.

14:15 Paddy Power Gold Cup

With four wins from his last five outings, Simply The Betts looks the one to beat here. He won a novice handicap and the Plate in his last two starts over this trip on the New Course.

Saint Sonnet will be looking to spoil the party though, having impressed in the Golden Miller last time out. He won a decent novice chase at Catterick and is a Listed hurdle winner in France.

Last year’s winner Happy Diva makes her return and will still fancy her chances, despite being 8lbs heavier. She ended last season as runner-up to Simply The Betts in the Plate and she looked promising in her Wetherby return.

15:40 Gold Rose Stakes

Good Effort could make it five wins in as many all-weather races here. He produced a career best in winning a 5f handicap when returning 10 days ago.

But last year’s winner Judicial is looking to stop him and retain his crown in the process. An inconsistent 2020 has produced two wins from five and he’ll want to improve here.

Also in contention is On The Warpath, who makes his return after 140 days off. But he’ll need to improve to pose a threat after finishing last of nine on his previous run.

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